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
Simon Guest BSc (Hons) MCGI
Scheduling Coordinator at Jaguar Land Rover
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Association for Project Management 2010 — 2013
APMP qualification (IPMA Level D certification), Project Management
Canterbury College
Level 3 Advanced Cycle Mechanics, Pass
City and Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics, Cycles, Pass
Aveta Business Institute
Six Sigma Certification – Six Sigma Lean and DFSS, Green Belt
The Open University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and Mathematical Studies, First Class with Honours
The Open University 2005 — 2006
Diploma, Economics, Distinction
Yeovil College 2001 — 2002
HND, Aerospace Engineering
School of Electronics and Aeronautical Engineering 1999 — 2000
HNC, Engineering
York College 1997 — 1997
A level, Business Studies, C
School of Aeronautical Engineering 1994 — 1994
ONC, Engineering
Experience
Jaguar Land Rover March 2015 - Present
SR Guest Consultancy Limited June 2013 - Present
Jaguar Land Rover September 2014 - March 2015
Apache PT CSP January 2014 - July 2014
SP MAP PT June 2013 - January 2014
Army Head Quarters, Joint Helicopter Command April 2011 - March 2013
Unmanned Air Systems Project Team June 2010 - April 2011
Apache Project Team April 2007 - June 2010
3 Regt AAC September 2004 - April 2007
9 Regt AAC May 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Maintenance Management, Initiator, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Defence, Quality Auditing, Team Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Management, Software Documentation, Command, Project Engineering, Leadership, Procedure Development, Purchasing, Relationship Management, Aerospace, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Building Relationships, Quality Assurance, Defense, Project Management, Communication Skills, Technical Support, Quality Management, Hardworking, Military, Quality System
Simon Hadley MA MBA
Principal Consultant at Atkins
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2010
MBA
King's College London 2008 — 2009
MA
Experience
Atkins April 2014 - Present
UK Ministry of Defence August 2009 - February 2013
Defence Academy of the UK 2008 - 2009
UK Ministry of Defence May 2006 - August 2008
UK Ministry of Defence April 2004 - May 2006
Royal Air Force April 1988 - April 2004
Skills
NATO, Military Experience, Flight Safety, Cyber Operations, UAV, Strategic Planning, Reconnaissance, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Leadership, Project Management, Aviation, ISTAR, MSP Practitioner, Military Aviation, Defence, Strategic Communications, Aircraft, Ministry Of Defence, Radar, Contingency Planning, Military Operations, Tactics, Intelligence Analysis, Weapons, MOD, Information Assurance, Requirements Management, Military Training, Force Protection, Command, APMP Qualified, Aerospace, Counterterrorism, Procurement, Information Operations, Military, C4ISR, Program Management, Intelligence, Air Force, Counter Terrorism
Simon Hanks
Head of Advanced Manufacturing Reaction Engines Limited
Research
Education
The Open University / College of Law 1997 — 2001
LLB, Qualifying Law Degree
The Open University
BSc (Engineering and Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Mathematical Modelling
Experience
Reaction Engines Limited September 2013 - Present
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority April 1985 - August 2013
Royal Air Force March 1976 - March 1985
Skills
Materials, Optics, Program Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management
Simon Hanmer
Technical Infrastructure Lead at Durham University
Information Technology and Services
Education
Open University 2004 — 2005
Diploma in Computing, Information Technology
Experience
Durham University December 2014 - Present
Intelligent Web Ltd 2008 - Present
BP July 2010 - December 2014
BP November 2009 - July 2010
The Robert Gordon University November 2007 - November 2009
Vodafone October 2006 - September 2007
Logsys August 2006 - October 2006
HP May 1999 - June 2006
Three Valleys Water PLC September 1998 - May 1999
Skills
SQL, VMware, SharePoint, Drupal, Software Documentation, Adobe Connect, Unix, Distance Learning, Learning Management..., Project Delivery, Perl, ITIL, Management, Needs Analysis, MySQL, Technical Training, Knowledge Management, Analysis, Moodle, Training, Instructor-led Training, Linux, PHP, Faculty Training, Bash, Servers, Hands-on Training, Integration, E-Learning, Organizational Learning, MySQL DBA, Captivate, Shell Scripting, Instructional Design, Networking, Social Media, Technical Writing, Open Source, Visio, Web 2.0, Atlassian JIRA, Blended Learning, Databases, Apache, Training Delivery, Peer Mentoring, Web Development, TriplePlay Digital..., Learning Management, Testing
Simon Hannigan
Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank
Financial Services
Education
The Open University
Experience
UBS Investment Bank March 2015 - Present
UBS Investment Bank September 2010 - Present
LCH.Clearnet October 2009 - September 2010
LCH.Clearnet February 2007 - January 2010
British Telecom February 2006 - February 2007
BNP Paribas February 2002 - February 2006
Elsevier Science March 2001 - February 2002
Skills
ITIL Certified, IT Strategy, Leadership, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Governance, Service Desk, PRINCE2, Project Delivery, Service Delivery, Service Improvement, Process Improvement, Service Management, Sla, Management, IT Outsourcing, Infrastructure, Outsourcing, Transition Management, Problem Management, Strategy, Technical Support, Offshoring, ITIL, IT Service Management, Stakeholder Management, Windows Server, Incident Management
Simon Hargrave
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2017
Simon Harris MIoD
Director of Operations Facilities Services Division at SPIE UK
Facilities Services
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2004
BSc, Engineering
Experience
SPIE UK July 2014 - Present
HOCHTIEF FACILITY MANAGEMENT UK August 2011 - July 2014
HOCHTIEF Facility Managment GmbH January 2009 - August 2011
HOCHTIEF Facility Management April 2007 - January 2009
HOCHTIEF Facility Management April 2006 - April 2007
IVAX Pharmaceuticals June 2000 - April 2006
Japan Tobacco June 1996 - May 2000
Skills
Maintenance Management, Building Services, Change Management, Procurement, Building Maintenance, Project Planning, Negotiation, Project Management, Engineering, Project Bidding, Management, Energy Management, Commissioning, Board Level, Budgets, Bid Preparation, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Bidding Process, New Business Development, Construction, Leadership, FMCG, Board of Director..., Engineering Management, Energy, cGMP manufacturing, Team Leadership, PFI, Building Management..., Commercial Management, Bid Strategy, Contract Management, cGMP practices, Cost Management, Bid Writing, Facility Start-up, Continuous Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Contract Negotiation, Facilities Management, HVAC
Simon Harrison
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2003
MSc, Computing for Commerce and Industry
Experience
Rolls-Royce July 2015 - Present
Rolls-Royce October 2014 - Present
Molson Coors Brewing (UK) Ltd December 2012 - October 2014
Molson Coors Brewing (UK) Ltd January 2011 - November 2012
Eli Lilly and Company January 2008 - December 2010
Eli Lilly and Company January 2007 - January 2008
Eli Lilly and Company October 2004 - January 2007
Eli Lilly and Company May 2003 - October 2004
Khi-Ro Limited June 2000 - May 2003
Nestle January 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Business Process, IT Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Computer System..., ITIL, Service Delivery, Vendor Management, Information Technology, Project Portfolio..., Project Delivery, IT Strategy, Infrastructure, Governance, Security, Change Management, SAP, Leadership, Management, Stakeholder Management, IT Service Management, Outsourcing, Enterprise Software, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., Telecommunications, Business Process..., Business Relationship..., Business Transformation, Project Management
Simon Hawtin
Operations Director
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2004
Masters, Business Administration
Experience
Farplants Sales Ltd May 2012 - Present
Pattinson Hill Ltd July 2010 - May 2012
Topflora Ltd February 2009 - July 2010
World Flowers Ltd September 2007 - February 2009
Winchester Growers Ltd August 2004 - September 2007
Sainsbury's Business UnitQV Foods Ltd January 2001 - January 2004
Skills
Retail, Management, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Operations Management, Project Management
Simon Hayward
Senior Analyst at Rakuten Attribution
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Birckbeck College, University of London 2011 — 2013
MSc, Applied Statistics and Stochastic Modelling, Merit
The Open University 2008 — 2011
BSc, Mathematics, First
University of Sussex 2001 — 2004
BA, Philosophy, 2:2
Coursera
Experience
Rakuten Attribution February 2015 - Present
Essence December 2013 - Present
Infinity Call Tracking August 2013 - December 2013
agenda21 digital Ltd October 2010 - July 2013
Crown Prosecution Service September 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Analytics, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Databases, Google Analytics, Research
Simon Heap
Training Coordinator at Cobham Mission Systems
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Leigh Grammar School 1974 — 1979
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Technology
Experience
Cobham Mission Systems August 2014 - Present
BN Aircraft Ltd February 2013 - July 2014
