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
Mike Bamford
Solution Architect at BT Lancashire Services
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1982 — 1986
BA, Mathematics, and IT
. 1971 — 1978
Experience
BT Lancashire Services May 2015 - Present
Steria Group October 2014 - April 2015
EPAD2 November 2013 - November 2014
BT Global Services February 2014 - October 2014
SIG April 2012 - November 2013
RR Donnelley November 2011 - February 2012
Amey October 2011 - October 2011
Amey July 2010 - July 2011
HCL Technologies April 2009 - July 2010
Sun Microsystems January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Team Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Data Center, System Deployment, Outsourcing, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, Deployment, CCNP, Apache, Perl, IT Service Management, Shell Scripting, Architecture, Cisco Technologies, Windows, ITIL, Cisco, Unix, VMware, Security, Architectures, WAN, Virtualization, Linux, Servers, High Availability, DNS, Solaris, Firewalls, Consultancy, Cluster
Mike Barraclough
Housemaster at The Royal Hospital School
Education Management
Education
Wulfrun College 1998 — 1999
RSA Counselling Skills, counselling
The Open University 1996 — 1998
PGCE, Secondary History
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Politics and Social Studies
Pocklington School 1982 — 1987
A'level and O'level
Experience
The Royal Hospital School September 2006 - Present
Tettenhall College April 1996 - July 2006
Lime House School January 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Staff Development, Classroom Management, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Leadership Development, Sports Coaching, Teaching, Student-Centered..., Coaching, Secondary Education, Curriculum Development
Mike Bartley
Founder and CEO of TVS
Semiconductors
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
The Open University 1997 — 1999
MBA, Technology
The Open University 1990 — 1997
MSc, Software Engineering and technology
University of Bristol 1986 — 1988
PhD, Mathematical Logic
University of Bristol 1985 — 1986
MSc, Mathematical Logic
University of Bristol 1983 — 1984
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Mathematics and Sports Teaching
University of Bristol 1980 — 1983
BSc, Mathematics
Experience
Test and Verification Solutions June 2008 - Present
British Computer Society September 2009 - Present
West of England LEP October 2011 - Present
Specialist Interest Group for British Computer Society October 2013 - December 2014
ClearSpeed Technology June 2006 - June 2008
Elixent January 2002 - May 2006
Infineon September 1999 - December 2001
ST 1995 - 2000
Open University 1990 - 2000
Bath College of Higher Education 1993 - 1994
Skills
Simulation, Semiconductors, Software Testing, Processors, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, EDA, Digital Signal..., Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Computer Architecture, SystemVerilog, VLSI, Management, Algorithms, Agile, C++, Embedded Software, ASIC, SQL, Team Management, Software Engineering, RTOS, IC, Hardware, VHDL, Firmware, Entrepreneurship, Testing, Electronics, Functional Verification, Outsourcing, C, FPGA, Embedded Systems, Simulations, Debugging, Perl, Test Automation, Integrated Circuit..., ARM, SoC, Verilog, System Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Verification, Java, TCL
Mike Berwick
Retired
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 1978 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Complex Systems & Computer Science, 2.1
Worcester Royal Grammar School 1952 — 1957
Experience
Self-employed 1980 - Present
BAE Systems February 2000 - March 2003
GEC /GPT March 1988 - April 1991
Mike Boice
Formerly Academic Manager Continuing Education R&D at University of Sussex
Research
Education
University of Sussex 1994 — 1995
Master's Degree, Adult Education, Distinction
The Open University 1975 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, B
Loughborough College of Education 1960 — 1963
Certificate in Education, Education, Mathematics, Physical Education
Great Yarmouth Grammar 1953 — 1960
High School, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education
Experience
University of Sussex January 2008 - August 2013
Friends Centre 2005 - 2012
University of Sussex May 1994 - December 2007
East Sussex County Council September 1976 - August 1993
Skills
University Teaching, Lecturing, Community Engagement, Adult Education, Research, Academic Writing, Research Design, Theory, Higher Education
Mike Bolland
Quality Manager at Scunthorpe Rod Mill Tata LPB
Mining & Metals
Education
The Open University 1992 — 2003
BSc, Material Science and Mechanical Egineering
Experience
Scunthorpe Rod Mill Tata LPB December 2012 - Present
Tata Steel Europe Long Products November 2006 - December 2012
Bodycote Materials Testing May 1997 - January 2003
Skills
ISO 9000, Quality Auditing, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Quality Management, Quality System
Mike Bosher
Part Time Teaching Fellow at Bath University
Education Management
Education
University of Bath 1995 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education
Westminster College Oxford 1991 — 1994
Ediucation, M.Ed
The Open University 1977 — 1979
Advanced Diploma in Educational Management, Educational Management
The Open University 1971 — 1973
Bachelor's degree
Carnegie School of Physical Education 1964 — 1967
Certificate in Education and Diploma in Physical Education, Physical Education and Science
Moat Road Boys School Leicester and Gateway Grammar School Leicester 1957 — 1964
'O' and 'A' levels
Experience
Bath University September 2007 - October 2014
St John's School Marlborough September 1975 - July 2007
Guthlaxton College Wigston Leicestershire September 1967 - July 1974
Skills
Educational Management, Teaching Methodology, School Governance
Mike Budge
Oil Processing Terminal Manager at Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd
Oil & Energy
Education
Open University 1992 — 1996
Mike Buggy
British Marine Surveyors (Europe) at BMSE
Maritime
Education
University of Portsmouth 1986 — 1988
2 yr Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
The Open University 1977 — 1981
BA (Science), General science, quantum physics, and philosophy
HMS Collingwood Fareham Hants 1969 — 1970
Post Grad Engineering Application Course, Deep technical training on a broad range of Naval Engineering Systems
Royal Naval College Greenwich 1967 — 1969
Graduate IERE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Graduateship, Member Institute of Engineering Technology
Brittania Royal Naval College, Dartmouth 1966 — 1966
Naval Officer Training
Dublin Institute of Technology 1965 — 1966
CBC Monkstown (Secondary) 1962 — 1965
Irish Leaving Cert and University Matriculation
Experience
BMSE April 2009 - Present
BMSE April 2009 - Present
Craftcheck April 2009 - 2012
MOD Maritime Commissioning Trials & Acceptance Authority (MCTA) 1998 - 2008
Royal Navy 1966 - 1998
Skills
Ocean, Budgets, Construction, Yachting, Contract Management, Boat, Marine Survey, Sailing, Facilities Management, Negotiation, Shipping, Marine Engineering, Project Management, Maritime Operations
Mike Bywater
Development Manager at APT Solutions Ltd
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Software Engineering
University of Leeds 2002 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering
Experience
APT Solutions Ltd August 2014 - Present
APT Solutions Ltd October 2013 - August 2014
APT Solutions Ltd January 2011 - November 2013
APT Solutions Ltd June 2010 - December 2010
