The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
The Open University Alumni
Alan Potts
Management Consultant
Military
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Politics
University of Westminster 1999 — 2000
Post Graduate Diploma, Russian
Experience
Capita June 2014 - Present
Atkins Management Consultants June 2012 - May 2014
HM Forces June 2009 - May 2012
MOD UK 1988 - 2012
NATO July 2011 - October 2011
HM Forces 2008 - 2009
Skills
Planning, Information Assurance, Intelligence Management, SIGINT, Change Management, Intelligence Analysis, Organizational..., Project Management, Languages, Training & Development, Risk Management, Electronic Warfare, Project Planning, Information Management
Alan Pratt
Director, Science, Engineering and Technology at Home Office
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
MBA
Imperial College London 1985 — 1988
Physics
Experience
Forensic Archive Ltd. October 2012 - Present
Home Office December 2009 - Present
Home Office June 2004 - December 2009
Police Scientific Development Branch (PSDB) 2001 - 2004
National Technical Support Unit 1998 - 2001
Police Scientific Development Branch 1998 - 2001
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) 2000 - 2000
Police Scientific Development Bramch 1988 - 1998
Skills
Physics, Critical Infrastructure..., Organizational..., Government Liaison, Government, Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Civil Society, Program Management, Security, Innovation, Counterterrorism, Public Sector, Science, management, Homeland Defense, Strategic Leadership, Defense, Policy, Defence, Strategy, Risk Assessment, R&D, Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Security Clearance
Alan Priestley
Management Accountant, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Lightning Process Practitioner
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science BSc (Hons), Psychology, 2.1
Phil Parker Training Institute 2013 — 2014
NLP, Hypnotherapy and Lightning Process
University of Bradford 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Modern Languages
Experience
SSP January 2013 - Present
Arnold Laver and Co Ltd June 1998 - October 2012
Skills
Lightning Process, Management, Contract Negotiation, Finance, Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, NLP, Analysis, Performance Management, Account Management
Alan Prior
National Team Manager at National Grid
Utilities
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering with honours
Harrogate Grammar School 1977 — 1982
Experience
National Grid November 2011 - Present
PADI June 2000 - 2013
National Grid 2002 - November 2011
John Nike Leisure Sport 1996 - 2006
National Grid 1998 - 2002
National Grid 1996 - 1998
National Grid 1992 - 1996
National Grid 1990 - 1992
National Grid September 1986 - September 1990
Central Electricity Generating Board September 1982 - September 1986
Skills
Business Process..., Process Improvement, Change Management, Power Distribution, Smart Grid, Power Plants, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Electricity, Energy Management, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Power Generation, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Stakeholder Management, Engineering, Project Delivery
Alan Purchase
Microsoft Capability Group Lead at Sopra Steria Group
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1993
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Sunderland University 1983 — 1986
Computing, Biology, Chemistry
Experience
Sopra Steria November 2014 - Present
Fujitsu UK & I March 2012 - October 2014
Fujitsu UK & I July 2006 - March 2012
Fujitsu Services January 2004 - July 2006
Product Technologies Inc (part of Fujitsu Group) April 1998 - December 2003
Fraser Williams Logistics October 1996 - April 1998
International Computers Limited April 1993 - October 1996
Fraser Williams Group April 1987 - April 1993
Skills
Cloud Computing, Service Management, IT Strategy, CRM, Managed Services, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, SharePoint, Management, Integration, Service Delivery, Governance, Strategy, IT Management, IT Service Management, Software Development, Project Delivery, Microsoft Technologies, Pre-sales, Agile Methodologies, Solution Architecture
Alan Quirke
Economist/ Assistant Principal at Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport
Government Administration
Education
Institute of Public Administration/ UCD 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Economics, 1.1 Honours
University of Amsterdam 2003 — 2004
Masters in International and EU Relations, 1.1 Honours
Trinity College, Dublin 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Law
Open University 2008 — 2009
Diploma in Environmental Policy
The Open University 2006 — 2007
Diploma in Economics
Experience
Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport January 2015 - Present
Department of the Taoiseach June 2014 - December 2014
Forfas October 2005 - June 2014
Interel February 2005 - September 2005
DIW Berlin (German Insitiute for Economic Research) July 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Politics, Policy Analysis, Economics, Analysis, Research, Policy
Alan R Povey BSc MBA FCMI
Assistant Bursar
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
Masters, Business Administration
The Open University 1985 — 1995
BSc, General
Experience
Clayesmore School Senior Staff Officer - Human Resources and LogisticsEuropean Union Staff GroupFebruary 2013 - January 2015
NATO HQ Brunnsum October 2009 - February 2013
Royal Air Force March 2007 - October 2009
Royal Air Force June 2004 - March 2007
Royal Air Force February 2004 - May 2004
Royal Air Force July 2001 - January 2004
Royal Air Force August 1999 - July 2001
Royal Air Force November 1996 - July 1999
Royal Air Force April 1993 - October 1996
Royal Air Force October 1991 - March 1993
Skills
Military Operations, Contingency Planning, Defence, Policy, NATO, MOD, Program Management, Afghanistan, Military Aviation, Ministry Of Defence, Air Traffic Control, Exercises, Military Training, Helicopters, Flights, Flight Safety, Operational Planning, Radar, Emergency Management, Defense, Project Planning, Airports, Security Clearance, Aviation, Instructing, Aviation Operations, Flight Operations, Air Force, Military Experience, Military, Project Management
Alan Ravenscroft
Freelance Producer and Director
Music
Education
The Open University
Experience
Eagle Rock Productions September 2002 - December 2014
Skills
Digital Distribution, Feature Films, Music, Publishing, Copywriting, Media Production, Editing, Record Labels, Recording, HD Video, Post Production, Entertainment, Broadcast, Television, Film Production, Event Management, Film, Music Publishing, Creative Writing, Music Industry, Camera, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Video Editing, Video, Live Events, Video Production, Music Production, Photography, Radio, Documentaries, Broadcast Television, Social Media, Music Licensing, Producing, Commercials, Production Managment, New Media, Final Cut Pro
Alan Rawcliffe