Flybe Aviation Services September 2007 - February 2013
Citation Centre October 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Aircraft Systems, Aircraft, Airlines, Avionics, Flight Test, Aerospace, Human Factors, Training Delivery, Aeronautics, Airworthiness, Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance
Simon Heaps
Commercial Director at REAL Digital International
Printing
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, Hons
Chartered Institute of Marketing 1991 — 1993
Diploma, Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing 1989 — 1991
Certificate, Marketing
Collyers Grammer School 1975 — 1982
A Level
Experience
REAL Digital International May 2013 - Present
REAL Digital International October 2005 - Present
Olwen Direct Mail / Vertis 1994 - September 2005
Skills
Client Liaison, Process Control, Compliance, Manage Client..., Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Pricing Analysis, Contract Pricing, Strategic Communications, Business Development, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Tender Management
Simon Heath
Digital Strategy & Planning Director, kooMedia
Marketing and Advertising
Education
University of York 1993 — 1996
BA (Hons), Economics and Politics
The Open University 2010 — 2012
Experimental Psychology, Distinction
London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) 1999 — 2001
Diploma, Marketing and PR
The Open University 2009 — 2010
CertHE, Social Sciences, Distinction
University of Birmingham 2004 — 2005
CertHE, Counselling Psychology
Cadbury VI Form College 1991 — 1993
High School, A Level: English Lit (A), Political History (A), Economics (B)
St Thomas Aquinas School, Birmingham 1986 — 1991
High School, GSCE x 9 (A-B)
Experience
kooMedia Ltd March 2009 - Present
Havas helia February 2014 - February 2015
Friend Digital Ltd March 2009 - December 2012
Freestyle Interactive Ltd August 2007 - August 2009
WAA 2006 - 2007
Audiences Central November 2004 - December 2006
Virgin Trains August 2003 - August 2004
JWT Black Cat/Rapier September 2001 - August 2003
Lowe and Partners Worldwide September 2000 - August 2001
OgilvyOne June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Account Planning, Psychology, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, B2B, Digital Strategy, Team Leadership
Simon Heath
Head of Planning Marine Service at RollsRoyce
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2011
MBA, MBA
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply 2002 — 2005
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, Graduate Diploma, MCIPS
Aston University 1995 — 1998
BSc (Hons) Logistics, BSc Logistics
Experience
Rolls-Royce June 2015 - Present
Rolls-Royce Marine Services February 2013 - June 2015
Rolls-Royce June 2010 - February 2013
Rolls-Royce Plc June 2005 - June 2010
Skills
Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Aerospace, Master Scheduling, Operational Risk..., Priority Management, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, SAP ERP, Demand Forecasting, IT Solutions, Engineering Management, Enterprise Risk..., Program Management, Operations Centers, Business Process..., SAP BW, Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Supply Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Risk Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Production Budgeting
Simon Hibberd
Recruiter
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2013
Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School, Salisbury 1998 — 2005
A Level: English Literature, French, Early Modern History (B, B, B)
Experience
Matchtech November 2014 - September 2015
SPS International July 2014 - October 2014
Faststream Recruitment Group June 2011 - June 2014
Brook Street Bureau PLC September 2010 - June 2011
Panasonic September 2008 - August 2010
MVC August 2002 - March 2008
Skills
Headhunting, Sales, International..., Account Management, Recruiting, Oil & Gas Recruitment, Contingent Recruitment, Management
Simon Hiskett
Senior Manager Respiratory Group at Mylan
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1994
Professional Diploma in Management, Management
Experience
Mylan June 2014 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline October 2011 - June 2014
Pfizer January 2004 - September 2011
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Requirements, Clinical Trials, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, eCTD, Regulatory Submissions, Technology Transfer, Sop, IND, FDA
Simon Hiskett
CMC Principal Regulatory CMC Scientist at Pfizer
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1994
Diploma in Management, Management
Bromley College
BSc. Biochemistry, Biochemistry
Experience
Pfizer January 2004 - Present
GSK April 2003 - November 2003
GSK June 2001 - April 2003
Simon Hodson
Product Architect at Healthcare Software Systems Ltd
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2013
BA Hons (Open), Classics & Philosophy
Experience
Healthcare Software Systems Ltd October 2012 - Present
Healthcare Software Systems May 2006 - October 2012
CSC June 2003 - April 2006
Royal Mail November 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Windows Server, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, Unix, Oracle, Woodworking, MongoDB, Linux, Graph Databases, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Healthcare Information..., Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Database Design
Simon Hogan
Mathematics and Science Teacher at Stepping Stones School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The University of Reading 2010 — 2011
Qualified Teacher (GTP), Mathematics, Pass
The Open University 1991 — 1996
Certificate in Management
The University of Salford 1974 — 1978
Applied Physics, Physics, Maths
Experience
Stepping Stones School July 2012 - Present
Self Employed June 2011 - Present
Woolmer Hill School July 2010 - May 2011
Bohunt Community School September 2009 - August 2010
Myself January 2009 - August 2009
Myself January 2008 - December 2008
Myself June 2007 - December 2007
LogicaCMG November 2003 - May 2007
Logica 1984 - 2007
LogicaCMG June 1999 - November 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Staff Management, Telecommunications, Team Leadership, Coaching, Change Management, Project Management, ITIL, Project Delivery, Business Analysis, Integration, Resource Management, Testing, Human Resources, Program Management, Team Management, Account Management
Simon Hollingworth
Digital Marketing Manager at Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors
Law Practice
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
Mount St Mary's High School 1982 — 1986
Experience
Simpson Millar January 2014 - Present
Brethertons Solicitors LLP 2010 - January 2014
Brethertons Solicitors LLP April 2009 - November 2010
Lupton Fawcett 2002 - August 2008
Lupton Fawcett January 1997 - 2002
Hammond Suddards Solicitors 1994 - 1997
Ford & Warren Solicitors 1990 - 1994
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, WordPress, SEO, Web Development, PPC, Management, XHTML, Copywriting, Advertising, SharePoint, Online Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, CSS, Legal Advice, Web Content Management, SEM, Digital Marketing
Simon Holroyd
Commercial Account Handler at Reid Briggs and Co Ltd
Insurance
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2017
Natural Sciences, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, TBA
Experience
Reid Briggs and Co Ltd December 2014 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Underwriting, Management, General Insurance, New Business Development, Charity Insurance, Waste Management
Simon Howard
MD at Polypipe Terrain
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2008
MBA
- 1985 — 1988
BEng, Electronics
Experience
Polypipe Terrain January 2014 - Present
PWG Ltd January 2012 - 2013
Mumford and Wood 2010 - 2013
Elektron Plc 2005 - 2009
Tyco Electronics Energy Division 1999 - 2005
Status Electronics Ltd 1990 - 1999
Skills
Electronics, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Electricians, Management, Automation, Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microcontrollers, Manufacturing, Team Building, Account Management, Key Account Management, Embedded Software
Simon Howard-Johnson
Technology Services Infrastructure consulting at Hewlett Packard
Computer Networking
Education
School name:
The Open University
Experience
Hewlett-Packard September 2013 - Present
NSC Global June 2012 - May 2013
Intact Integrated Services September 2006 - March 2012
Getronics 2002 - 2006
Compaq / Hewlett-Packard 1998 - 2002
SEMA Group Pty Ltd 1995 - 1998
Skills
WAN, Leadership, HP, New Business Development, Enterprise Software, Telepresence, Strategy, Professional Services, Service Management, Networking, Virtualization, Business Development, IT Service Management, Data Center, Selling, IT Transformation, Partner Management, Pre-sales, Unified Communications, Channel Partners, MPLS, VoIP, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Business Alliances, Business Case, IP, Cisco Technologies, Service Delivery, Telephony, Solution Selling, IT Outsourcing, Direct Sales, Management, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, SaaS, Go-to-market Strategy, PRINCE2, Account Management, Contact Centers, Strategic Partnerships, Channel, CRM, Sales, International Sales, Outsourcing, Competitive Analysis
Simon Howarth
Business Analyst at Arcadia Group Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
LLB(Hons), Law
Experience
Arcadia Group Ltd October 2013 - Present
BOUYGUES UK May 2013 - October 2013
London 2012 2012 - 2012
Shell 2007 - 2009
Shell 2005 - 2007
Shell 1998 - 2005
Skills
