William Ponder
About William Ponder
William Ponder is a Full Stack Engineer currently working at HSBC Global Banking and Markets in London. He has over two decades of experience in various roles within the banking sector, including positions at Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Deutsche Bank.
Work at HSBC
William Ponder has been employed at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as a Full Stack Engineer since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the engineering of a Global adjustment visualization tool that offers insights into HSBC adjustments. His work focuses on developing and maintaining applications that support the bank's operational needs.
Previous Experience in Banking
William Ponder has a diverse background in the banking sector, having held various positions across multiple institutions. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Project Accountant for one year and served as a Senior Business Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland for two years. His experience also includes roles at Deutsche Bank, RBC Bank, and Morgan Stanley, where he focused on business analysis and product control.
Education and Expertise
William Ponder studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where he earned degrees in Money & Finance, Accounting, and Commercial Law, achieving both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science. He has demonstrated expertise in data warehousing methodologies, particularly the Ralph Kimble approach, and possesses advanced skills in VBA for Access and Excel, focusing on Rapid Application Development.
Achievements in Data Analysis
Throughout his career, William Ponder has led significant projects that enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities. He contributed to the Ongoing Model Validation Project by creating standardized outputs for various teams. Additionally, he developed a dynamic internal threshold and breach solution that utilizes statistical methods to analyze data across multiple measures.
Technical Skills and Tools
William Ponder has extensive experience with various technical tools and methodologies. He is proficient in ETL tools such as SSIS/DTS and SQL Loader. His skills also include developing reporting tools using QlikView, which facilitate data visualization and trend analysis. His technical expertise supports his role in full stack engineering and data management.