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
John Orchard
Director, Welbeck Retail Management Ltd
Retail
Education
Carshalton College
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Human Geography, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)
Experience
Gordon Brothers Europe June 2015 - Present
Welbeck Retail Management Ltd 2004 - Present
GA Europe 2010 - Present
Office for National Statistics February 2011 - May 2011
Hilco UK Limited 2008 - 2009
University of Winchester, Business School 2007 - 2009
Various 1976 - 2004
Skills
Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Team Management, Management, Store Management, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Sales Management, Negotiation, Strategy, Team Building, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Human Resources, Merchandising, Project Management, New Business Development, Training, Employee Training, Research, Budgets, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Leadership Development, Retail, P&L, Change Management, Mentoring, Business Planning, Restructuring, Business Development, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Profit, Recruiting
John Orchard
Service Support Analyst at Action for Children
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computing and IT, 2.1
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Action for Children February 2009 - Present
Skills
Juggling
John Orchard
parttime working
Legal Services
Education
University of Winchester 2006 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Regional and Local History and Archaeology
The Open University 1998 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European Studies/Modern Languages
Cavendish School Hemel Hempstead 1961 — 1968
Experience
none none none November 2014 - Present
The Open University August 2000 - August 2014
Hampshire Constabulary and Serious Fraud Office December 1999 - November 2010
Hampshire Constabulary November 1974 - September 1999
Public Service June 1969 - October 1974
Skills
Foreign Languages, Database Administration, Glider Pilot, Police, Disability Support, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Security, Research, Presentation Skills, Classroom Instruction, History
John Ormerod
Philosopher
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2007
MA (Phil.), Modern political philosophy
Cass Business School 1987 — 1989
MBA, International Business
University of Cambridge 1971 — 1974
BA/MA, English Literature
Experience
St Andrews Management Institute March 2005 - Present
Open University Business School 1999 - Present
Regent's College May 2008 - May 2010
Export Credits Guarantee Department August 2000 - December 2004
BT 1998 - 2000
United Distillers plc 1995 - 1998
United Distillers plc 1992 - 1995
Skills
Higher Education, Business Strategy, Policy, Business Development, Public Sector, Scenario Planning, Management
John Parkin
Production Shift Supervisor at Duco Ltd
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1994
Professional Certificate in Management
The Open University 1996 — 1998
Project Management
Experience
Technip November 2011 - Present
H-A Interiors Ltd March 2009 - September 2012
H-A Interiors Ltd 2005 - 2009
Skills
Contract Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Strategy, Operations Management, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, Procurement, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Production Planning, Project Management, Engineering, ERP, Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Performance Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Team Building, Budgets, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, SAP
John Parlane
I can take you sailing or even teach you to sail, from beginners to professional skippers.
Sports
Education
The Open University 1981 — 1984
BA, Engineering Materials and Mechanics
Burnley College of Arts and Technology 1976 — 1980
HNC, Engineering
Burnley Grammar School 1970 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Engineering
Experience
Bay Sea School Ltd December 2012 - Present
Royal Yachting Association December 2011 - Present
Morecambe & Heysham Yacht Club Training Centre September 2005 - January 2013
John Parlane Design Consultancy March 2000 - March 2005
McKechnie Plastic Components Ltd February 1995 - March 2000
Skills
Celestial Navigation, Boat, Professional Practices..., Team Leadership, Maritime, Maritime Operations, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Marine band VHF Radio, Small Business, Event Management, Diesel Engine, Training, Sailing, Passage planning, Radar, Business Strategy, Navigation, New Business Development, Coaching, Leadership, Pilotage planning, Marketing Strategy, Boat handling, Yachting, Management, First Aid, Online Marketing, GPS navigation, Marine Engineering, Boating, Powerboating, Maritime Security
John Partridge
Software Automation Engineer at Vistakon
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2009
MSc Masters of Science, Software Development
The Open University 2003 — 2006
Postgraduate Diploma, Software Development
Dublin City University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Awarded a First Class Honours
Dublin City University 1996 — 2001
Diploma, Information Technology, Awarded Credit
Institute of Technology, Carlow 1989 — 1989
Senior Electrical Trade Certificate, National Craft Certificate for Electrician, Irish Department of Education & FAS
Waterford Institute of Technology 1986 — 1986
Junior Electrical Trade Certificate, Irish Department of Education
Experience
Johnson & Johnson June 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific October 2000 - June 2014
Johnson & Johnson January 1995 - October 2000
Shannon Aerospace March 1992 - January 1995
J. Keating & Sons (Electrical Contractors) Waterford January 1986 - December 1991
FAS January 1985 - January 1986
Skills
Biomedical Engineering, R&D, ISO 13485, V&V, Minitab, MES, FMEA, Computer System..., FDA, CAPA, Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Process Simulation, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Quality System
John Pasco
IT Support Analyst at AKQA
Marketing and Advertising
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2013
Computing
Experience
AKQA January 2010 - March 2011
Department for Work and Pensions 1996 - 2006
Skills
User Experience, Project Management, Digital Marketing, HTML, Business Analysis
John Patmore
Automation Engineer at Rockwell Automation
Utilities
Education
The Open University 1985 — 1988
BA, Electronics, Computer Structures, Instrumentation, Electronic Materials and Devices, Programming
University College of Wales Aberystwyth 1974 — 1978
BSc Joint Honours reading, Chemistry and Electronic Physics
University of Western Australia 1973 — 1974
BSc Reading Maths, Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry; Physics and Chemistry
Experience
Rockwell Automation June 2013 - September 2014
Dematic Ltd October 2011 - June 2013
Proscon Ltd June 2010 - October 2011
Rockwell Automation July 2010 - September 2010
Biwater Ltd August 2006 - July 2010
Serck Control & Safety Ltd May 2005 - April 2006
Ge-Mac Systems Ltd September 2003 - March 2005
Serck Control & Safety Ltd January 2002 - March 2003
Biwater Ltd August 2001 - December 2001
Rotork Control & Safety Ltd January 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Software Documentation, Engineering, Programming, Electronics, Automation, Integration, Routers, PLC, Commissioning, Quality Control, Computer Hardware, Calibration, Microsoft Office, Modicon, Human Machine Interface, SCADA, Networking
John Paul De Beer
Managing Director at Expo Technologies
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2010
MBA, Business
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 1999 — 2004
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
St Andrew's College 1993 — 1997
Experience
Expo Technologies August 2014 - Present
Expo Technologies June 2009 - August 2014
Expo Technologies September 2007 - June 2009
Expo Technologies March 2006 - September 2007
joy minning machinery 2004 - 2005
Multotec January 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Program Management, Product Development, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, NFPA, Value Stream Mapping, Process Control, Management, Contract Management, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Electrical Engineering, ATEX, IEC, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Compliance, Engineering Management, Instrumentation, Petrochemical, Design for Manufacturing, Business Process...
