Tom Beresford
About Tom Beresford
Tom Beresford serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Engine by Starling, having previously held various roles at Starling Bank, including Chief Product Officer and Head of Engineering. His extensive experience in technology and product development spans over a decade, with significant contributions to scalable cloud-native platforms and retail banking services.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Tom Beresford currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Engine by Starling, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the technological direction and development of the Engine platform, ensuring it aligns with the strategic goals of Starling Bank. His leadership focuses on enhancing the bank's technological capabilities and driving innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Before his current role, Tom Beresford worked at Starling Bank in various capacities. He was the Chief Product Officer from 2022 to 2024, where he was instrumental in shaping the bank's product strategy. Prior to that, he served as Head of Engineering - Accounts from 2019 to 2022, leading engineering efforts in account management. He also held the position of Lead Platform Engineer from 2016 to 2019, contributing to the development of the bank's technology infrastructure.
Career Background in Technology
Tom Beresford has a diverse background in technology, having worked at BSkyB in multiple roles, including Agile Java Developer and ISP Service Developer. His experience at BSkyB spanned from 2008 to 2015, during which he developed skills in software development and support. He also worked briefly at rightmove.co.uk as a Senior Java Developer in 2015. His early career included a position as a Process Support Analyst at The Listening Company.
Contributions to Starling Bank
Throughout his tenure at Starling Bank, Tom Beresford played a key role in delivering the bank's scalable cloud-native technology platform. He led the development of products and services aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and retail customers, significantly impacting the bank's service offerings and technological advancements.