Matthew Shipp
About Matthew Shipp
Matthew Shipp is a Cloud Development Manager at HSBC, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software development and cloud migration, including managing the transition of HSBC's regulatory reporting infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform.
Work at HSBC
Matthew Shipp has held multiple roles at HSBC, starting as a Lead Developer from 2014 to 2015. He then served as Development Manager from 2015 to 2018, where he oversaw various development projects. Since 2018, he has been working as a Cloud Development Manager. In this role, he managed the migration of HSBC's regulatory reporting infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform, focusing on automation and Continuous Integration. He ensured the new cloud-based system supports global regulatory frameworks and internal reporting requirements with 24/7 availability.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before his tenure at HSBC, Matthew Shipp worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a VBA/C# Developer from 2012 to 2014. He also had a brief role at Credit Suisse in 2014 as a VBA/C# Developer. Additionally, he worked at RBS Global Banking & Markets in various capacities, including VBA Developer and SQL Developer, from 2007 to 2011. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in software development and project management within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Shipp studied Computer Science at Keele University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2000 to 2003. He also completed his secondary education at Hayes Secondary, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. In 2019, he obtained Business Professional Accreditation from Google Cloud, further enhancing his expertise in cloud technologies and development practices.
Project Management and Development Skills
Matthew Shipp has demonstrated strong project management and development skills throughout his career. He coordinated the use of GitHub for code synchronization and JIRA for managing and executing Sprints within his team. He implemented a system that allows ad-hoc scaling of reporting databases, resulting in significant cost savings for HSBC. His ability to utilize proof of concepts has helped validate software solutions and build business confidence in cloud migrations.
Early Career and Roles in Healthcare
Matthew Shipp began his career in the healthcare sector, working as a Workforce Planning Manager at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a Project Manager and VBA/SQL Developer at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust from 2006 to 2007. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in project management and software development, which he later applied in the banking industry.