Vice Principal at The Mirfield Free Grammar
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1992
Master's Degree, Education Management
Nottingham University 1984 — 1985
Master's Degree, Education Law & Curriculum Development
Trinity and All Saints College., Leeds 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's Degree, Teaching of History and Sociology
Aireborough Grammar School 1973 — 1975
High School, History, Geography, Economics
Experience
The Mirfield Free Grammar April 1998 - Present
Greensward School/Academy September 1986 - April 1998
Skills
Classroom Management, Classroom, Coaching, Teacher Training, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Timetabling for schools, Training, Staff Development, Lesson Planning, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership
Alan Reaper
Workover, Completion & Intervention Consultant
Oil & Energy
Education
Robert Gordon University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Engineering Technology (Mechanical / Electrical)
The Open University
Postgraduate Diploma, Manufacturing, Management & Technology
Experience
Independent Consultant February 2006 - Present
Maersk Oil March 2013 - February 2015
Maersk Oil September 2012 - February 2013
E.ON August 2011 - August 2012
BP June 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Petroleum, Oil & Gas, Gas, Offshore Operations, Offshore Drilling, Oilfield, Energy Industry, Onshore, Oil & Gas Industry, Well Testing, Petroleum Engineering, Subsea Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Upstream, Drilling, Energy, Completion
Alan Rhodes
Programme and Portfolio Manager Uk (E.ON Account) TSystems
Utilities
Education
Lowestoft
The Open University
BSC Hons, Information Technology
Experience
T-Systems October 2011 - Present
E.ON IS Uk April 2008 - October 2011
E.ON April 2002 - April 2011
TXU 1985 - 2003
Skills
PMO, Project Management, IT Service Management, PRINCE2, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Delivery, Project Portfolio..., IT Management, ITIL, Service Delivery, Outsourcing, Infrastructure, Management, Telecommunications, IT Strategy, Telephony, Program Management
Alan Richey
Director at RMR Software
Computer Software
Education
Open University 1984 — 2004
BA MSc, Computers
Experience
RMR Software December 1994 - Present
Alan Richmond
Computing & Science Educator
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 1975 — 1978
BA, Mathematics & Physics, 2.1
Goldsmiths College, U. of London 1973 — 1974
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), Science
Queen Elizabeth College, London (now King's College) 1969 — 1972
BSc, Physics & Mathematics
Experience
Curious Minds Science Shop August 2004 - May 2013
EncycloZine.com March 1999 - August 2004
Internet.com March 1998 - March 1999
Web Developer's Virtual Library February 1995 - February 1998
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center March 1993 - August 1995
ESRF - European Radiation Synchrotron Facility November 1990 - March 1993
Space Telescope Science Institute August 1988 - May 1990
European Southern Observatory July 1985 - July 1988
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics June 1983 - June 1986
Trasys April 1979 - May 1983
Skills
Ubuntu, MySQL, Pygame, Blogging, SQL, Teaching, SEO, Python, Git, ICT, Project Management, Object Oriented Design, Testing, Databases, User Interface Design, Open Source Software, LAMP, Opencart, E-commerce, Programming, VirtualBox, PHP, Editing, Google Adwords, Team Leadership, Technical Editing, Software Engineering, Unix, XHTML, GUI, Web Development, Fortran, Lecturing, Web Design, HTML, Perl, C++, GIMP, Bash, Social Media, Digital Photography, Scientific Programming, Proofreading, XML, Fractals, WordPress, Linux
Alan Ridley
Business Coordinator at HM Revenue & Customs
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2016
Bachelor of Science BSc (Hons), Environmental Science, anticipated 2:1
The Open University 2009 — 2013
Diploma in GeoSciences (DipGeoSci), Geology/Earth Science, General
The Open University 2009 — 2011
Certificate in Natural Sciences (CertNatSci), Natural Sciences
Tanfield Comprehensive School 1984 — 1989
Experience
HM Revenue & Customs May 2015 - Present
UK Government September 2013 - Present
UK Government May 2012 - September 2013
UK Government June 2007 - May 2012
UK Government June 2006 - June 2007
Regus July 2004 - June 2006
Allianz Insurance PLC February 2004 - June 2004
The Avon Gorge Hotel May 2002 - February 2004
Shire Hotels April 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Public Sector, Environmental Awareness, Knowledge of TCPA and..., Project Planning, Staff Management, Report Writing, Knowledge of EIA and..., Stakeholder Management, Government, Policy, Sustainability, Analysis, Time Management, Project Management, Management, Local Government, Customer Service
Alan Robbins
Senior Piping Materials Engineer at Fluor Corporation
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2006
BSc. (Open) Hons, Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, Upper Second (2.1)
Hazelwick 1989 — 1993
Experience
Fluor Corporation July 2015 - Present
KBR, Inc. May 2014 - July 2015
AMEC October 2011 - May 2014
WorleyParsons November 2010 - October 2011
KBR, Inc. April 2010 - November 2010
WorleyParsons February 2009 - April 2010
Fluor Corporation November 2008 - January 2009
SNC-Lavalin July 2008 - October 2008
Fluor Corporation July 2007 - June 2008
Bechtel Corporation November 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Petroleum, EPC, Oil & Gas, Piping Materials, Onshore, Gas, FEED, Refinery, Piping, Materials, Petrochemical
Alan Rodgers
Deputy Headteacher in Secondary Education
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1997
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Secondary Mathematics
Queen Mary, U. of London 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Aeronautical Engineering
Experience
Secondary Education June 2008 - Present
Kings College - British School of Alicante January 2014 - June 2014
International School 2012 - 2014
Alan Roe
Founder and Director of ARA Associates
Management Consulting
Education
University of Southampton
Bsc, Mathematics, First
University of Southampton
Msc, Mathematics and Statistics, Distinction
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History, Criticism and Conservation, 2.1
Open College of the arts
Garden Design
Nottingham High School
Experience
ARA Associates 2005 - Present
Royal Horticultural Society 2000 - 2005
BCA (Bertelsmann) 1998 - 2000
BCA (Bertelsmann) 1985 - 1988
Skills
Publishing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Business Strategy, Management, Change Management, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Tourism, Magazines, Books, Strategy
Alan Rose
School Business Manager at Chiltern Gate School
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2003
Professional Certificate in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
The Open University 2001 — 2002
Diploma In Computing, Computer Science
Chingford Senior High 1981 — 1985
Experience
