Richard Bicheno
About Richard Bicheno
Richard Bicheno serves as the Head of Architecture for Investec Wealth and Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in technology and architecture, having worked at IBM and Investec Bank in various roles over a span of more than two decades.
Work at Investec
Richard Bicheno has served as the Head of Architecture for Investec Wealth and Investments since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for setting and driving application roadmaps that align with the overall technology strategy and future state architecture. His position emphasizes the importance of architectural governance to ensure that all changes adhere to the company's technology strategy.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Investec, Richard Bicheno worked at IBM in various capacities. He began as an IBM Sponsored Student in the Network Services Team from 1997 to 2000. He then transitioned to a Java Developer role for MQSeries Everyplace from 2000 to 2004. Following this, he served as the Message Broker Performance Lead from 2004 to 2010, contributing to performance optimization in messaging solutions.
Career at Investec Bank
Richard Bicheno worked at Investec Bank from 2010 to 2018, where he held the position of Head of Integration/Middleware and UK Architect for Capital Markets and Central Services. His responsibilities included overseeing integration strategies and middleware solutions, contributing to the bank's technological advancements in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Richard Bicheno earned a Master of Computer Science degree from the University of Portsmouth, completing his studies from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technology and architecture, enabling him to contribute effectively to various technical initiatives throughout his career.
Innovations and Contributions
Richard Bicheno has filed multiple patents, including patents 7486196, 7523206, 7552396, and 7557728, reflecting his commitment to innovation in technology solutions. He has also authored numerous articles on IBM developerWorks, enhancing the knowledge base for developers utilizing IBM technologies. Additionally, he has experience in establishing Technical Guilds to promote collaboration and innovation within organizations.