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Why didn’t you test that? Podcast | episode 29

The role of technology in banking

 

Change at large financial institutions

Welcome to episode 29 of the Why Didn’t You Test That? Podcast. In this episode, Rich Jordan and Ben Riley are joined by special guest Felipe Fabricio, Software Engineer & Global Young Leader at Santander. Together, they discuss the challenges of implementing change in large financial service organisations and the need for careful planning and communication.

 

 

The episode starts with Felipe sharing his journey from wanting to study agronomy to becoming a software engineer, his experiences working in the UAT environment, and the challenges of implementing change in a large financial services organisation.

Rich and Felipe also explore the differences between the Brazilian and UK financial services markets, the need for speed and control in software development, and the shift from a project-led to a product-led approach. Felipe discusses the importance of technology in the banking industry and Santander's focus on global initiatives to simplify and improve their products.

The team also talks about the centralization of quality processes and the use of data to measure and improve software quality. Felipe shares examples of simplification efforts, such as reducing the number of connections to the mainframe and automating data generation. He emphasizes the need for effective communication and the ability to convince others in order to drive change.

Watch the full episode to learn more!

      

00:00 Introduction to Felipe Fabricio

06:13 The Difference Between Small Companies and Large Financial Services

07:46 Challenges and Lessons Learned in the UAT Environment

11:00 Implementing Change in a Large Financial Services Organisation

15:55 Differences Between the Brazilian and UK Markets

21:10 From Project-Led to Product-Led: A Paradigm Shift in Software Development

28:22 Simplifying and Improving Products through Global Initiatives

33:50 Centralizing Quality Processes and Measuring Software Quality

40:30 The Importance of Effective Communication in Driving Change

43:15 Continuous Learning and Mentorship in the Industry

Hosts and guests

Ben Riley - Curiosity Software

Ben Riley - Chief Product Officer

Ben brings over 15 years of DevOps and Continuous Testing experience, having worked worldwide to remove bottlenecks in enterprise DevOps pipelines.

Rich Jordan - Curiosity Software

Rich Jordan - Enterprise Solution Architect

Rich Jordan has reached over 20 years in testing, mainly within complex financial services environments. 

Felipe Fabricio - Software Engineer Santander

Felipe Fabricio - Software Engineer

Felipe has been at the forefront of technology and transformation at Santander Brazil and UK for over 10 years.

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