Leon Strachan
About Leon Strachan
Leon Strachan is a Senior Backend Developer with extensive experience in software engineering, currently working at Finoa in Berlin since 2022. He has held various roles, including Senior Rails Developer and Chief Technology Officer, across multiple companies in the UK and Germany.
Work at Finoa
Leon Strachan has been employed at Finoa as a Senior Backend Developer since 2022. His role involves developing and maintaining backend systems to support the company's financial technology services. Finoa operates in the cryptocurrency sector, providing secure and regulated services for digital assets. Strachan's expertise contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the backend infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Leon Strachan held several roles in software development. He worked as a Senior Rails Developer at Friday for five months in 2013, and as a Rails Developer at Nutmeg for four months the same year. His experience also includes a year-long position at SkyDox as a Rails Developer from 2011 to 2012, and a contract role at Betapond for three months in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Rails Developer at Laverock Von Schoultz Ltd. for one year and at The App Business for two months in 2012.
Leadership Role at Syft
Leon Strachan served as Chief Technology Officer at Syft from 2015 to 2017. In this leadership role, he was responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and development processes. His tenure at Syft allowed him to influence the direction of technology initiatives and contribute to the company's growth in the tech sector.
Education and Expertise
Leon Strachan studied at King's College London from 2006 to 2009, where he gained foundational knowledge in computer science and software engineering. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in backend development and technology leadership. His expertise includes Ruby on Rails and software architecture, which he has applied throughout his career in various positions.
Experience at Solarisbank AG
In 2017, Leon Strachan worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Solarisbank AG for six months. Solarisbank is a technology company with a banking license, providing banking-as-a-service solutions. During his time there, Strachan contributed to the development of software solutions that support the company's innovative banking services.