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James Whitehead
ICT Services and Development ManagerYorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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General
About
A technology professional with solid experience managing enterprise implementations since 1992. An expert in gathering, analyzing and defining business and functional requirements; creating business metrics, trend charts and other decision-making tools; leading on many designing/re-engineering processes, workflows and technology solutions for systems and networks. Proven ability to lead seamless implementations and deliver next-generation technical solutions improving revenues, margins and workplace productivity.
A strong people manager and mentor, which develops and manages people to deliver value-for-money IT and digital services.
A qualified PRINCE2 practitioner providing simple project management skills to any project an avid user of the One Page Project Management tool.
I have the added advantage of a military background which demonstrates the understanding of the importance of the team approach and understanding people and creating a great performing team.
The insight to see
A strong people manager and mentor, which develops and manages people to deliver value-for-money IT and digital services.
A qualified PRINCE2 practitioner providing simple project management skills to any project an avid user of the One Page Project Management tool.
I have the added advantage of a military background which demonstrates the understanding of the importance of the team approach and understanding people and creating a great performing team.
The insight to see
Haves
Database Architecture,
PRINCE2 & Project Management,
Change Management,IT Business Strategy,
Service Management, Software Development,
Exploitation of technology, Innovation
PRINCE2 & Project Management,
Change Management,IT Business Strategy,
Service Management, Software Development,
Exploitation of technology, Innovation
Professional Experience
Jul 2010 - Present
ICT Services and Development Manager
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Wholesale
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Wholesale
Aug 1989 - Aug 1990
(1 years)
(1 years)
Metallurgical Technician
Stocksbridge Engineering Steels
Stocksbridge Engineering Steels
Examined and tested metal samples to determine their physical properties. Conducted routine microscopic examinations of metals and alloys to determine their crystal structure, porosity, homogeneity, and other characteristics. Polishes or etches metal specimens and photographs samples, using photomicroscope, or directs photography technical personnel to take, develop, and mount photomicrographs. Tested samples in pressure devices, hot-acid baths, and other apparatus to determine strength, hardness, elasticity, toughness, or other properties of metal.
Aug 1990 - Aug 1991
(1 years)
(1 years)
Trainee Business Analyst
Barnsley ITeC
Barnsley ITeC
Training on Workflow reduction process/simplification and refinement and Business Analysis and data modelling. Database Design and Programming of Dbase III forms and reports. Introduction of Windows for Workgroups and Novell networks, upgraded office systems with new PCs from old Amstrad computers.
Sep 1991 - Dec 1994
(3 years, 3 Months)
(3 years, 3 Months)
Database Analyst and Systems Programmer
TAB Electronics
TAB Electronics
Produced workflow system called CardTrack, to replace T-Card system Integrated many manual systems into a computerised workflow reducing expenditure and increasing profit margin, quick turn around of every job increased revenue by 15% in first year. Installed and upgraded PCs for hundreds of residential clients in Yorkshire. Led on the installation of computer network infrastructures (CAT5) into several companies in Yorkshire.
1995 - 1996
(1 years)
(1 years)
Trooper
British Army
Military
British Army
Military
1992 - 2000
(8 years)
(8 years)
Lecturer
Barnsley College
Higher Education
Barnsley College
Higher Education
Lecturer in Computing on part-time courses, evening and weekend. CLAIT, RSA, City & Guilds Computing and ICT skills
2001 - 2003
(2 years)
(2 years)
IT Manager
Commpro
Telecommunications
Commpro
Telecommunications
Mar 2000 - Jun 2007
(7 years, 3 Months)
(7 years, 3 Months)
IT Manager
TCI
Telecommunications
TCI
Telecommunications
Aug 2007 - Jul 2010
(3 years)
(3 years)
IT Manager
Sheffcare Ltd
Hospital & Health Care
Sheffcare Ltd
Hospital & Health Care
IT Manager
Education
2011
Sheffield Assistive Technology CPD course (High School)
1989
Loxley College (High School)
BTEC National Chemistry
BTEC National Chemistry
1992
Barnsley College (High School)
BTEC National Diploma Computer Studies
BTEC National Diploma Computer Studies
1992
ICS Correspondance (High School)
ICT Programming C, C++, Visual Basic
ICT Programming C, C++, Visual Basic
1997
Barnsley College (High School)
BTEC HND Computing
BTEC HND Computing
2008
Datrix Training Ltd (High School)
PRINCE2 Practitioner
PRINCE2 Practitioner
More about James Whitehead
First Name
James
Last Name
Whitehead
My Affiliations
British Computer Society - MBCS
Specialities
Database Architecture,
PRINCE2 & Project Management,
Change Management,IT Business Strategy,
Service Management, Software Development,
Exploitation of technology, Innovation
PRINCE2 & Project Management,
Change Management,IT Business Strategy,
Service Management, Software Development,
Exploitation of technology, Innovation
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