Project Management, Business Process..., Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Management, Staff Management, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Analysis, Training, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, PRINCE2, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Team Leadership, Project Delivery, Operations Management, Business Analysis, VBA, Contract Management, Microsoft Office, Project Coordination, PowerPoint, Leadership, Project Planning, Training Delivery, Windows, Program Management, Customer Service, Policy
Simon Humphries
General Manager at Promax Electronics
Telecommunications
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2002
BSc Hons, Electronic Engineering
Bishop Reindorp
Experience
Promax Electronics August 2008 - Present
NEC October 2007 - August 2008
Anritsu 1998 - 2007
Skills
Mobile Communications, 3G, DVB-T2, Business Development, GSM, DVB-S2, LTE, WiMAX, Direct Sales, Electronics, DVB-T, IPTV, Consumer Electronics, Microwave, Management, Sales, Broadcast, WLAN, RF, Wireless, Bluetooth, GPRS, DVB-S
Simon Hutchison
Internet & Research Professional, selfemployed
Research
Education
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education 2011 — 2012
Diploma
Harlow College 1989 — 1991
A-Levels:
Experience
Lionbridge 2011 - Present
self-employed 2010 - Present
self-employed 2007 - Present
Simon Jackman
Business Analyst at Broadridge Financial Solutions
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2007
BSc (Hons) First Class, Mathematics
Experience
Broadridge Financial Solutions July 2013 - Present
Nomura International 2008 - July 2013
Broadridge Financial Solutions October 2006 - October 2008
Credit Suisse January 2004 - October 2006
Lazard June 2003 - December 2003
ADP Wilco August 2001 - May 2003
Elmbridge Financial Systems February 1998 - August 2001
CGI February 1997 - December 1997
ADP Wilco September 1995 - February 1997
Morgan Stanley January 1992 - February 1995
Skills
Prime Brokerage, Trading Systems, Derivatives, Equities, Securities Lending, Middle Office, Settlement, Back Office, Fixed Income, Investment Banking
Simon Jewell
Chief Engineer at P&O Australia/Princess Cruises / BEng IEng IMARarEST MIMarEST
Maritime
Education
North West Kent College / Lloyds Maritime Academy 2014 — 2015
Msc in Ship Surveying, Ship Surveying
The Open University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor degree in Engineering (Honors), Mechanical Engineering, 2:1
North West Kent College / Lloyds Maritime Academy 2003 — 2004
Diploma in Marine Surveying, Marine Surveying
South Shields Maritime College 1997 — 1998
UK Class I Certificate of Competency, Steam and Motor Ship, Marine Engineering
Plymouth College of Further Education 1984 — 1990
BTEC, ONC in Plant Engineering, Plant Engineering
Experience
Princess Cruises September 2013 - Present
Princess Cruises August 1990 - Present
Princess Cruises 2006 - 2013
Skills
Ships, ISM, Marine Engineering, Leadership, Maritime Operations, Maritime
Simon Kemp
Machinery
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2007
MBA
The Nottingham Trent University 1978 — 1979
Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Voith Turbo February 2006 - Present
Pacer Systems Ltd August 2003 - February 2006
Louth Investments Limited April 1999 - August 2003
Abco Engineering (Hydraulics) Limited December 1995 - January 1999
Abco Engineering Limited August 1984 - January 1995
Skills
Marketing, Pumps, High pressure hydraulics, Sales, Training, International Sales, Key Account Management, Selling, Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Engineering, Public Speaking
Simon Kenny
Application Services Manager at Capita
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1999
BA, Computing
The University of Sheffield 1984 — 1987
BS, Genetics and Zoology
Experience
Capita September 2014 - Present
Capita January 2009 - September 2014
Liberata September 2000 - December 2009
CIS 2000 - 2000
Britannia Building Society 1997 - 2000
Sheffield City Council 1990 - 1997
Chaucer Secondary School Sheffield January 1989 - August 1990
Skills
Business Analysis, Service Desk, Team Management, IT Outsourcing, Motivation, Outsourcing, Applications Support, Technical Support, PRINCE2, Windows Server, Data Center, Project Delivery, Service Management, Solution Architecture, Data Warehousing, Software Engineering, ITIL, Telecommunications, Incident Management, Leadership, IT Service Management, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Small Business, Service Delivery, Active Directory, Process Engineering
Simon Kirby
Analytics for Insurance expert, Business Intelligence, Risk Management and Data Management
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2009
BSc, Computing and Business Studies
Mid-Kent College 1986 — 1987
Experience
Qlik September 2015 - Present
SAS June 2011 - August 2015
Financial Services Authority July 2009 - June 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland July 2007 - July 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland April 2000 - July 2007