APT Solutions Ltd February 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, JavaScript, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CSS, Linux, MySQL, HTML, XML, REST, Software Development, UniData, BJJ, Technical Training, SQL, Team Leadership, Databases, Tomcat, Management, PHP
Mike Cahn
Bridge between Business and IT, problem solver, quick learner
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2000
MBA, Business
Dartmouth College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
Experience
Indytech 2007 - Present
Carraig Dulra Ltd. 2006 - Present
Institute of Technology Carlow 2006 - 2007
Phoenix Technology Group Ltd 1999 - 2004
Scottish Amicable Life & Pensions (now Prudential) 1999 - 1999
Kindle Banking Systems (now Misys) 1998 - 1998
POINT Information Systems (now S1 Corporation) 1994 - 1997
Aardvark Computer Solutions 1991 - 1994
Casher Associates, Inc. 1987 - 1990
Skills
Drupal, CSS, MySQL, Project Management, Visual Basic, E-commerce, Software Development, SQL, Git, JavaScript, Open Source, Web Applications, VSS, CRM, Visual Basic 5.0/6.0, Apache, COM+, Adobe Creative Suite, OOP, Linux, Integration, Management, CMS, Database Design, HTML 5, HTML, ADO, Web Development, Agile & Waterfall..., Software Project..., jQuery, PHP, Content Migration, Web Design, VB.NET, IIS
Mike Capon
Independent Education Consultancy
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1994 — 1997
Master's Degree, Education Management
University of Kent 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Computer Education
King's College London 1975 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics & Geography
Experience
Capon Hurst Ltd September 2014 - Present
Ilford County High School April 2010 - August 2014
St Martin's School September 1994 - April 2010
Essex County Council 2008 - 2010
Skills
Curriculum Planning, Educational Consulting, Strategic Planning, Pedagogy, E-Learning, Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, Sixth Form Education..., Coaching, Leadership Development, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Team Leadership, School Admissions, School Budget Planning, Timetabling, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Staff Development, Data Benchmarking &...
Mike Catlin
Chief Technology Officer at Polar Capital
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2008
Dip Mgmnt, Management
Experience
Polar Capital April 2007 - Present
Polar Capital Partners April 2004 - April 2007
Lazard Asset Management 1998 - 2004
Carr Sheppards 1996 - 1998
Skills
Hedge Funds, Asset Management, Equity Derivatives, Derivatives, Trading Systems, Trading, Equities, Portfolio Management, Bloomberg, Emerging Markets, Financial Markets
Mike Clarke
Director at Geo Property Lettings
Real Estate
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2005
BSc(Hons), Natural Science with Earth Sciences
Irlam High School 1981 — 1985
Experience
Geo Property Lettings February 2014 - Present
My Property Power Team July 2009 - Present
Geogleam Ltd April 2011 - Present
Salford Musical Theatre Company 2008 - Present
Dark Smile Productions 2005 - Present
Geogleam Ltd June 2003 - Present
Castledene Property Management Ltd (Manchester) October 2011 - January 2014
Geogleam September 2003 - December 2008
Skills
Web Design, Management, Marketing, Corporate Branding, Listings, Web Marketing, Rentals, Management Consulting, Acting, Investors, Property, Website Development, Entrepreneurship, House, Performing, Entrepreneur, Blogging, Web Services, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Feature Writing, Property Management, Advertising, Lettings, Real Estate, Residential, WordPress, Real Estate Investment, Stage Management, Small Business, Stage Performance, Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Residential Homes, Landlord, Business, Social Networking, Social Media, Landlords, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Portfolio Management, Feature Articles, Investment Properties, Creative Writing, Sales, Online Marketing, Selling, Brand Development, Lead Generation
Mike Coats
Software & IT Manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd.
Construction
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2013
BSc (Honours) Computing, Computing, Upper Second-class Honours (2.1)
The Open University 2006 — 2009
Diploma in Computing, Computing
The Open University 2006 — 2007
Certificate in Information Technology and Computing, Information Technology, Computing
The Open University 2006 — 2006
Certificate in Computing and Mathematics, Computing, Mathematics
Experience
James Jones & Sons Ltd.
Skills
AutoCAD
Mike Cobley
Senior Project Manager at Getronics
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Computing & Technology, 2.1
Experience
Getronics June 2006 - December 2013
Pink Roccade September 2004 - June 2006
3663 January 2000 - March 2004
3663 July 1998 - February 2000
United Biscuits March 1989 - June 1998
Skills
Pre-sales, Program Management, Managed Services, Outsourcing, Change Management, Service Management, PMO, Service Delivery, Project Delivery, ITIL, Data Center, Project Management, IT Strategy, Incident Management, Project Portfolio..., IT Outsourcing, PRINCE2, IT Management, IT Service Management, Stakeholder Management
Mike Colmer
Accounts Payable Payment and Reconciliation at SSE plc
Utilities
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
South Downs College 2004 — 2006
A level, Business Studies, ICT, A, C
South Downs College 2004 — 2006
AS Level, Economics, Product Design, C, D
Experience
SSE plc February 2010 - Present
Sainsbury's June 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Task Driven, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Word, Distance Learning, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, PowerPoint, Systems Analysis, Tenacious Work Ethic, People Skills, Accounting, Critical Thinking, Easily Adaptable, Strategic Thinking, Management, Team Management, Oracle Reports
Mike Cumberland
Senior Consultant at Systems Consultants Services Ltd
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Open University Business School 1999 — 2002
MBA, Business Strategy, Finance, Change Management, International Enterprise
The Open University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography and Economics
RAF College Cranwell 1985 — 1985
Leadership, Management, Logistics
King Alfred's School, Wantage
Experience
Systems Consultants Services Ltd March 2004 - Present
Joint Support Chain Services 2008 - 2010
Royal Air Force January 1985 - April 2004
Mike Dawson
Group HR and Corporate Services Director
Human Resources
Education
University of Liverpool
LLB (Hons)
The Open University
MBA
Queen's University Belfast
Postgraduate Diploma
University of Ulster
MA
Experience
Dale Farm Ltd June 2013 - Present
Glen Dimplex May 2011 - May 2013
Schrader Electronics January 2004 - April 2011
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland October 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Team Management, Strategic Communications, Acquisition Integration, Employer Branding, Performance Metrics, Lean HR, Human Resources, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Negotiation, HRIS, Career Development, Corporate Social..., Change Management, Management, Policy, HR Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Employment Law, Graduate Recruitment, Talent Development, Recruiting, Organizational..., Union Negotiations, Succession Planning
Mike Day
Director of Information Systems at Nottingham Trent University
Higher Education
Education
University of Nottingham 1981 — 1984
BSc (Hons)
The Open University 2005 — 2005
Postgraduate Information Technology
Defence IT Management Training Centre 1990 — 1991
Advanced Information Systems
Experience
