How To Elevate Yourself At Work - Shaun Puckrin, GPS

Shaun Puckrin, Chief Product Officer at GPS, shares his career story and career advice for young people. GPS (Global Processing Services) is a payment processing platform that partners with banks such as Revolut and Starling. Shaun leads the product team, deciding what to add to the platform to improve the product. In this interview he gives an insight into his role and the organisation, and also shares a broad range of advice covering standing out at work, preparing for job interviews and developing good leadership skills. Some of the areas discussed include: 


  • What his role as Chief Product Officer involves
  • What it’s like working at GPS, including what he enjoys and what he finds challenging 
  • The skills that any good leader needs
  • How you can set yourself apart at work 
  • How to prepare for a job interview 
  • Advice for coders on future proofing their careers
  • Why you shouldn’t be afraid to fail 


The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Check out our other interviews with professionals from organisations such as O2, Facebook and Foxtons.