Martin Walker
About Martin Walker
Martin Walker is an experienced Analyst Programmer and Software Engineer at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 1988. He specializes in marketing analytics and SQL Server processes, contributing to various database systems and technical documentation.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Martin Walker has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 1988, serving in various roles including Analyst Programmer, Systems Designer, Application Developer, Technical Specialist, and Software Engineer. Over his 36 years at the organization, he has contributed to multiple projects, particularly in marketing analytics through SQL Server, utilizing data from the CIS database. His responsibilities have included supporting existing SQL server processes for Tracsmart and Caresmart, which are systems for training competency and complaints management.
Education and Expertise
Martin Walker's educational background includes studying at North Lindsey College of Technology, where he earned a City & Guilds in Computer Programming and Information Processing, as well as an OND in Computer Studies from 1983 to 1986. He also attended Sunderland Polytechnic, obtaining an HND in Computer Studies from 1986 to 1988. Earlier, he completed O' Levels at St Bedes Comprehensive and John Leggott Sixth Form. His expertise encompasses SQL Server, systems design, and application development.
Background
Martin Walker's career began with a strong educational foundation in computer studies, which he pursued from the late 1970s through the late 1980s. His work at Nationwide Building Society has involved significant contributions to the development and support of SQL Server/SSRS Reports systems, particularly for the ICCE complaints database between 2011 and 2014. He has also participated in knowledge transfers to third parties, enhancing the capabilities of the Customer Information System.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Martin Walker has played a key role in the design and implementation of interfaces between Unisys RDMS databases and SQL databases, facilitating the management of product and customer data. In February 2014, he transitioned to the Customer Development Centre, where he focused on writing detailed design documents for third-party program development as part of Nationwide's new Technical Practice.