John Bird
About John Bird
John Bird is a Senior Enterprise Architect at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, including previous roles at Visa and Lloyds TSB, and holds a BSc in Computer Studies from the University of Brighton.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
John Bird has served as the Senior Enterprise Architect at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, he provides architectural support for projects and programmes within the Unsecured Lending sector, with a specific focus on Credit Cards and Personal Loans. His position is based in Swindon, where he has contributed to the organization's strategic initiatives for five years.
Education and Expertise
John Bird studied at the University of Brighton, where he earned a BSc hons in Computer Studies from 1984 to 1988. Prior to this, he attended Bedales from 1975 to 1982 and Alton College from 1982 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in data, banking, and payments domains, which is essential for his role as a full life cycle architect.
Previous Experience at Visa
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, John Bird worked at Visa as a Senior Technology Manager and Data Systems Architect from 2012 to 2019. His tenure at Visa spanned seven years and included responsibilities across Hampshire, Berkshire, and London. His experience at Visa contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technology management within the financial sector.
Previous Experience at Lloyds TSB
John Bird held the position of Enterprise Architect at Lloyds TSB for a period of six months in 2010 to 2011. This role allowed him to further develop his skills in enterprise architecture within the banking industry, adding to his overall experience in financial services.
Freelance Experience in Financial Sector
In addition to his full-time roles, John Bird has extensive freelance experience working with various clients in the financial sector. His freelance work includes projects in Insurance, Banking, Investments, and payments processing, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in these domains.