John Paul Hoey
UAT Tester at NSS (NHS Scotland)
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2016
BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Practice, Computer Programming
Strathclyde University 1999 — 2002
Batchelor of Technology, Applied Computing
Experience
NHS National Services Scotland August 2010 - Present
BT Global Services June 2005 - July 2010
HM Revenue & Customs September 2002 - May 2005
Skills
SQL, Manual Testing, Software Quality..., Java Enterprise Edition, HTML, Integration Testing, Testing, Test Planning, Performance Testing, XML, V-Model, CSS, Unix, Regression Testing, ISEB, Git, jQuery, Agile Testing, Test Management, Acceptance Testing, Non-functional Testing, Java, User Acceptance Testing, JavaScript, Test Cases, Test Execution, Agile Methodologies, System Integration..., Defect Tracking, Test Strategy, Waterfall, Quality Center, Oracle, Test Automation, System Testing
John Paul Mahony
Customer Service Representative at FEXCO and full time student, studying for a BSc (Honours) in Computing and IT
Consumer Services
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computing and IT
O' Connell Education Centre 1998 — 1999
NCVA, Post Leaving Certificate, Business and Computer studies
Experience
FEXCO February 2014 - Present
John Lewis October 2011 - February 2014
FEXCO September 2007 - May 2011
FEXCO June 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Office Management, Customer Service, Employee Training, Office Administration, Training Delivery, Customer Experience, Operational Efficiency, Problem Management, Internal Process..., Call Centers, Computer Oriented, General Administrative..., Motivation, Supervisory Skills, Contact Centers, Database Administration, Management, Problem Solving, Time Management, Communication, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership
John Paul Miller
Project Manager at Citi
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2012
Diploma in English Law, Law
The Open University 2011 — 2011
Certificate in Legal Studies, Law
Experience
Citi August 2015 - Present
New Ireland Assurance October 2014 - Present
Test Revolution Limited May 2014 - Present
Citi February 2015 - August 2015
Bank of Ireland June 2014 - October 2014
Sky March 2014 - June 2014
Scotia Gas Networks October 2013 - March 2014
Scotia Gas Networks September 2012 - March 2014
Nationwide Building Society April 2011 - August 2012
Lloyds TSB November 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Project Delivery, Banking, Vendor Management, People Management, Test Management, New Media, Waterfall, Software Quality..., ETL, User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Analysis, Test Strategy, Documentation, Regression Testing, Release Management, IPTV, Software Project..., Quality Center, Scrum, Unix, JIRA, Quality Assurance, Agile, SAP, Telecommunications, SQL, Stakeholder Management, Consultancy, System Testing, MS Project, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Data Migration, Outsourcing, CMMI, Change Management, Testing, Data Center Relocation, Data Transformation, Project Planning, Team Leadership, pSeries, Integration, Team Management, Financial Sector, SDLC, zSeries, Program Management, ITIL, Agile Project Management
John Paul Oliver
Estimator at Saipem
Construction
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2013 — 2016
Economics and Finance degree
The Open University
Engineering, Still working toward it
Experience
Bos Shelf September 2014 - Present
Saipem January 2013 - September 2014
Elite Metalcraft August 2011 - December 2012
Maldon Marine January 2007 - January 2011
Riegens Lighting Ltd January 2006 - January 2007
The Iron Works January 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Construction, Offshore Drilling, Estimates, Onshore, Steel, Materials, Quantity Surveying, Metal Fabrication, Structural Engineering, Procurement, Contractors, Project Estimation
John Paul Reeves
Special Projects at Advanced Smoke Group Ltd
Construction
Education
University of Virginia, Darden Business School 2013 — 2013
Coursera Distance Learning Course, Smart Growth for Private Businesses, 93.3%
Colt Academy (Colt International Ltd) 2011 — 2012
Systems and Theory, Solar Shading, Natural Ventilation, Smoke Ventilation Systems
Professional Training Centre 2008 — 2008
Making, Negotiating and Understanding Contracts, Pass
The Open University
Design Engineering
Weber State College University 1984 — 1985
Foundation degree
Other
Experience
Advanced Smoke Group Ltd December 2012 - Present
JPR Business Development December 2012 - December 2014
Colt International Ltd, UK April 2012 - December 2012
Colt International Ltd, UK March 2011 - March 2012
FIRE DESIGN SOLUTIONS LTD Specialist Consultancy and Contractors July 2008 - August 2010
FLäKT WOODS LTD June 2006 - July 2008
Advanced Smoke Technology Ltd. June 2003 - June 2006
FRIENDLY ROBOTICS LTD Specialist R&D manufacturing company May 1998 - September 2002
MAKITA UK LTD Power tools February 1996 - April 1998
Skills
New Business Development, Negotiation, Sustainability, Technical Sales, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Building Services, CAD, Global Business..., PowerPoint, Illustrator, Fire Protection, Technical Presentations, Project Management, CRM, Air Conditioning, Business Planning, Business Development, Contract Management, International Business..., Technical Writing, Sales Management, Articulate Presenter, Product Management, Strategy, Management, Sales, Ventilation, Energy Management, Key Account Management, Procurement, Commercial Management, Energy Efficiency, International Sales, Product Development, Energy, Engineering, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Change Management, Strategic Planning, B2B, Presenter, Construction, HVAC, HVAC Controls, Facilities Management
John Paul Smith
Languages for Business Manager at Live Language and Live International College
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2015
BA (Hons), Humanities
Live Language 2013 — 2013
Spanish
Live Language 2011 — 2011
French
Experience
Live Language May 2010 - Present
Borders May 2002 - December 2010
ACCA 2009 - 2009
Skills
Proofreading, English Literature, TESOL, TOEFL, TEFL, Translation, Business English, Curriculum Design, Student Recruiting, English, Interpreting, Coaching, Instructional Design, ESL, Tutoring, Teaching English as a..., International Education, Staff Development, Cultural Awareness, Intercultural..., Course Design, Adult Education, Spanish, Teaching Adults, Teaching English as a..., Lecturing, Language Teaching, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, Teacher Training, Classroom, Educational Technology, Training, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, IELTS, Lesson Planning, English for Specific..., Courses, Academic Writing, Needs Analysis, Educational Leadership, Teaching Writing, Research, Teaching, French, Higher Education, Training Delivery, Editing
