Dipak Devalia
About Dipak Devalia
Dipak Devalia is an experienced Application Support Analyst currently working at Investec in London. He has a background in computer science and has held various roles in application support across multiple organizations since 2011.
Work at Investec
Dipak Devalia has been employed at Investec as an Application Support Analyst since 2017. In this role, he supports the IFRS9 Application and collaborates with Modellers and other teams to deploy new applications into production. He employs various tools such as SQL, Git bash, Python (PyCharm), R Studio, and Powershell to perform his duties effectively. His responsibilities include managing incidents and advocating for segregation of duties to ensure that production issues are addressed efficiently.
Previous Experience at FDM Group
Before joining Investec, Dipak Devalia worked at FDM Group as an Application Support Analyst - Trainee from 2011 to 2014. During his three years in London, he gained foundational experience in application support. His role involved utilizing Control M to create and modify automated jobs within applications, enhancing his technical skills in a practical environment.
Experience at Barclays Corporate
Dipak Devalia served as a Second Level Application Support Specialist at Barclays Corporate from 2011 to 2017. Over six years in Knutsford, Cheshire, he developed expertise in application support, focusing on resolving complex issues and enhancing system performance. His experience in this role contributed to his professional growth in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Dipak Devalia studied at the University of Leicester, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Management from 2007 to 2011. His education provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of computing. Additionally, he completed A Levels in Information Technology, Business, and Mathematics at Sidney Stringer Mathematics and Computing Specialist College from 1999 to 2007.
Early Career and Roles
Dipak Devalia began his career with a brief role as a Computer Network Assistant at AGCO Corporation in 2009. He also held positions at the University of Leicester as a Student Ambassador and City Side Accommodation Sports Developer from 2007 to 2011. These roles allowed him to develop communication and organizational skills, complementing his technical expertise.