Nigel Ainscoe

Nigel Ainscoe has a diverse work experience in the field of data engineering and software development. Nigel is currently serving as the Data Engineering Lead at Banked, a global payments network that focuses on real-time payments for consumers, businesses, and banks. Nigel previously worked at Koodoo as the Lead Data Engineer from April 2019 to August 2022.

Prior to their role at Koodoo, Nigel worked as the CEO of PARK WHARF SOFTWARE LTD for a decade, from March 2012 to March 2022. During their time there, they played a crucial role in the company's operations and management.

Nigel also has experience in the financial sector, working at Oakbrook Finance as a Senior Contract BI Developer/Data Engineer from April 2017 to March 2019. Nigel was responsible for various aspects of the Oakbrook Data Warehouse and implemented SQL Server Data Tools to improve the quality and speed of deployments.

In addition, Nigel worked at AXA Partners as a Senior Contract Data Engineer from December 2014 to January 2018, and at the DataShed as a Software Engineer from November 2016 to February 2017. Nigel also worked briefly at BlueVenn as a Senior BI Developer in April to June 2016.

Nigel's experience in the field includes working at Merkle|DBG as a Senior BI Consultant from June to December 2015, where they developed data warehouses and operational software for global brands. Nigel also played a role in improving the company's development practices and deployment processes.

Furthermore, Nigel co-founded RNSX, a software engineering company that focused on developing business application software on the Microsoft Azure stack. Nigel worked there as a Co-Founder from September 2013 to July 2015.

Overall, Nigel Ainscoe's work experience showcases their expertise in data engineering, software development, and leadership roles in various organizations across different sectors.

Nigel Ainscoe has a diverse education history. In 1967, they attended the London College Of Music and obtained an ALCM degree in Speech and Drama, which they completed in 1977. Nigel then went on to attend Noel Baker School from 1971 to 1978, where they pursued A Levels in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Following this, they attended Goldsmiths, University of London from 1978 to 1979, but did not complete a degree.

In 1982, Nigel enrolled at the Control Data Institute and studied Computer Science for a year until 1983. Alongside their formal education, Nigel has also obtained several certifications. These certifications include "Finance for Non-Financial Managers" from LinkedIn in July 2017, "Practical Cryptography in .NET" from Pluralsight in June 2015, "Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases" and "Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server" from Microsoft in April 2012. Nigel also holds certifications from Microsoft as a "Microsoft Certified Professional" in April 2012, "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance" in October 2009, and "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration" in February 2009.

These credentials demonstrate Nigel's commitment to continuous learning and professional development in various fields of study.