Position: Head of IT Development & Delivery
Category: Lead
English level: fluent
Years of experience: 11


I am a British seasoned Head of IT Development / Software Development Manager / Agile Transformation Lead with a proven track record (at Fintech, Times top 100 and other top London companies) of releasing high quality projects and development increments within challenging deadlines.

I have a wealth of experience in restructuring existing - or building new - software engineering and delivery departments and nurturing the growth and development of the members therein. I identify the required blend of skillsets and personas to construct high-performing teams capable of meeting business needs and delivering exceptional customer experience, and recruit quality candidates across a variety of disciplines accordingly.

I promote quality and productivity by the establishment and enforcement of SDLC best practices across multiple concurrent development teams – both onshore and offshore. I perform this in conjunction with process (re)engineering and lean streamlining to ensure optimal performance. Furthermore I enact cost-efficiency and saving measures to reduce expenditure whilst retaining productivity and not compromising quality standards. Ultimately this has manifested itself in increased velocity and transparency, consistent delivery within budget and projected timelines, operational cost saving, improved employee satisfaction (as per eNPS surveys), repeated recognition/awards and engaged, happy customers.

My skill-set has evolved over the years and encompasses a broad range of technologies and methodologies. As such I have considerable experience in all roles throughout the development life cycle which compliment my department and program management capabilities. I am a keen advocate of Agile frameworks and have successfully led and driven the Agile transformation of IT departments (and the wider business) in recent roles the significant beneficial impact of which has contributed to the achievements outlined above.