First Technology Federal Credit Union appoints Steve Morrison as Vice President of Software Engineering
Morrison to provide oversight of software development and quality assurance programs
SAN JOSE, CA (January 15, 2019) — First Technology Federal Credit Union, the nation’s premier credit union serving technology companies, announced the appointment of Steve Morrison as Vice President of Software Engineering. Morrison will provide oversight and direction of First Tech’s software development and quality assurance programs as the credit union works to accelerate developer performance and optimize product quality. He joined First Tech’s San Jose corporate office in December 2018.
As Vice President of Software Engineering, Morrison will direct First Tech’s software development and quality assurance teams by establishing best practices around coding standards and testing. Morrison will also partner and engage directly with business and technology leaders across First Tech in planning, creating and maintaining technology solutions that are aligned with the credit union’s strategy. Other key responsibilities include partnering with product and engineering leadership to drive product road maps.
“The delivery of advanced software solutions is crucial as First Tech continues to innovate and evolve the member experience,” said Mike Upton, First Tech’s Chief Technology & Digital Officer. “Steve comes to us with years of successful management and software development experience.We’re looking forward to all that he’ll bring our digital and technology division as we develop our strategies and accelerate technology-enabled solutions in 2019 and beyond.”
Morrison brings more than 18 years of experience in the technology industry with expertise in software development, QA solutions and process optimization. Prior to joining First Tech, Morrison served as a consulting manager for CISCO, where he helped produce award-winning IT Asset Management (ITAM) and technology development and adoption programs. Morrison holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Brunswick in Canada.
About First Tech Federal Credit Union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is the financial partner for tech innovators. As the largest national credit union founded by and for the people of tech, First Tech understands the unique financial needs of their community and tailors services and solutions for them, including in-person banking, online and mobile banking, mortgages, loans, an investment division, and more. Because First Tech is member-owned, it puts people over profits, with competitive rates and lower fees that provide members with the roadmap they need for future financial success. Founded more than 70 years ago, First Tech has over $17 billion in assets and serves employees of cutting-edge companies like Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Amazon, Nike, and Google through its dozens of branch locations and more than 5,000 Co-Op Shared Branch locations across the U.S. First Tech is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit www.firsttechfed.com.
