William Heng
About William Heng
William Heng is a Technical Lead at Starling Bank in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Zopa, BJSS, and NHS Digital.
Work at Starling Bank
William Heng has served as a Technical Lead at Starling Bank since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the implementation of a credit card system and business function from inception to completion. He also oversees the hiring and management of engineers to meet the engineering organizational goals. His work is centered in London, England, where he has contributed to the bank's technological advancements.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, William Heng worked at Zopa as a Senior Software Engineer for a brief period in 2021. He also held a Software Engineer role at Zopa from 2018 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a three-year tenure at BJSS as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and a contract position at NHS Digital as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as an iOS Developer at Sky from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
William Heng studied Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from 2012 to 2015. He also completed his Cambridge International AS and A Levels at Taylor's College Sri Hartamas in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and technical leadership.
Agile and Continuous Delivery Experience
William Heng has been involved in agile and continuous delivery teams, focusing on greenfield software projects across various sectors, including finance, media, and healthcare. His experience in these environments has equipped him with the skills necessary to adapt to different project requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his technical responsibilities, William Heng has taken on leadership roles throughout his career. He served as a Tech Lead and Scrum Master at first direct from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities have included managing teams and ensuring effective collaboration to achieve project goals.