David Compton Email & Phone Number

Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, Gb

As Head of Technology at TM Group, I lead a large, mixed team of software developers, QA, architecture, service delivery and application support desk. My key responsibilities and achievements include:Team Leadership & Development:• Transforming the development team by establishing a developer skills matrix to foster role development and standardising processes to enhance delivery.• Introducing a DevOps/Agile approach, building cross-functional ways of working to foster collaboration and innovation.Technical Strategy & Implementation:• Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them against established goals.• Leading migrating on-premises solutions to an AWS-first approach, modernising our infrastructure and enhancing efficiency.• Moving the team towards MERN-style development with AWS microservices running Kafka, strongly emphasising TypeScript and platform design principles.• Leading the development of new SaaS platforms, ensuring security is at the core of all developments.Business Analysis & IT Policy:• Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management.• Analysing business requirements across departments to determine their technology needs.Financial & Vendor Management:• Implementing cost-saving initiatives and controlling the information technology budget.• Building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.Communication & Mentorship:• Exhibiting excellent organisational and leadership skills, and demonstrating outstanding communication abilities.

Bolton, Gb

As Head of Development, I was responsible for defining, analysing, designing, costing, and implementing solutions aligned with the organisation’s needs. My role involved maintaining an active and supportive role within the development team while defining and integrating roles, responsibilities, and processes for the business teams and data management within the organisation.● Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring efficient multitasking across several deliverables while maintaining control of development paths.● Strategically planned high-level development efforts across multiple projects, optimising resource utilisation and shortening development times.● Regularly communicated with internal leadership through bi-weekly meetings, setting realistic expectations and conveying successes in KPI progress.● Implemented agile methodologies throughout the life-cycle of all projects, resulting in a significant increase in the on-time project delivery rate.● Recruited, trained, and led a team of 16 business units, including software developers, product owners, and business analysts.● Led the introduction and implementation of AWS as the primary cloud service provider, utilising the well-architected framework focusing on serverless architecture and Node.js as the primary code base.● Defined and enforced coding standards, focusing on MVC and SOLID patterns.● Spearheaded the establishment of a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for all development.● Undertook hands-on redevelopment of data warehouse architecture, aligning it with modern best practices.● Regularly evaluated ongoing development efforts, providing constructive feedback on potential methods of expediting completion and improving final results.● Led the product team in transitioning to a 4-day working week while ensuring continued productivity and success through supportive metrics.

Bolton, Gb

Warrington, Cheshire, Gb

In this fast paced start-up I was able to utilise a wide range of skills to refine business/customers needs to meet their requirements allow the business to grow.Key achievements- Supporting the business from a technical point of view, being responsive to business issues that arise and helping to deliver the IT projects.- Advise the business on the best platform, the best technology and the way the business should develop their software- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.- Partner with Project Managers and Business Analysts in the planning, designing, building and implementation of projects.- Lead product and service evaluations and selections to ensure they align with strategic goals and objectives.- Reduced AWS spend by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.

Warrington, Cheshire, Gb

Conducted research and analysis of customers business processes, produced supporting documents using LEAN design methodology which aided in the design, development and deployment of a customer ERP solution.

Adlington, Lancashire, Gb

Birchwood, England, Gb

I am responsible for the design and build of Wordpress websites to meet client needs. Skills used include CSS/HTML, design of banners, logos and other material to support websites development.

The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility in the development of a new website for the College using Word press. The development of Digital Signage across the college, working with IT and training staff in its usage.

Brand development, web site traffic growth and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.

Denver, Colorado, Us

In this role I was involved in all aspects of customer service relations, including completing non-negotiables, cash handling and stock rotation. I actively reached sale targets set by my Store Manager and regularly exceed them. As the Ormskirk store had no Assistant Manager, I was in a situation where I acted as the stores Assistant Manager. I was trained to complete various tasks and put in place an action plan for the store. Duty's would involve working with the Area Manager, staff training and recruitment, sales reviews, admin duties, cash analyze overview and maintaining the store standards in relation towards Blockbusters Operating Standards.I gained an excellent working knowledge of the financial controls used by Blockbuster to maximise the profitability of the store, i.e. compensation, shrink, credits etc. I gained the skills to drive and manage the sales performance and profitability of the store and was always looking for ways to improve sales and the service we the staff offered to our customers.

Ormskirk, Lancashire, Gb

During my second year of university I chose to become a Student Assistant, which involved living in the Halls of Residence on site with 38 First Year students. I was responsible for the student's well being, by offering advice and information about the services the University offered to students and what the local area offered. Good negotiation skills, patience and a calm demeanor were needed for this role; Travelling - CanadaAs I traveled, I worked in different jobs around Canada including bar work and volunteering in hostels. I was able to experience new cultural environment and meet many new people.Bar Staff/Management I have worked in several hospitably establishments, gaining many skills in various areas from the duty's I performed, i.e. stock ordering/control, staff training, cash handling, profit and loss control and customer relations

Master Of Science (Msc), Animation And Visual Environments

Level 3 Award In Education And Training, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Animation

Gcse, All Fields