Richard Lund
About Richard Lund
Richard Lund is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and architecture. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Linius Technologies Ltd, Honda UK, and Sky, and currently works at Starling Bank, focusing on microservices and cloud services.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Richard Lund has been employed as a Software Engineer at Starling Bank since 2021. He works in London, England, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing software solutions and applying agile methodologies to enhance team collaboration and project efficiency.
Previous Experience at Linius Technologies Ltd
Prior to his current position, Richard served as the Lead Software Engineer at Linius Technologies Ltd from 2019 to 2021. During his two years there, he was based in London, United Kingdom, where he contributed to various software development projects.
Professional Background in Software Development
Richard has extensive experience in software development, having held various positions over the years. He worked at Honda UK as a Lead Java EE Developer from 2008 to 2010, and at Sky as a Lead Software Engineer from 2010 to 2019. His earlier roles included positions at Satellite Information Services Ltd. as a WebSphere MQ Specialist and Senior J2EE Designer/Developer, and at Lloyds TSB as a Senior Java Developer & WebSphere Specialist.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Richard Lund studied at The University of Edinburgh from 1991 to 1995, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. His expertise includes implementing microservices architecture using Kubernetes and Docker, leveraging AWS cloud services, and employing continuous delivery and deployment strategies.
Software Development Practices
Richard utilizes test-driven development practices to enhance software quality and reliability. He applies agile methodologies to improve collaboration within teams and project efficiency, ensuring that software releases are streamlined and effective.