Chris Skaaning
About Chris Skaaning
Chris Skaaning is a Technical Lead at Starling Bank, where he has worked as a Software Engineer since 2023. He has extensive experience in software development, having held positions at various companies including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and DigitalOcean.
Work at Starling Bank
Chris Skaaning has been employed at Starling Bank since 2023, where he serves as a Technical Lead. His role involves overseeing software engineering projects and contributing to the development of banking technology solutions. He is based in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Chris Skaaning has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Associate from 2014 to 2017 and later as a Vice President from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at JPMorgan Chase & Co. spanned a total of seven years, during which he was involved in various software development initiatives.
Software Development Career
Chris Skaaning has held several positions in software development throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer II at DigitalOcean from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he held roles at Jubii A/S as a Systems Developer, Capita as a Software Developer, and Wray and Entwisle Ltd. as a Frontend Developer. His experience encompasses a range of programming and development tasks.
Education and Expertise
Chris Skaaning studied at Aarhus Business Academy, where he earned a Diploma in Computer Science, focusing on programming and project management, from 2000 to 2002. He continued his education at Aarhus University, achieving a Diploma of Computer Science from 2002 to 2004. Earlier, he completed his studies at Business College, obtaining a Diploma in Maths, English, and business-related composition in 1998.
Background in Web Development
Chris Skaaning has a background in web development, having worked as a Web Developer at Copenhagen Shipping Exchange from 2010 to 2012. His experience in this area complements his extensive software engineering skills and contributes to his overall expertise in technology solutions.