Sarah Mac Neill
About Sarah Mac Neill
Sarah Mac Neill is a Software Engineer currently working at Starling Bank in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she focuses on developer tooling. She has a background in technology roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and actively mentors women entering technology careers.
Work at Starling Bank
Sarah Mac Neill has been employed as a Software Engineer at Starling Bank since 2022. In her role, she focuses on building developer tooling that enhances productivity for developers. This allows them to concentrate on core problem-solving tasks. Her work contributes to the bank's commitment to providing efficient and effective technological solutions.
Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sarah Mac Neill has extensive experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she worked in various capacities from 2017 to 2022. She began as a participant in the J.P. Morgan Spring Week in 2017, followed by a role as a Summer Technology Analyst in 2018. After her internship, she continued as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022 and briefly served as an Associate Software Engineer in 2022. Her tenure at the company spanned multiple roles and locations, primarily in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Mac Neill studied Computer Science at the University of St Andrews, where she earned a BSc (Hons) degree from 2015 to 2019. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in software engineering principles. She has a keen interest in DevOps culture and usability, which informs her approach to her work in technology.
Teaching and Mentorship
In addition to her engineering roles, Sarah Mac Neill serves as a Coding Instructor at Code First Girls, a position she has held since 2019. Her passion for teaching is evident in her commitment to mentoring women entering technology careers. This involvement demonstrates her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Sarah Mac Neill held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Brand Representative at RMP Enterprise from 2017 to 2018 and as a Web Designer for On The Rocks - Scottish Student Arts Festival from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she gained customer service experience as a Waitress at Frankie and Benny's from 2014 to 2018.