Dave Morris
About Dave Morris
Dave Morris serves as the VP of Engineering at 11:FS in London, bringing a strong combination of management skills and technical expertise. His extensive career spans various roles in the finance, retail, and communications sectors, including significant positions at BNP Paribas and Hometrack.
Work at 11:FS
Dave Morris has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering at 11:FS since 2022. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in engineering and technical solutions to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization. His leadership focuses on enhancing engineering practices and delivering high-quality solutions in the fintech sector.
Professional Experience in Finance and Technology
Dave Morris has a diverse professional background, particularly in the finance and technology sectors. He held various positions at BNP Paribas, including Global Head of Data and Enterprise Content Management, Global Head of Collaboration and Electronic Document Management, and Global Head of Data Shared Services. His roles spanned from 2011 to 2019 and involved overseeing critical data and document management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dave Morris studied Electronic Systems Engineering at the University of York, where he earned a BEng Hons degree from 1987 to 1990. He possesses a unique blend of management skills and hands-on technical expertise, with proficiency in technical solutions architecture, infrastructure architecture, and information architecture. His skill set also includes software engineering practices and software design.
Background in Engineering and Consulting
Before his current role, Dave Morris held several significant positions in engineering and consulting. He was the Head of Engineering at Hometrack from 2019 to 2021 and served as Director of Engineering there from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles as Senior Technical Solutions Architect at Towers Perrin and Managing Consultant at Conchango, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technical solutions.
Technical Proficiency and Industry Experience
Dave Morris has extensive experience across various industries, including finance, retail, and communications. He is proficient in technologies such as Ab Initio, MapR, SQL Server, and Hadoop. His diverse technical background allows him to effectively address complex challenges and implement innovative solutions in his engineering roles.