Nottingham Trent University September 2011 - Present
ESCuk - Education Support Centre July 2014 - Present
EMUIT October 2013 - Present
EMMAN Ltd 2008 - October 2014
Marine Conservation Cambodia June 2013 - July 2013
University of Lincoln 2008 - September 2011
NCSL (soon to be National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services) 2006 - 2008
University of Lincoln 2002 - 2005
Royal Air Force 1985 - 2002
Skills
IT Management, Databases, Leadership, Governance, Project Management, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Program Management, PRINCE2, ITIL, Training, Team Leadership, Innovation, Project Planning, Change Management, Data Analysis, IT Strategy, Staff Development, IT Service Management, Business Analysis
Mike Deighan
Medical Education Consultancy
Education Management
Education
University of Birmingham 1990 — 1993
MMedSci, Research
The Open University
BA, Arts and Social Science
The University of Manchester
MBChB, Medicine
Experience
University of Birmingham 2003 - Present
Royal College of General Practitioners May 2010 - Present
Royal College of General Practitioners 1996 - Present
Skills
Primary Care, Family Medicine, Health Education, Regulatory Examinations, Healthcare Management, Medical Education, Medical Humanities
Mike Dent
Operations Director Energy at Rhead Group
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Engineering & Technology
Plymstock Comprehensive School 1974 — 1978
Experience
Rhead Group March 2014 - Present
Rhead Group July 2012 - March 2014
Capita Symonds March 2011 - July 2012
GreyStar UK (A division of Penspen) July 2009 - February 2011
Mouchel 2005 - 2007
Skills
Onshore, Contract Management, Oil/Gas, Energy, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Gas, Petroleum, EPC, Cost Management, Engineering, Commercial Management, Pipelines, Procurement, Project Control, Construction, Petrochemical, MS Project
Mike Ditchburn
eLearning Operations Manager at QA Ltd
E-Learning
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1996
St Andrews Secondary School 1977 — 1981
Experience
QA Ltd December 2012 - Present
Courseframe April 2012 - December 2012
Redtray June 2006 - April 2012
Bourne Training June 1998 - June 2006
Skills
Consultants, Training Management, Instructional Design, LCMS, Training Needs Analysis, Project Management, ADDIE, Learning Management, Mobile learning, Distance Learning, Evaluation, Talent Management, Blended Learning, Learning design..., Learning Consultancy, Learning Management..., E-Learning
Mike Duddy
MSc Student at University of Salford
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Experience
University of Salford July 2014 - Present
BAE Systems January 2010 - July 2014
easyJet July 2003 - December 2009
KLM UK, Engineering June 1999 - July 2003
Lodahl UK Ltd March 1999 - June 1999
FLS Aerospace August 1994 - March 1999
Skills
Aircraft Maintenance, Airlines, Ministry Of Defence, Helicopters, Radar, Requirements Management, Human Factors, Project Planning, Quality Management, Operational Planning, Defense, Piloting, Commercial Aviation, Six Sigma, Overhaul, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Aviation, Engineering, Security Clearance, Military, Safety Management..., Engineering Management, UAV, System Safety, Defence, Program Management, Maintenance & Repair, Operations Management, MOD, Aircraft, Management, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Flight Test, Military Operations, Avionics
Mike Eastham
Chief Advisor Technology at ITSO Ltd
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 1981 — 1987
BA, Technology, Mathematices, Computing, Economics
Experience
ITSO Limited January 2011 - Present
ITSO Limited July 2004 - January 2011
Skills
NFC, Requirements Analysis, Governance, Integration, Smart Cards, Program Management, Outsourcing, Project Planning, Strategy, Payments, Project Delivery, Change Management, IT Strategy, Public Sector, PRINCE2, Project Portfolio..., Stakeholder Management, Mobile Payments, Business Transformation
Mike Essex
Principal Engineer, National ERTMS Programme at Network Rail
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
University of Sheffield
MSc(Eng), Rail Systems Engineering
The Open University
BSc(hons), Mathematics and Computer Science
Experience
Network Rail June 2011 - Present
Network Rail (Highspeed) May 2009 - June 2011
Network Rail (CTRL) March 2002 - May 2009
Booz Allen Hamilton 1999 - 2002
Eurotunnel 1991 - 1999
Royal Air Force 1983 - 1989
Skills
Signalling, Rail
Mike Evans
Director of Operations at The Football League Trust
Sports
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Retail Marketing, 2:1
Experience
The Football League Trust February 2008 - Present
Cloverbrook Ltd October 1992 - February 2008
Skills
Business Strategy, Board Presentations, Leadership, Project Management, Business Planning, Change Management, PRINCE2, Sports Management, Charity Governance, Organizational..., New Business Development, Strategic Planning
Mike Fear
HR Manager at Pittards plc
Textiles
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2009
MSc HRM, Human Resource Management
Plymouth Polytechnic 1977 — 1980
BSc (Hons), Geography
Wells Blue School 1970 — 1977
Experience
Pittards plc January 2001 - Present
Inveresk plc October 1996 - December 2000
C & J Clark Ltd June 1982 - September 1996
Skills
Employee Engagement, Team Management, Human Resources, Management Development, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Psychometrics, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Performance Management, HR Strategy, Employment Law, Team Building, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, HR Policies, People Management, Operational HR, MBTI
Mike Fedorov
plenty of
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2004
Effective Manager certificate, Managment
Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation 1992 — 1998
Specialist, In information science
Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace and Instrumentation 1992 — 1998
6 years, Economics, Programming
Experience
CoinsUP.com March 2012 - Present
Plan B media September 2010 - Present
28 панфиловцев (28 Panfilov's Guardsmen) May 2013 - Present
Wargaming.net October 2013 - July 2015
CTXM September 2007 - September 2008
Creat Studios February 2000 - July 2007
DTF.ru (The Daily Telefrag) June 1999 - February 2000
Sovam Teleport/Golden Telecom SPB 2000 - 2000
Open Business School 1998 - 2000
Nevalink May 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Community Sites, Social Games, Start-ups, Project Planning, Monetization, Mobile Devices, Gaming, Online Advertising, Mobile Applications, Video Games, Analytics, Computer Games, Business Development, Programming, Online Marketing, Strategy, Casual Games, MMO, Game Design, Online Gaming, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Mobile Games, Community Management
Mike Finchen
Director, Digital Terrestrial Television
Broadcast Media
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours), History, First-class Honours
Durham School 1972 — 1976
Experience
Arqiva 2005 - Present
Crown Castle UK Limited September 2002 - September 2005
Nortel Networks November 1997 - August 2002
BT May 1992 - October 1997
BAe Sema July 1988 - April 1992
Racal Radar Defence Systems Limited July 1984 - 1988
Ministry of Defence April 1979 - February 1984
Skills
Streaming Media, Video, Broadcast Television, DVB, Interactive TV, Satellite Communications, Team Management, Satellite, Digital Video, IP, Service Delivery, Strategy, Mobile Communications, VOD, New Business Development, Set Top Box, Project Delivery, Broadcast, IPTV, Stakeholder Management, Telecommunications, Product Management, Digital Asset Management, Change Management, New Media, Broadband, Digital TV, Broadcast Engineering
