Oliver Balmford, PhD

Oliver Balmford, PhD, has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. In 2019, they joined Pirum as a Developer, where they focus on the Front Office Services product suite. This suite facilitates risk identification and mitigation for front and middle offices, protecting against potential penalties, settlement fails, and buy-ins. Prior to this, Oliver worked as an Application Support Analyst at Pirum from April 2019 to January 2021.

Before joining Pirum, Oliver worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Reading from October 2018 to April 2019. Oliver also completed their PhD in October 2018 at the same university. In 2012, Oliver briefly served as a Research Assistant at the University of Oxford. Additionally, they gained valuable experience through a work placement at the Jenner Institute, where they observed research experiments and organized sample deep freezers and associated databases.

Prior to their academic pursuits, Oliver worked as a Customer Service Assistant at Midcounties Co-operative from February 2008 to February 2013.

Throughout their work experiences, Oliver consistently demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a dedication to ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Oliver Balmford, PhD, completed their education in chronological order. Oliver began their academic journey in 2010 at the University of Reading, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Oliver successfully accomplished their undergraduate studies in 2014, earning an Mchem degree.

Building upon their strong foundation in Chemistry, Oliver then continued their academic pursuit at the University of Reading from 2014 to 2018. During this period, they embarked on a research-based program and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry.

In addition to their formal education, Oliver also obtained a certification in Geekuni Perl Essentials from the institution Geekuni. Oliver achieved this certification in July 2019, further expanding their knowledge and skills in the field.

Overall, Oliver Balmford demonstrates a holistic educational background with a focus on Chemistry, including both a Bachelor's degree and a Doctorate, complemented by a significant certification in programming.