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Joël Phillips
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KENILWORTH, United Kingdom
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My background and expertise lie in making small teams execute technical strategies efficiently and effectively. I’m able to yo-yo from boardroom to bug fixing, helping tech teams take responsibility for their output, transform/improve operational processes and ensure development is trusted within the organisation.
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United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2017 - ?
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VP Technology
PSL.
Built engineering and product functions from scratch in fast-paced SaaS start-up with global client base - we solve the problem of moving thousands of cars to be waiting at the terminal for you when you land
● Joined as employee number 2 (reporting to MD) to launch new B2B startup in airport parking
● Full accountability for engineering and product functions with accountability for tech we use
● Delivered mission to transform on-prem legacy system to global, always-on architecture SaaS platform
● Matrix management of teams: use HR leads, agile coaches and personal development to engage and motivate
● Implemented Agile SCRUM product delivery with continuous integration / delivery processes
● Managed rapid and frequent software delivery into highly risk-averse and compliant airport environments
● Led design & delivery of world's first machine-learning airport parking system through PoC to MVP (ongoing)
● DR and continuity planning; technology selection; endor selection & management, systems integrations
● Develop and deliver best-in-class security and data protection programme (ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS / NIS)
● Joined as employee number 2 (reporting to MD) to launch new B2B startup in airport parking
● Full accountability for engineering and product functions with accountability for tech we use
● Delivered mission to transform on-prem legacy system to global, always-on architecture SaaS platform
● Matrix management of teams: use HR leads, agile coaches and personal development to engage and motivate
● Implemented Agile SCRUM product delivery with continuous integration / delivery processes
● Managed rapid and frequent software delivery into highly risk-averse and compliant airport environments
● Led design & delivery of world's first machine-learning airport parking system through PoC to MVP (ongoing)
● DR and continuity planning; technology selection; endor selection & management, systems integrations
● Develop and deliver best-in-class security and data protection programme (ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS / NIS)
Technology, Platform, POC, UP, LED, Processes, Software, Development, Continuous integration, ISO 27001, Engineering, Design, Security, Integration, Architecture, Data protection, Management, Saas, Agile, B2B, Scrum
2014 - 2017
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Head of Group IT
KNG.
Technical leadership within a group of VC-backed, leading UK FCA regulated insurance broking and risk businesses - building
companies first products to meet the insurance needs of professional contractors
● Appointed as Head of Group IT (reporting directly to the CEO, member of the senior management team)
● Given mission to turn around stalled and failing technology driven insurance broker
● Definition and execution of a 3-year corporate IT strategy, aligning technology with business needs
● Overseeing all tech delivery via two dedicated teams (application development and service delivery)
● Led design & delivery of continuous delivery SOA insurance platform through in-house & near-shore teams
● Develop and deliver best-in-class security and data protection programme (ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS)
● Evaluated, selected and delivered major systems inc. Salesforce.com, Sage (back-office) & Mitel (comms)
companies first products to meet the insurance needs of professional contractors
● Appointed as Head of Group IT (reporting directly to the CEO, member of the senior management team)
● Given mission to turn around stalled and failing technology driven insurance broker
● Definition and execution of a 3-year corporate IT strategy, aligning technology with business needs
● Overseeing all tech delivery via two dedicated teams (application development and service delivery)
● Led design & delivery of continuous delivery SOA insurance platform through in-house & near-shore teams
● Develop and deliver best-in-class security and data protection programme (ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS)
● Evaluated, selected and delivered major systems inc. Salesforce.com, Sage (back-office) & Mitel (comms)
SOA, Platform, Service Delivery, LED, Development, Office, Continuous delivery, Insurance, Ceo, It, Design, ISO 27001, Technology, Service, Security, Data protection, Management, Leadership, Salesforce
2013 - 2014
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Development Manager at iTradeNetwork (a Roper Tech company)
iTN.
Responsible for product & development leadership with a NYSE listed global leader in supply-chain software solutions - connecting the worlds wholesalers to you favourite hotel, pub or restaurant
● Appointed as Development Manager, reporting to Technical Director, managing 2 cross-functional dev teams
● Given mission to turn around failing development team, processes and service delivery
● Project-led the re-write of a core product (Storefront), improving stability, scalability and functionality
● Absorbed Product Owner function with an emphasis on customer-focused continuous improvement
● Appointed as Development Manager, reporting to Technical Director, managing 2 cross-functional dev teams
● Given mission to turn around failing development team, processes and service delivery
● Project-led the re-write of a core product (Storefront), improving stability, scalability and functionality
● Absorbed Product Owner function with an emphasis on customer-focused continuous improvement
Continuous improvement, Product owner, Leadership, Service, Development, Software, Scalability, Processes, Customer, LED, Service Delivery, Manager
2010 - 2013
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Head of IT & Software Development
POS Direct Ltd.
Responsible for IT, development & technology leadership with an industry-leading fulfilment house
● Reported directly to the IT Director, acting as Head of Development and Product Owner
● Led design and delivery of business critical SaaS solution used by (household name) key clients
● Leadership of a development team of 6 internal heads and flexible agency resources
● Management of systems (inc. selection and procurement), support staff, business-critical IT for thousands of users
Early Career
Snr Developer, Developer at POS Direct, Developer at Daisy Chain Press, Developer at Lafarge Aggregates
Other Positions A strong believer in equity in education, I focus my free time to support improvement in this area.
● Reported directly to the IT Director, acting as Head of Development and Product Owner
● Led design and delivery of business critical SaaS solution used by (household name) key clients
● Leadership of a development team of 6 internal heads and flexible agency resources
● Management of systems (inc. selection and procurement), support staff, business-critical IT for thousands of users
Early Career
Snr Developer, Developer at POS Direct, Developer at Daisy Chain Press, Developer at Lafarge Aggregates
Other Positions A strong believer in equity in education, I focus my free time to support improvement in this area.
Design, Software development, Procurement, Saas, Product owner, Leadership, Management, Technology, Pos, It, Support, Developer, Development, Software, IT Director, LED
My education
University of Leicester
BSc, Computer Science
BSc, Computer Science
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