Tom Harris
About Tom Harris
Tom Harris serves as the Chief Technology Officer at ClearBank® and has over 20 years of experience in engineering, particularly in high-scale cloud and data platforms. He has held significant positions at various companies, including Just Eat and Build Circle, and has contributed to the growth of notable FinTech firms.
Work at ClearBank
Tom Harris currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at ClearBank®, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation, ensuring that the bank's engineering capabilities align with its business objectives. Prior to becoming CTO, he worked as the Head of Engineering at ClearBank® from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to the development and scaling of the bank's technology infrastructure.
Background
Tom Harris has over 20 years of experience in engineering, with a focus on high-scale cloud and data platforms. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including significant positions at Just Eat, Trace One, and Euroffice Ltd. His career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to engineering excellence and innovation in technology.
Education and Expertise
Tom Harris studied at the University of Brighton, where he focused on games development and computing, ultimately achieving a degree in software engineering. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in technology, particularly in software engineering and cloud solutions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Harris has played a pivotal role in the growth of several prominent FinTech companies, including Tide, Coinbase, Truelayer, and Etoro. He contributed to Just Eat's journey to becoming a FTSE100 company by building teams around crucial business components. Additionally, he founded BuildCircle, a software engineering consultancy that has collaborated with notable clients such as Moonpig and the BBC.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current role at ClearBank®, Tom Harris held various engineering leadership positions. He was the Technology Manager at Just Eat from 2014 to 2018, and the VP of Engineering at Euroffice Ltd from 2016 to 2017. He also co-founded Build Circle and served as its BBC Architect for a brief period. His experience spans multiple sectors, demonstrating his versatility and ability to drive engineering transformation.