Head of Web Solutions @ Reed Business Information
United Kingdom
Head of Web Solutions @ Reed Business Information
United Kingdom
Head of Web Solutions for Reed Business Information, the world's largest B2B publisher. Formerly CTO for Glass's Information Services, Europe's leading provider of automotive information, most famous for Glass's Guide (the UK's bible for used car prices). 39 years old and a father of 3. Well-known narrator of agile development, due to popular blog, www.allaboutagile.com. Also a voluntary business advisor for Young Enterprise, an organisation that helps young people develop business skills.
* Web Technology
* Product Development
* Agile Software Development
* Project Management
* Software Architecture & Design
* Online Publishing
* Blogging
* Internet Marketing
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Online Media industry)
August 2006 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Reed Business Information is the world's largest business-to-business publisher. Responsible for Web Solutions Group of over 100 people, comprising .NET Web Developers, Test Analysts and Product Managers. Web development of leading magazine brands in numerous markets, including Computer Weekly and many others.
(Information Services industry)
September 1996 — August 2006 (10 years)
CTO responsible for all aspects of IT and Product Development at Europe's leading provider of automotive information, most famous for Glass's Guide. Automotive information and workflow products delivered via all media, including Print, Raw Data, Windows, Web, PDA, Mobile and Web Services.
(Information Services industry)
January 1996 — September 1996 (9 months)
Contract assignment to provide consultancy on IT Strategy and Project Management.
(Education Management industry)
1993 — January 1996 (3 years)
Responsible for all aspects of IT, including IT Strategy, Application Development, Project Management, Support & Operations.
(Banking industry)
1987 — 1992 (5 years)
Quickly progressed from Software Developer to Team Leader having delivered a wide variety of innovative PC applications for head office departments and Woolwich branches.