John Pavett
Project Manager at AIM Aviation
Computer & Network Security
Education
The Open University 1994 — 2000
BSc (Hons), Technology
The Open University
BSc Honours, Technology
Experience
AIM aviation Jecco January 2011 - Present
Stonewood Group Ltd, a ViaSat company 2009 - 2010
VT GROUP September 2007 - March 2009
Smiths Aerospace April 2001 - September 2007
Various Roles inc September 1984 - April 2001
Flight Refuelling Ltd 1984 - 2001
Flight Refuelling Ltd 1984 - 2001
Flight Refuelling Ltd 1984 - 2001
John Pearn
Vice President at International Maritime Pilots Association
Maritime
Education
Lloyds Maritime Academy 2005 — 2006
Diploma, Port Management
University of Wales, Aberystwyth 1999 — 2004
LLM, Environmental Law
The Open University 1994 — 1998
BSc (Hons), Geography (Open)
South Shields College 1991 — 1991
Class1 Master Mariner
Liverpool John Moores University 1987 — 1988
BTec HND, Class 2/1 (Chief Mates)
Riversdale College 1979 — 1984
Tec Diploma, Class 3 (2nd Mates)
Experience
International Maritime Pilots Association April 2014 - Present
United Kingdom Maritime Pilot's Association 2006 - Present
UKMPA 2004 - Present
Milford Haven Port Authority October 1992 - Present
British Antarctic Survey September 1988 - September 1992
Operation raleigh 1984 - 1986
Skills
Petroleum, Ports, Oil/Gas, Safety Management..., Vessel Operations, Marine Engineering, Marine Safety, Maritime Law, Tanker, Marine Operations, Inspection, GMDSS, STCW, Navigation Systems, Navy, Container, Piloting, Shiphandling, Maritime Security, Ship Management, Maritime Safety, Maritime, Dynamic Positioning, Shipbuilding, Yachting, Ocean, ISPS Code, Freight, ISM, Maritime Operations, Pilotage, Sailing, Vessels, Boat, Ships, Naval Architecture, Emergency Management, Marine Industry
John Peckham
Principal, Cowes Enterprise College
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1994
Master of Science (MS), Social and Educational Research Methods
University of Keele 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Youth and Community Studies, 2:2
Sandown High School 1971 — 1974
West Byfleet Secondary Modern School 1965 — 1971
Experience
Cowes Enterprise College an Ormiston Academy November 2014 - Present
School Improvers UK Ltd September 2014 - Present
Ofsted September 2010 - September 2013
Bramhall High School January 1996 - July 2010
Saint George's Church of England School September 1985 - December 1995
Knutsford High School September 1978 - August 1985
Skills
Government, Personal Development, Teaching, Educational Technology, Leadership Development, Governance, ICT, Change Management, Policy, Dinghy Sailing Coach, Curriculum Design, Performance Management, Organizational..., Powerboat Trainer, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Staff Development, Yachtmaster Offshore, Training Delivery, Coaching, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Research
John Pegram
ICT/ IT Infrastructure Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2017
Bsc Hons Computing and IT, IT, TBC
Open University 2009 — 2015
BsC Hons, Computing and IT
Experience
Capita IT Enterprise Services June 2014 - May 2015
Arbor Networks October 2013 - May 2014
Prysm Group January 2013 - June 2013
BT Local Business Bristol February 2012 - January 2013
IT Consultant Freelance October 2010 - February 2012
Inspired Solutions Computing Ltd July 2010 - February 2012
PRS for Music February 2009 - July 2010
LV= June 2008 - November 2008
The Listening Company September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Negotiation, New Business Development, B2B sales, Account Management, Sales, Start-ups, B2B, Project Management, Webmaster Services, Cloud Computing, Management, Business Development, IT Hardware resale and..., Sales Management, IT and Communications..., Networking, Project management, Business development, Security
John Pelan
Product Manager IT at Coloplast. NHS software trainer and software market manager
Medical Devices
Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2006 — 2007
Post Grad Diplioma in Marketing
The Open University 2002 — 2005
MSc, Computing for Commerce and Industry
Jack Hunt School - Peterborough 1981 — 1986
Experience
Coloplast February 2005 - Present
Coloplast Ltd January 2003 - Present
Software Developer March 1999 - February 2005
Coloplast Ltd January 1996 - January 2003
Coloplast November 1994 - March 1999
Caterpillar Construction Equipment January 1992 - January 1996
Hotpoint Ltd January 1990 - January 1992
Thomas Cook Ltd January 1986 - January 1990
Skills
Software Project..., SQL Report Writing, Software Training
John Pembery
Manager and contact. at Jazzmin Dixieland Band.
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1973 — 1978
BA, Biology, Chemistry, Education
Latymer Upper School. 1949 — 1956
Experience
Jazzmin Dixieland Band. January 2005 - Present
John Pembery September 2000 - Present
Queen's Girls' Comprehensive School. January 1971 - September 1986
GLAXO LABORATORIES LIMITED September 1956 - September 1958
Skills
Strategic Planning, Ecology, Project Planning, Communication, Staff Development, Biology, Musical Theatre, Writing, Editing, Classroom, Microsoft Office, Cancer, Tutoring, Research, Coaching, Project Management, Teaching, Nonprofits, Leadership, Team Building, Training, Public Speaking
John Penfold
Policy Review Officer at Barrow Borough Council
Public Policy
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1996
Bsc honours, Chemistry
St Aloysius Barrow in Furness 1970 — 1976
Experience
Barrow Borough Council September 2003 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline 1998 - 2003
GlaxoSmithkline 1976 - 2003
Skills
Project Management, Public Sector
John Penman
System Developer at Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
Edinburgh Napier University 1973 — 1976
HND, Biology
Experience
Student Awards Agency for Scotland September 2007 - Present
Student Awards Agency for Scotland September 2007 - Present
Scalar Technologies March 2007 - September 2007
Scalar Technologies March 2001 - May 2003
Craiglockhart Software August 1996 - March 2001
CSIR April 1985 - July 1996
Marconi Instruments Ltd August 1983 - March 1985
Skills
Agile Methodologies, .NET, Eclipse, Web Services, Foundation Certificate..., Object Oriented Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Java, XML, JUnit, Software Development, C#
John Perrett
Computer Analyst at Oracle
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics, 2.1
Experience
Oracle May 2007 - Present
Software Development Mgr February 1997 - March 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Analytic Problem Solving, Project Planning, Scripting, Programming in various...
