John Mc Nee
About John Mc Nee
John Mc Nee is a Principal Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in APIs and integration. He has held significant roles at various organizations, including IBM and Tieto, and currently oversees architecture for a core banking system at Sopra Banking Software.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
John Mc Nee has been employed at Sopra Banking Software since 2012, where he serves as a Principal Solutions Architect. In this role, he holds architecture responsibility for a core banking system that processes a significant proportion of UK mortgages. His contributions involve overseeing the design and implementation of solutions that meet the needs of financial institutions.
Previous Experience at IBM and Tieto
Before joining Sopra Banking Software, John Mc Nee worked at IBM as an IT Specialist from 2000 to 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He then transitioned to Tieto, where he served as a Senior Java Software Engineer from 2005 to 2012 in Sheffield, England. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in software development and IT project management.
Education and Expertise
John Mc Nee holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Newcastle University and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Imperial College London. His educational background supports his expertise in APIs and integration, which he has developed over more than 20 years in the IT industry. He has held lead roles in all stages of IT projects, from conception through to implementation.
Background in Research and Academia
Prior to his industry roles, John Mc Nee worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at The University of Sheffield from 1998 to 2000. This experience in academia contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which he applies in his current position in the banking software sector.