Chiltern Gate School February 2014 - Present
Allied Irish Bank GB February 2010 - December 2013
Allied Irish Bank GB November 2008 - February 2010
Allied Irish Bank GB January 2004 - November 2008
Allied Irish Bank GB November 2001 - January 2004
Allied Irish Bank GB January 1997 - November 2001
Allied Irish Bank GB January 1993 - January 1997
Allied Irish Bank GB February 1990 - January 1993
Allied Irish Bank GB December 1987 - February 1990
Skills
Interest Calculation, Internal Audit, Credit Risk, Compliance Monitoring, Credit, Payments, Risk Management, Anti Money Laundering, Project Management, Business Analysis, Financial Risk, Relationship Management, Interest Rate Hedging, Microsoft Excel, Cash Management, financial management, Retail Banking, Data Analysis, KYC, Management, Operational Risk, Banking, school management, AML
Alan Rose
Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science (honours)
The Open University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Royal Wanstead (Boarding, on County Scholarship) 1961 — 1964
Experience
Self-employed December 2012 - Present
Mensa Aviation Special Interest Group news letter "Flypaper" and RogAl Clip Art 1990 - 2014
Circulate 2010 - 2012
Private Consultant 1985 - 2004
BAE Systems 1998 - 2001
HM Prison Service 1991 - 1997
Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers 1984 - 1984
British Army 1976 - 1977
Metal Box Company 1970 - 1971
Skills
Machine Design, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Hydraulics, FMEA, Welding, Materials, CAD, Inventor, Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Solid Modeling, AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Manufacturing..., Sheet Metal
Alan Rose CMIOSH
Health & Safety Advisor at South Yorkshire / Humberside Police
Law Enforcement
Education
OPEN 1992 — 2000
BSc Honours, [OPEN]
The Open University
Diploma, Computing
The Open University
Diploma, Information Technology
Experience
South Yorkshire / Humberside Police January 2014 - Present
The Clinigen Group plc December 2012 - January 2014
Seven Seas Limited April 2011 - December 2012
Dales Pharmaceuticals November 2010 - April 2011
A R SAfety Advisor Services Ltd 2009 - 2011
South Yorkshire Police January 2009 - October 2010
OTC Health & Safety Consultancy January 2008 - January 2009
Kirklees Metropolitan Council November 2005 - January 2008
Syngenta (ICI) August 1985 - November 2005
Skills
Environmental Impact..., Six Sigma, ISO, Fire Safety, Environmental Awareness, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, EHS, Lean Manufacturing, Auditing, Emergency Management, Inspection, Hazard Analysis, TPM, Workplace Safety, Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment, Management, Environmental Compliance, Manufacturing, Policy, Occupational Health, Accident Investigation, Safety Management..., GMP, Process Improvement, HAZOP, Safety Auditing, Investigation, Quality System, ISO 14001, Risk Management, Coaching, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Project Planning, Waste Management, Environmental..., Training, Ergonomics, Construction Safety
Alan Rowe
Director at Rowe Consultancy Ltd
Utilities
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law, 2.2
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Materials Science, Mathematics, Engineering
College of Building Liverpool
HNC (Structures), Structural Engineering
Experience
Rowe Consultancy Ltd August 2006 - Present
Morrison Utility Services June 1995 - August 2006
Skills
Cost Planning, Contract Management, Cost Management, Subcontracting, Cost Engineering, IT literate, Gas, Water, Project Control, Procurement, Project Bidding, Civil Engineering, Highways, Construction, Drainage, Commercial Management, Experience in all forms..., Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Seasoned and..., Gas , Water,..., Quantity Surveying, Experince in submission..., Negotiation, Rail, Value Engineering, Pipelines
Alan Rowen
IT & Telecommunications Project Manager
Telecommunications
Education
The Open University 1984 — 1992
BSc, Computer Science
Experience
Cherith Services Ltd December 2006 - May 2010
Robert Half International 2006 - April 2008
BT 1968 - 2004
BT 1968 - 2004
Skills
Managed Services, ITIL, VoIP, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Project Delivery, Service Delivery, Network Design, Risk Management, Switches, SQL, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Networking, Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, Project Planning, PMO, Cisco Technologies
Alan S. Morrison
PR, PR & event photographer, business writer. Google Maps Business View sales, marketing & project management.
Public Relations and Communications
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2003
MBA, Management, Marketing, Strategy, Financial Strategy, Creativity & Innovation
The Open University 1999 — 2003
MBA, Management, Marketing, Creativity and Strategy
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd 1986 — 1987
Journalism Studies postgraduate diploma, Journalism (specialism broadcasting, mainly radio)
The University of Glasgow 1982 — 1986
MA (Honours) English & Philosophy 2.1, English Language & Literature, Philosophy
Daniel Stewart's & Melville College, Edinburgh 1974 — 1982
Experience
Mr Droogle (Google Maps Business View, Scottish Lowlands) February 2013 - Present
ASM Media & PR April 2012 - Present
Escouter May 2012 - July 2012
SOS Limekilns September 2011 - July 2012
DSMC Class of 1982 30th Anniversary Reunion June 2012 - June 2012
Smith & Smith P.R. Ltd. November 2011 - March 2012
freelance public relations August 2011 - November 2011
Peppermint Soda August 2011 - August 2011
The Sunday Post October 2009 - April 2011
The Sunday Post October 2001 - October 2010
Skills
Management, Editing, Strategic Communications, Digital Photography, Social Media Marketing, Event PR, New Media, Press Releases, Digital Media, Wedding Photography, Photojournalism, Creative Solutions, Google modelling, Internal Communications, Photoshop, Newspaper, Creative Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Picture research, Web Content, Content Management, Strategy, Public Affairs, Adobe Lightroom, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Publicity, Picture editing, Photography, Event Photography, Research, Media Relations, Publications, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Blogging, Social Media, Newspaper Design, Marketing, B2B PR, Proofreading, Enthusiasm to learn, Editorial, Commercial Photography, Publishing, Teamwork
Alan Sayer
Head of Business Education at Lime House School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Edgehill University
Master of Arts (MA), Education, In Progress
Lime House School
Liverpool University
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), This & That
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The Open University
Diploma, French
University of Sunderland
PGCE, Business Education
Experience
Lime House School
Skills
TEFL St Martins,..., Edexcel Accounting..., Edexcel BTEC Business..., Edexcel BTEC ICT..., AQA Business Studies...
