Channing Walton

Channing Walton has a diverse range of work experience in software engineering and consultancy roles. Channing has worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Equal Experts, where they utilized technologies such as Scala 3, Kinesis, DynamoDB, http4s, smithy, cats, cats-effect, and sbt. Prior to that, they worked as an Independent Scala Consultant at ITV, where they focused on data analytics, user-related changes, image management, and distribution for BritBox, ITVX, and distribution partners.

Channing has also worked as a Partner at Underscore Consulting LLP, where they gained extensive experience from 2012 to 2021. Additionally, they held the role of a Senior Software Engineer at artaml, where they built the Scala server supporting Android and iOS clients for an AML platform. Channing also worked as a Senior Scala Developer at Santander UK, contributing to projects such as Santander's Logical Intelligent Clearing and building systems to integrate commercial onboarding systems with internal client management databases.

Furthermore, Channing served as an Architect and Scala software developer at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, where they successfully delivered a new platform for onboarding Wealth clients. Channing was recognized with high accolades, including the Barclays UK Team of the Year award.

Earlier in their career, Channing worked as a Clearing Connectivity Layer and OTC Cleared Trade Acceptance System developer at HSBC and as a Dev Lead at UBS's Equity Investor. Channing started their career at BNP Paribas as an Interim Project Manager, assisting in transitioning the team to a CMMi level 2 process.

Overall, Channing Walton possesses extensive experience in software engineering, consultancy, and project management, with a strong focus on Scala development and a variety of technology stacks and industries.

Channing Walton completed their education from the University of Kent. Channing obtained a BSc in Electronics between 1986 and 1989. Subsequently, they pursued further studies and earned a PhD in Optical Communications from the same university, spanning from 1989 to 2002.