Stuart Russell
@stuartrussell
Experienced Software Engineer with a passion for scalable systems.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I'm Stuart Russell, a dedicated Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in building reliable, scalable systems across various domains, including statistical data processing and financial technology. My expertise lies in microservice architectures on AWS, where I've successfully designed and delivered backend services that support complex, data-driven applications. I pride myself on my ability to write maintainable code and improve system performance while aligning technical solutions with business goals.
At Gousto, I played a pivotal role in redeveloping the legacy monolithic system into a modern, modular SaaS platform for e-commerce. My contributions included leading technical design, implementing core components, and ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and code reviews. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver integrated features that meet user needs.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to fostering knowledge sharing and continuous learning within my teams. I have contributed to hiring efforts by assessing programming proficiency and mentoring junior developers. My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to drive innovation and efficiency in future projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Gousto
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Contributed to the ground-up redevelopment of Gousto’s legacy monolithic system into a modern, modular SaaS platform for e-commerce subscriptions. Played a key role in designing, testing, and implementing core components of the platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability. The Bento solution now powers multiple online merchants, including Gousto’s expansion into new markets.
Software Developer
JP Morgan Chase
Aug 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained data pipelines within the Valuation Control Group to support accurate, reliable, and high-performance asset valuations for commodities. These pipelines were critical for producing valuation data used by traders and regulatory bodies to assess the market value of the bank’s holdings. Ensured data integrity and timeliness across complex financial datasets, contributing to co
Software Developer
QA Consulting
May 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Developed a data transformation pipeline integrating VAT and business returns data to improve the accuracy of GDP calculations. Contributed to the Data Access Platform project by designing and implementing a Statistical Methods Library (SML) to provide Methodologists and Data Scientists with a standardized, centralized toolkit for data analysis and process development. Built a user-friendly platfo
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGlasgow Caledonian University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 3D Computer Animation
Completed a comprehensive program in 3D computer animation, focusing on the principles and techniques of digital animation. Developed skills in character design, modeling, rigging, animation, and visual effects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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