John Pheasant
Information Technology and Services Professional
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2017
BSc Computing and IT, Solutions Development
University of the West of England 1994 — 1998
BA (Hons) Systems Analysis, Solution Development
Experience
Cwm Taf Local Health Board 2011 - 2013
Lancs CC 2010 - 2011
Hampshire County Council 2007 - 2008
Orange 2006 - 2006
Wiltshire County Council 2004 - 2006
South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council 2003 - 2004
The Electoral Commission 2001 - 2002
Orange 2000 - 2001
Granada Forte 1998 - 2001
Bass Hotels and Resorts 1998 - 1999
Skills
Outsourcing, IT Strategy, Telecommunications, Networking, Service Delivery, Resource Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, PRINCE2, Stakeholder Management, IT Service Management, Business Analysis, Technical Recruiting, Change Management, Project Delivery, ITIL, Contract Recruitment, CRM, Project Management
John Pickersgill
Database Administrator at University of Lincoln
Higher Education
Education
The Open University
University of Lincoln
Experience
University of Lincoln
Skills
Database Administration, Research, Disaster Recovery, Databases, JavaScript, Higher Education, System Administration, MySQL, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, SSRS, Data Warehousing, Linux, Visual Studio, Database Design, HTML, Java, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, Programming, Web Development, PHP, SQL, Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Oracle, C#, Operating Systems
John Pickett
SAP Computer Systems Validation. Project Quality Manager. Compliance Specialist (Freelance)
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 1997 — 1998
Masters Course in Computing for Commerce and Industry, Digital Telecoms. Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
The Open University 1988 — 1994
BSc, Science and Technology
Redden Court Specialist Maths and Computing Academy 1976 — 1981
GCE 'O' Levels, Physical Sciences
CISA - ISACA 2009 — 2009
Studied for the Certified IS Auditor exam, Certified Information Systems Auditor Course
ESI Masters Project Management 2004 — 2009
Masters Certificate, IT Project Management
Experience
DePuy Synthes (Johnson and Johnson) September 2014 - Present
Sandoz (Novartis) February 2014 - August 2014
DePuy Synthes (Johnson and Johnson) August 2013 - December 2013
Novartis February 2012 - July 2013
Johnson & Johnson (Contract) October 2010 - January 2012
Eli Lilly and Company (Contract) April 2010 - October 2010
sanofi-aventis (Permanent) June 2002 - June 2009
Aventis (Contract) March 2002 - June 2002
Global Crossing (Permanent) September 2001 - February 2002
BT Ignite (Contract) June 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Quality Auditing, PMO, Business Process, Change Management, Vendor Management, GxP, Software Documentation, SDLC, Quality System, IT Audit, CAPA, Management, SAP IT Compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Control, IT Projects Quality..., IT Compliance, Process Engineering, Information Technology, Validation, Pharma IS, ISO 13485, SharePoint, IT Service Management, Testing, Regulatory Affairs, IT Management, GAMP, Project Delivery, Document Management, IT Infrastructure..., Quality Management, Service Management, IT Quality, Telecommunications, Project Portfolio..., Pharmaceutical Industry, IT Strategy, Infrastructure, Project Management, GMP, ITIL, V&V, SAP, Change Control, Quality Assurance, PRINCE2, Computer System..., Integration, FDA
John Pitchford
Director at Pitchford Associates Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
BSc (OPEN), Electronics and Computing
Experience
Pitchford Associates Ltd September 1997 - Present
Northern Industrial Battery Services Ltd. 2002 - 2008
John Platts
aspiring writer
Writing and Editing
Education
St Peter's school, York
The Open University
BSc, specialising in Psychology, Ist class hons
University of Sussex
MSc, Knowledge-based systems
Experience
Self-employed September 2011 - Present
Middlesex University January 1990 - October 2011
Skills
Lecturing, Creative Writing, Programming
John Porter
Operations & Maintenance Manager Gwynt y Môr
Utilities
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2002
BSc (Hons), Environment, Design & Innovation
Experience
RWE Innogy UK Ltd September 2012 - Present
RWE npower January 2011 - September 2012
RWEnpower February 2009 - January 2011
RWEnpower 2008 - 2009
RWEnpower December 2005 - December 2008
Thessaloniki Power 2006 - 2006
RWEnpower 1996 - 2006
Eggborough Power Station 1979 - 1984
Skills
Alternative Energy, Energy, Gas, Power Generation, Steam Turbines, Change Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Electrical, Electricity, Contract Management, Factory, Combined Cycle, Energy Management, Risk Management, Biomass, Wind Turbines, Procurement, Turbines, Gas Turbines, Process Engineering, Electricians, Safety Management..., Program Management, Commissioning, Inspection, Generators, Nuclear, Energy Industry, Wind, MS Project, Plant Maintenance, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Electric Power, Contract Negotiation, Maintenance Management, High Voltage, Power Plants, Boilers, Mechanical Engineering, Plant
John Pounder
Technical Director Planning at Jacobs
Architecture & Planning
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2004
Professional Certificate
University of Liverpool 1992 — 1994
MCD
University of Reading 1989 — 1992
BSc (Hons) 2i
Experience
Jacobs May 2014 - Present
SKM Enviros January 2013 - April 2014
SKM Colin Buchanan November 2011 - December 2012
Colin Buchanan February 2007 - December 2011
South East England Regional Assembly May 2001 - February 2007
ECOTEC May 1997 - April 2001
Royal Borough of Kingston October 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Strategy, Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Socio-economic and..., Planning Consultancy, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Planning Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Infrastructure, Policy and Programme..., Development Planning, Project Planning, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Project Management, Sustainability
John Powell
Contract Software Engineer
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2011
MBA
Ladysmith High School 1984 — 1988
Matriculation
Experience
BritishMicro September 2015 - Present
Volo Commerce January 2014 - September 2015
Sabbatical October 2013 - December 2013
Symantec June 2007 - September 2013
Messagelabs Ltd (Now part of Symantec) February 2006 - November 2007
Star Internet (Part of MessageLabs) 2003 - January 2006
Messagelabs Ltd (Now part of Symantec) 2000 - January 2003
Natwest Insurance Services 1997 - 2000
P C L Computer Services Ltd 1996 - 1997
Bosch and Associates October 1994 - December 1996
Skills
SharePoint, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership, Software Project..., C#, Distributed Systems, Strategy, REST, Management, Software Development, Scrum, Virtualization, Java, Test Automation, Technical Leadership, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Design Strategy, .NET, Cloud Computing, Perl, Software Design, Web Services, Visual Basic, Architecture, SaaS, OOP, C++, Security, XML, Silverlight, Unix, Enterprise Software, WCF, Web Applications, Integration, WPF, People Skills, SOA, SQL, CRM, Software Engineering, Linux, Windows
John Prior
Director of Projects and Service Delivery at twentysix
Online Media
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2010
MSc, Computing
Leeds University 1996 — 1997
MA, Social History of Art
The University of Hull 1993 — 1996
BA, History
Experience
twentysix September 2011 - Present
twentysix November 2009 - September 2011
Sense Internet June 2008 - November 2009
Sense Internet July 2005 - June 2008
