John Cyril
About John Cyril
John Cyril is a Technical Lead at Capital On Tap, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering and application development, having held various roles at notable companies including Barclays Investment Bank and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at Capital On Tap
John Cyril serves as the Technical Lead at Capital On Tap since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the design, delivery, and stability of software domains that manage all financial transactions within the company. His work facilitates card spending that amounts to £600 million per month. He has played a significant role in integrating server-side aspects of payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as virtual card functionalities.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, John Cyril worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Capital On Tap from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he led the design and rebuild of a new repayments domain, which processes over £100 million monthly. His earlier roles include Application Developer at Barclays Investment Bank from 2017 to 2018 and Technical Analyst at Credit Suisse from 2011 to 2013, where he contributed to various software development projects.
Education and Academic Background
John Cyril studied Computer Science at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2009 to 2011. His academic training provided him with a solid foundation in programming and software development, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Early Career and Internships
John Cyril began his career as a Web Master & Marketing Assistant at SpringBoard4Business from 2005 to 2008. He also completed a programming internship at Quantone Limited in 2010. These early roles contributed to his understanding of both technical and marketing aspects of business operations.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
At Capital On Tap, John Cyril has been instrumental in researching, developing, and deploying the first use of Azure Functions within the platform. He successfully migrated data for over 100,000 accounts to a new schema with minimal downtime, demonstrating his capability in managing complex technical challenges.