Alan Sayles
Independent performance test consultant
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1985 — 1992
BSc, Mathemetics & Computing
The Open University
BA, Physics
Experience
Armadale Consulting Ltd March 2014 - Present
SQS March 2011 - March 2014
Datalex Ireland February 2009 - April 2011
IBM March 2008 - January 2009
Total Testing Solutions Ltd January 2000 - March 2008
Allianz Insurance 2007 - 2007
HBOS Plc 2000 - 2007
Marks and Spencer 2002 - 2004
Acuma Solutions 1997 - 1999
Spacelabs Medical 1995 - 1997
Skills
User Acceptance Testing, Integration Testing, Defect Tracking, Performance Testing, LoadRunner, System Integration..., Regression Testing, Non-functional Testing, Test Strategy, Software Quality..., Performance Tuning, QTP, Testing, Test Automation, Test Management, Test Execution, ISEB, Silk Performer, Quality Center, Test Planning, System Testing, JMeter
Alan Schofield
Technical Manager at Bruynzeel Storage Systems
Warehousing
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2008
Certificate in Management
Stow College 1991 — 1993
Higher National Certificate, Civil Engineering, HNC
Cumbernauld High School 1986 — 1991
Experience
Bruynzeel Storage Systems Limited June 2003 - Present
Dexion Limited June 1997 - May 2003
Dexion Limited June 1995 - June 1997
Dexion Limited June 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Museum Planning, Public Speaking, Management, Space-planning, Material Handling, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Direct Sales, Supply Chain, Team Management, Warehouse Management, International Sales, Coaching, Key Account Management, Engineering, New Business Development, Warehousing, Contract Management, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Operations Management, Presenter, Sales Management, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Financial Reporting, Sales Process, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Storage Solutions, B2B, Team Building, Process Improvement, MS Project, Product Management, Project Planning, Technical Drawing, Change Management, Sales Presentations, AutoCAD, Project Management
Alan Schreiber
Business Performance Analyst @ Zurich Insurance
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of East London 2011 — 2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology
The Open University 2005 — 2010
BSc (Hons), Psychology
The Open University 2001 — 2002
Professional Certificate in Management
Experience
Zurich Insurance plc September 2015 - Present
Zurich Insurance plc November 2014 - September 2015
Dimension Data September 2011 - October 2014
Dimension Data September 2010 - September 2011
Teksys - A Dimension Data Company July 2008 - September 2010
Teksys Ltd. December 2002 - July 2008
The Innovation Group January 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Consultancy, Coaching, Recruiting, MS Project, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Consulting, Leadership, Service Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Integration, Consultants, Team Leadership, Program Management, Operations Management, People Management, Management, Analysis
Alan Scobie
Service Management Consultant at ECS
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2015
BSc Open
The Open University
HIgher Diploma, Education
Experience
ECS August 2013 - Present
IBM September 2012 - July 2013
IBM October 2011 - September 2012
IBM October 2010 - September 2011
IBM August 2006 - October 2010
IBM August 2002 - 2004
IBM 2000 - 2002
IBM 1999 - 2000
IBM 1998 - 1999
National Australia Group 1995 - 1998
Skills
IT Operations, IT Management, Integration, Governance, Solution Architecture, IT Outsourcing, Sla, PMO, Resource Management, Problem Management, Global Delivery, IT Strategy, Managed Services, Infrastructure, Management, Service Delivery, Change Management, Project Management, Outsourcing, Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture, PRINCE2, Technical Support, PMP, ITIL, Business Continuity, IT Service Management, Disaster Recovery, Service Management, Incident Management, Project Delivery, Virtualization, Project Portfolio..., Data Center, Transition Management, Service Desk
Alan Searl
Diplomat and Low Carbon Finance Masters Student
Financial Services
Education
Shenzhen University 2014 — 2015
Mandarin Chinese, Low Carbon Technology and Entrepreneurship
Open University Technology School 2009 — 2010
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Decision Making, China's Energy Decision Making Structures
Open University Business School 2006 — 2009
MBA
Beijing Second Foreign Language University 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Advanced Chinese
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 1996 — 1997
MA, Chinese Politics and Economics
Liverpool Hope University 1990 — 1993
BA (Hons), Political Sociology
Skills
Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Energy Policy, Strategy, Mandarin speaker, Politics, Environmental Awareness, Research, Policy, Sustainability, International..., Mandarin, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Government, Project Management
Alan Setchell
General Manager at Support for Organisations Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1986 — 2000
BSc, Maths, Management, Computing
Coventry Polytechnic (now Coventry University) 1983 — 1985
HNC, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mid Warwickshire College of FE 1978 — 1981
HNC, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Support for Organisations Ltd June 2012 - Present
Woodway Engineering Ltd (a former customer) August 2010 - June 2012
Support for Organisations Ltd August 1998 - August 2010
Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) March 1996 - August 1998
Daewoo Motor Company Limited March 1995 - March 1996
Jaguar Cars Ltd March 1993 - March 1995
Ford Motor Company (secondment) March 1992 - March 1993
Jaguar Cars Ltd January 1989 - March 1992
Jaguar Cars Ltd February 1986 - January 1989
Rolls Royce Ltd (Industrial & Marine Division) August 1980 - January 1986
Skills
Management, Analysis, Business Process, Program Management, Quality Management, Engineering, Project Management, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Automotive, FMEA, Manufacturing, CRM, Databases, SQL, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Dynamics, Testing
Alan Sewell
HR Business Partner at The Health and Social Care Information Centre
Human Resources
Education
The University of Huddersfield 2010 — 2012
Foundation, HR
The Open University 2009 — 2010
Postgraduate Certificate, Online and Distance Education
International NLP Trainers Association 2008 — 2008
Foundation Diploma, Neuro Linguistic Programming
Sheffield Hallam University 1998 — 2002
2:1, Hotel & Catering Management
Experience
The Health and Social Care Information Centre April 2014 - Present
Royal Mail November 2012 - April 2014
Royal Mail February 2011 - November 2012
Royal Mail August 2010 - February 2011
The Information Centre April 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Performance Management, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Business Process..., Employee Engagement, Training, Stakeholder Management, Management, Team Management, Change Management, Culture Change, Human Resources, Coaching, Leadership, SAP, Team Leadership, CRM, Process Improvement
Alan Share
business analyst at trw
Automotive
Education
Open University 2001 — 2005
Alan Sharp
Director of Estates and Facilities at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Hospital & Health Care
Education
University College Dublin
Master of Engineering Management
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Associated Chartered Management Accountant
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The Open University
Diploma in Design & Innovation
Experience
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital November 2014 - Present
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital August 2013 - November 2014
St. James's Hospital July 2008 - August 2013
Hewlett-Packard 2000 - 2008
Skills
Negotiation, Project Management, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Hospitals, Management, Business Analysis, Product Development, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Facilities Management, Healthcare Information...
Alan Shaw
St Jarlath's Credit Union
Financial Services
Education
Inst Bankers & UCD 2012 — 2013
Professional Certificate in SME Credit, SME Credit Analysis, liquidity, financing alternatives, managing distress, impairment provisions.
Ulster University 2011 — 2011
ACCUP, Credit Unions
The Open University 1990 — 1992
Diploma Accounting & Finance, Accountancy
The Open University 1988 — 1990
Dip Management, Business Management
Studying Dip Strategy & Innovation at IMI/UCC
Experience
St Jarlath's Credit Union Ltd August 2007 - Present
Restaurant owner Galway May 1995 - May 2007
AIB January 1990 - February 1994
Skills
Mac OS X, Consumer Lending, Portfolio Management, Strategic Financial..., Management, Executive Management, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Credit Risk, Credit, Investments, Financial Risk, Digital Marketing, Insurance, Business Strategy, Personal Finance, Credit Unions, Business Development, Marketing, Budgets, OS X, Personal Finance &..., Sales & Marketing, Loans, Financial Planning, Retail Banking, Small Business, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Collaborative Problem..., Finance, Mortgage Lending, Credit Analysis, Financial Services, Risk Management, Commercial Lending, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Business Management, People Management, Relationship Management, Social Networking
Alan Shenton
Installer at Momentum Instore
Marketing and Advertising
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2021
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Science
Milton Keynes College 2014 — 2014
Level 2 Certificate, Starting A Business
Milton Keynes College 2014 — 2014
Level 2 Extended Certificate, Technical Extended Certificate in IT
Milton Keynes College 2014 — 2014
Level 2 Certificate, Technical Certificate in IT
The Open University 2013 — 2013
Openings Module, Introducing Environment
The Computing Technology Industry Association 2007 — 2008
CompTIA A+ Certified IT Professional
London Chamber of Commerce Industry Examinations Board 2003 — 2003
Level 2 Certificate for Licensees
Wolstanton High 1993 — 1998
GCSE's
Experience
Assured Systems (UK) Ltd January 2012 - June 2014
Alan Shenton Photography April 2008 - June 2014
Mick Hall Photos March 2010 - December 2012
Alan Shenton IT Consultancy May 2011 - December 2011
QinetiQ June 2008 - April 2011
The Co-operative Group March 2006 - March 2008
Martin Dawes Ltd. 2003 - 2006
Skills
Product Management, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Security, Computer Repair, Integration, Hardware, Servers, Networking, Linux, Account Management, Data Center, VMware, Hardware Installation, Windows, Virtualization, Technical Support, Pre-sales, Computer Hardware, Project Management
Alan Sherwood
Managing Director
Mental Health Care
Education
Open University 1999 — 2005
BSc (Hons), Health & Social care
The Open University 1999 — 2005
BSc (Hons), Health & Social care
St Clements High School 1978 — 1983
Experience
Passion for Support Ltd April 2009 - Present
Solutions for Independence July 2006 - April 2009
Wigan Council June 2002 - July 2006
Calderdale HIV/AIDS Link June 1997 - June 2002
Calderdale HIV/AIDS Link April 1990 - June 1997
Calderdale Social Services 1995 - 1997
Skills
Change Management, Community Development, Culture Change, New Business Development, Management, Public Relations, Charities, Small Business, Organizational..., Personal Development, Local Government, Coaching, Strategy, Public Sector, Recruiting, NLP, Government, Governance, Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Management Development, Social Enterprise, Team Building, Staff Development, Performance Management, Training Delivery, Business Planning, Private Sector, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Social Services, Healthcare, Stakeholder Management, Customer Service, Training, Performance Improvement, Emotional Intelligence, Event Management, Employee Training, Community Engagement
Alan Shorter
Lecturer of Physics and Chemistry at Sunderland College
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
University of Sunderland 2011 — 2012
PGCE in Secondary Education with Physics, Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Sunderland 2010 — 2011
Advanced Diploma in Physics, Physics
The Open University 2005 — 2007
Diploma in Geoscience, Environmental Science
Newcastle University 2001 — 2004
Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Experience
Sunderland College September 2013 - Present
Skills
Chemistry, Teaching, Physics
Alan Simmonds
Director at PreterLex Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2002
MBA, Financial Strategy, Governance
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika 1984 — 1987
Dip Datametrics, Datametrics
University of Port Elizabeth 1983 — 1984
BA (Hons), Clin. Psych
Rhodes University 1979 — 1981
B Soc Sc, Clinic psychology, industrial sociology
Experience
PreterLex Limited February 2007 - Present
Skills
TOGAF, IT Strategy, Solution Architecture, Strategy, Governance, Business Transformation, Information Technology, Change Management, Management Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, Programme Governance, IT Management, Project Management, Corporate Governance, COBIT
Alan Solomon
Senior Project Manager at Roche
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1999 — 1999
Stockport College of Technology 1984 — 1990
HND
Fallibroome High School 1979 — 1983
O-Levels (8)
Experience
Roche July 2015 - Present
IMS Health October 2011 - June 2015
IMS Health May 2009 - October 2011
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc June 2006 - April 2009
Ciba Speciality Chemicals Inc March 2005 - May 2006
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc October 2001 - February 2005
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Plc January 2001 - September 2001
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Plc February 1999 - November 2000
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Plc January 1995 - January 1999
Ciba-Geigy October 1993 - December 1994
Skills
PRINCE2, Account Management, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Team Management, IT Management, People Management, ITIL, Service Management, Consulting, Team Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Business Intelligence, Leadership, IT Operations, IT Service Management, Outsourcing, Team Building, Information Technology, Business Process, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Program Management, Computer Systems..., Project Management, PMP, New Business Development, IT Strategy, Pharmacovigilance, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Line Management, Management, CRM, Service Delivery
Alan Spark
Central PMO Manager with extensive delivery experience
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, History, 2i
Experience
T-Systems July 2012 - Present
VocalLink January 2012 - May 2012
