Amy Jo Turner
About Amy Jo Turner
Amy Jo Turner is a Software Engineer with experience in various technologies, currently working at Starling Bank. She has previously held roles at Anaplan and has a background in Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology from the University of York.
Work at Starling Bank
Amy Jo Turner has been employed at Starling Bank as a Software Engineer since 2023. She works in Manchester, England, where she applies her expertise in software development and engineering. Her role involves utilizing her skills in various programming languages and technologies to contribute to the bank's projects.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Before joining Starling Bank, Amy Jo Turner worked at Anaplan for a total of four years. She started as an Engineering Intern from 2018 to 2019, then progressed to a Graduate Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020, and finally served as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2023. During her time at Anaplan, she gained experience in deploying services to AWS using Terraform and CloudFormation.
Education and Expertise
Amy Jo Turner studied at the University of York, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background laid the foundation for her technical skills, which include proficiency in Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Jenkins, Node.js, React, Docker, Groovy, and GraphQL.
Mentorship and Advocacy
In her current role, Amy Jo Turner mentors a placement student, offering guidance on career development and the daily experiences of being an engineer. Additionally, she co-led Anaplan's Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group, which aimed to create a supportive environment for colleagues. She also delivers lightning talks on various topics, promoting her team's work.
Student Ambassador Experience
While studying at the University of York, Amy Jo Turner served as a Student Ambassador from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she represented the university and engaged with prospective students, sharing her experiences and insights about university life and education.