Phil Carter

I'm a passionate Software Engineering Leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams that deliver impactful technology for positive change. I thrive in fast-paced environments, exceeding expectations while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Now, I'm driven to leverage my expertise in clean/green tech, sustainability, or the broader tech for good space.

• Data-Driven Impact: Led initiatives that significantly improved efficiency and profitability. At Cazoo, a new purchasing algorithm boosted Gross Profit per Unit by £1600, while Quick Estimates increased conversion rates by 10%.
• Team Leadership & Growth: Consistently grown and mentored engineering teams across diverse locations and cultures. Managed a team of 11 tech leads and 70 engineers at WorldFirst, delivering successful projects like cross-border payments with Alipay China.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Implemented departmental strategy, designed architecture, and driven secure software development lifecycles. At WorldFirst, revamped the hiring strategy (100% offer acceptance rate) and introduced a security framework to enhance development processes.
• Talent Development: Passionate about nurturing future engineers. Successfully coached senior engineers into leadership roles and mentored junior engineers in their first software engineering positions.

BSc (Hons) in Internet Application Development from the University of Portsmouth