ukbetting June 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Mobile Applications, CMS, User Experience, Information Architecture, Web Analytics, User Interface Design, Accessibility, Project Management, E-commerce, SEO, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Usability, Web Project Management, Digital Strategy, New Media, Online Advertising, WordPress, Web Applications
John Proctor
Web Developer at Click Databases
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Object Oriented Programming in Java
The Open University 2007 — 2010
MA, Environment, Policy and Society
University of Sussex 2002 — 2005
2:1, BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
St Bede's
Experience
Click Databases August 2014 - Present
Quadrant Subscription Services May 2014 - July 2014
Penna July 2011 - April 2014
Madgex November 2010 - July 2011
Adur and Worthing Councils August 2009 - November 2010
Wealden District Council May 2008 - August 2009
Wealden District Council November 2006 - May 2008
The Outdoors Group (Millets) September 2005 - October 2006
Skills
.NET, Agile Web Development, jQuery, AngularJS, CSS, Web Development, CSS3, ASP.NET MVC, HTML 5, Web API, Java, Web Applications, ASP.NET, Scrum, Umbraco, HTML, C#, REST, XML, JavaScript, Castle Windsor, Test Driven Development
John Purchase
Classical Pianist & Teacher; Member of Institute of Advanced Motorists (First Class)
Music
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2013
Certificate in German, German Language
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Diploma in Music, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Trinity College London 2003 — 2003
Performer's Certificate, Solo Piano
Anglo-American College, Alvescot, Oxfordshire 1968 — 1968
Millfield School, Street, Somerset 1965 — 1967
Experience
NatWest Bank 1990 - 2001
Skills
Music Production, Piano Education, Music Education, Music Theory, Teaching, Classical, Piano, Chamber Music, Music, Composition
John Purrington
Student at The Open University
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1969 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) MSc International Finance & Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Havant Grammar School
GCE (Cambridge) O + A (Maths & Physics)
TEFL Campus, Phuket
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners), Elementary Education and Teaching
John Quenby
Motor Sports Consultant
Sports
Education
The Open University 1979 — 1982
BA, Systems technology
Experience
RAC Motor Sports Association October 1989 - October 2001
Granada Overseas Holdings Ltd July 1979 - October 1989
Skills
Sponsorship Activation, Marketing Communications, Automotive, Automobile, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship Sales, Auto Racing, Business Planning, Sports Marketing, Motorsports, Sponsorship, Racing, Event Management, Sports, New Business Development, Vehicles, Marketing, Media Relations, Business Strategy
John Quine
Retired at Lloyds Bank
Wholesale
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Experience
Lloyds Bank April 2015 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group September 1971 - April 2015
John Quinlan
Senior Field Applications Engineer at Bel Power
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
University of Plymouth 1990 — 1995
HND, Electronic Engineering
The Open University 2008 — 2010
BSC(Hons), Engineering
Experience
Bel Power November 2014 - Present
Power One December 2011 - November 2014
Ultimate Renaissance February 2005 - November 2011
Acal BFi January 1998 - January 2005
XP Power April 1995 - January 1998
TDK - Lambda January 1989 - April 1995
Skills
Product Marketing, Analog Circuit Design, Power Management, Technical Leadership, PCB design, Hardware Architecture, Circuit Design, Power Systems, Electronics, Product Development, Semiconductor Industry, Telecommunications, ASIC, Power Electronics, Engineering Management, Schematic Capture, Power Supplies, Semiconductors, Microcontrollers, Engineering, Inverters, IC, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Mixed Signal, Embedded Systems, Analog
John R R McCarthy
Liabilities Negotiations Advisor at Network Rail
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University Business School 2002 — 2009
Masters, Business Administration
The Open University 2006 — 2007
Professional Diploma in Management, Business Management
The Open University 2001 — 2002
Professional Certificate in Management, Business Management
York Sixth Form College 1989 — 1991
A Level Maths, French, Economics and General Studies. GCSE Russian.
Millthorpe School 1984 — 1989
GCSE
Experience
Network Rail April 2013 - Present
North Yorkshire Scouts July 2011 - April 2013
Land Registry April 2009 - September 2010
Land Registry 2007 - 2009
Land Registry January 2001 - January 2007
Land Registry January 1998 - January 2001
Land Registry January 1997 - 1998
Land Registry January 1992 - 1997
Skills
Negotiation, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Facilities Management, Policy, Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Database Administration, Microsoft Works, Recruiting, Customer Service, Program Management, Leadership, Sound, Management, Finance, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Change Management, Staff Development, Budgets, Grant Writing, Project Planning, Microsoft Word
John R Smith
Business Interface Manager at Transport for London
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1997
BSc (Hons), Technology
South Kilburn High School 1970 — 1975
Experience
Transport for London September 2014 - Present
Transport for London April 2012 - August 2014
Transport For London May 2011 - March 2012
London Underground Limited September 2009 - April 2011
London Underground Limited December 2005 - September 2009
Heathrow Express September 2000 - September 2005
London Underground August 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Programmes, Signalling, Contract Management, Project Delivery, Transportation, Asset Management, Program Management, Infrastructure, Management, Heavy Rail, Railway, Metro, Systems Thinking, Integration, Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Life Cycles, Rail, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Asset Managment, Coaching, Mentoring, Strategist, Public Transport, Life-cycle Management
John Rabbetts
Examination Invigilator at Hamble Community Sports College
Events Services
Education
The Open University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Science, Human Geography, Curriculum Design & Development
Westminster College Oxford 1973 — 1976
Certificate of Education, Physical Education & Geography as joint main subjects
Experience
Hamble Community Sports College January 2014 - Present
University of Southampton May 2012 - Present
CSP (Combined Service Provider) May 2011 - Present
Marriott Meon Valley Hotel & Country Club February 2012 - January 2014
University of Southampton January 2005 - May 2011
University of Southampton Students' Union August 2000 - January 2005
Various Teaching positions September 1976 - April 1999
Skills
Team Building, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Sales, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Events, Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Advertising, Live Events, Time Management, Sponsorship, Teamwork, Recruiting
John Rae
Music, Events, Property
Events Services
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences
Experience
The Pickled Piper April 2007 - Present
Police Scotland 1986 - April 2014
1st Battalion Scots Guards 1982 - 1986
Skills
Budgets, Sponsorship, Public Speaking, Wedding Planning, Stakeholder Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Management, Project Planning, Hospitality, Command, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Strategic Planning, Financial Services, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Hotels, Weddings, Business Planning, Real Estate, Public Relations, Customer Service, Management, Social Media, Marketing, Live Events, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, New Business Development, Tourism, Business Networking
John Ramage
.
