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Global Lead Architect at HSBC
Location: London, England, United Kingdom 23 work roles 1 school
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Paul Webster previously worked as Lead Cloud, Security & Innovation Architect – Enterprise Technology at Hsbc and Global Lead Portfolio Architect – Enterprise Technology at Hsbc. Paul Webster holds Bsc. (Hons) Computing Mathematics (2:1), Mathematics, Computing from Sheffield Hallam University.

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A highly experienced technology leader specialising in Enterprise, Application, Solution Architecture & Engineering. Subject matter expertise in Java/JEE (since inception), focusing on Cloud, SaaS/PaaS and API/Microservices based architectures. I have over 25 years’ experience in mission critical distributed systems architecture and development, gained from working with numerous domestic, international and global organisations across many industry sectors (finance, telecoms, health, retail, national government, agencies & defence). With a formal development and consulting background I have excellent overall knowledge of technology and technology trends.I have a very broad yet deep portfolio of skills and experience, from application development and integration, through business, data and systems analysis to software and enterprise architecture. I am an experienced Technical Lead with knowledge in all stages of software delivery. I am an avid promoter of agile software delivery techniques coupled with modern development best practices. I have a personable and professional attitude with a conscientious approach to delivering quality results.Key Skills: IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Microservices, EDA & API technology, Java/JEE/J2EE architecture/design & development, IDM & SSO technologies, Portal/LCNC Technology, Process Automation & Workflow, Enterprise Document/Web Content Management, Agile

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HSBC
Hsbc
Global Lead Architect
London, GB
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186860
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Global Lead Architect

London, Gb

Lead Cloud, Security & Innovation Architect – Enterprise Technology

Current

London, Gb

Working within Enterprise Technology leading a cross function architecture team spanning financial crime, risk, compliance, finance and corporate functions. Responsible for cloud architecture, security and innovation utilising GCP, AWS, Azure, Private & Hybrid clouds and a variety of SaaS/PaaS solutions.

Mar 2022 - Present

Global Lead Portfolio Architect – Enterprise Technology

London, Gb

Working in Enterprise Technology (formerly Group Functions) managing cross functional portfolios of a global nature.

Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

Founder/Director/Chief Architect

IT Consulting Services – A specialist network of senior professionals and partners providing services in IT strategy & the architecture/design/development of complex, enterprise scale applications. Clients include Mastercard, HSBC, WorldPay, VocaLink, LCH Clearnet, Vodafone, Financial Services Authority, Deutsche Bank, Citigroup & EMC Documentum.

Aug 2008 - Oct 2020

Lead Architect

London, England, Gb

Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

Digital Architecture Strategy, Product Development & Innovation

Purchase, Ny, Us

Apr 2017 - Sep 2019

Chief Architect

London, Gb

Engaged to define a multi-year IT strategy based on Digital Transformation, Microservices (MuleSoft Anypoint), Cloud & PaaS (Pivotal). Presenting, refining & agreeing technology plans with stakeholders and CxOs whilst also leading a global team of solution architects & off shore developers.

Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

Global Lead Solution Architect

London, Gb

Global role leading architects and developers to deliver solutions mainly in the area of customer onboarding, KYC and financial crime.

Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

Solution Architect

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Providing designs & solutions for WorldPay's transformation to a new acquiring platform (NAP). Primarily working on WorldPay's FX Gateway & External Party Reporting whilst also supporting migration and cutover strategy across the NAP program.

Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

Solution Architect

London, Gb

Working on a mission critical, high volume International Faster Payments platform/product porting the UK service to a productized solution for resale and implementation across the globe. Successfully delivered the first offering of IPS (Immediate Payment System) into Singapore.

Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

Development Manager - Client Services

London, Gb

• Leading a team of 10 onshore & offshore developers and testers. Responsible for the end to end technical delivery of high volume/mission critical Java/JEE portal based applications to LCH.Clearnet members and business lines (Swaps, FX, Risk, CaLM)• Responsible for introducing new development processes, QA, tooling and agile delivery methodologies• Core technology based on Java 6/JEE, Liferay Portal, OpenSSO/AM, Spring, Groovy and WebLogic 11g. Web services development and integration utilising Apache CXF, Spring Data (REST and Soap) and JMS. Applications delivered using JIRA (GreenHopper), Sonar for MI, CI (Bamboo), Maven, Artifactory, JUnit/Mockito and Selenium. Implementations based on a TDD development approach.

Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

Application Architect & Developer - Global Online Programme Team

London, Gb

• Engaged to provide onshore technical expertise for Vodafone’s new global consumer site. Technologies include Oracle’s Fusion Middleware and Identity Management products on a Java/JEE and Linux platform (Portal 10.x, WebCenter 11g, WebLogic 11g, Universal Content Management 11g, Coherence, Access Manager/Identity Manager SSO 10g (and associated stack)).• Architecture, design and development of various components, including a strategic, light weight IDM/SSO port from Oracle Portal to WebLogic 11g.• JSF based development in a cloud based environment (Amazon). Utilisation of development MI tools (Sonar) and automated web testing frameworks (JUnit with mock JSF and ServletUnit, Selenium IDE and JUnit java webdrivers)• Various IDOC UCM customisations

Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

Lead Architect

Stratford, London, Gb

Lead Architect covering various architectural roles on a range of FSA projects (from Application and Solution Architect to out sourced architecture governance with onshore/offshore third party suppliers and product vendors). FSA technology specialist in Java/JEE Middleware, SOA, Portal and Enterprise Content Management technologies. Responsible for multiple large programmes worth £30 million+. Leadership responsibilities overseeing both partner architects and FSA architects. Projects delivered utilising both agile and waterfall techniques. Key projects included:• Lead Architect for a Business Automation & Regulatory Transactions platform. Scales to large volumes with mission-critical availability (Lombardi BPM, Oracle WebLogic/Portal 10g, AquaLogic Service Bus & Data Services, Java/JEE on a Common Services (SOA) and Common Infrastructure platform (Virtualised Solaris 10 and Oracle RAC)• Lead Solution Architect for an enterprise-wide high throughput/highly available Portal and ECM platform roll-out (Oracle WebLogic 10g, Vignette 8.x, JBoss 5.x, OpenText LiveLink 9, Java/JEE 1.5, SAML based SSO)• Lead Solution Architect for a centralised Authentication, Authorisation & Administration project (Java 1.5/JEE, SAML based SSO, JAAS, ESB (ALSB), WLS 9.2, Portal 9.2, SSPIs/JCA, Spring, Hibernate)

Jan 2008 - May 2011

Integration Architect/Developer - Web Sso Engineering

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De

Integration architecture, design and development enhancements to the DB Authentication Gateway. Multiple integrations to multiple client development teams within the bank (based on JCA and JMS). High volume/highly available performance driven design and development. Further work included Web services based exposure of existing APIs (Axis/WebLogic) and Google Apps integration (Google SAML 2 framework). Technology included Java 1.4/5, WebLogic 8.x/9.x (DAP), Tomcat 4.x/5.x (dWeb), JCA, JAAS, Apache, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, JMS, RSA Cleartrust SSO.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

Web/Cms Architect & Developer - European Architecture Group - Corporate Investment Banking

New York, New York, Us

EAG - Web Engineering/Web Content Management TeamArchitecture, design and development of Citigroup’s EMEA Intranet CMS and associated applications. One of the largest Java Mediasurface implementations in EMEA. Specialist distributed cache component redesign and development. Further work included performance tuning, proof of concepts, technical training & workshops. Technology included Java 1.4/5, JEE, Mediasurface, JRun and distributed Ehcaches.

Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

Web Architect/Developer

Dutch State Mines (Atos Origin - Netherlands) On Behalf Of Documentum Uk Professional Services

Client: Dutch State Mines (Atos Origin - Netherlands) on behalf of EMC; On site Documentum 5.2.5/5.3 WebTop/WDK/BOF specialist for a large Java/J2EE web based document management system (17 DocBases scaling to 12000 users). Detailed architecture/design & development review. General code review and recommendations report. LDAP integration to Active Directory. Security model review and recommendations. Redesign of application server configurations/load balancers and single points of failure. Performance tuning, load testing and profiling best practice setup (memory leak diagnosis). Troubleshooting and redesign of a number of WDK based WebTop components (with BOF usage). 5.3 upgrade migration guide and upgrade tool development.

Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

Senior J2Ee Middleware Consultant - Technology Infrastructure Division

New York, New York, Us

Unix ESystems Middleware Team. Web architecture provisioning, analysis and review for one of the largest Unix Java based Webfarms in Europe (hosting over 100 applications). Build automation (Ant, WLST, Maven, CruiseControl) and internal Java/J2EE development (management and build automation systems). Troubleshooting and bottleneck analysis of various financial sites (internal and external). End to end configuration of Load Balancers (BigIP), WebServers (SunOne incl SSL plugins), SSO integration (Siteminder) and J2EE Backends (WLS/Portal, JRun). Significant projects undertaken include eDealer (WLS 8.1), Cats (WLS/Portal/Workshop), CMS Webfarm (Mediasurface/JRun), & TIA (WLS 6.1)

Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

Solutions Delivery Director/Practice Lead & Principal Consultant

Richmond, Surrey, Gb

Responsible for Consulting (leading a team of 10) & working on large scale Oracle/BEA JEE and SOA based engagements. Also accountable for partner relationships (BEA(Oracle), EMC Documentum & SpiritSoft), recruitment, training and business development. Project engagements undertaken: • Application Architect - Inland Revenue (DotF Portal project) representing BEA Systems UK PS• Documentum Architect/Developer - Rural Payments Agency (Accenture) representing Documentum UK PS• Integration Architect (Solutions Integration Team) - BT Syntegra - NHS LSP (NPfIT) representing BEA Systems UK PS• Infrastructure Architect (Environments) - BT Syntegra - NHS LSP (NPfIT) representing BEA Systems UK PS• Solutions Architect - Ericsson representing Documentum UK PS• Lead Architect/Tech Lead for the internal product development of Cascade (Dynamic Web Caching product)

Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

Senior Consultant, Java/J2Ee/Web Specialist

Round Rock, Texas, Us

. Providing consultancy in all areas of the Documentum product set (with a specialty in Java/J2EE and web architecture & development) – UK Java/J2EE subject matter expert.Engagements undertaken: • Lead Architect - Foreign & Commonwealth Office (SC clearance)• Application Architect – BMW Germany• Senior Development Consultant – Bank of Ireland• Senior Development Consultant – Ministry of Defence (SC clearance)• Other short term assignments include PowerGen, BBC, Deutsche Bank, Elsevier Science, Norwich Union, Scope

Dec 2002 - Mar 2004

Senior Technical Specialist

Andel Consulting

Providing technical expertise in Java, J2EE, BEA and open source related middleware technologies.

Jan 2002 - Nov 2002

Consultant, Professional Services

Us

Technical Consultant for BEA’s UK client base.• Enterprise scale Java/J2EE/WebLogic & Portal Development Consultant at H3G/Sema, Knowledge Management Software, Forensic Science Services, Vizzavi and Dresdner Kleinwort

Jan 2001 - Nov 2001

Technical Consultant

Gb

Design and development of distributed enterprise applications for ECsoft’s European client baseEngagements undertaken: • Bristol & West (Developer - Mortgages), Fransmaas (Development Lead - Logistics), MyNet (Developer -Telecoms), Zishi (Senior Developer - Travel)• Technologies include Java/J2EE – WebLogic 4/5/6, Websphere, C/C++, CORBA (WLE), Forte, DCE/Encina++, PowerBuilder and NatStar

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

Developer

Us

Retail development mainly in the area of Supply Chain & Store Stock Receiving. System analysis, design & development using COBOLII & DB2, Java/Websphere (POCs). Fast tracked from graduate scheme (18 months) to Developer after six months

Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
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  • Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    Computing
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Paul Webster is listed as Global Lead Architect at HSBC.

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Paul Webster is based in London, England, United Kingdom while working with HSBC.

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Paul Webster has worked for Hsbc, Peadoubleu Ltd, Refinitiv, Mastercard, and Hsbc Commercial Banking.

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Paul Webster holds Bsc. (Hons) Computing Mathematics (2:1), Mathematics, Computing from Sheffield Hallam University.

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