Dan Osborne
About Dan Osborne
Dan Osborne is an Engineering Director at Starling Bank, where he focuses on enhancing system performance and user experience. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held roles at Starling Bank and other companies over a career spanning nearly two decades.
Current Role as Engineering Director
Dan Osborne has served as the Engineering Director at Starling Bank since 2022, based in London, England. In this role, he focuses on scaling and enhancing the performance, resilience, security, and user experience of the bank's systems. He leads engineering teams that are responsible for various aspects of the bank's technology infrastructure, including lending products, public APIs, and online banking channels.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Prior to his current position, Dan Osborne worked at Starling Bank for a total of six years. He held the role of Engineering Lead from 2020 to 2022, where he oversaw the development of public APIs, lending products, and business tools. Before that, he was a Lead Software Engineer from 2016 to 2020, contributing to the bank's technological advancements and leading teams to rebuild the public website and transition mobile banking capabilities to web platforms.
Educational Background
Dan Osborne has a strong educational foundation in music and computer science. He studied at Whitgift from 1993 to 1998, followed by King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Music (BMus) from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at University College London (UCL), obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from 2002 to 2003.
Career History Prior to Starling Bank
Before joining Starling Bank, Dan Osborne accumulated diverse experience in the technology sector. He worked at CHP Consulting Ltd as a Software Developer, Architect, and Manager from 2005 to 2015. He also held the position of Technical Specialist at IG for seven months in 2015 to 2016, and worked as a Software Developer at Capula Ltd for one year from 2004 to 2005.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Dan Osborne enjoys gardening and spending time at his allotment. He also has a passion for exploring nearby forests, indicating an appreciation for nature and outdoor activities.