Oil & Energy
Education
CQI 2013 — 2017
Diploma in Quality Management, Quality Management
TWI 2013 — 2014
Welding Inspection
The Open University 2011 — 2012
Introduction to Psychology
Pivotal Performance 2007 — 2011
NEBOSH Diploma, Health &Safety
Pivotal Performance 2004 — 2004
NEBOSH Certificate, Health & Safety
No2 school technical training RAF Cosford 1984 — 1986
Btech Diploma, Avionics
Inverurie Academy 1978 — 1982
QMI
ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor
Experience
Kinellar Risk Consultants May 2015 - Present
Bibby Offshore Limited October 2012 - Present
Bibby Offshore Limited March 2012 - October 2012
Bibby Offshore Limited April 2011 - March 2012
Aberdeen lifting solutions 2007 - 2012
CERTEX (UK) 1998 - 2004
Skills
QAQC, Health & Safety..., NDT, Piping, Inspection, Offshore Drilling, Oil/Gas, Onshore
John Rance
Business Development Executive at TJ International
Printing
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Environment & Social Sciences, Certificate in Business Studies
Watford West Herts College 1993 — 1995
Printing, National Certificate in Printing
St. Christophers School, Letchworth 1977 — 1982
Experience
TJ International February 2012 - Present
TJ International April 2004 - Present
Century Litho January 2004 - April 2004
Printpac Services May 2003 - December 2003
Nationwide Print July 2001 - November 2002
Various Print Companies January 1990 - April 1998
Colour and Commercial October 1991 - April 1993
Skills
Management, Office Administration, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Book Manufacturing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing, Business Development, Print Management, Advertising
John Randle
Band Manager for the rock band Brink Theory
Music
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teesside Polytechnic 1986 — 1988
HND, Information Technology
Experience
Freelance IT ManagerNHS
Hampshire Constabulary 2001 - 2004
Skills
Process Modeling, Public Sector, Business Process..., Rock Music, Business Process Mapping, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Local Government, Business Planning, Training, Coaching, Business Analysis, Management, PRINCE2, Change Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Program Management, Leadership, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Band Management
John Rattigan
at Neurosurgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
NORTHERN OPEN COLLEGE 2013 — 2014
Employment Law, Employment Law
St Francis Xavier Seminary 1979 — 1983
Religious Education
Holy Cross High School 1978 — 1983
Our Lady & St Anne's, Hamilton 1972 — 1978
Experience
Kirklees Law Centre February 2013 - Present
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust November 1999 - Present
Unite the Union November 1999 - Present
RNID 1995 - 1997
Royal Air Force January 1985 - March 1996
Skills
TUPE, Policy, Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Employment Law, Mediation, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Grievances, Hospitals, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Surgery, Union
John Rawstron
Student at The Open University
Accounting
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2013
John Rayfield
Senior Java Developer at Prohire Software Systems
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2008
Masters, Computing for Commerce and Industry
The Open University 1999 — 2004
BSc, Computing And Mathematical Sciences
Mid Kent Technical College 1972 — 1979
C&G, Instrumentation
Gillingham Grammar School 1968 — 1972
Secondary Education
Grammar School Pupil 1968 — 1972
Experience
Prohire Software Systems August 2014 - Present
Dovetail Services June 2010 - August 2014
London Capital Group March 2008 - April 2010
M-Real Paper Company Kenmsley and Sittingbourne January 1997 - March 2008
St. Regis Paper Company October 1994 - January 1997
Cadessa Computers April 1992 - October 1994
Measurex (Now Honeywell Measurex) January 1979 - January 1991
Marconi-Avionic (Now BAE Systems) January 1972 - January 1979
Skills
Oracle, Linux, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, JSP, Java, Eclipse, Integration, MySQL, Spring Framework, UML, JBoss Application Server, Spring, Ant, Web Applications, Hazelcast, JDBC, Software Engineering, Hibernate, XML, Tomcat, RabbitMQ, Servlets, Software Development, Unix
John Rayner
Service Delivery Manager at Carestream Health
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2013
Professional Certificate in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
The Open University 1993 — 1999
BSc in Technology, IT, Electronics
Polytechnic of Wales 1985 — 1987
HNC, Electronic engineering
Experience
Carestream Health April 2009 - Present
Carestream Health January 2005 - April 2009
Eastman Kodak April 1999 - January 2005
3M August 1992 - April 1999
Skills
Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, Digital Imaging, Healthcare Information..., Radiology, PACS, Hardware Diagnostics, DICOM, Service Delivery, Field Service, HL7, Troubleshooting
John Rea
Communications and Information Systems Manager at HM Forces
Military
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2015
(Currently studying) Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology
Experience
1 RHA May 2014 - Present
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst January 2012 - May 2014
HM Forces October 2009 - January 2012
HM Forces April 2002 - October 2009
JJB Sports January 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Military, Weapons, Military Logistics, Military Operations, Force Protection, Surveillance, Leadership Development, Ministry Of Defence, Security, Command, Team Leadership, Defence, Training Needs Analysis, Team Building, Instructional Design, Technical Training, Policy, Operational Planning, Army, MOD, Management, Security Management, Emergency Management, Military Experience, Operations Management, Level 3 Certificate in..., Physical Security, Security Clearance, Training Delivery, Information Assurance, Risk Assessment, Crisis Management, Security Operations, Training, First Aid
John Reading
Information Manager at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital & Health Care
Education
HSMC, The University of Birmingham 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Leadership for Health Services Improvement, Ongoing
The Open University 2006 — 2010
Bsc Social Sciences, Psychology / Promoting Public Health / Politics, 2:1
Experience
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust March 2015 - Present
Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust March 2014 - March 2015
University Hospital Birmingham November 2010 - March 2014
Solihull Care Trust 2009 - 2010
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 2002 - 2009
Skills
Healthcare, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Databases, Performance Management, Governance, Business Analysis, Healthcare Information..., Leadership, Change Management, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Management, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Program Management
John Reed - Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager at Wincanton Records Management
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2020
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computing and IT
Mayfield High School 1984 — 1989
Experience
Wincanton Records Management May 2014 - Present
Iron Mountain March 2008 - May 2014
London Borough of Redbridge 2005 - February 2008
Rentokil Initial 2005 - 2005
Emerald Recruitment 2003 - 2005
EasyScreen 2003 - 2003
Dataworks/Strategic 2000 - 2003
Seabrook & Smith 1989 - 1997
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Storage Solutions, Account Management, Windows NT, Solution Selling, Microsoft Exchange, Negotiation, RAID, B2B, Storage, Team Leadership, Project Management, New Business Development, Enterprise Storage, Document Management, Software Licensing, Data Products, Channel Sales, Cloud Computing, Windows 2000, Business Development, B2B Sales, Hardware, Key Account Management, Salesforce.com, Network Administration, Disk Arrays, Sales Process, Data Storage..., Software Installation, Channel Partners, Windows Server
John Rhys Watkins
Planned Programmes Manager at Merthyr Valley Homes
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2012
Business and Leadership, Business/Managerial Economics
Experience
Methyr Valley Homes March 2014 - Present
RCT Homes Ltd. June 2012 - March 2014
RCT Homes December 2007 - May 2012
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, PRINCE2, Refurbishing, Project Bidding, Social Housing, Contract Management, Procurement, Cost Management, Change Management, Construction, Project Management, Sustainability, Negotiation, Public Sector, Local Government, Project Planning, Commercial Management
John Rickard
Support Specialist at LSC Group
Defense & Space
Education
Cranfield University 2006 — 2011
MSc, Ergonomics and Safety at Work
Birmingham City University 2006 — 2009
Diploma, Quality Management
University of Greenwich 2003 — 2003
Diploma, Engineering Management with Project Management
The Open University 1994 — 2000
BSc, Technology
Experience
LSC Group April 2013 - Present
Quorum Logistic Support Limited October 2006 - January 2013
Baylis Distribution Ltd July 2004 - September 2006
HM Forces October 1979 - July 2004
Skills
Aircraft, Proposal Writing, Maintenance & Repair, Aerospace, Security Clearance, Configuration Management, Avionics, Project Planning, Defence, ILS, Army, Program Management, Military Operations, Requirements Management, Military, Operational Planning, Command, Aviation, Engineering Management, Ministry Of Defence, Maintenance Management, MOD, Military Experience, Systems Engineering, Defense, Earned Value Management
John Rickett
Principal Consultant at iBHC Healthcare Consultancy
Information Technology and Services
Education
Science and Engineering Research Council
PhD, IT - The Userbility of Human-Computer Interfaces
The Open University
MBA, Master of Business Administration
Experience
iBHC Healthcare Consultancy 2006 - Present
iSOFT 2004 - 2006
Torex 2000 - 2004
SMS United Kingdom Ltd 1996 - 2000
Shared Medical Systems Limited 1994 - 1996
Shared Medical Systems Limited 1990 - 1994
Skills
Integration, Business Analysis, Project Delivery, Requirements Analysis, Relationship Management, Management, Data Migration, Stakeholder Management, Account Management, Healthcare, Change Management, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Software Implementation, Project Management, Healthcare Information...