RBS Insurance August 2011 - January 2012
Nationwide - Retail Distribution Review January 2011 - December 2011
Lloyds Bank Group August 2010 - January 2011
Tesco Personal Finance December 2009 - August 2010
Prudential - Life & Pensions (Reading) April 2008 - September 2009
Scottish Widows - Life & Pensions (Edinburgh) November 2006 - March 2008
Cater Allen - Private Banking (Milton Keynes) November 2005 - May 2006
Capita SIPS May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
SDLC, Governance, Project Planning, Management, Project Delivery, IT Strategy, Project Management, Integration, Stakeholder Management, Programme Governance, PMO, Programme Delivery, Programme Assurance, Leadership, Program Management
Alan Sparkes
freelance graphic designer
Graphic Design
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Yeovil college 2000 — 2002
Communication and Media Studies
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator March 2015 - Present
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Freelance Graphics, Graphic Design, Posters, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Vector Illustration, Logo Design, Illustrator
Alan Speakman
Associate at NIFES Consulting Group
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science
Experience
NIFES Consulting Group September 1979 - Present
NIFES Consulting Group September 1979 - Present
Skills
Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Energy Management, Analysis, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Engineering Management, Water, Energy
Alan Spears
UK Sales Manager at Danobat
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1984 — 1990
BA 2:1, Business Study
Engineering Apprenticeships
BA Open Unuversity - Technology, Business Management
Experience
Danobat January 2011 - Present
Farrel Ltd January 2007 - October 2009
Jones & Shipman January 1992 - January 2007
Monotype Corporation January 1987 - January 1992
APV, Crawley January 1984 - January 1987
Vickers Systems January 1973 - January 1984
Rugby, Warwickshire January 1963 - January 1973
Alan Speight
Director at Bowers Electricals Ltd
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1995
MSc, Manufacturing, Managment & Technology
Experience
Bowers Electricals Ltd November 2001 - Present
Bowers Electricals Ltd 2001 - February 2013
RF Winder Electricals Ltd 1982 - 1999
Yorkshire Electric Transformers Ltd July 1970 - October 1981
Skills
Power Generation, Automation, Quality Management, HV, Certified Welding..., Board of Directors, Quality System, Electrical Engineering, CAD, transformer Production, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Electricity, Commissioning, Power Systems, Power Distribution, Health & Safety Advice, High Voltage, Metal Fabrication, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Transformer
Alan Steven Nulty
Student at The Open University
Internet
Education
The Open University
Skills
adobe master collection..., Android Development, PC building, Troubleshooting, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Training, literature, Microsoft Office, linux, Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator
Alan Sullivan
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Professional
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
London South Bank University
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
South East London Technical College
HNC, Business and Finance
South East London Technical College
ONC, Telecommunications Engineering
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics / Electronics
The University of Manchester
Project Management
Experience
MJ Quinn Integrated Services ltd 2013 - 2014
BT March 2011 - April 2013
BT May 2001 - February 2011
BT February 1991 - May 2001
BT May 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Project Planning, Networking, Fiber Optics, Testing, Management, Training
Alan Surgeon (@AWSCharityJobs)
Director at AWS Recruitment Ltd (Fundraising Jobs & Executive Search Recruitment) /0131 344 4646
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
Simpson House 2011 — 2012
Counselling Skills (Cert)
The Open University 2010 — 2012
HR & Business Management (Dip)
Napier University 2003 — 2006
Bsc, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
Higher Education 1995 — 2001
Higher Education, English, History, French, German, Business Management, Politics
Experience
AWS Recruitment (Fundraising Jobs & Executive Search) January 2010 - Present
George Street Recruitment January 2009 - January 2010
Cuthbert Recruitment January 2008 - January 2009
Meningitis Research Foundation July 2007 - January 2008
The Butterfly Trust January 2007 - July 2007
LGBT Youth Scotland September 2005 - January 2007
LGBT Centre For Health & Wellbeing January 2003 - September 2005
Gay Men's Health August 2001 - January 2003
Alan Swan
Air Safety Manager DHFS Shawbury
Military
Education
Baines-Simmonds 2013 — 2013
Aviation Safety - Error Management
Military Aviation Authority 2009 — 2013
Air Safety
Chartered Management Institute 2009 — 2011
Managemnt
MBTI and SDI 2012 — 2012
Type 1 Practitioner
QUANTA 2012 — 2012
PRINCE2 and APMP, Project Management
Institute of Leadership and Management 2010 — 2010
Coaching and Mentoring
Edexel 2011 — 2011
Teaching
The Open University 1985 — 2008
BSc(Hons), Humanities
Air Warfare Centre 2007 — 2008
Military Air Power
JSCSC Shrivenham 2002 — 2008
Military Studies
Experience
RAF Shawbury May 2013 - Present
Teaching Agency September 2012 - December 2012
RAFC Cranwell August 2010 - May 2012
RAF Shawbury May 2009 - August 2010
1(UK) Armd Div February 2007 - May 2009
230 Sqn RAF Aldergrove June 2005 - February 2007
RAF March 2002 - January 2005
RAF April 1999 - March 2002
RAF December 1987 - November 1997
Skills
Training Management, Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Contingency Planning, Human Factors, Aircraft Maintenance, MBTI Certified, Tactics, Military Operations, Military Liaison, Helicopters, Piloting, Flights, Command, Weapons, Instructor-led Training, Program Management, Reconnaissance, Military Aviation, Project Implementation, MOD, Afghanistan, Leadership, PRINCE2, Training, Risk Management, Military, Executive Coaching, MBTI, Ministry Of Defence, Military Logistics, Project Planning, Military Training, Team Leadership, Air Force, Military Experience, Recruitment Training, Flight Safety, Aviation Operations, Operational Planning, Aircraft, Training Delivery, NATO, Exercises, APMP, Risk Assessment, Security Clearance, SDI, NLP, Defence
Alan Swan
Software Engineer at Safeware Quasar
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2011
IT & Computing, 2:1
Bilborough College 1999 — 2001
Experience
Safeware Quasar June 2015 - Present
Tribal Group August 2012 - June 2015
NHIS Ltd September 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Telerik Web Controls, CSS, JavaScript, Software Development, jQuery, C#, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, AngularJS, .NET, Databases, SQL, ASP.NET MVC, HTML