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Insurance, Internal Audit, Financial Regulation, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Risk, Governance, Training Delivery, Solvency II, Risk Management, Operational Risk..., Operational Risk, Banking, Risk Assessment
Simon Knight
Research Fellow at UTS: University of Technology Sydney
E-Learning
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational/Instructional Technology
University of Cambridge 2011 — 2012
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Educational Research Methods, Distinction
The Institute of Education, U. of London 2009 — 2011
Ma, Philosophy of Education, Distinction
The Institute of Education, U. of London 2009 — 2010
PGCE, Social Sciences (14-19), A on all assignments, the highest 'very good' rating on the practical element
University of Leeds 2004 — 2008
BSc (International), Philosophy & Psychology, 2.1
York University 2006 — 2007
BSc, Philosophy & Psychology (International year)
Experience
UTS: University of Technology Sydney September 2015 - Present
The Open University September 2012 - September 2015
University of Cambridge June 2012 - May 2013
The Open University December 2012 - December 2012
Saffron Walden County High School June 2010 - August 2011
Various secondary schools September 2002 - September 2010
Skills
R, self regulation, Lecturing, Charities, discursive psychology, Pedagogy, Social Return on..., Secondary Education, Metacognition, Knowledge Sharing, Educational Research, Collective Intelligence, Higher Education, Psychology, Instructional Technology, Social Media Measurement, Learning Sciences, Educational Assessment, Impact Evaluation, Blogging, Quantitative Research, Educational Philosophy, Information Seeking, Information Retrieval, Academic Writing, Information Literacy, sociocultural theory, Collaborative Learning, Educational Technology, self regulated learning, Epistemology, epistemic cognition, Philosophy of Education, educational theory, Educational Measurement, Teaching, Qualitative Research, Open Educational..., philosophy of assessment, Strategic Planning, Philosophy, Learning Analytics, Discourse Analysis, Digital Literacy, Wikipedia, Educational Psychology, E-Learning, Statistics, Research, Distance Learning
Simon Knott
Senior Consultant Maintenance Systems at Xodus Group
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 1984 — 1988
BA, Computing / Mathmatics
University of Northumbria at Newcastle 1979 — 1981
HND, Mechanical Engineering
Stokesley Comprehensive School 1971 — 1978
O and A Levels, Science
Experience
Xodus Group January 2011 - Present
Altra Energy Ltd March 2009 - January 2011
ODL (Offshore Design Limited) May 1998 - February 2009
Chevron March 1995 - April 1998
Chevron July 1993 - February 1995
Chevron August 1991 - June 1993
Skills
Application Development, Engineering, Onshore, Offshore, Downstream Oil & Gas, SAP, Maintenance Development, .NET, Maximo, Petroleum, Pipelines, MS Access, Upstream, Energy Industry, Oil, Oil & Gas Industry, Data Cleansing, Offshore Drilling, Oil & Gas, Maintenance Management, SQL Server, VB Programming, Data Analysis, Oil/Gas, Project Management, Database Design, VBA Automation, Gas
Simon Kohli
Web Developer at N/A
Internet
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2009
BSc, Computing
University of Winchester 1995 — 1998
BA, English and World Music
South Thames College 1994 — 1995
Greycourt Secondary School 1977 — 1982
Experience
AIA Worldwide November 2014 - January 2015
Aardman Animations October 2014 - October 2014
Complete Control August 2014 - September 2014
Concert Consulting Ltd March 2014 - July 2014
Perform Group September 2013 - December 2013
Pharmiweb Solutions June 2013 - August 2013
Voiamo Ltd February 2013 - April 2013
Ember Interactive Ltd January 2013 - February 2013
Jardine Lloyd Thompson October 2012 - December 2012
GMM Publishing (now Edico Media) February 2012 - December 2012
Skills
HTML 5, JSON, WordPress, Drupal, Worldpay, Apache, CMS, XSLT, HTML, jQuery, CSS, MySQL, Web Development, XML, JavaScript, E-commerce, AJAX, MVC, PayPal, PHP, W3C Validation, SQL
Simon Lakin
Structured Cabling & Network Engineer
Computer Networking
Education
QA 2014 — 2014
Prince2, Project Management, Foundation
The Open University 2006 — 2008
Cert IT & Comp, IT & Computing
Loughborough College 2000 — 2001
C&G2360 C, Electrical Technician
Experience
Converged Communication Solutions Ltd June 2013 - Present
Data Installation Services (Hosie Electrical Ltd) February 2009 - June 2013
instalec January 2007 - February 2009
Hosie Electrical Ltd November 2003 - December 2006
JPK Electrical Ltd February 2001 - November 2003
Skills
Structured Cabling, Wiring, Fiber Optics, Automation, WAN, Network Design, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, Networking, Computer Network..., Hardware, Electrical Engineering, LAN-WAN, Network Engineering, Electronics, Wireless Networking
