Alan Plaistowe
About Alan Plaistowe
Alan Plaistowe is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in the financial services sector. He has held lead engineering roles at various institutions, including Metro Bank and Legal & General Investment Management, and currently works at Datasite in London.
Current Role at Datasite
Alan Plaistowe serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Datasite, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions that support M&A transactions. His experience in the financial technology sector informs his work, allowing him to address complex challenges effectively.
Previous Experience in Financial Technology
Alan has extensive experience in the financial technology sector, having held various engineering roles at prominent institutions. He worked at Metro Bank (UK) as a Lead Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he spent two years at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) in a similar capacity from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include positions at UBS, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Dresdner Kleinwort, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse, where he focused on technology solutions for custody, trading, and derivatives.
Educational Background
Alan has a diverse educational background with a focus on finance and technology. He studied at London South Bank University, where he earned a Diploma in Technical Analysis. He also attended the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, achieving both a Diploma in Wine & Spirits and an Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits. Additionally, he studied at City University London, where he pursued qualifications in Securities, Financial Derivatives, and Commodity Derivatives. His ongoing education includes studies at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) and the Society Of Technical Analysts Limited.
Career Progression
Alan's career spans several decades, beginning in the mid-1990s. He started at UBS in Global Custody & Wealth Management, where he worked for three years. He then transitioned to Credit Suisse, followed by roles at Dresdner Kleinwort and Goldman Sachs, focusing on various aspects of technology in finance. His tenure at 2112 Digital lasted nine years, during which he served as Lead Software Engineer before moving to Metro Bank and subsequently to Datasite.