Spencer Tasker

Architected the modernization of New Zealand's largest ATM network and migrated Pega Workflow to Pega Cloud. Designed a legacy application consolidation system, achieving over $10M in annual cost savings. Developed robust network architecture and implemented an AWS data lake for cash management and regulatory reporting.

Managed various projects including 5-eyes related initiatives, AI tool selection and rollout, and contact centre improvements. Successfully delivered all assigned projects within the New Zealand public sector.

Advised on replacing an aging payments system, identifying the need for broader business transformation. Designed the core application and integrations, selecting an iPaaS as the cornerstone of the integration strategy.

Led strategic technology initiatives and delivered solutions for major financial institutions and government clients. Designed and implemented a pioneering cloud-based service delivery platform for complex financial contract management. Introduced and architected AWS solutions for over 30 clients, leveraging IaaS and PaaS platforms.

Re-architected the statement production process for the UK's largest mutual financial institution. Defined a new information integration strategy unifying various data sources and managed associated risks.

Ensured the successful, on-time, and within-budget delivery of a pan-European clearing solution by a third-party vendor. Focused on pragmatic design, appropriate integrations, and compatibility with existing systems. Facilitated efficient communication across international teams.

Led technology strategy and solution architecture for international tax compliance across capital markets products. Innovated a real-time tax liability determination system with audit-friendly records, integrating diverse data sources and settlement systems. Built and managed a 26-person DevOps team and contributed to enterprise architecture strategy and governance.

Led data integration and architecture efforts to meet regulatory requirements for obtaining a UK retail banking licence. Integrated data from multiple business lines to produce reports for regulatory bodies. Developed a sustainable metadata management approach that became the foundation for regulatory reporting.

Contributed to the design of the group's first smartphone-based mobile banking product. Audited the integrated platform used for secure internet banking across multiple brands.

Designed the data recovery solution for a £35 million project handling real-time financial data streams. Architected components within complex network, storage, and application environments to support service resumption and historical data reconstruction. Successfully advocated for a solution integrating high-performance components with a multi-petabyte data store.

Led the IT architecture and governance for a major credit card management system replacement program impacting millions of accounts. Coordinated multiple IT work-streams and a team of architects, overseeing the integration of over 160 systems. Enhanced the bank's data communications strategy by introducing IBM DataPower nodes.

Led a team to define an enterprise-level Service Oriented Architecture for the strategic J2EE platform migration. Defined development paradigms, technologies, and enterprise patterns to provide clarity. Addressed information integration architecture and communicated strategy to stakeholders.

Set the strategic direction for enterprise IT, including technology planning and policy development, for a global reinsurance group. Led the adoption of Service Oriented Architecture and defined the technology model for composite applications. Developed the information architecture and ensured alignment between IT capacity and the business operating model.

Led the design of data models and integration strategies for enterprise systems within the energy sector. Responsible for architecting solutions to integrate data across various business units.

Provided technical solution architecture expertise within the investment banking sector. Designed technical solutions to meet specific business requirements and architectural standards.

Led data architecture initiatives for the funds management division of a major financial institution. Responsible for designing and implementing data models and strategies to support business operations.

Served as Lead Programme Architect for banking initiatives at a major European bank. Responsible for the architectural oversight of large-scale programs and ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy.