Lucky Sharma
About Lucky Sharma
Lucky Sharma is a Technical Specialist at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in Point of Sale systems and has a strong background in COBOL and EMV technology.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Lucky Sharma has had a significant tenure at Nationwide Building Society, initially serving as a Development Team Lead and Senior Systems Developer from 2002 to 2010. After a brief period in other roles, he returned to Nationwide in 2018 as a Technical Specialist, where he has been working for six years. His roles have included responsibilities in systems development, testing, and technical support, contributing to the organization's IT infrastructure.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Lucky Sharma worked at Barclays Bank PLC as a Base24 - Senior Technical Consultant from 2010 to 2011. He also held positions at Affiliated Computer Services as a Programmer/Analyst from 1997 to 1999, and at Bank of Ireland for two months in 1999. His experience includes a five-year tenure at ACI Worldwide as a Programmer/Analyst and a brief role at Nationwide Building Society as a Programmer/Analyst in 1999.
Education and Expertise
Lucky Sharma studied at Birmingham Polytechnic, where he focused on Electronics and Computer Engineering, earning a Higher National Diploma (HND). He specializes in Point of Sale (POS) Systems and has strong skills in COBOL, a programming language prevalent in the financial services sector. His expertise extends to EMV technology, which is essential for secure payment transactions.
Background in Financial Services
Lucky Sharma has a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the sector. His background includes production support roles, ensuring the smooth operation of financial systems, and contributing to the reliability of services offered by financial institutions.