Mike Flinn
Category management subject matter expert
Computer Software
Education
The Open University
Experience
Technology Innovation Group LLP May 2009 - Present
4sourcing ltd January 2005 - November 2011
Strategic Sourcing Specialists, S3 May 2000 - December 2004
Various - blue chip organisations September 1995 - December 2004
Skills
Business Transformation, Supplier Management, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Outsourcing
Mike Flower
QA Manager and QP not seeking new work
Pharmaceuticals
Education
University of Cambridge 1972 — 1975
MA/BA, Chemistry
The Open University 1980 — 1986
BA, Computer Science
Experience
Mediwin Limited September 2015 - Present
Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd December 2012 - Present
Fisher Clinical Services January 2007 - November 2012
Teva May 2000 - December 2006
Prova November 1997 - May 2000
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals September 1995 - October 1997
SmithKline Beecham Animal Health April 1986 - August 1995
SmithKline Beecham April 1981 - March 1986
SmithKline Beecham September 1975 - March 1981
Skills
Sop, QP, Auditing in USA, Lead Auditor, GLP, External Audit, Quality System, Validation, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Internal Audit, Auditing, Compliance, Chemistry, Contract Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, QC, cGMP, Quality Assurance, GMP, Quality Control, Clinical Trials, Quality Auditing, Computer System..., Quality Management, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, Regulatory Requirements, SOP, Pharmaceuticals, CAPA
Mike Frame
Freelance Communications Manager and Senior Associate at South East Commissioning Support Unit
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
Open degree, English Language and Literature, General
University of Nottingham 1999 — 2002
Hispanic studies
Dulwich College 1992 — 1999
Experience
South East Commissioning Support Unit November 2014 - Present
St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust April 2014 - February 2015
St George's, University of London May 2014 - June 2014
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust December 2012 - December 2013
St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust October 2010 - December 2012
NHS Wandsworth June 2007 - September 2010
NHS Wandsworth June 2005 - June 2007
NHS Wandsworth February 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Employee Engagement, Public Sector, Event Planning, Press Releases, Healthcare, Change Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Management, Content Management, Internal Communications, Management, Reputation Management, Healthcare Management, Copywriting, Project Management, Newsletters, Intranet, Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Internal & External..., Stakeholder Engagement, Publications, Web Project Management, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications
Mike Frith
Chartered Electrical Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
University of Cambridge 1969 — 1972
MA Honours, Natural Science, (Physics, Metallurgy, Chemistry)
The Open University 1989 — 1992
Certificate in Business Management, Management of people, Change Management, Accountancy, Marketing
NEBOSH 2014 — 2015
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Experience
Kerneos April 2010 - November 2014
Metso Paper June 2006 - January 2010
LSM LTD April 2004 - February 2006
BPB November 2002 - December 2003
Kodak Polychrome Graphics July 2002 - October 2002
News International Newspapers July 1999 - January 2002
Aylesford Newsprint Ltd January 1988 - July 1999
Reed Paper & Board January 1986 - January 1988
National Nuclear Corp January 1975 - January 1986
Skills
CMMS, Project Engineering, TPM, Team Building, Printing, Paper Industry, Safety management, AutoCAD, Factory, Problem Solving, Manufacturing, Team Management, Cement, Project Management, Operating Budgets, Microsoft Project, Change Management, Culture Change, Engineering
Mike Futcher
Business Development Manager at Sopra Group
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2006
BA Hons, English Language
Aberdeen University 1967 — 1971
none, English & Sociology
Experience
Sopra Group ProprietorLoMAX Sales & MarketingJanuary 1993 - October 1996
Mike Gentle
Managing Director at Brownings Ltd
Animation
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2007
MBA, business administration
The University of Hull 1981 — 1982
MSc, Industrial Mineralogy
The University of Hull 1974 — 1977
BSc, Geology
Experience
Brownings The Signmakers 2001 - Present
Hanson Recycling April 1998 - November 2000
Hanson 1991 - 1998
Skills
Account Management, Digital Printing, Product Development, Team Leadership, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Strategy, Business Development, Customer Insight, Project Management, Manufacturing, Budgets
Mike Giddings
Lecturer at The Open University
Higher Education
Education
The Open University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
The University of Kent
BSc Hons Electronics
Experience
The Open University January 1993 - Present
Skills
Lecturing, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Higher Education, Distance Learning, Theory, E-Learning, Courses
Mike Graham
Senior Account Manager Angola at Fircroft
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2013
St Gregorys
Experience
Fircroft January 2015 - Present
Fircroft December 2012 - January 2015
Fircroft December 2010 - December 2012
Fircroft June 2009 - December 2010
Fircroft September 2008 - June 2009
Ford Motor Company 2007 - 2008
CPM UK Limited 2006 - 2007
Hutchinsons Engineering - Stanlow Oil Refinery August 2003 - December 2004
O2 UK 1998 - 2003
Skills
Oil&Gas, Direct Sales, Technical Recruiting, Engineering, Contract Recruitment, New Business Development
Mike Greenaway
New Product Introduction Engineer at Lucy Electric
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1997
BSc (Hons), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Lucy Electric July 2014 - Present
Agilent Technologies June 2009 - Present
Varian, Inc. February 2004 - June 2009
Magnex Scientific Ltd August 1989 - June 2004
Skills
PCB Design, Testing, C++, Matlab, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, FPGA, Mechatronics, Debugging, Electronics, Labview, C, FDA, Validation, Simulations, R&D, Embedded Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Perl, RF, PCB design, LabVIEW, Medical Devices, Semiconductors
Mike Haber
Systems Development Officer at The University of Nottingham
Research
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Systems Thinking in Practice, Merit
Nottingham Trent University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics with Maths
John Leggott Sixth Form College 1990 — 1992
Experience
The University of Nottingham July 2007 - Present
University of Nottingham Students Union April 2003 - July 2007
Mike Haley
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Cifas Leaders in fraud prevention
Security and Investigations
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2009
Msc, Criminology, First Class Honours
The University of Dundee 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Life Sciences
Experience
CIFAS - Leaders in fraud prevention May 2015 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP January 2015 - May 2015
Solicitors Regulation Authority May 2013 - September 2014
UK Ministry of Defence November 2012 - May 2013
National Fraud Authority September 2009 - November 2012
Office of Fair Trading November 2000 - September 2009
NHS CFSMS 1997 - 2001
Skills
