Jonny Garrett

Software Architect with extensive years of experience in leading the strategic technical direction for software engineering within top-tier capital market institutions. Expert in designing scalable, cloud-native applications using advanced technologies such as Kubernetes, Microservices, and GraphQL, with an emphasis on real-time monitoring and automation. Demonstrates a visionary approach in fostering innovation and excellence in capital markets and trading platforms, setting engineering standards and aspiring to further integrate cutting-edge solutions that enhance performance and user experience.

Skilled in building agile cross-functional teams and mentoring top professionals.

HEAD OF ARCHITECTURE, TPICAP

Leading the technical direction globally for UI applications across Front, Middle, and Back Office systems, including for both client-side architecture and the supporting backend services, enabling scalable, cloud-native applications. Build out of cross functional SCRUM teams and setting engineering standards globally.

• Architected a new generation of Order Management Systems for the organisation’s Fusion Platform, adopting 12-factor methodology to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability on Kubernetes platforms. Now used in 4 LOB apps including the new US Treasuries trading platform.
• Designed modern web applications using microservices with DAPR.io and GraphQL over SSE and WebSockets, enabling real-time performant micro frontends deployable across web platforms.
• Embedded observability as a core principle, integrating OpenTelemetry SDKs with the Grafana stack for real-time monitoring and diagnostics.
• Championed for a GitOps CI/CD pipeline, driving maturity and automation throughout the SDLC.

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with DIS University of Ulster

National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ballymena College