Lydia Scadding
About Lydia Scadding
Lydia Scadding is a Mid Level Ruby Engineer currently working at Patchwork Health and serving as a Teaching Assistant at Le Wagon in London. With a background in music and web development, she has contributed to workforce management solutions in the healthcare sector.
Work at Patchwork Health
Lydia Scadding currently serves as a Mid-Level Ruby Engineer at Patchwork Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is part of a team dedicated to making flexible working a reality across the healthcare system. Lydia has contributed to the development of Patchwork Health's workforce management solution, which is developed in partnership with the NHS. Her work includes initiatives aimed at saving employers millions in workforce fees while enhancing staff retention and wellbeing.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Scadding has a strong educational background in music and web development. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a BA in Music and achieved an MA (Cantab) from 2007 to 2010. Following this, she attended the Royal College of Music, obtaining an MMus in Piano from 2010 to 2011. Lydia also completed a Fullstack Web Development program at Le Wagon from 2020 to 2021, equipping her with essential skills for her current engineering role.
Background in Music Education
Before transitioning to technology, Lydia Scadding had an extensive career in music education. She worked as a Staff Accompanist and Piano Teacher at Wells Cathedral School from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she taught piano at North London Collegiate School for 10 months in 2020 to 2021. Her experience as a pianist spans 14 years of self-employment from 2007 to 2021, showcasing her dedication to music and education.
Career Progression
Lydia Scadding's career reflects a blend of music and technology. She began her professional journey as a self-employed pianist before moving into music education. In 2021, she joined Patchwork Health as a Junior Backend Engineer, where she worked for 11 months. Her career in technology continued as she took on the role of Teaching Assistant at Le Wagon in London, which she has held since 2021. This progression highlights her commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in her professional life.