Richard Watkins

Richard Watkins has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Richard is currently working as an Engineering Team Lead at Equals Money since November 2022. Prior to that, they worked at SPG as a Lead Software Engineer from March 2022 to November 2022, and as a Software Engineer from May 2021 to March 2022.

Richard also worked at SHIFT Commerce as a Scrum Master & Software Developer from March 2020 to May 2021, and as a Software Developer from August 2016 to March 2020. Richard gained valuable coding skills and industry best practices during their time at SHIFT Commerce.

Before transitioning to the tech field, Richard worked in education. Richard was an Assistant Head of Science at THE RODILLIAN ACADEMY from September 2013 to April 2016. Prior to that, they were a Teacher of Science at Benton Park School from September 2012 to September 2013, and at Gosforth East Middle School from September 2010 to September 2012.

Richard also attended Makers Academy in 2016 as a student, where they completed a structured challenge-based curriculum and gained proficiency in HTML, CSS, Ruby, JavaScript, and various frameworks.

Overall, Richard Watkins has a strong background in software development, leadership, and education, making him a valuable asset in their current role as an Engineering Team Lead.

Richard Watkins completed their Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Biology, with a focus on General Biology, at Newcastle University from 2006 to 2010. Richard then pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Biology Education and Teaching at the same university, completing it in 2010. In 2016, Richard attended Makers, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Richard also participated in a Biology program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning an MITx certificate. Richard has obtained additional certifications, including Professional Scrum Master I from Scrum.org in 2020, Scrum Team Member from Scrum Inc. in 2019, and a qualified teacher status. Richard also holds an edX Verified Certificate for Cyberwar, Surveillance, and Security from edX.