GARY PARTRIDGE
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Software Architecture & Development | Project Lifecycle Management | Customer Needs Assessment
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Exceptional Technical Aptitude. Extensive experience directing all facets of technical operations and software development while assuring quality in delivering best-in-class IT services.
Strategic Innovator. Well-versed in executing great program management practices, process improvement techniques, and state-of-the-art strategies to enable business growth.
Impactful Team Leader. Demonstrated excellence in building and supervising teams to provide results in alignment with client requirements within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
Brilliant Problem Solver. Instrumental in ensuring great end-to-end customer experience by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and translating large amounts of data into creative solutions.
Technical Skills: RPG / RPGLE / SQL / CL / CLLE / SYNON Banking / Accountancy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fiserv (Europe) Ltd . | London, UK 1993 – 2022
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Oversee software design process, including tactical planning, market research, requirements analysis, customer journey mapping, experience testing, and product launches to meet the needs of end users. Provide expert suggestions to customers for conducting detailed analyses of software functionalities.
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait | Kuwait City, Kuwait 2017 – 2022
DESIGN AND LEAD TECHNICIAN
Determined project requirements and assigned tasks to the team. Generated design briefs in adherence to project proposals and client feedback. Updated work schedules and performed troubleshooting.
Harrods Bank | London, UK 2017 – 2017
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Collaborated with Finance Directors and Technology Specialists on a regular basis to translate core values into action. Addressed and resolved emergent problems through sound judgment.
Voyager Alliance Credit Union | Manchester, UK 2017 – 2017
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Steered design, team leading, project management, coding, and debugging of software to achieve company goals. Developed standards for engineering teams by leveraging software knowledge to retain product quality.
East London Credit Union | London, UK 2016 – 2016
LEAD CONSULTANT
Utilized software engineering tools while adhering to security protocols and best practices. Executed best-in-class strategies to optimize integration and effectiveness.
Think Money Group | Manchester, UK 2014 – 2016
LEAD CONSULTANT
Assisted with conducting seamless testing software and comprehensive troubleshooting to drive operational efficiency while upgrading existing software.
Tesco Bank | Edinburgh, UK 2009 – 2014
LEAD FISERV CONSULTANT | PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Managed the execution of Tesco Bank Current account project from inception to completion while providing technical design and support.
Piraeus Bank | Athens, Greece 2007 – 2008
JOINT LEAD TECHNICIAN
Met business requirements through the creation of effective technical solutions. Participated in design assessments and improvements. Analyzed and resolved application issues in a timely fashion.
ABN AMRO | Amsterdam Area, Netherlands 2003 – 2009
LEAD CONSULTANT
Offered products and services to fulfill business needs, including software solutions. Leveraged analytical skillset to provide technical support to customers regarding IT projects and systems.
Egg | Dudley & Derby, UK (The First Internet Bank In UK) 1996 – 2010
LEAD TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Identified, gathered, and documented requirements by communicating with clients. Aided in project management, including maintaining project timelines and budgets.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lead Technician, Capital One, London, UK
Lead Technician, Millennium BCP, Paris Area, France
Senior Solutions Consultant, Birmingham Midshires, Wolverhampton, UK
Lead Consultant, Fiserv, London, UK
Technical Resource | Lead Analyst Programmer, Heart of England Building Society, Warwick, UK
Systems Analyst, London Bridge, Gloucester, UK
Analyst Programmer, Engelhard, Cinderford, UK
RECOMMENDATION
“Gary is undoubtedly one of the most gifted/knowledgeable members of the Global professional service team with the skills and ability to work in all aspects of the development life cycle, from requirement gathering to implementing the completed solution. He has an excellent attitude to work and setting/meeting client expectations. He is also good at passing on information/knowledge to other members of the team who make him a great mentor for other team members.”- Neil E., Global VP, Global Processing Services.
EDUCATION
BTEC Diploma in Business Studies with A Grade – West Gloucestershire College, Gloucester, UK
Banking or Manufacturing
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