Stuart Perry
About Stuart Perry
Stuart Perry is a Scrum Master currently employed at Legal & General since 2017. He has a diverse background in the financial services industry, having held various roles at notable companies including HSBC, Aviva, Barclays, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Current Role at Legal & General
Stuart Perry has been serving as a Scrum Master at Legal & General since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for facilitating Agile processes, ensuring effective team collaboration, and guiding project teams in delivering high-quality products. His experience in Agile methodologies supports the organization’s commitment to improving project delivery and enhancing team performance.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Stuart Perry has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at HSBC from 1994 to 1996 as a Clerk and later at Lloyds Banking Group as a Sharesave Administrator from 1996 to 1997. He spent five years at Barclays, first as a Technical Design Lead from 2002 to 2007 and then as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2015. His roles involved significant responsibilities in project management and technical design.
Educational Background
Stuart Perry completed his secondary education at Durrington High School, achieving 8 GCSEs with grades A-C from 1984 to 1988. He then attended Worthing Sixth Form College, where he studied Computer Science, Mathematics, and Chemistry, earning A-Levels from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education at Durham University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from 1991 to 1994.
Certifications and Professional Development
Stuart Perry holds several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in project management and Agile practices. He is PMP Certified, demonstrating his proficiency in project management principles. Additionally, he has earned Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Product Owner (PSPO) certifications, which validate his skills in Agile methodologies and product ownership.
Technical Skills and Change Management
Stuart Perry possesses a strong background in change management within the financial services industry. His technical skills, developed through roles such as Software Developer at Aviva from 1997 to 2000, complement his project management capabilities. This combination of skills enables him to effectively lead teams through transitions and implement improvements in project delivery.