Krystal
David Kimberley has a diverse work experience, starting as a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator at AAH Pharmaceuticals in 2001. David then worked as a Unix Linux System Administrator at Jaguar Land Rover from 2003 to 2005. From 2005 to 2008, they served as a Senior Platform Architect at Wagerworks Inc. Following this, they became the CEO of Unlimited Web Hosting UK Limited from 2008 to 2012. David then moved on to become the CEO of Smart Cloud Hosting UK LTD from 2015 to 2017. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer at Krystal since January 2017.
David Kimberley attended Whitley Academy from 1994 to 2001, where they studied Business IT. David then pursued a Diploma of IT at The Open University from 2002 to 2004. Finally, from 2004 to 2007, they studied Business Administration and Management, General at Coventry University.
Krystal
Krystal is an internet services company specialising in a range of tools, solutions & services for businesses all over the world. From web hosting and enterprise cloud services to voice over IP and customer support platforms. We started Krystal in 2002 with a mission to disrupt the web hosting industry and become a force for positive change. Today, we’re the largest independent web host in the UK. We’ve achieved this by making a promise to our clients: To always be honest, reliable and personal. This simple promise has defined us since the very beginning. From our clear and fair billing policy and award-winning in-house support, to our dedication to using 100% renewable energy, our commitment to doing the right thing makes us unique in our industry. Whether startup or enterprise, you’ll find everything you need to run a fast, secure and successful online presence at Krystal. We’ve always made a point of having as much control over the quality of our client experiences as possible, writing our own software and demanding only the highest standards. Our home-grown solutions include Onyx, the UK’s fastest Wordpress Hosting and Katapult, the UK’s answer to Public Clouds like AWS. Today we operate out of multiple datacentres in the UK, USA and in Amsterdam giving us a truly global reach and further optimising our services for our clients. And as with all things Krystal, we’ve insisted on only best-in-class hardware, cutting-edge security, and 100% renewable energy for our global locations. To preserve these standards, we’ve chosen Iron Mountain's purpose-built datacentres in New York and Phoenix to complement our London presence. You’ll also find some of the brightest minds and most passionate technologists in the industry here. If you’re interested in working with (or becoming a part of!) our highly skilled team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.