John Ridd
MD at Stellate Ltd
Management Consulting
Education
Myerscough 1978 — 1981
HND Hons, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
Experience
Stellate Ltd
Skills
Business Strategy, Management Consulting
John Ridley
Journalist, writer and broadcaster. Radio frequency engineering consultant.
Broadcast Media
Education
King Saud University 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Middle Eastern Studies
Squared Online 2015 — 2016
Social Media Marketing and Engagement, Social Media Marketing and Engagement
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Use of social media in journalism (November 2015)
BBC Academy 2010 — 2011
Post-Graduate, Journalism - Print, New Media and Broadcast
University of Cairo 2010 — 2011
Arabic - Non grad study, Written and spoken Arabic
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2002
MSc, Mathematics, Statistics and Wireless Engineering
The Open University 1978 — 1995
BSc, Pure and Applied Mathematics
BBC Academy 1977 — 1981
BSC, Radio Frequency Engineering
Squared Online
Experience
Motorola Solutions March 2014 - Present
The Write Practice July 2012 - Present
Taste Life January 2014 - Present
The Write Practice September 2010 - Present
Freelance June 2012 - March 2014
Huawei Middle East August 2010 - July 2012
Urban Wimax January 2010 - August 2010
Airborne Networks November 2000 - July 2010
Atheeb Telecoms Consortium July 2008 - February 2010
Saudi Telecom Company January 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Project Management, Radio, Wireless, Analysis, LTE, Water Resources, Rollout, Amman, Arab spring, Conflict, Edge, Published Author, GSM, Telecommunications, Transmission, Mobile Devices, Broadcast Journalism, Mobile Communications, Program Management, Islam, Mathematical Modeling, 2G, Network Design, Editorial, Jounalist, Broadcast Television, Core Network, New Media, WiMAX, Radio Broadcasting, Wireless Networking, Public Speaking, RF, Bahrain, Lebanon, 3G, Riyadh, Palestine, Start-ups, Radio Producing, Radio Production, Journalism, Beirut, Terrorism, Food Security, Mecca, Management, Data analysis and..., Project Planning, RF Engineering
John Ridley
Associate Lecturer, The Open University
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2010
EdD, Educational Management
University of York 1994 — 1996
MA, Primary Education
Ripon College of Education 1969 — 1972
Cert Ed, Primary / Secondary Education
Beaconsfield School, Low Fell, Gateshead 1960 — 1965
Experience
Aysgarth School October 2013 - Present
The Open University October 2010 - Present
Vision for Education March 2010 - October 2013
National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services (formerly NCSL) 2002 - 2010
NCSL (soon to be National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services) 2002 - 2010
North Yorkshire County Council 1988 - 2009
North Yorkshire County Council September 1980 - December 1987
Skills
Academic Writing, Distance Learning..., ESL, Teaching, Teacher Training, Courses, Curriculum Development, Music, Staff Development, Distance Learning, Higher Education, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Lecturing, HE Teaching, Qualitative Research, History, Primary Teaching, Elementary Education, Training, Curriculum Design, Training Delivery, University Teaching, Pedagogy, Primary Practice, Panel Member..., Special Education, Instructional Design, Workshop Facilitation, Children's Books, Career Counseling, Educational Leadership, Public Sector, Educational Technology, Blended Learning, Literature, E-Learning, CPD, Tutoring, working with..., Research, Children's Literature, Language Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Leadership Development, Teaching English as a..., Books, Adult Education, Coaching
John Rigby
Sales, Pricing and Quotes specialist. Aims to optimise the process, people and productivity (available Jan 2016)
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
Paddington College
Mathematics, law and Economics
The Open University
Experience
Farnell element14 February 2010 - Present
NXP Semiconductors January 2006 - December 2008
NXP Semiconductors April 2000 - January 2006
Philips Semiconductors April 2000 - January 2006
Philips Semiconductors April 1996 - April 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Eastern Europe, Strategy, Electronics, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, International Sales, Leadership, Product Management, B2B, Semiconductors, Quotations, Pricing, Change Management, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Product Marketing, Direct Sales
John Riggs AMInstLM, AIEP
Aviation Security Manager at Manchester Airport (MAG)
Security and Investigations
Education
ILM 2011 — 2012
Management, Diploma
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, BA Honours
Queensferry High
3 x Highers A - C (Equivalent to A-levels)
Queensferry High
8 x Standard Grades 1-3 (Equivalent to A-C)
Experience
Manchester Airport March 2015 - Present
Seetec March 2014 - March 2015
Seetec January 2014 - March 2014
Royal Air Force Regiment November 2004 - January 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Training Delivery, Department for Work &..., Job Search, Job Search Strategies, Coaching, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, Team Management, Afghanistan, Leadership, Aviation Security, Recruitment Advertising, Management, Employee Training, Military Operations, Military Aviation, Welfare-to-work, Civil Aviation, Job Coaching, Team Leadership, Military Training, First Aid, Time Management, NATO, Interviews, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Training, Change Management, Performance Management, Communication, Competency Based..., Military, Interview Preparation, Business Development, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Commercial Awareness, Weapons Handling, Security Management, Security, Team Building
John Rivett
Service Improvement Manager at Southern Water
Utilities
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2021
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Counseling Psychology
Boundstone Community College 1990 — 1994
Experience
Southern Water July 2014 - Present
Southern Water April 2013 - July 2014
Southen Water February 2013 - March 2013
Southern Water April 2010 - February 2013
Southern Water November 2008 - April 2010
Southern Water January 2006 - November 2008
Direct Hygiene & Workwear Ltd July 2004 - October 2005
HSBC Invoice Finance UK Ltd April 1994 - July 2004
Skills
Leadership, Priority Management, Customer Experience, Business Process Mapping, Performance Reporting, Management Development, Coaching, Customer Engagement, Negotiation, Business Objects, Team Building, SAP CRM, Business Process..., Performance Improvement, Complaint Investigations, Contact Centers, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Management, Lean Tools, Project Planning, Outstanding..., Call Centers, Training, Succession Planning, Project Delivery, Customer Satisfaction, Lean Thinking, Investigative Reporting, Performance Management, People Development, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Analysis, Key Performance..., Complaint Management, Recruiting, Customer Service, Stakeholder Engagement, Charter, Data Analysis, Executive Reporting, Operations Management
John Robb
Marketing Director at Eaton
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
Krauthammer International 2002 — 2002
Management Development Programme
Leadership Trust 2001 — 2001
Leadership in Management Programme
The Open University 1992 — 1995
MBA
The University of Salford 1981 — 1985
