Chris Barrett
About Chris Barrett
Chris Barrett is an Agile Developer and Technician Lead at Thames Water, with extensive experience in software development and agile methodologies. He has held various roles across multiple companies, including Equal Experts and Siemens, and has been a director at Barrett Consulting since 2011.
Current Role at Thames Water
Chris Barrett currently serves as an Agile Developer and Technician Lead at Thames Water, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on implementing agile methodologies to enhance software development processes. His leadership encourages a culture of productivity and excellence within his team.
Previous Experience at Equal Experts
Chris Barrett has extensive experience at Equal Experts, where he worked in various capacities. He was an Agile Developer and Coach for O2 from 2011 to 2014, and later returned as an Agile Software Developer for multiple projects, including Visa Europe and Home Office. His roles involved developing software solutions while promoting agile practices.
Professional Background in Software Development
Chris Barrett's professional background includes roles at several notable companies. He worked as a Software Engineer at Baltimore Technologies from 2000 to 2003 and served as a Senior Consultant at Siemens from 2006 to 2009. His experience spans various aspects of software development, emphasizing reliable and maintainable code.
Educational Background in Physics
Chris Barrett studied Physics at the University of Reading from 1994 to 1998. This educational foundation has contributed to his analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in software development.
Expertise in Programming Languages
Chris Barrett possesses expertise in a wide range of programming languages, including Java, Groovy, Scala, C#, C++, and C. His knowledge of these languages supports his proficiency in agile, lean, and extreme programming methodologies.