Alex Brown
About Alex Brown
Alex Brown is a Senior Java Developer currently working at Legal & General in Hove, England. With extensive experience in software development and Agile practices, he has held various roles at DST Global Solutions and Lifetime Group, contributing to projects in workplace pensions and personal investments.
Work at Legal & General
Currently, Alex Brown serves as a Senior Java Developer at Legal & General, a position held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining software solutions, leveraging his expertise in Java and related technologies. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Java and Front-end Developer at the same organization from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the development of responsive web portals for workplace pensions and personal investments.
Previous Experience at DST Global Solutions
Alex Brown has extensive experience at DST Global Solutions, where he held several positions from 2006 to 2015. He began as a System Tester for three months in 2006, then progressed to Analyst Programmer from 2007 to 2010, and later served as a Senior Analyst Programmer from 2010 to 2014. His final role at DST was as Principal Analyst Programmer from 2014 to 2015. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to various projects and gained significant experience in software development and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Alex Brown studied at The University of Hull, where he earned a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from 2003 to 2007. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software development. He has developed expertise in technologies such as Spring Boot, GitHub Actions, and OpenShift, which he utilizes in his current role. His education and practical experience enable him to effectively contribute to Agile development practices and mentor team members.
Background in Production Support
Before his time at DST Global Solutions, Alex Brown worked at Lifetime Group as a Production Support professional from 2008 to 2009. This role involved ensuring the smooth operation of software applications and addressing any issues that arose. His experience in production support provided him with valuable insights into software reliability and user experience, which he has carried into his subsequent roles.
Agile Team Collaboration
Alex Brown enjoys working as part of a distributed Agile team, collaborating with members located across Europe. He is responsible for hiring developers and testers within the Scrum and wider development team. Additionally, he mentors stakeholders in Agile development practices, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and effective teamwork within the organization.