Darren Wallis
About Darren Wallis
Darren Wallis is a Leading Business Analyst at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in business analysis, having previously worked at Innovate UK and holds a Bachelor of Science in ICT from the University of Gloucestershire.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Darren Wallis has served as the Leading Business Analyst at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. In this role, he leads a team of Business Analysts and is responsible for strategy, planning, and resourcing. He is currently focused on the analysis of two multi-million pound programmes within the Business Transformation department. His experience at Nationwide Building Society spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing business operations.
Previous Experience at Innovate UK
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Darren Wallis worked as a Business Analyst at Innovate UK from 2011 to 2016. During his five years there, he gained valuable experience in business analysis, contributing to projects that supported innovation and growth within the UK economy. His role involved working closely with stakeholders to identify requirements and facilitate project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Darren Wallis studied at Swindon College, where he earned an Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education in Information and Communication Technology from 2001 to 2003. He furthered his education at the University of Gloucestershire, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in ICT from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he has completed four modules towards the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis and three advanced Business Analysis BCS courses, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Skills and Methodologies
Darren Wallis is experienced in both PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, with additional knowledge in Scrum. His skill set includes requirements elicitation and documentation, process mapping to UML 2.0 and BCS standards, facilitation, task management, and prototyping. These skills enable him to effectively lead business analysis efforts and contribute to successful project outcomes.
Educational Background
Darren Wallis completed his secondary education at Kingsdown Senior School, where he achieved his GCSEs from 1994 to 1999. His foundational education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in Information and Communication Technology, which have been pivotal in his career as a Business Analyst.