Financial Risk, Stakeholder Management, Security Management, Investigation, Loss Prevention, Fraud, Risk Management, Change Management, Strategy, Policy, Police, Law Enforcement, Public Sector, Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Management
Mike Harcourt
Technical Coordinator at G4S Utility and Outsourcing Services (UK) Ltd
Utilities
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2008
BSc, Computer Science
Experience
G4S Utility and Outsourcing Services (UK) Ltd 2010 - Present
G4S Utility Services March 2004 - March 2010
British Gas March 1994 - March 1996
British Gas March 1981 - March 1994
Skills
Project Management, Databases, Change Management, Software Development, Risk Management, Testing, Leadership, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Management
Mike Harewood
Director
Higher Education
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Modern Languages
Experience
Global English Language School September 2010 - Present
CIEE Seville September 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Teaching, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Research, Customer Service, PowerPoint
Mike Haydock
Programme and Change Manager aka "Helping People Make Stuff Happen"
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1994
MBA, Business Administration, Strategy and Finance
Birmingham University 1980 — 1983
BSc (Hons), Chemical Engineering
Experience
Project One Consulting Limited March 2003 - Present
Cap Gemini Ernst and Young September 1997 - March 2003
Medeva April 1994 - September 1997
Manor Bakeries Ltd October 1990 - April 1994
Manor Bakeries Ltd February 1989 - October 1990
Allied Bakeries Ltd September 1983 - February 1989
BNFL January 1980 - August 1980
Skills
PMO, Mentoring, Coaching, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Project Implementation, ERP, Performance Improvement, Outsourcing, Organizational Change, Business Process..., Business Transformation, PRINCE2, Solution Architecture, Change Leadership, Business Strategy, Planning, Consultancy, Supply Chain, IT Strategy, Program Management, Project Delivery, Consulting, Business Analysis, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Process Improvement, Business Integration, Programme Delivery, Cost Reduction, Business Change..., Business Architecture, Retail, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning
Mike Hebden
Deputy Governor HMP&YOI Grampian at Scottish Prison Service
Law Enforcement
Education
The Open University
Turriff Academy
University of Strathclyde
Experience
Scottish Prison Service July 2012 - Present
Scottish Prison Service April 2010 - July 2012
Scottish Prison Service August 2009 - April 2010
Scottish Prison Service February 1989 - August 2009
4th Royal Tank Regiment 1980 - 1984
Skills
Executive Protection, Intelligence, Operational Risk..., Emergency Services, Criminology, Emergency Management, Intelligence Analysis, Security Management, Operational Due..., Contingency Planning, Personal Security, Crime Prevention, Strategic Leadership, Counterterrorism, Corrections, Service Delivery, Investigation, Leadership..., Service Assurance, Weapons, Strategic Thinking, Security Training, Criminal Justice, PRINCE2, Risk Assessment, Physical Security, Security Operations, Tactics, Public Safety, Operational Planning, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Incident Command, Personal Protection, Project Management, Public Speaking, Project Delivery, Senior Management..., Prisons, Policy, Project Assurance, Change Management
Mike Hedderman
Sales Engineer at Mesacon Messelektronik GmbH Dresden
Industrial Automation
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2011
Post Graduate Diploma, Information Systems
The Open University 2003 — 2008
BSc (Hons), Computing and IT
GLOSCAT 1984 — 1986
HNC, Electronic Engineering
GLOSCAT 1980 — 1982
ONC, Electronic Engineering
Experience
Mesacon Messelektronik GmbH Dresden October 2015 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific 2002 - July 2015
THI Radiometrie Gauging (division of Thermo Electron) 1999 - 2002
Data Measurement Corporation September 1996 - March 1999
Various involved with Flat Sheet Gauging September 1980 - September 1996
Skills
Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Sales, Sales Management, International Sales, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support, New Business Development
Mike Hills MBE
Royal Navy Chaplain
Education
University of Oxford
Theology
Chichester & Westcott House, Cambridge 1985 — 1988
Residential Theological Training
The Open University
Bachelor’s Degree, (Hons) Open - Music, Advanced Creative Writing, English, and Law, Class 2:1
University of Southampton
Cert.Theology
Experience
MOD 1998 - 2015
Diocese of Newcastle 1993 - 1998
Diocese of Newcastle 1991 - 1993
Diocese of Carlisle 1988 - 1991
Skills
Teaching adults, Conflict resolution, Mentoring, Military Operations, Leadership Development, Operational Planning, Public Speaking, Ministry Of Defence, Leadership, Defense, Strategy, Pastoral Care, Coaching & Mentoring, Command, Afghanistan, Liturgy, Project Management, Military, Tactics, Team Leadership, Military Experience
Mike Hodgkiss
Data Governance Officer at Wesleyan
Public Policy
Education
The University of Birmingham 2001 — 2003
MA, Public Policy
The Open University 1998 — 2001
B.Sc (Hons), Dip.Sys.Prac., Information Technology - Systemic Analysis
Aston University
Business
Experience
Wesleyan October 2014 - Present
(Contract) April 2006 - Present
Air Liquide May 2008 - June 2009
West Midlands Police August 1975 - April 2006
Skills
Public Sector, Policy, Criminal Investigations, Leadership Development, Coaching, Criminal Justice, Change Management, Counterterrorism, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement
Mike Hodson
Senior Controls Engineer at Edwards
Semiconductors
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2007
BSc (Hons) First Class, Computing
Nottingham Trent University 1989 — 1991
HNC, Electronics and Computing Engineering
Experience
Edwards August 2014 - Present
Zeppelin Systems UK September 2004 - August 2014
John P Waterhouse Company Limited January 1999 - October 2004
KM Systems Limited August 1997 - December 1998
Chronos Richardson Limited 1989 - August 1997
Skills
PLC, SCADA, Profibus, DeviceNet, Process Control, ControlNet, Profinet, Allen Bradley, S7-300, Commissioning, Industrial Ethernet, Rockwell, Control Systems Design, Allen-Bradley, HMIs, Automation, Wonderware, Siemens, Engineering, S7-400, Ethernet IP
Mike Horsman
Project Manager at Danieli
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2004
MBA, Business
University of Nottingham 1984 — 1987
B.Eng (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Experience
Danieli August 2011 - Present
Converteam July 2010 - August 2011
Siemens VAI MT Ltd January 2008 - March 2010
Siemens VAI MT Ltd July 2006 - December 2007
VAI UK Ltd February 2002 - June 2006
VAI UK Ltd May 1996 - February 2002
Davy International Ltd June 1994 - April 1996
Cegelec Projects 1987 - 1994
Skills
Commissioning, Systems Engineering, Procurement, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, SCADA, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Engineering, MS Project, Process Engineering, EPC, Electrical Engineering, Energy, PLC, Project Planning, Change Management, Leadership, Electricians, Engineering Management, Automation
Mike Hosking
Project Manager at UK Ministry of Defence
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2014
BA (Honours), English Literature
Experience
UK Ministry of Defence March 2014 - Present
Capita November 2013 - February 2014
Lloyds Banking Group January 2013 - August 2013
Nationwide Building Society January 2011 - December 2012
Nationwide Building Society March 2010 - December 2010
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. March 2007 - April 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland July 2005 - March 2007
Friends Provident August 2004 - November 2005
Royal Bank of Scotland March 2004 - July 2004
Zurich Life December 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Payments, Infrastructure, Regression Testing, Test Management, Business Requirements, Unit Trusts, Stakeholder Management, Test Environments, Risk Analysis, MS Project, System Integration..., Work Area Recovery, Pensions, Credit Cards, Business Continuity, User Acceptance Testing, UAT coordination, data migration, System Testing, Project Management, Testing, Banking, Disaster Recovery, Life Insurance, Business Analysis, credit card, Life Assurance, Financial Services, Data Migration
Mike Houghton
Lead Mechanical Field Inspector at CB&I
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering, Currently studying
Experience
CB&I December 2014 - Present
Woodside Energy May 2013 - November 2014
BP October 2012 - December 2012
Stork Technical Services April 2012 - November 2012
BP Chemicals March 2010 - May 2012
Woodside Energy August 2011 - October 2011
Shell September 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Rotating Equipment, Gas, Pumps, Commissioning, Pipelines, FPSO, Oil & Gas Industry, Upstream, ASME, Project Engineering, Tanks, Subsea Engineering, Boilers, Refinery, Air Compressors, Materials, Certified Welding..., Petroleum, Risk Based Inspection, Gas Turbines, FEED, Energy Industry, LNG, Inspection, Valves, Piping, Welding, Offshore Drilling, P&ID, Refineries, Corrosion, Petrochemical, API 510, Oil/Gas, Onshore, UT, Pressure Vessels, Power Plants, Offshore Oil & Gas, EPC, Downstream Oil & Gas, Heat Exchangers, RT, HAZOP, Pressure, NDT, Factory, Asset Integrity, Metal Fabrication, API 570
Mike Howson
Senior Storekeeper at UK Ministry of Defence
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, History, 2,2
Experience
BHS April 2004 - April 2006
Securitas Security Services April 2000 - April 2004
Baileys Employment Agency October 1999 - April 2000
HM Forces September 1982 - October 1999
Skills
Logistics, Military Experience, Military Logistics, Logistics Management
Mike J Ogden
Pastoral Manager at Academy@Worden
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Hons
Experience
Academey@Worden September 2014 - Present
www.flowscooters.co.uk October 2012 - Present
Salford City Council September 2011 - September 2014
New Park High School September 2011 - June 2012
Salford Supply Desk Ltd March 2006 - August 2011
Prixcar Services Pty Ltd July 2008 - September 2008
The Trafford Centre November 2006 - August 2007
Cornerstones Children's Care Home September 2004 - April 2006
Warrington Borough Council & WASPS July 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Community Development, Management, Scooters, Babysitting, Government, Public Policy, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Leadership, Research, Teaching, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Policy, Staff Development, Fundraising, Strategic Communications
Mike J.C. Morrison
Project Management Advisor at Wintershall
Oil & Energy
Education
Project Management Institute 2012 — 2013
PMP
The Open University 1990 — 1994
M.B.A
Robert Gordon University 1970 — 1973
B.A (dip Comm)
Nairn Academy 1964 — 1970
SCCE H
Experience
Wintershall July 2011 - Present
Morrison Associates Ltd January 1996 - March 2013
Celerant Consulting December 2010 - February 2011
Morrison Associates Ltd January 1996 - January 2011
PSN October 2007 - September 2010
Hess Corporation February 2009 - August 2010
Peacock Visual Arts 1997 - 2010
Lean Team Resources Ltd January 1999 - December 2004
BP Norge 1998 - 2003
LASMO London January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Program Management, Training Delivery, Risk Management, Energy, Supply Chain, Drilling, Oil/Gas, Upstream, Petroleum, Energy Industry, Gas, Process Engineering, Contract Management, Oil & Gas, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Management, Strategy, Project Management, Offshore Drilling, SAP, Procurement, Leadership, Management Consulting, Analysis, Project Planning
Mike Jamieson
Food and Beverage Segment President at Schneider Electric
Industrial Automation
Education
Open University Business School 1999 — 2003
MBA, Finance & Strategy
Experience
Schneider Electric February 2015 - Present
ProLeiT Corp September 2011 - February 2015
ProLeiT September 2009 - February 2015
Rockwell Automation January 2008 - June 2009
Rockwell Automation November 2006 - January 2008
Rockwell Automation July 2005 - November 2006
Rockwell Automation March 2004 - July 2005
Rockwell Automation September 2001 - March 2004
Rockwell Automation September 1999 - September 2001
Rockwell Automation March 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Problem Solving, Supply Chain, Internationalization, Marketing Strategy, Process Automation, Process Engineering, Start-ups, Industrial Control, Management, International Sales, Control Logic, Team Building, Coaching, PLC, Process Control, Consultative Selling, Continuous Improvement, Selling, People Management, Engineering, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Sales Management, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, P&L Management, Account Management, Engineering Management, CRM, SCADA, Automation, Manufacturing, Management Consulting, Project Management, Project Planning, International Business, Change Management, Organizational..., Program Management, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Sales, Business Strategy, Business Development, Process Improvement, Planning, International Management, Key Account Management, Market Research
Mike Kiederer (home)
Project Change Coordinator at Stadco
Automotive
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree (Hon), IT Technology
The Open University
Degree, Open Science
The University of Wolverhampton 1977 — 1979
HND, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Stadco January 2013 - Present
Stadco May 2011 - December 2012
Formel D October 2010 - May 2011
Stadco 1990 - 2010
Skills
Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Automotive Engineering, PPAP, Catia, DFMEA, FMEA, Supplier Quality, TS16949, GD&T, Automotive, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, APQP
Mike Knox
Senior Data Architect at LexisNexis UK
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Open University 1998 — 2004
2:1
Experience
LexisNexis UK July 2011 - Present
LeadX Ltd December 2010 - August 2011
Opted in April 2009 - December 2010
DLG March 2008 - April 2009
DLG September 2007 - March 2008
Telewest Broadband September 2002 - September 2006
Telewest Broadband June 1998 - June 2000
Telewest Broadband January 1996 - June 1998
Moonbeam Consultants June 1990 - January 1996
Systems Optimisation 1981 - 1990
Skills
Data Modeling, Management, Performance Tuning, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Data Management, SQL, Team Management, Project Management, SSRS, Strategy, Team Building, Databases, CRM, SSIS, Database Design, Unix, Oracle SQL, Business Process, Software Development, Solution Architecture, IT Strategy, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, Integration
Mike Konefal
Director at MKON Ltd
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2013
Papieska Akademia Teologiczna w Krakowie 2000 — 2003
Psychology
Experience
MKON Ltd December 2009 - Present
Jongor Hire November 2014 - June 2015
Jongor Hire November 2008 - November 2014
Johnsons Hospitality Services January 2006 - March 2008
HSS Hire January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Marketing, Road Transport, Hardware Diagnostics, Import/Export Operations, Web Development, Web Design, CPC National, Online Advertising, International Logistics, Small Business, Freight Transportation, Quality Improvement, New Business Development, car diagnostics, Logistics, Electronic Trading
Mike Leckey
Independent Management Consulting Professional
Management Consulting
Education
Open University 2006 — 2007
Post Graduate Diploma, Development management
Open Univerity 2001 — 2005
MBA, Business
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland 1977 — 1984
FCA, Accountancy, audit, tax, law
Trinity College, Dublin 1973 — 1977
BA (Hons), History
Experience
Self Employed 2000 - Present
Rothmans PLC February 1998 - May 1999
Coca-Cola HBC November 1996 - January 1998
Coca-Cola HBC July 1995 - November 1997
Muir and Addy 1984 - 1985
Skills
Analysis, Strategic Planning, Governance, Change Management, Project Management, Private Sector, Training, Business Process..., Public Sector, Business Strategy, Program Management, Finance, Management, Policy, Risk Management, Business Planning, European Union, Risk Management..., Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Organizational..., Internal Controls, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Economics, Managerial Finance, Government, Team Leadership, Due Diligence, Strategy, Auditing, Internal Audit, Accounting, International...
Mike Leigh
Decra Business Development Manager
Construction
Education
The Open University 1994 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Audenshaw Grammar 1965 — 1970
Experience
Icopal Ltd March 2011 - Present
Metrotile UK February 2009 - March 2011
Decra Roof Systems Ltd 2006 - 2009
DECRA 2005 - 2009
Tremco 1998 - 2003
Skills
International Sales, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Drums, Forecasting, B2B, Green Building, CPD, Product Development, Manufacturing, Contract Management, Project Management, Direct Sales, Specifications, Management, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Procurement, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Budgets, New Business Development, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Business Planning, Construction, Roofers, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Contractors, Pricing, Timber, Materials, Sales, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Waterproofing, Supply Chain Management, Training, Negotiation, Operations Management, Insulation, Business Strategy, Account Management, Building Materials, Key Account Development, Roofs, Team Building, Selling
Mike Madden
Managing Director, MJMEnergy Ltd. (Technical & commercial expert in gas market liberalisation, storage, pipelines & LNG)
Oil & Energy
Education
London School of Theology 2008 — 2012
Master's degree Theology, (Dissertation on Fuel Poverty in UK), Distinction
The Open University 2004 — 2009
MPhil, Gas Market Liberalisation
Henley Business School 1989 — 1993
MBA, Master of Business Administration
Lancaster University 1978 — 1981
BSc(Hons), Engineering Science
Experience
MJMEnergy Limited January 1995 - Present
Britiish Gas plc November 1989 - August 1994
British Gas Plc August 1981 - October 1989
Mike McAvoy
Contract Rail and Telecommunications Engineer at Alstom Transport
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
University of Durham 2004 — 2013
Degree, Electronic and Electrical systems
Teesside Business School 1991 — 1992
CIM Diploma, Certificate in Management
University of Teesside 1983 — 1985
Higher National Certificate, Electronics and Telecommunications
Longlands College 1980 — 1983
ONC, Electronics and Control Engineering
The Open University
Experience
Alstom Metro Trains - London, UK July 2006 - Present
Zueri Communications Ltd June 2003 - Present
AEA Technology - Paris, France & Derby, UK March 2006 - June 2006
Alstom Transport Ltd - Leicestershire & Manchester, UK February 2001 - January 2005
NTL Inc - Teesside, UK February 2000 - December 2000
Adtranz AG - Zurich & Lausanne, Switzerland January 1997 - January 2000
ABB Transportation S.A - Calais, France June 1995 - December 1996
ABB Transportation Ltd - Folkestone, UK January 1994 - May 1995
ABB Switzerland Ltd - Loughborough, UK May 1992 - December 1993
BT Plc - Teesside, UK January 1986 - April 1992
Skills
Metro, Transportation, Commissioning, Light Rail, Testing, Engineering, Rail, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Management, Electronics, Contract Management, Railway, Telecommunications, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Project Engineering, CCTV
Mike McCarrick
Principal at Resolute Asset Management LLP
Real Estate
Education
Reading University 2010 — 2013
Masters, Surveying
The Open University 2001 — 2005
BSc, Business and Economics
University of Bristol 1998 — 2000
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Tenant, Asset Managment, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Financing, Land Acquisition, Property, Business Strategy, Real Estate Economics, Investment Management..., Landlord, Asset Management, Leases, Landlords, Negotiation, Disposition, Appraisals, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Corporate Real Estate, Due Diligence, International Real..., Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Selling
Mike McConvey
Experienced line manager and sales professional
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1986 — 1989
Dip. Man. (Open), Business Administration
Imperial College London 1970 — 1973
BSc, Chemistry
Whitehaven Grammar School 1963 — 1970
Experience
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames August 2009 - March 2010
Alfa Laval January 2007 - April 2009
Alfa Laval January 2002 - December 2006
Alfa Laval January 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Channel Management, Sales Management, International Sales, Key Account Management, Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Project Planning, People Management, Strategy Development, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Business Development, Strategic Planning
Mike McGarvey
IT Director at Tartan + Tweed Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Software Engineering, 80
Scottish Borders College 1985 — 1986
Ordinary National Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Tartan + Tweed Ltd October 2015 - Present
SoConnect Ltd May 2013 - Present
IT consultant Self Employed March 2011 - March 2013
British Telecom Professional Services February 1990 - March 2011
McDonald Construction Ltd August 1978 - July 1985
Skills
Fault Finding, PBX, VoIP, Network Operations, Integration, Solution Architecture, IT Service Management, Genesys, Switches, System Deployment, Routing, Telephony, IP, Ethernet, Software Development, Automation, Agile Methodologies, Project Delivery, Change Management, Software Project..., Call Centers, ICT, Testing, Service Delivery, Wireless, TCP/IP, Unix, Management, Telecommunications, Managed Services, Call Center, ITIL, Technical Support, CTI, Process Development, Troubleshooting
Mike McGlinchey
Head of IT Client Services at Pinsent Masons
Legal Services
Education
The Open University
Bsc. Hons, Computing Science
Experience
Pinsent Masons May 2012 - Present
McGrigors LLP June 2000 - May 2012
McGrigors April 1991 - June 2000
Horizon Exploration/BP May 1989 - April 1991
John Lawrence Construction January 1986 - December 1988
Skills
Virtualization, IT Management, IT Service Management, Active Directory, Blackberry, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Citrix, Stakeholder Management, ITIL, Document Management, VMware, Business Continuity, Outsourcing, Blackberry Enterprise...