Alan Tandy
Paraprofessional teacher at The Samworth Church Academy
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Experience
The Samworth Church Academy September 2013 - Present
The Samworth Church Academy September 2008 - July 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Staff Development, Classroom, Tutoring, Coaching, Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research
Alan Tasker
Internal Sales Team Leader at Vortice Ltd UK
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Relational Data Bases, Computing, Astronomy & Planetary Science, 2.2
Royal Grammar School Newcastle upon Tyne
Experience
Vortice Ltd UK
Skills
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Sales Management, English, Research
Alan Thorn
Game Developer at Wax Lyrical Games
Computer Games
Education
The Open University
Philosophy
Experience
National Film & Television School May 2014 - Present
Freelance (Self-Employed) January 2002 - Present
Wax Lyrical Games January 2010 - Present
Uppingham School August 2013 - September 2015
3dmotive March 2013 - May 2015
Taylor & Francis Group September 2012 - May 2015
Packt Publishing August 2013 - April 2015
Cengage Learning February 2010 - December 2014
Apress September 2013 - August 2014
Jones & Bartlett Learning February 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, Shaders, Video Games, Software Project..., Inkscape, OpenGL, Game Programming, DirectX, iOS, Technical Writing, Cloud Computing, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Games, Windows Phone, Virtual Reality, CryEngine, Blender, Java, Gameplay, Game Design, Perforce, Android, Digital Illustration, UnrealScript, Adobe Photoshop, Character Animation, Unreal Engine 4, Unity3D, Documentation, Scripting, Adobe Illustrator, Contract Negotiation, Unreal Engine 3, Agile & Waterfall..., Lecturing, Lua, Game Maker, Unreal, GIMP, PS4, Maya, Game Development, 3D, JavaScript, Android Development, C++, Software Design, Linux, C#
Alan Thrower
Director at Charity Gift Voucher Marketing Ltd
Retail
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2000
BSc(Hon), Computer Science
Experience
Charity Gift Voucher Marketing Ltd September 2005 - Present
Skills
Program Management
Alan Todd
Senior PLM Analyst at Clarks International
Retail
Education
The Open University 1996 — 1998
MSC in Computing
Microsoft 2000 — 2010
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
The Open Group
TOGAF 9 Certified
Experience
Clarks 2012 - Present
Clarks 2000 - 2012
Skills
Change Management, E-commerce, Retail, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Team Management, Management
Alan Tomlinson
Head of IT Governance at AWE
Legislative Office
Education
The Open University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts; HNC, General Science; business
Newcastle College 1986 — 1988
Diploma, Business Excellence
Newcastle College 1984 — 1988
Degree, Sociology
The Vyne school 1959 — 1963
CSE Maths, English, History, Geography
Experience
AWE July 1985 - July 2010
Skills
Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Security Awareness, Assurance, Program Management, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Auditing, Project Planning, Business Continuity, Management, Business Management, Integration, PRINCE2, ITIL, Quality Management, IT Strategy, Security, Quality Assurance, Document Management, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Compliance, Risk Management, Software Documentation, Information Security..., Risk Assessment, IT Service Management, Planning, Documentation, Business Process..., Government, Security Policy, Public Sector, Negotiation, PMO, IT Governance, Change Management, Information Security, Analysis, Project Delivery, Policy
Alan Torry
Independent Human Resources Professional
Human Resources
Education
The Open University 1972 — 1983
BA (Hons), English lit and psychology
Skills
Performance Management, Event Photography, Management, Coaching, Social Services, Leadership Development, Digital Photography, Photography, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Team Building, Training Delivery, Change Management, Management Development, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Organizational..., Team Management
Alan Torry
Mechanical Engineer at Spirax Sarco
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Engineering, Merit
The Open University 2006 — 2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
The Open University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Spirax Sarco June 2010 - Present
Pierburg 2007 - 2009
Various design businesses 1990 - 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Manufacturing..., CAD, Pro Engineer, PTC Creo
Alan Townshend
Group Development Director at Southern Housing Group
Real Estate
Education
The Open University 1994 — 2000
Housing
Experience
Southern Housing Group February 2015 - Present
Wandle July 2014 - January 2015
Wandle February 2014 - June 2014
Alan Townshend Consultancy Services Ltd September 2012 - February 2014
Sanctuary Group June 2012 - September 2012
Circle Housing Group September 2010 - May 2012
Circle Housing Group July 2008 - September 2010
Circle Housing Group October 2005 - July 2008
Your Choice Housing Consultants 2002 - 2005
Basildon Borough Council December 1995 - January 2001
Skills
Bid Writing, Housing Associations, Housing Development, Contract Management, Business Development, Governance, Procurement, Project Delivery, Change Management, Private Sector, New Business Development, Local Government, Facilities Management, Lettings, Operations Management, Performance Improvement, Social Housing, Strategy, Commercial Management, Affordable Housing, Contract Negotiation, Tenant, Leasehold, Stakeholder Management, Community Engagement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Interim Management, Management, Urban Regeneration, Policy, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Leadership, Charities, Public Sector, Performance Management, Outsourcing, Asset Management, Social Enterprise, Property Management, Property, Process Improvement, Building Maintenance, Business Transformation, Business Planning, Refurbishing, Stakeholder Engagement
Alan Trinder
Selfemployed Finance Controller at Commodore Kitchens Ltd. and Owner, Sole Practitioner Accountant
Accounting
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Business/Financial Stategy
Experience
Commodore Kitchens Ltd. January 1989 - Present
Alan F Trinder January 1989 - Present
The Henderson Group Plc January 1976 - December 1988
Alan Trinder
Chartered Accountant/Financial Manager
Accounting
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1991
Experience
Commodore Kitchens Ltd January 1989 - Present
Henderson Doors Ltd January 1976 - December 1988
Skills
Human Resources, Financial Management...
