Kevin Lam
Principal Software Engineer @LSEG
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Software Engineer @LSEG
London, GB
As a Principal Java Developer, I led high-impact projects, delivered technical innovation, and drove team performance to meet strategic business objectives. Key accomplishments include:Project Leadership: Successfully led critical clearing and settlement projects with microservices in Java, springboot and Apache Kafka, transforming them from at-risk (RED) to on-track (GREEN) status through strategic reorganization and proactive stakeholder alignment. Delivered these initiatives on schedule with minimal disruption, enhancing operational efficiency and business scalability.Technical Innovation: Spearheaded improvements in system performance by optimizing Kafka processes, refining Hazelcast policies, and introducing a “Bullet Train” release process that significantly reduced time-to-market for key deliverables, enhancing agility across development teams. Worked with architects to design and plan for migrating microservices to AWS Cloud, supported by gitlab CI/CD pipeline.Continuous Improvement: Established a Tech Debt annotation and reporting framework, enabling data-driven insights and supporting long-term system health. Reduced processing time for critical tasks from 7 minutes to under 30 seconds by optimizing the clearing solution.Team Development & Collaboration: Mentored junior team members, elevating their technical skills and fostering high performance. Built and supported global teams in Poland and Bucharest, creating a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that aligned with organizational goals.Security & Compliance: Supported DevOps on key security initiatives, penetration testing, to maintain compliance and enhance system resilience against potential risks.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science - Software Engineering
ABRSM
Piano
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN LAM
Hands-on Principal Java Engineer with over 20 years of software development experience, specializing in full-stack, enterprise-level solutions. Oracle Certified Java Developer and AWS Certified Developer, with a robust background in solution architecture, technical leadership, and Agile methodologies as a Certified ScrumMaster®. Extensive experience in financial crime, fraud, security, and credit/market risk within leading financial institutions, including UBS, RBS, and the London Stock Exchange Group.Key Competencies:Technical Expertise: Mastery of core Java, J2EE, and big data technologies, with practical experience in integration using Web Services (SOAP/REST), Apache Kafka, and modern tech stacks including Microservices with Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.Financial Industry Insight: Over 13 years in finance-related roles, covering financial crime, fraud, security, and risk management with a solid understanding of regulatory and operational requirements.Leadership in Agile Environments: 10+ years of Agile Scrum and XP methodology expertise, proficient in backlog management, stakeholder collaboration, prioritization, and TDD.Currently leading high-impact, complex software projects for critical foreign exchange clearing services within the London Stock Exchange Group, driving solutions that meet stringent performance, reliability, and security standards.
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