Mike Walker
About Mike Walker
Mike Walker serves as the Head of Cloud Delivery at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in cloud solutions and program leadership, having held previous roles at Barclays and Novia.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Mike Walker serves as the Head of Cloud Delivery within the Cloud Centre of Excellence at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's cloud transformation initiatives. His responsibilities include providing Enterprise CASB solutions, specifically McAfee Skyhigh, to manage shadow IT. Walker has also executed the Agile operating model by collaborating with various technology partners, including Accenture, HPe, IBM, RedHat, Microsoft, and Contino. Additionally, he has led the development of AWS and Azure enterprise cloud platforms, achieving significant milestones within a 12-month timeframe.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Prior to his role at Nationwide Building Society, Mike Walker worked at Barclays in various capacities. He served as Program Lead for Digital Banking on the i-Barclays Portal from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to Barclays Wealth Management, where he held the position of Program Lead from 2010 to 2012 in Cardiff. His tenure at Barclays provided him with extensive experience in managing large-scale programs within the financial services sector.
Experience at Novia
Mike Walker worked at Novia as a Program Lead from 2012 to 2013. During his 10-month tenure in Bath, United Kingdom, he was involved in leading programs that contributed to the company's operational objectives. This role further developed his skills in program management and leadership within the financial services industry.
Background and Additional Experience
Mike Walker has a diverse background with additional experience spanning over 12 years from 1996 to 2008. This period included various roles that equipped him with a broad skill set in program management and technology implementation. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership roles in prominent financial institutions.
Cloud Delivery Achievements
At Nationwide Building Society, Mike Walker has made significant contributions to cloud delivery. He created scaled PaaS platforms using Openshift v4.x, tailored for high-volume and regulatory workloads. His leadership in developing enterprise cloud platforms on AWS and Azure has been pivotal in advancing the organization's cloud capabilities, aligning with its strategic transformation goals.