Paul Lucas
About Paul Lucas
Paul Lucas is a Technical Product Director currently at Starling Bank, with a background that includes various roles in technical consulting and engineering across multiple companies. He has extensive experience in technical architecture, delivery management, and team leadership in diverse business domains.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Paul Lucas serves as the Technical Product Director at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in the City of London and operates in a hybrid work environment. Prior to this, he worked as a Solutions Architect at Starling Bank from 2023 to 2024, where he contributed to the bank's technical initiatives. His extensive experience in the financial services sector supports his current responsibilities.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Technology
Paul Lucas has held various positions in engineering and technology across multiple organizations. He worked at Sorted Group as Director of Engineering from 2022 to 2023 and as Technology Delivery Director in 2022. His earlier roles include serving as a Development Team Lead at ABN Amro from 2006 to 2008 and as a Technical Lead at BBVA from 2013 to 2014. His diverse background includes significant contributions to technical architecture and delivery management.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Lucas studied at The University of Sheffield, where he earned a 1st MEng (Hons) in Software Engineering from 1997 to 2001. This academic foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his career in technology and engineering roles across various industries.
Background in Technical Architecture
Paul Lucas possesses full lifecycle experience in technical architecture and delivery management. His career spans multiple business domains, including Financial Markets, Commodities, and Government. He has a proven track record in defining development processes and ways of working, which involves direct client interaction. Additionally, he has successfully built and managed both co-located and off-shore development teams.
Consulting Experience
In addition to his roles in various organizations, Paul Lucas has been the Director at 2612 Consulting since 2020. His consulting work complements his extensive experience in engineering and technology, allowing him to leverage his expertise in diverse projects and client engagements.