Channing Walton
About Channing Walton
Channing Walton is a Senior Software Engineer at Equal Experts, where he has worked since 2023. He has over thirty years of experience in software architecture and development, with a specialization in Scala and a focus on financial markets.
Work at Equal Experts
Channing Walton has been employed at Equal Experts as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in software development and architecture, focusing on Scala and related technologies. His current responsibilities include contributing to software projects and leveraging agile methodologies to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Channing Walton has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as an Independent Scala Consultant at ITV for several periods, totaling over a year from 2020 to 2023. He also held positions as a Senior Scala Developer at Santander UK and as an Architect and Scala Software Developer at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. His experience includes significant contributions to financial markets and investment banking projects.
Education and Expertise
Channing Walton holds a BSc in Electronics and a PhD in Optical Communications from the University of Kent. His educational background supports his expertise in software architecture, design, and development, which spans over thirty years. He specializes in project rescue and software process improvement, particularly in Scala development, and has extensive experience with Typelevel libraries such as cats, http4s, and doobie.
Agile Methodologies and Software Development
Channing Walton has been working with agile methodologies, including Extreme Programming (XP) and Scrum, since the late 1990s. His approach to software development emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and iterative progress. This experience has been integral to his roles in various organizations, allowing him to effectively lead teams and manage complex projects.
Career Timeline and Roles
Channing Walton's career includes a range of roles in software engineering and project management. He worked as a Dev Lead at UBS and as an Interim Project Manager at BNP Paribas. His tenure at HSBC involved building an OTC Cleared Trade Acceptance System. His extensive consulting work at ITV showcases his adaptability and expertise in Scala, contributing to numerous projects over the years.