Simon Lamberton - Pine MInstR
Managing Director at dpac UK Ltd Thermocold Costruzioni Products
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1994 — 1996
So1, Professional Certificate in Management, Professional Pass
Northampton College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Refrigeration
High Wycombe College 1989 — 1989
Air Conditioning & System design, Duct work & cooling design, Pass
Northampton College 1986 — 1988
City & guilds Parts 1-3, Refrigeration, Credit
Dury Falls Upminster Essex 1985 — 1987
Experience
dpac UK Ltd December 2002 - Present
Climaveneta February 2001 - December 2002
De'Longhi January 1999 - December 2001
Fujitsu July 1998 - December 2000
Fujitsu January 1996 - July 1998
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating January 1993 - January 1996
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating April 1991 - January 1993
Eaton Williams Group Ltd September 1987 - March 1991
Skills
Building Management..., Engineering, Ventilation, Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Electricians, Building Automation, CRM, Commissioning, Energy Conservation, Value Engineering, Business Development, Cooling Water, Energy Efficiency, Construction, HVAC Controls, Air Conditioning, Business Strategy, Solar Energy, Account Management, Sustainable Energy, Building Services, Biomass, Boilers, Product Development, Sales, Building Maintenance, Renewable Energy, Project Planning, Solar Thermal, Alternative Energy, Contract Negotiation, Energy, Energy Management, Commercial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Heat Pumps, Project Management, Key Account Management, Contract Management, Heating, Facilities Management, Sales Management, Refrigeration, Energy Audits, HVAC, Electrical
Simon Langdale
Principle Business Intelligence Analyst at University of Portsmouth
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Management of Software Projects
St Johns College southsea
Experience
University of Portsmouth April 2013 - Present
Sable Consultants Ltd July 1999 - June 2013
University of Portsmouth 1999 - 2012
Southampton City Council 2004 - 2006
Raytheon Middle East Systems August 1997 - July 1999
Solvay Healthcare Ltd September 1982 - September 1997
Skills
Oracle, Dimensional Modelling, Oracle Forms, Software Implementation, Oracle SQL, Prince 2 certified..., Project Management, Dimensional Modeling, Oracle Reports, Software Development, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Management, Oracle OBIEE, Oracle PL/SQL..., PRINCE2, PL/SQL
Simon Langham
Unumbox The next level of connectivity
Internet
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2016
BA/BSc (Honours) Design and Innovation, Design & Innovation
Experience
Unumbox August 2015 - Present
Langham Industrial Controls Ltd June 2010 - August 2015
BITS (Berkshire) Ltd March 2008 - November 2008
Ladbrokes January 2004 - March 2008
Skills
Engineering, Smart Metering, Icon Design, SEO, Programming, Meter Data Management, Design, PHP, Web Design, Water Metering, Iconography, HTML, Logo Design, Electronics, Linux Server, PLC, Web Development, JavaScript, MySQL, CNC Programming
Simon Langley
Dispatch Team Leader at East of England Ambulance Service
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2020
Bachelor's Degree, Law
King Edward VI Grammar School 1995 — 2002
High School, A Levels, AS Levels, GCSEs
Experience
East Of England Ambulance Trust December 2009 - Present
East Of England Ambulance Trust September 2013 - July 2014
East Of England Ambulance Trust January 2005 - December 2009
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Emergency Management, Telecommunications, First Aid, Training, Leadership, Management, Team Leadership
Simon Langton
Education Management
Education
National College for School Leadership 2004 — 2006
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), Education management
The Open University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Central Lancashire 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Experience
West Hatch High School October 2002 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Education and training..., Leadership, Sales, Training, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Research
Simon Leake
Police Inspector at South Yorkshire Police
Law Enforcement
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Kirkby Centre 1981 — 1982
Saint John Houghton 1978 — 1981
Margaret Glen Bott 1977 — 1978
Experience
South Yorkshire Police March 1990 - Present
H.M.Forces September 1982 - March 1990
Skills
Firearms, Private Investigations, Investigation, Crime Prevention, Public Safety, Patrol, Counterterrorism, Criminal Justice, Interrogation, Police, Criminal Investigations, Evidence, Enforcement, Law Enforcement...
