Chris J.
About Chris J.
Chris J. is a Technical Lead at Nationwide Building Society with extensive experience in mobile app development and interface design. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Principal Engineer at Ordnance Survey and Mobile Tech Principal at AND Digital.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Currently, Chris J. serves as a Technical Lead at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading technical projects and ensuring the implementation of best practices in software development. His responsibilities include mentoring developers and designers, promoting rigorous development standards, and architecting solutions that meet organizational needs.
Previous Experience in Mobile Application Development
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Chris J. worked as a Mobile Application Developer at Zapmap for two months in 2023. His role involved enhancing mobile applications, leveraging his expertise in interface design. He also served as a Principal Engineer at Ordnance Survey for two months in 2023, where he contributed to engineering projects remotely from Bristol.
Career at AND Digital
From 2022 to 2023, Chris J. held the position of Mobile Tech Principal at AND Digital. During his one-year tenure, he operated in a hybrid work environment based in Bristol. His role involved overseeing mobile technology projects and guiding teams in the development of mobile applications.
Education and Expertise
Chris J. studied Interaction Design at Middlesex University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree from 1993 to 1994. He also attended University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone, and Rochester from 1990 to 1993. His educational background supports his strong expertise in interface design and mobile app development across iOS and Android platforms.
Leadership and Team Building
Throughout his career, Chris J. has demonstrated leadership capabilities by successfully building teams and introducing new working practices within agency and consultancy organizations. He emphasizes the importance of clean, testable code and a thorough understanding of problems to develop effective solutions, thereby fostering a collaborative environment for developers and designers.