David McThomas

International Product Engineering Lead @Standard Bank Group

London, GB

As the Engineering Leader at Standard Bank\'s International Engineering division, I have spearheaded a transformative journey, infusing a culture of agility and innovation. Starting as an Enterprise Coach, I was instrumental in developing a product-focused ethos and integrating lean practices, essential to our development process.Key Transformation Initiatives:Transitioned to the role of Product Engineering Lead, conducting a comprehensive overhaul of our technology landscape, aligning it with our team\'s capabilities.Championed the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating tools like Azure, GitHub, and Terraform/Bicep, significantly boosting operational efficiency and security.Data Architecture and Agile Innovation:Conceptualised and implemented a Data Architecture Sandbox pattern, enabling innovation in an expanding Data Domain with the LakeHouse model.Led the development of high-velocity solutions, including a Web App Data Product using SvelteKit, showcasing our agile response to market needs.Advocated for the integration of machine learning, successfully executing two ML lab experiments with OpenAI models, enhancing our data asset classification.Ongoing Leadership and Focus:Continuously guide our team through technological advancements, maintaining a steadfast focus on driving progress, fostering innovation, and nurturing a culture of excellence.

Liverpool John Moores University

Multimedia Systems, IT, Computing, Enterprise Architecture

Liverpool John Moores University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Multimedia Systems

Liverpool John Moores University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science (Multimedia Systems)