BSc(Hons.), Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Cooper Lighting and Safety April 2010 - Present
Schneider Electric September 2003 - April 2010
Hager UK Limited March 1997 - September 2003
Mita UK Limited September 1993 - March 1997
GEC Alsthom Low Voltage Equipment Limited October 1985 - September 1993
Skills
Management, Strategy, Product Development, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Product Management, Product Marketing, International Sales, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Energy Efficiency
John Roberts
Northern & Scotland Regional Manager at BMSI
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
University of the West of England 2009 — 2011
Energy Management
The Open University 1998 — 2004
Management
Experience
BMSI July 2014 - Present
Open Control Solutions September 2010 - June 2014
Ener G February 2010 - August 2010
Integral UK Limited January 2009 - January 2010
Evolve Energy 2007 - 2008
Siemens Building Technologies March 1998 - October 2007
Johnson Controls August 1988 - March 1998
Brightsides YAY 1984 - 1986
Skills
Building Services, HVAC Controls, Building Automation, HVAC, Building Management..., Energy Efficiency, Energy Management
John Roddam
Technical Representative Self Employed
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1984 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), BA
Experience
Self Employed November 2003 - Present
Self-employed 1994 - November 2003
Macclesfield College of Further Education August 1993 - July 1994
Self Employed August 1989 - August 1993
Ferranti Computer Systems December 1985 - August 1989
Royal Air Force March 1977 - March 1986
Skills
Document Review, External Audit, Seller Representation, Equipment Qualification, Requirement..., Overseas Experience, Equipment Repair, Negotiation, Buyer Representation, College Teaching, Written & Oral..., Team Building, Customer Service, Purchasing, Test Planning, Design Review, Project Engineering, Technical Presentations, Trade Show..., User Acceptance Testing, Report Writing, Hands-on Training, Inventory Management, Teaching Adults, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Auditing, Requirements Analysis, Training Delivery, Process Improvement, Site Inspections, User Interface..., Bid Preparation, Software Requirements, System Architecture, Internal Audit, Continuous Improvement, System Specification, Technical Training, System Testing, Product Specification, Test Management, System Deployment, System Design, Systems Engineering, Equipment Installation, Operations Management
John Rogerson
Head of Business Improvement at Astins Ltd
Construction
Education
The Open University 1996 — 1998
General Management
University of East Anglia 1993 — 1995
HNC, Design & Manufacture
Experience
Astins Ltd January 2011 - Present
QTD Management Ltd May 2010 - December 2010
Anabas UK Ltd July 2009 - April 2010
Bison Manufacturing Ltd October 2008 - July 2009
BAA August 2003 - September 2008
Pirelli Telecom July 2002 - July 2003
Pirelli Telecom April 1997 - June 2002
Skills
Management, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Security, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Construction, Airports, Stakeholder Management
John Royle
Director, Glanton Solutions Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of Bath 1979 — 1982
BSc. (Hons), Engineering
The Open University 1991 — 1992
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management, Distinction
The Open University 2006 — 2010
Diploma, astronomy
Experience
Glanton Solutions Ltd. August 2005 - Present
LONDNN October 2012 - Present
TEDxHull July 2011 - February 2012
BP 1998 - 2007
LEP International March 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Consulting, Social Media, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, SaaS, Social Networking, IT Management, Business Transformation, Business Intelligence, CMS, CSS, Software Project..., HTML, Strategy, CRM, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing, Program Management, Web Development, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Web Services, Project Portfolio..., Enterprise Software, IT Strategy, Agile Project Management, Business Process, DotNetNuke, Website Development, Management, SharePoint, E-commerce, Web Applications, JavaScript, Change Management, Integration
John Rubin
Principal Engineer at MBDA UK Ltd
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2001
Diploma in Computing
University of Luton 1993 — 1996
MSc, Management of Technology
Lanchester Polytechnic (Coventry) 1973 — 1976
HND, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Stroud Technical College 1971 — 1973
ONC, Engineering
Dursley Grammar School
Experience
MBDA UK Ltd November 2002 - Present
Strix Ltd 2000 - 2002
Beka Associates Ltd 1989 - 2000
Heber Ltd 1987 - 1989
Radiation Dynamics Ltd 1984 - 1987
Marconi Underwater Systems Ltd 1976 - 1984
Mawdsleys Ltd 1971 - 1976
Skills
System Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, FMEA, Engineering, Requirements Management, Telelogic DOORS, System Safety, Simulations, Aerospace, Systems Design, Engineering Management, Instrumentation, DO-178B, Systems Engineering
John Ruscoe
Marine Ecologist, Computer Software Professional
Computer Software
Education
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Science (MSc), Marine Resource Management, Distinction
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Natural Sciences with Biology, 2:1
Heriot-Watt University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Marine Ecology
Experience
Self-employed 2002 - Present
ICL Fujitsu 1974 - 2002
Skills
C++, Assembler type languages, VBA, SQL, Matlab, Visual Basic, IDRISI Geographical..., GIS
John Rushforth
Executive Secretary at Committee of University Chairs
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities, 2.1
The University of Sheffield 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics and Computing, 2.2
Sir George Monoux School 1965 — 1972
Experience
Committee of University Chairs September 2013 - Present
University of the West of England February 2006 - October 2014
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 2008 - 2011
HEFCE March 1993 - February 2006
Higher Education Funding Council for England 2002 - 2006
Skills
Higher Education Policy, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Qualitative Research, Student Engagement, Academia, Higher Education, Research, Lecturing, Academic Writing, Staff Development, University Teaching, E-Learning, Policy Analysis, Distance Learning, Public Policy, Higher Education..., Academic Administration
John Rushworth
Operational and strategically focussed HR professional
Human Resources
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1995
Diploma, Management
Experience
Thera Trust HR SupportThera TrustOctober 2012 - Present
Systagenix Wound Management Ltd January 2012 - May 2012
Aflex Hose Limited January 2011 - December 2011
Millennium Inorganic Chemicals Ltd 2010 - 2010
Argos September 2009 - December 2009
Money Tailor June 2009 - August 2009
Ulster yarns Limited April 2006 - April 2008
Nestle October 2004 - March 2006
UV Modular Limited August 2003 - May 2004
Marsden Vanplan plc January 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Assessment Center, Interviews, Payroll, Coaching, Succession Planning, Strategy, Organizational..., Grievances, Management Development, TUPE, Culture Change, Training, Negotiation, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Recruiting, Management, HR Policies, Employee Relations, Leadership, Change Management, Workforce Planning