Stuart Strickland
About Stuart Strickland
Stuart Strickland is a Senior System Integration Engineer at Dedalus in the United Kingdom, specializing in SWIFT financial messaging standards. He has extensive experience in software development and has authored significant financial systems for major fund management platforms.
Work at Dedalus
Stuart Strickland has been employed at Dedalus as a Senior System Integration Engineer since 2021. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in financial messaging to enhance system integration processes. His work primarily focuses on SWIFT financial messaging standards, including ISO15022 and ISO20022. Strickland's contributions are vital to the company's operations in the United Kingdom, where he applies his technical expertise to improve financial systems.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Strickland studied at Liverpool John Moores University, where he earned a BA Hons in Accountancy and Finance from 1985 to 1988. He furthered his education at Edinburgh Napier University, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Analysis and Design from 1990 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive experience in software development, particularly in financial systems, where he has worked for 28 years.
Background
Stuart Strickland has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in the financial technology sector. He has authored a fund accounting system for the UK's largest fund manager and co-authored QMM middleware, which integrates various investment management back office systems with platforms such as SWIFT Alliance Access and Omgeo CTM. His career spans over 28 years, covering the full project life cycle in software development.
Achievements
Stuart Strickland has received recognition for his contributions in the field, including winning the BT Business Game. He holds a HETAS qualification for installing heating appliances and has achieved a high level of proficiency in DIY projects. Additionally, he has 10 years of experience working within an Agile methodology environment, which enhances his effectiveness in software development and project management.
Professional Interests and Activities
In addition to his engineering role, Stuart Strickland is an IT and programming tutor, providing guidance in A-level Mathematics. He has a keen interest in sports, participating as a hockey player, stair runner, and football coach. His diverse interests reflect a commitment to both professional development and community engagement.