Ivaan Nagen
About Ivaan Nagen
Ivaan Nagen is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, specializing in REST APIs and cloud orchestration. He has worked for notable companies such as Yapily, LANDBAY, and Starling Bank, and holds degrees in Music Production and Computer Science.
Work at Starling Bank
Ivaan Nagen currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Starling Bank, having joined the company in 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining software solutions that enhance the bank's digital offerings. His responsibilities include implementing REST APIs and engaging in server-side scripting, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of the bank's systems.
Previous Experience at Yapily
Prior to his current role, Ivaan Nagen worked as a Software Engineer at Yapily from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure in London, he specialized in creating well-designed and documented interfaces using OpenAPI Specification (OAS). His work involved developing solutions that facilitated seamless integration with financial services, enhancing user experiences across various platforms.
Background in Software Engineering
Ivaan Nagen has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked at several companies including LANDBAY and Concirrus. At LANDBAY, he served as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to the development of financial technology solutions. At Concirrus, he held the position of Software Engineer SDE II from 2020 to 2021, focusing on cloud orchestration and infrastructure as code.
Education and Expertise
Ivaan Nagen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Production from the University of Brighton, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Kent, graduating in 2018. His academic background complements his technical skills, which include proficiency in Java 17, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Technical Skills and Interests
Ivaan Nagen is proficient in synchronous and asynchronous development, as well as containerization ecosystems. He regularly utilizes tools like Gradle, TeamCity, and GitHub for software development and deployment. His interests include back-propagated Neural Networks and declarative programming with Prolog. Additionally, he has a hobby of building audio plug-ins using DSP techniques and is self-taught in C++.