Managing Director
CurrentSoftware development manager and director with solid experience of recruiting, training and managing teams of developers and general staff to create bespoke software for a variety of customers including local authorities and educational institutions. A well-regarded and relied upon adviser considered an integral part of client organisation management teams.Set-up Terrabase in 1999 which became incorporated in 2003. Has developed and managed projects for large and small organisations including:LafargeCheshire West and Chester CouncilCheshire East CouncilCoventry City CouncilIslington Borough CouncilImperial College LondonKnows what it takes to ensure the success of large, organisation critical and high risk projects.Has implemented a carefully tailored form of Agile covering the need for clear up-front specifications which can be understood by all stakeholders and staff. Specifications complete enough to ensure funding and to drive through the procurement process, whilst maintaining flexibility to react to unforeseen real-world requirements and feedback.Takes advantage of standard Agile practises such as daily scrums, bi-weekly sprint reviews and product backlog reviews which amalgamate at Sprint Cadence Meetings. Administrated by an Terrabase extended implementation of Redmine. This tailored approach suits the culture and environment at Terrabase and produces proven and repeatable successes.Key skills Project planning and delivery Ability to work with new and existing clients to drive sales Proposal and bid writing Meeting facilitation Iteration planning Training and mentoring new developers Communication Capturing business requirements Stakeholder management Gap analysis Software and UX design Showcasing releases to stakeholders Ability to work closely with project managers, iteration managers, developers and test engineers to drive projects forward A full appreciation for web technologies Business management
