Colin Christopher
About Colin Christopher
Colin Christopher is an engineer at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in Functional, Performance, and Operational testing. He is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on Faster Payments and focuses on process simplification and automation within the payments processing system.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Colin Christopher has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2020, serving as an Engineer. His responsibilities include conducting various types of testing, such as Functional, Performance, and Operational testing. He plays a significant role in the Payments Processing System, focusing on Process Simplification and Automation. Additionally, he is involved in Root Cause Analysis and Solution development. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Consultant Programme Lead Test Analyst at Nationwide from 2007 to 2016, where he was responsible for system interactions with the Faster Payments Systems.
Education and Expertise
Colin Christopher is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on Faster Payments and their respective Gateways. His expertise extends to testing methodologies and processes, particularly in the context of payment systems. He has developed skills in Environment setup tasks, including Provisioning, Build, Stability, Configuration, and Design, which are essential for maintaining robust testing environments.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Colin Christopher gained experience at Zurich Insurance as a Senior Test Analyst for a brief period in 2006 to 2007. He later worked at Avanade as a Technical Specialist from 2016 to 2020 in Swindon, where he further developed his technical and analytical skills. His career path reflects a consistent focus on testing and analysis within the financial services sector.
Achievements
Colin Christopher's contributions at Nationwide Building Society include significant involvement in testing areas that enhance the efficiency and reliability of payment systems. His focus on Process Simplification and Automation has likely contributed to improvements in operational workflows. His extensive experience in testing and analysis positions him as a key resource in his current role.