William Heng
About William Heng
William Heng is a Technical Lead at Starling Bank, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering and has held various roles in companies such as Zopa, Sky, and NHS Digital, contributing to projects in finance, media, and healthcare.
Current Role at Starling Bank
William Heng serves as a Technical Lead at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for hiring and managing engineers to meet the engineering organizational goals. His leadership is integral to the development and implementation of various software projects within the bank.
Previous Experience at Zopa
William Heng worked at Zopa as a Senior Software Engineer for a brief period in 2021, where he contributed to the company's software development initiatives. Prior to this role, he spent three years at Zopa as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021, focusing on various engineering tasks in London, United Kingdom.
Background in Software Development
William Heng has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes a contract position as an iOS Developer at Sky from 2015 to 2016 and as a Software Engineer at NHS Digital from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Tech Lead/Scrum Master at first direct from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Qualifications
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.
Involvement in Agile Software Projects
William Heng has been involved in agile and continuous delivery teams, focusing on greenfield software projects across various industries, including finance, media, and healthcare. His experience in these environments has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead complex software development initiatives.