Stephen Cullum Fbcs Citp Phd Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲.Provision of software development consultancy following the successful corporate sale of product technical capital to insurance sector clients and an MBO centred on the non-insurance elements of the business.I have consulted in both the commercial and academic space. Commercially, I have been focused on finding problematic code within extremely large code bases, identifying where quality assurance effort should be focused or assisted in mergers and acquisitions by uncovering the health of unknown software. Academically, I have improved the cohesion/performance of hundreds of third-year undergraduates, teaching them to work together as productive teams.I have applied AI research, to understand and improve complex large-scale software applications. Two City of London international organisations (under NDA) agreed to participate in commercial trials, providing access to their core products and development teams for analysis and feedback. The research has been successfully defended and reviewed by various organisations reliant on high-quality software development practices, which include, Google and GitHub.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:• Guided the smooth transition of technology and IP, including the TUPE transfer of staff to acquirers• Key role in proposing and agreeing the sale and share in future funds of FLEX (UK) via an MBO• Development of cloud-based software analytics tooling for the Microsoft Power Platform Ecosystem, providing non-technical light-weight oversight of complex software projects for executives and c-suite stakeholders, whilst supporting the development team in identifying problematic code and the risk associated with changing it

City Of London

Established, as a co-founder, a start-up venture to serve major multinational insurance companies. I implemented a comprehensive IT governance framework; improving project delivery, effort estimation and resource allocation. Responsible for technology selection and solution delivery through full project lifecycle: project planning, scope, budgeting, risk identification, issue management and delivery. Involved in all high-level sales pitches to new clients, demonstrating capabilities of new systems at executive level. I had a very hands-on-role, leading, managing and motivating a multi-functional team of staff, which included recruitment, mentoring and coaching duties. Designed, developed and delivered an outsourcer focused Lloyd’s of London insurance platform, working closely with Claims Management Group Ltd (CMGL), Capita Insurance Services Ltd, Torus Insurance, Equity Syndicate Management, Randall and Quilter Investment Holdings and Shelbourne Syndicate Services Ltd to replace legacy back-office underwriting systems for a portfolio of 20+ syndicates and insurance companies.Instrumental in creating a subsidiary, FLEX (UK) Limited in 2008, focused on selling the skill base into alternative markets and new opportunities. Worked with Kingston Smith to provide a white label HR SaaS portal and oversaw a CPD training system between NHS Trusts and London South Bank University.The company traded profitably for 12 years, prior to the retirement of the other directors and the sale of technical capital to insurance clients, with the non-insurance elements of the business undergoing a management buyout (MBO).𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:• Successfully grew the business to £1m t/o, with 12+ staff, through software automation• Played a key role in reducing CMGL’s costs by 65% saving £1m in licencing fees year-on-year• Aligned SiP’s technology strategy with business goals, resulting in 30% increase in operational efficiency

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Presented an Honorary Executive Fellowship to work with the institution to further its goal of excellence in research after demonstrating the business benefits of recently delivered work.Spearheaded substantial quality improvements, time savings and improved team cohesion/performance derived from the application of research, enhancing software development processes and project management oversight.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:• Innovative research providing an easy-to-implement measure of Software Understandability (SU)• Improved stakeholder insight, through visualisation of developer coding preference• Boosted team cohesion, with individuals showing more statistically significant inclusive behaviours • Technique is highly performant surpassing current state-of-the-art AI approaches to problematic code identification without requiring training, defining warning thresholds, creating rules or supplying reference 'good' quality code• External advisor, taking ownership for supporting large numbers of students, over 120 per academic year, in learning to work together as effective teams (8-12 individuals), employing research KPIs to provide insight, facilitating delivery of high-quality software to agreed timescales in an agile manner

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

A short-term software development contract, with the remit to: contribute to the progression and advancement of the team’s working practices and methodologies for the design, development, enhancement and maintenance of web-based (MVC and Blazor) applications in .NET, C# and SQL Server technologies.

Engaged in a mentoring capacity as a long-term ‘sounding board’, helping the founders design architectural, product and business strategies, leveraging similar experiences when growing Software in Partnership Ltd. Advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on their entrepreneurial journey, providing trusted guidance. Organise and facilitate networking events, as well as challenging founders on problem-solving strategies to build a culture of resilience, proactive action and motivation.

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

I refined and applied my research within the third-year undergraduate module CE320 - Large Scale Software Systems and Extreme Programming for the school of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. CE320 being a key module for the Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineer) Programme.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:• Designed and delivered the end of term lecture, linking the course deliverables to business experiences, preparing students for the jump into working life ‘What companies look for in their Development Staff’.

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Jago Managing Agency were the managing agent of a Lloyd’s of London £120 million premium income syndicate. Improved governance and enhanced regulatory reporting was a key objective of the role.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:• Assessed underwriting systems providers within the Lloyd's of London market, undertaking a comprehensive review cross referenced to the needs of the syndicate.• Identified significant cost savings could be obtained by replacing the syndicate's outsourced legacy system with an internal bespoke development, utilising projected savings to fully fund the 18 month development within 5 years, whilst employing 6 full time developers. This was submitted to the board and approved in full.• Appointed a best of breed InsureTech provider to assist in developing the new back-office system in collaboration with our own staff.• Led the ISO 9001 certification project to ensure our independent ongoing systems development was managed efficiently.• Implemented business continuity and disaster recovery plans to address the risk of running our own systems.• Built close relationships with City University, identifying exceptional students, frequently securing their employment on graduation.

Software development positions at: Sherwood International PLC, Trans World Couriers Ltd and Seament (UK) Ltd.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence And Behavioural Analytics

Part-time research facilitating innovative behavioural change within software development, improving business productivity..

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Technology Management

Master Of Science - Msc, Computing For Commerce & Industry, Distinction

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Mathematics And Computing, 1St Class Honours

National Diploma, Computer Science, 7 Distinctions, 8 Merits, 3 Passes

Equivalent to 2-3 A Levels