Nigel Espi Hewett

Nigel Espi Hewett is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Starling Bank since January 2023, Nigel previously held the position of Senior Backend Software Engineer at Mettle from January to December 2022. At Ocado Technology, from April 2016 to December 2021, Nigel was a Senior Software Engineer in the Supply Chain Systems team, focusing on inventory management for customer fulfillment centers. Earlier positions include Java Developer at ResAfrica, where mentorship and inter-team knowledge sharing were key responsibilities, and a Mid-level Java Software Engineer at Quirk, where web development and social media integration were emphasized. Nigel co-founded BBE SA Financial Holdings, managing diverse duties, including business development and contract negotiations. The career began as a Junior Java Developer at Moonlight 42, applying agile methodologies in project management. Nigel holds a degree from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, completed between 2006 and 2008.