Andy Prior
About Andy Prior
Andy Prior is a Software Engineer at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development, having previously held roles as a Technical Specialist and Applications Developer at the same organization for a total of 29 years.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Andy Prior has a long tenure at Nationwide Building Society, beginning in 1990 as an Applications Developer. He worked in this role for 26 years, focusing on technologies such as C#, MVC, SQL, and SSIS. In 2016, he transitioned to the position of Technical Specialist, where he remained until 2019. Since then, he has been employed as a Software Engineer, contributing to various projects and initiatives. His current work involves .NET Core C# microservices, specifically migrating SQL data to MongoDB using Kafka.
Education and Expertise
Andy Prior studied at New College, Swindon, where he completed his A Levels from 1986 to 1988. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software development. He possesses expertise in a range of programming languages and frameworks, including C#, MVC, and SQL. His technical skills extend to modern development practices, including microservices architecture and data migration strategies.
Background
Andy Prior's professional journey in software engineering began in 1990 at Nationwide Building Society. Over the years, he has developed a strong background in applications development and technical specialization. His experience spans over three decades, during which he has worked on various projects that enhance the functionality and efficiency of financial services.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andy Prior has participated in significant projects at Nationwide Building Society. He recently completed a server migration and .NET uplift program, along with the development of an APR calculation engine and a web service with an MVC4 user interface. His contributions also include work on C# with MVC4, Bootstrap, AutoMAPPER, and Unity dependency injection, particularly in the Payments and Mortgages sectors. Additionally, he has been involved in Unisys Cool ICE beta test programs, providing valuable feedback during European and US conference calls.