What check size does Steve Shallcross write?

Steve Shallcross typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.

Where did Steve Shallcross go to school?

Steve Shallcross studied at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre (BTEC HND Computer Studies, Computer Software Engineering); Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre (BTEC ND Computer Studies, Computer Software Engineering); The Manchester Metropolitan University (MSc Digital and Technology Solutions, IT Strategy Specialist).

Steve Shallcross

Former Investor at Deepbridge Capital

United Kingdom

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

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About

Steve Shallcross is a Software Engineering Lead and Azure Tech Lead at Standard Life plc with over 30 years of experience in software engineering. He specializes in designing and delivering scalable solutions across the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, Azure, and SQL Server, with particular expertise in cloud infrastructure, API-first architectures, and microservices. His technical background spans backend development, database systems, DevOps practices, and cloud application modernization, supported by multiple Microsoft certifications.

Experience

Standard Life plcSoftware Engineering Lead / Azure Tech Leadcurrent2025 — present
Shallcross Digital SolutionsAzure Specialist2024
AvanadeAzure Technical Architect2023 — 2024
TransparityAzure Architect2023
Career BreakLayoff/position eliminated2023
Deepbridge CapitalCTO / Digital Transformation Lead2021 — 2023Chester, England, United Kingdom
AFIN TechnologiesInnovation Lead2020United Kingdom / USA
AFIN TechnologiesCTO / Lead Software Development Engineer2015 — 2020United Kingdom / USA
The Sports OfficeSenior Web Developer2012 — 2015Wigan, United Kingdom
AutoCoding Systems LtdDevice Driver Developer2011 — 2012Sutton Weaver, Cheshire
City LinkProgrammer2010 — 2011Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Target GroupProgrammer2009 — 2010Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Industrial Technology Systems LtdAnalyst Programmer / Project Engineer2008 — 2009Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Makro Self Sevice Wholesalers Ltd.Senior Analyst Programmer2001 — 2008Irlam, Manchester
Anker SystemsProgrammer2000 — 2001Westhoughton, Lancashire
GEA Process Engineering LtdSoftware Engineer1998 — 2000Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Postman APIAzure API ManagementJSONSOAPGitHubAzure DevOps ServicesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)ASP.NET CoreC (Programming Language)COBOLXamarin ProductsMicrosoft Dynamics

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ABAPVB6Device DriversMicrosoft Azure.NETC#DatabasesMicrosoft SQL ServerCreativity and InnovationGitHub CopilotOpenAPI Specification (OAS)IT Integration

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) — Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) — Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) — Microsoft
SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals — Microsoft
Security Technical Workshop: “Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner Bootcamp” Participant — Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) — Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) — Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) — Microsoft
Europe Azure Architect Academy — Avanade
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900) — Microsoft

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Shallcross?: Steve Shallcross is a Software Engineering Lead and Azure Tech Lead at Standard Life plc with over 30 years of experience in software engineering. He specializes in designing and delivering scalable solutions across the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, Azure, and SQL Server, with particular expertise in cloud infrastructure, API-first architectures, and microservices. His technical background spans backend development, database systems, DevOps practices, and cloud application modernization, supported by multiple Microsoft certifications.
What check size does Steve Shallcross write?: Steve Shallcross typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Steve Shallcross go to school?: Steve Shallcross studied at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre (BTEC HND Computer Studies, Computer Software Engineering); Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre (BTEC ND Computer Studies, Computer Software Engineering); The Manchester Metropolitan University (MSc Digital and Technology Solutions, IT Strategy Specialist).