About

Ben George is a highly experienced Distinguished Engineer at Barclays with over 24 years of relevant experience in the tech industry. He is an expert in data streaming, machine learning, analytics, big data, and cloud platforms. Currently, he is responsible for driving innovation and leading strategic initiatives at Barclays. Prior to joining Barclays, Ben served as the Global Head of Data Engineering at FIS, where he was responsible for managing petabyte-scale cloud streaming, ingestion, transformation, machine learning, and analytics. Additionally, Ben worked as an Architect for the Risk Domain at Klarna, where he was responsible for developing real-time fraud detection and credit risk solutions using Kafka, Scala, machine learning, and big data technologies. Ben holds a Master's degree in Neural Networks from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge. He is highly skilled in a range of technologies, including machine learning, big data, data engineering, senior software engineering, Scala, and Kafka. With his extensive experience and expertise, Ben has become a valuable asset to the tech industry. He is a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of delivering results. Ben is a highly sought-after professional and is considered a thought leader in his field. He is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, and is always looking for new and innovative ways to solve complex problems.