Samual Payne
About Samual Payne
Samual Payne is a Software Engineer III at The Economist, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in IT and software engineering, with previous roles at The Economist and Signet, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Technology from Birmingham City University.
Current Role at The Economist
Samual Payne currently holds the position of Software Engineer III at The Economist, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he is involved in software development and engineering tasks, contributing to the organization's technological initiatives. His tenure at The Economist reflects his ongoing commitment to the field of software engineering.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Samual Payne has a history of working at The Economist in various engineering roles. He served as QA Engineer I (Digital Ads) for five months in 2019, followed by a position as Software Engineer II for eight months in 2021. Additionally, he worked as Engineer (QA) II on the Content Platform for two years, from 2019 to 2021, in Birmingham, England.
Background in IT Support
Before his roles at The Economist, Samual Payne worked as a Casual IT Technician at Halesowen College on multiple occasions between 2010 and 2012. His responsibilities in these positions included providing technical support and assistance within the college's IT department. He also gained experience as an Application Support Analyst at Signet from 2013 to 2016 and later as a Compliance Auditor (IT) from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Samual Payne studied at Halesowen College, where he achieved a BTEC National Diploma in IT Practitioners from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at Birmingham City University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Games Technology from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.