London Area, United Kingdom
👋 Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am a Software Engineer at NatWest Group. I specialize in backend Java development within Commercial & Institutional Banking. Currently, I build and optimize core microservices for Front Office Risk teams. My work ensures large-scale platform data is processed efficiently to improve how risk is monitored. I focus on speed and precision. I use Test-Driven Development (TDD) and spec-driven workflows with Kiro. These tools help me analyze codebases quickly and translate business logic into clean production code that matches team standards. My background bridges technical execution and business strategy. Before moving into engineering, I was a Business Analyst delivering enterprise public-sector software and FinTech platforms. This experience helps me understand requirements clearly and write code that solves real-world problems. I grew up in an international setting and have worked with teams across multiple regions. Because of this, I thrive in fast-paced, diverse engineering environments. Core Technical Toolset: • Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Concurrent Programming • Cloud & Data Architecture: GCP (Google Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery) • Engineering & Practices: Test-Driven Development (TDD), System Design, Clean Code Principles • Developer Workflow: Kiro (Specs, Steering Files, Skills) Let’s connect and feel free to reach out.
• Building core Java microservices for a strategic Value at Risk (VaR) platform, processing complex PnL vectors to calculate risk metrics. • Implementing thread-safe, concurrent logic to support parallel execution and optimize heavy mathematical calculations. • Developing within a GCP ecosystem, deploying containerized services to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and working with BigQuery. • Using Test-Driven Development (TDD) to isolate logic issues early and prevent regressions in core calculations. • Leveraging Kiro’s spec-driven workflows, steering files, and skills to analyze codebases for rapid translation of requirements into production code, enabling faster feature delivery while strictly aligning with team coding standards. • Applying clean code principles and solid design practices to minimize technical debt and ensure the platform can adapt safely to changing business requirements.
• Led the end-to-end delivery of a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution, managing the business analysis, development, mobile, and QA teams throughout the lifecycle. • Translated business requirements into clear development plans, mapping out features into structured sprints to keep delivery on track. • Managed high-impact delivery for large-scale public sector projects, aligning requirements and expectations for critical systems at Qatar Rail and the Ministry of Labour. • Bridged the gap between non-technical stakeholders and core engineering teams to keep project scope clear and ensure technical execution matched business goals.
• Developed the end-to-end architecture of the SWEAT platform using the MERN stack to map and optimize student workload distribution. • Engineered configurable teaching schedules, study-style algorithms, and interactive data visualizations by translating faculty needs into technical requirements. • Scaled the platform from a successful pilot phase to a university-wide rollout, managing system stability and stakeholder onboarding. • Secured institutional funding and backing from faculty leadership by demonstrating measurable improvements in curriculum balancing and data accuracy.
• Developed frontend React components using TypeScript for enterprise clients, including AnyVan, HURC, and the IFRC. • Engineered a critical crisis-response platform for the IFRC that successfully scaled to support 4 million users. • Built and integrated backend REST APIs using Node.js and Microsoft .NET frameworks. • Deployed scalable cloud architecture across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Twilio Serverless environments. • Configured automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to streamline build and deployment processes. • Wrote comprehensive unit tests across frontend and backend codebases to ensure system reliability. • Collaborated directly with engineering partners and clients to scope requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Launched targeted orientation initiatives and peer mentoring frameworks to accelerate onboarding and integration for international cohorts. • Coordinated end-to-end event logistics for cross-cultural programs, managing scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment. • Served as a central operational link between university departments and the student body to streamline communications and policy updates. • Partnered with academic leadership and faculty stakeholders to analyze feedback data and implement improvements to student life services. • Delivered direct, structured casework support to resolve onboarding friction, navigate institutional procedures, and manage student queries.