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Bryony Church

@bryonychurch

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Software developer with a strong background in banking and finance.

Bahrain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic role in software development that fosters growth and collaboration.

After a successful career in banking and finance, I transitioned to Software Engineering, completing my Bachelor of Engineering in 2022. For the past three years, I have worked as a Software Developer at an EV charging company in New Zealand, where I was the sole developer responsible for the entire development cycle. This role allowed me to hone my skills in various programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, and AWS products.

At Thundergrid, I led significant projects that contributed to the company's growth, including the development of a data pipeline to DynamoDB and a web-based dashboard using React. My experience in managing the full development process, from requirements gathering to deployment, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of software development. I am now excited to bring my expertise to new opportunities in Bahrain or remote teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Developer / Data Engineer

Thundergrid Ltd - A Landis + Gyr Company

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Managed the full development process as the sole developer, including requirements gathering, design, architecture, security analysis, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and monitoring. Led the software transition from a small-scale startup with less than 100 charge points to over 2000, culminating in acquisition by a global company.

Java Python Javascript Typescript AWS React SQL NoSQL Git Agile MQTT Modbus RabbitMQ RESTful APIs Webhooks OSCP DynamoDB Power BI Excel

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Summerset Management Group Ltd

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Managed accounts receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments. Collaborated with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and improve financial workflows.

Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Data Entry Microsoft Office Customer Service Invoicing Debt Collection

Accounts Administrator

Land Information NZ

Aug 2012 - Present (13 years)

Administered accounts, handling various financial transactions and record-keeping. Supported the finance department with administrative tasks and data management.

Accounts Management Data Management Record keeping Microsoft Office Administrative Support Invoicing

Cash Analyst

FNZ Ltd

Apr 2009 - Present (16 years 4 months)

Analyzed cash flows and managed financial data to support investment operations. Ensured accuracy and compliance in cash transactions and reporting.

Financial Data Management Investment Operations Compliance Reporting Financial Software

Dealer/Senior Dealer – Foreign Exchange

ANZ National Bank

Jul 2006 - Present (19 years 1 month)

Executed foreign exchange trades and managed client portfolios as a Senior Dealer. Provided expert advice on market trends and risk management strategies.

Foreign Exchange Portfolio Management Market Analysis Risk Management Client Relations Financial Advisory Bloomberg Terminal

Middle Office Specialist

ANZ National Bank

Dec 2004 - Present (20 years 8 months)

Supported middle office operations, ensuring smooth execution of financial transactions and compliance with regulations. Collaborated with front and back office teams to streamline processes.

Middle Office Regulatory Compliance Process Improvement Risk Assessment

Test Analyst

The National Bank of New Zealand

Jul 2004 - Present (21 years 1 month)

Conducted comprehensive testing of banking software and systems to ensure functionality and performance. Identified and reported defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.

Software Testing Quality Assurance Test Case Development Regression Testing User Acceptance Testing

Settlements Specialist

The National Bank of New Zealand

Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 7 months)

Managed financial settlements, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions. Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.

Account Reconciliation Swift Banking Operations Data Entry

Treasury Operations Clerk

Abbey National Treasury Services, London

Dec 2000 - Present (24 years 8 months)

Performed treasury operations tasks, including processing payments and managing financial records. Supported the treasury department with daily administrative duties.

Treasury Management Payment Processing Administrative Support Data Entry

Swift Payment Clerk

Bank of New York, London

Nov 2000 - Present (24 years 9 months)

Processed SWIFT payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to international banking standards. Managed payment queues and resolved any issues related to transactions.

Payment Processing Data Entry Compliance

Foreign Exchange Clerk

Schroders Investment Management, London

May 2000 - Present (25 years 3 months)

Handled foreign exchange transactions and managed related documentation. Supported the investment team with administrative and operational tasks.

Foreign Exchange Documentation Management Administrative Support Data Entry Financial Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Software Engineering

2018 - 2022

Grade: First Class Honours

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, majoring in Software Engineering. Recognized for academic excellence by inclusion on the Engineering Faculty’s Dean’s List in 2019, 2020, and 2021, achieving first-class honours.