Mike Minshall
Systems Deployment Engineer at Bet365
Gambling & Casinos
Education
VMWare Education 2015 — 2015
VMWare vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v5.5], Passed
Global Knowledge 2013 — 2013
Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell 2.0
Global Knowledge 2012 — 2012
Implementing & Managing Windows 2008 Clustering
NetApp University 2012 — 2012
NetApp Protection Software Administration
Symantec Education 2012 — 2012
NetBackup 7 for Windows Maintenance & Troubleshooting
The Open University 2012 — 2012
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences, Physics & Astronomy
NetApp University 2011 — 2011
Data ONTAP CIFS Administration
NetApp University 2011 — 2011
Data ONTAP 7-Mode Administration
Symantec Education 2011 — 2011
NetBackup 7 for Windows Installation & Administration
Oracle University 2010 — 2010
Siebel 8.1.x Installation and System Administration
Experience
Bet365 July 2013 - Present
Bet365 July 2011 - July 2013
Lifestyle Services Group February 2007 - June 2011
Computer People February 2006 - January 2007
Attic Computers Ltd / Mitek Group Ltd June 2005 - February 2006
Computer People October 2003 - June 2005
Vodafone November 2002 - October 2003
Barclays Bank May 1999 - November 2002
Skills
Technical Support, High Availability, NetApp, Infrastructure, HP, Active Directory, SFTP, ITIL, ISA Server, Hardware, Windows, Operating Systems, Visio, Data Center, Integration, Cluster, Virtualization, Servers, VMware ESX, Business Continuity, Windows Server 2008, Wintel, Troubleshooting, Powershell, VMware, System Administration, XP, WSUS, Windows Server, HP Blade, Group Policy, Netbackup, Backup Exec, Windows 7, Data Migration, Team Leadership, Windows Server 2003, Disaster Recovery, Clustering
Mike Morison
Aviation and Mission Planning Instructor at ATIL
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Humanities with Music
St Edward's School, Oxford 1966 — 1970
Experience
ATIL September 2002 - Present
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy 1999 - 2002
Royal Air Force 1974 - 1998
Skills
Aviation, Avionics, Aerospace, Helicopters, Piloting, Airworthiness, Flights, Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Safety
Mike Moulds
Onshore Inspection Engineer at Oceaneering Asset Integrity
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University
National Vocational Qualification Level 4, Engineering Surveyor
Experience
Oceaneering Asset Integrity July 2011 - Present
ABB Asset Integrity Group April 2007 - July 2011
SPI NDT Limited 2001 - 2007
Ultrarad Technical Services Limited 1990 - 2001
Skills
Offshore Oil & Gas, Corrosion, Onshore, Petrochemical, Integrity Management, Pipelines, Magnetic Particle..., Ultrasonic Testing, Power stations, NDT, Oil/Gas, Gas, Risk Based Inspection, FPSO, Completion, Power Plants, Petroleum, Ship Inspection/Surveys, Tanks, Refinery, Pressure Vessels, Asset Integrity, Chemical Industry, Welding Processes, ASME, Piping, Factory, Ultrasonics, Oil & Gas, Inspection
Mike Mounfield
Director at The Wisdom Factory CIC
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2012
BA (Hons), Philosophy & Psychology
The Open University 2002 — 2005
BA (Hons), Art History and Philosophy
Open University Business School 1998 — 2000
Diploma, Professional Management
Stockport College of FE 1988 — 1990
HNC, Civil Engineering
Stafford College of FE 1983 — 1985
ONC, Civil Engineering
Burton on Trent College 1981 — 1982
OND, Polymer Engineering
Experience
Colmore Business District Ltd February 2013 - Present
The Wisdom Factory CIC February 2012 - Present
Jewellery Quarter Development Trust September 2011 - December 2014
Jewellery Quarter Development Trust May 2013 - January 2014
Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum November 2011 - June 2013
GreenSafe Limited October 2002 - October 2012
GreenSafe Foundation April 2010 - February 2012
Nottingham City Council April 2001 - September 2002
Cheshire County Council September 1991 - April 2001
Stoke-on-Trent City Council September 1983 - September 1991
Skills
Government, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Social Enterprise, Traffic Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Governance, Management, Bid Writing, Community Engagement, Sustainability, Transportation..., Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Local Government, Business Process..., Feasibility Studies, Team Management, Organizational..., Research, Road Safety, Public Sector, Project Management, Staff Development, Transportation, Private Sector, Budgets, Stakeholder Engagement, Motorcycle Safety, Highways, Civil Engineering, Training, Change Management, Leadership, Policy, Risk Assessment, Contract Management, Charities
Mike Nally
Software Tester at Atos
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1994 — 2000
BSc (Hons), Computing and Systems
St Thomas More 1974 — 1979
Experience
Atos January 2012 - Present
Royal Air Force February 1984 - April 2012
Royal Air Force January 2010 - January 2012
Royal Air Force September 2003 - September 2007
Royal Air Force July 1997 - September 2000
Royal Air Force July 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Military, Aircrew, Software Documentation, Radar, Technology Management, Test Cases, Radio Operator, Quality Center, Defence, Testing, Employee Training, Security, QTP, MOD, Weapons, Change Management, Risk Assessment, Computer Hardware..., Troubleshooting, Instructor-led Training, Air Force, Technical Documentation, Security Clearance, Leadership, Risk Management, Supervisory Experience, Computer Literate, System Testing, Manual Testing, New Technology..., Aircraft, Training, NATO, Sensors, Avionics, Military Aviation, Team Leadership, Training & Development, Electronic Warfare, ICT, IOSH, Management, Military Experience, Software Tester, GIS, Project Planning, Maritime Operations, Ministry Of Defence, Military Operations, IT Management