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Experienced digital solutions provider specialising in e-commerce and complex engineering problems.
Neil Balcombe
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Chester, United Kingdom
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A pragmatic and versatile individual who can apply himself to any role with utmost professionalism. With proven leadership qualities, an entrepreneurial spirit and a great communicator.
Passionate about UX/UI and working with clients to improve processes by leveraging the latest in web technologies to provide high-quality, performant software products.
Passionate about UX/UI and working with clients to improve processes by leveraging the latest in web technologies to provide high-quality, performant software products.
Markets
United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
job
Co-Founder/CTO
Single Use Alternatives Limited.
Providing sustainable, compostable catering disposables to the food and entertainment trade.
Cto, Founder
2017 - ?
freelance
Freelance Software Consultant
Eastgate Digital.
Software, Javascript, Software development, Backend, Web development, Web design, C#, ReactJs, Node.js
2017 - ?
job
Co-Founder/Director
Fickaskap Limited.
An outdoor adventure brand creating unique and innovative accessories.
Accessories, Founder
2015 - 2017
job
Engineering Manager
Lockheed.
UK/Leidos
Working in the Civil Transport Division. Overseeing the delivery of several multi-million pound
distributed systems into large-scale airports. Comprising a mix of web, desktop and mobile
applications.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities
● Ran sprint/release planning along with backlog management, creating features and user
stories in Team Foundation Server
● Introduced prioritised backlog with committed forward workload for 3+ months whilst
maintaining flexibility for 3rd line support incidents
● Managed a team of 25+ developers across multiple geographic locations including
performance reviews, one-to-ones, mentoring and recruitment
● Implemented my vision for a new organisational structure for entire product engineering
department to greater improve efficiency, communication and ownership
● Responsible for team and project finances, providing reports to senior management
● Introduced detailed MI for use in reporting and data-driven decision making process.
This became the de facto standard for reporting to senior executives across the division.
Working in the Civil Transport Division. Overseeing the delivery of several multi-million pound
distributed systems into large-scale airports. Comprising a mix of web, desktop and mobile
applications.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities
● Ran sprint/release planning along with backlog management, creating features and user
stories in Team Foundation Server
● Introduced prioritised backlog with committed forward workload for 3+ months whilst
maintaining flexibility for 3rd line support incidents
● Managed a team of 25+ developers across multiple geographic locations including
performance reviews, one-to-ones, mentoring and recruitment
● Implemented my vision for a new organisational structure for entire product engineering
department to greater improve efficiency, communication and ownership
● Responsible for team and project finances, providing reports to senior management
● Introduced detailed MI for use in reporting and data-driven decision making process.
This became the de facto standard for reporting to senior executives across the division.
Mentoring, Management, Recruitment, Engineering, Support, Web, Server, Team Foundation Server, Manager
2011 - 2015
job
Software Development Manager
EA Technology Ltd.
Managing a team of software developers working across a portfolio of hardware and software
products and services for the energy and utilities sector.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities
● Introduction of new quality procedures and processes including the adoption of agile
tools and techniques (Jira, Subversion) to meet ISO:9001
● Responsible for UI/UX across all software products
● Lead-architect on all software products. Including data-heavy, remote telemetry systems
● Recruitment and management of a new software team.
products and services for the energy and utilities sector.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities
● Introduction of new quality procedures and processes including the adoption of agile
tools and techniques (Jira, Subversion) to meet ISO:9001
● Responsible for UI/UX across all software products
● Lead-architect on all software products. Including data-heavy, remote telemetry systems
● Recruitment and management of a new software team.
Jira, UX, Software development, Agile, UI, Subversion, Management, Recruitment, Hardware, Development, Software, Utilities, Energy, Processes, Manager
My education
1998
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2002
Staffordshire University
Bachelors, N/a
Bachelors, N/a
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