Neil Pike
About Neil Pike
Neil Pike is a Senior Technical Architect at Legal & General in London, England, with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure architecture and project management. He has a strong background in building teams and managing complex technical projects across various sectors.
Work at Legal & General
Neil Pike has served as a Senior Technical Architect at Legal & General since 2019. His role involves overseeing the design and implementation of technical solutions that align with the company's business objectives. Based in London, England, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the company's infrastructure capabilities.
Previous Experience in Technical Architecture
Prior to his current position, Neil Pike held several significant roles in technical architecture. He worked at Worldpay as a Lead Infrastructure Architect from 2011 to 2016, and at Aberdeen Standard Investments from 2016 to 2018 in the same capacity. He also served as a Lead Infrastructure Architect at City & Guilds and C Hoare & Co, accumulating extensive experience in managing complex technical projects.
Education and Expertise
Neil Pike studied Computer Science and Mathematics at King's College London, where he earned a BSc Hons degree. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in various technologies, including networking, storage, servers, virtualization, databases, and cloud solutions. He has a pragmatic approach to architecture, focusing on business drivers and operational requirements.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Neil Pike possesses a broad skill set that encompasses multiple technologies and methodologies. He is experienced in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, which enables him to adapt to different project requirements. His technical consultancy services extend to various sectors, including financial institutions, retail, transport, and local government.
Professional Network and Team Building
Neil Pike has built infrastructure and architecture teams from the ground up, leveraging a large professional network in London and Scotland. His ability to manage and lead teams has been instrumental in the successful execution of numerous technical projects, particularly those involving mergers, acquisitions, and transformations.