Richard McKinley-Smith

Richard McKinley-Smith has extensive experience in database administration, primarily focusing on DB2 and SAP technologies within the banking sector. Currently serving as a DB2/SAP DBA at Commonwealth Bank of Australia since March 2010, Richard manages the DB2 z/OS infrastructure and application support for the banking modernization program. Previous roles include DB2 DBA at HP Enterprise Services, DBA/Technical Support Specialist at LexisNexis, and DB2 DBA at The Royal Bank of Scotland, where Richard supported banking and insurance database environments. Richard's career began as a DB2 Systems Programmer at National Westminster Bank, complemented by earlier positions as an IT Paralegal at Clifford Chance and IT Technician at Allens Arthur Robinson. Richard holds an MSc in Computing Science from Imperial College London and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from City, University of London.