Alan Trueman
Consultant/Trainer and Associate Tutor
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), leadership and business management specialisms
usworth 1974 — 1976
monkwearmouth 1970 — 1976
monkwearmouth grammar 1970 — 1976
Experience
Showsec 2012 - Present
escalla 2010 - Present
Bray Leino Learning June 2012 - Present
Open University Business School April 2000 - Present
North of England Excellence 2004 - Present
CfBT 2010 - 2011
KPMG LLP 2008 - 2010
Alan Turner
Architect at Shell
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2004
BSC Honours, Computer Science
Bedford College 2000 — 2002
HNC, Computer Science
The Open University
BSc Hons Computer Science, Computer Science
Wootton Upper School 1984 — 1987
Experience
Shell June 2011 - Present
Tesco October 2010 - April 2011
Fujitsu January 2010 - September 2010
IBM March 2008 - December 2009
Marks and Spencer October 2006 - February 2008
Argos September 1998 - September 2006
Microprocessor Applications Group April 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, Solution Architecture, Integration, Requirements Gathering, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, XML, SOA
Alan Twaddle
Mechanical Building Services Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
Open University (Ireland) 2011 — 2016
BEng(Hons) Engineering, Renewable Energy, Innovation & Sustainability
Belfast Metropolitan College 2006 — 2009
HNC Building Services Engineering, Building Services Engineering (M&E), Distinction
Ballymena Technical College 1988 — 1992
BTEC Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
EANI Education Authority North Eastern Region June 2014 - Present
Cogan and Shackleton Partnership December 2007 - May 2014
Delap and Waller June 2006 - December 2007
Cogan and Shackleton Consulting Engineers October 1988 - June 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, HVAC, Electricians, Construction, Contract Management, Engineering
Alan Twomey
Engineer at The irish Times
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
Institute of Technology, Tralee 1992 — 1993
National Diploma in Physics & Electronics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Institute of Technology, Tralee 1989 — 1992
National Certificate in Mectronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Experience
The Irish Times March 2005 - Present
Nypro October 2000 - March 2005
EMC February 2000 - October 2000
Hewlett-Packard December 1996 - February 2000
Skills
PLC Programming, Electronics, Allen Bradley, Software Engineering, SQL, Software Design, Java, Visual Basic, Project Management, Automation, Facilities Engineering, Testing, JavaScript, Electro-mechanical, Software Development
Alan Vickery
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2017
Experience
NSB Group 1998 - 2001
JBA 1980 - 1999
Alan Waite
Research Chemist at Plaxica Ltd
Chemicals
Education
The Open University
BSc (Hons), Natural Sciences with Chemistry
Experience
Plaxica Ltd February 2012 - Present
Croda October 2008 - December 2011
Croda May 2003 - October 2008
Uniqema 1999 - 2006
ICI Surfactants 1991 - 1999
Skills
Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Surfactants, NMR, Raw Materials, Polymers, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Alan Walpole
Supply teacher: primary and secondary education.
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2001
BSc Hons, French, Geography, Environment
St Benildus College 1978 — 1983
Leaving Cert, All secondary level subjects
Experience
Teacher Active, Teaching Personnel, Vision for Education. February 2013 - Present
Various agencies February 2012 - Present
Skills
Hair Cutting, Coaching, Teaching, Hairdressing, Tutoring, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Teaching English as a..., French, Team Leadership, Customer Service
Alan Walters
Senior Software Designer and Developer
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2012
BA, Open
The Open University 2010 — 2011
BA, Open
The Open University 2005 — 2010
BSc Honours, Technology
The Open University 2005 — 2008
Diploma, Design and Innovation
The Open University 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Natural Sciences
Aston University 1988 — 1991
BSc Joint Honours, Management and Computer Science
Experience
Capgemini November 2003 - Present
Compaq Computer Limited October 2000 - August 2002
CQ Technology November 1997 - October 2000
Skills
User Interface Design, C#, Visual C#, Database Design, XML, Web Development, Software Development, Software Design, Interaction Design, Mobile Applications, Windows Forms, Solution Architecture, Visual Basic, Agile Methodologies, .NET, Mobile Devices, WinForms, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access
Alan Waring
Leader in corporate risk management
Management Consulting
Education
University of Westminster 1986 — 1993
PhD, Management
The Open University 1985 — 1986
Complex Systems and Research Methods
Barking College of Technology 1978 — 1980
NEBOSH Higher Cert, Industrial Law, Safety Management, Occ Health, Behavioural Science, Safety Technology
Enfield College of Technology 1966 — 1969
HND+LRSC, Applied Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geolo
Experience
Freelance Consultant and University Academic, Part-Time 2012 - 2015
Dr Alan Waring & Associates 2000 - 2012
Willis Corporate Risks 1998 - 2000
Aqumen Services Ltd/Sovereign Consultancy Services Ltd 1997 - 1998
Skills
Management Consulting, Consulting, Change Management, Fraud, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk..., Strategy, Operational Risk..., Risk Management, Business Process..., Business Continuity, Due Diligence, Auditing, Operational Risk, Corporate Governance, Governance
Alan Warner
Owner at A W Services
Wireless
Education
The Open University 1973 — 1977
Sonds Place Secondary School 1972 — 1975
BA, Electronics & Systems
Experience
EMC Exhibitions & Training Ltd January 2014 - Present
A W Services December 2007 - Present
Tecan Ltd June 1998 - December 2007
Skills
Testing, Engineering Management, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing, PCB design, EMC Consultancy, Aerospace, RF, Analog, Semiconductors, Product Management, Electronics, Wireless, Electrical Engineering, Cellular Communications, Microwave, Electronic Development, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, System Design, Product Development
Alan Warr
Independent IT Management Consultant & Interim IT Manager
Information Technology and Services
Education
London Business School 1992 — 2004
PhD, Strategic Management of IS and IT
The Open University 2001 — 2015
Computer Science
Cranfield School of Management 1987 — 1988
MBA, Specialising in IT Strategy, IT Management & Digital Business
Bournemouth University 1980 — 1985
BA Hons, Business Systems (First)
Experience
Metanoia London January 2015 - Present
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust August 2015 - Present
Institute of Consulting January 2015 - Present
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust February 2015 - July 2015
Capita October 2011 - November 2014
Institute of Consulting January 2009 - December 2011
Tribal Group November 2008 - October 2011
King's Fund February 2008 - April 2009
Bupa 2004 - 2008
Institute of Business Consulting (became Institute of Consulting) September 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Governance, Change Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, E-business, Business Information, Program Management, Outsourcing, Public Sector, Project Management, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Transformation, IT Management, IT Service Management, Operations Management, IT Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Strategy, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Leadership, PRINCE2, Leadership Development, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Business Intelligence, Consulting, Performance Improvement, Management
Alan Warrington
Airline Readiness Executive at British Airways
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1999
BSc (Hons), Business Management, Professional Judgement and Decision Making, Upper Second Class