Jay Patel
About Jay Patel
Jay Patel is a Business Analyst Manager at Thought Machine in London, with a background in software testing and retail. He has experience in diverse domains, particularly in digital projects within the FinTech industry.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Jay Patel serves as the Business Analyst Manager at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on digital projects within the FinTech industry, specifically tackling challenging projects in the core banking space. His experience in this capacity allows him to leverage his analytical skills to drive business improvements and innovation.
Previous Experience at Planit Software Testing
Prior to his current role, Jay worked at Planit Software Testing in New Zealand as a Software Test Analyst from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in Auckland, he gained valuable experience in software testing, contributing to various projects across different domains, including Digital Marketing and Transport & Infrastructure.
Experience at Just Group
Jay Patel worked as a Retail Assistant at Just Group's Jay Jays store on Queen Street from 2010 to 2015. Over the course of five years, he developed customer service skills and gained insights into retail operations, which contributed to his overall professional development.
Education and Qualifications
Jay studied at the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, majoring in Information Systems, Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship from 2010 to 2014. He also attended Westlake Boys High School from 2005 to 2009, where he completed his secondary education.
Previous Role at Thought Machine
Before becoming the Business Analyst Manager, Jay Patel worked at Thought Machine as a Solution Analyst from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he contributed to the development and implementation of solutions that support the company's core banking technology.