Phil O.
About Phil O.
Phil O. is a Senior Data Engineer at SWIFT, specializing in financial crime compliance solutions. He has a strong academic background in Mechatronics and Intelligent Automation, holding a PhD from Loughborough University.
Work at SWIFT
Phil O. currently serves as a Senior Data Engineer at SWIFT, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on developing financial crime compliance solutions. One of his notable contributions includes the development of a name and transaction sanction screening filter engine, utilizing both traditional and AI matching techniques to enhance compliance measures.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at SWIFT, Phil O. worked at Wärtsilä Guidance Marine as a Machine Vision Specialist from 2018 to 2021 in Leicester, United Kingdom. He also held multiple positions at Loughborough University, including Senior Research Associate in Manufacturing Automation & Informatics from 2016 to 2018, and Senior Research Associate in Intelligent Automation from 2015 to 2016. His earlier role at the university was as a Research Associate in Intelligent Automation from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Phil O. has a strong educational background in engineering and automation. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechatronics and Intelligent Automation from Loughborough University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Mechatronics from De Montfort University, completed in 2008, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, obtained in 2005.
Research Contributions
During his tenure at Loughborough University, Phil O. contributed to various research projects in the field of automation. His work focused on intelligent automation, where he applied his expertise to enhance manufacturing processes. His role as a Senior Research Associate involved leading initiatives that integrated advanced automation techniques into practical applications.