Simon Loynes
Web Developer
Design
Education
Staffordshire University 1996 — 1999
BA, Interactive System Design
The Open University 2010 — 2015
Open, Computing, Computer Game Design
Experience
www.littlegreenpet.co.uk May 2010 - December 2014
Pyramid Design Limited February 2006 - August 2012
Blackmarket Creative November 2005 - February 2006
Watermark Design Limited January 2000 - November 2005
Skills
User Interface, Web Design, PHP, Wordpress, Python, WordPress, Email Marketing, Web Development, Joomla, Multimedia, HTML, Web Content, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS
Simon Luce
Service Manager at Hanovia Ltd
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Electromechanical Engineering
Brunel Technical College 1983 — 1986
Btec telecommunications & electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Experience
Hanovia Ltd April 2010 - Present
Hanovia Ltd October 2004 - April 2010
Skills
Contract Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Key Account Management, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Water Treatment, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Water, Product Development, Wastewater Treatment, Engineering, Project Management
Simon Luck
MOD Liaison at New Century
Defense & Space
Education
SPOCE 2014 — 2014
PRINCE 2 Practitioner
University of Maryland College Park 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Understanding Terrorism and the Terrorist Threat
City and Guilds Institute 2011 — 2011
Graduateship, Security and Risk Management
University of St. Andrews 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Terrorism Studies
The Open University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours), Psychology and Economics
Experience
New Century March 2015 - Present
New Century June 2012 - September 2014
New Century February 2011 - June 2012
British Army August 1986 - December 2010
Skills
Security, Security Training, Military, Security Audits, Risk Assessment, Intelligence Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Afghanistan, Performance Metrics, Personal Security, Intelligence Collection, Counterterrorism, Corporate Security, Investigation, Security Awareness, Performance Measurement, Counterintelligence, Counterinsurgency, Physical Security, Security Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Mentoring, Surveillance, Operations Management, Contingency Planning, Security Management
Simon Lydiard MA, FCIPS, FInstLM
Deputy Director Group Procurement (Strategy) at Department for Transport
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2010
PG Cert Bus Admin, Business Administration
The Open University 2000 — 2010
BA; Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma; MA, Post Graduate Certificate, Humanities; Business Management
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply 1995 — 2009
Fellow, Purchasing & Supply
The Open University 2006 — 2008
MA, English Literature
The Open University 2000 — 2005
BA(1st Class Hons), English Literature
National School of Government 1994 — 1995
MBIFM, Property and Facilities Management
Cardinal Newman School 1973 — 1978
Cardinal Newman School
Experience
Department for Transport October 2012 - Present
Department for Transport January 2011 - September 2012
Department for Transport March 2008 - January 2011
Defence Equipment & Support May 2007 - March 2008
Defence Logistics Organisation June 2004 - April 2007
Finnish Ministry of Defence January 2004 - June 2004
UK Defence Logistics Organisation November 1999 - February 2004
Defence Logistics Organisation January 1999 - January 2004
Defence Procurement Agency May 1996 - November 1999
Defence Procurement Agency January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Budgets, Private Sector, Supply Management, Management Consulting, Purchasing, Public Sector, Management, Program Management, Contract Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Governance, Business Process, Business Transformation, Business Process..., Sourcing, Government, Supply Chain Management, Project Delivery, Outsourcing, Performance Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Local Government, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, E-procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Leadership, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Government Procurement, Commercial Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Risk Management
Simon Maclean MSc CMIOSH MIIRSM RSP
CDM and Health and Safety Compliance Manager at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Utilities
Education
Institute of Leadership and Management 2013 — 2013
Level 7 Award in Strategic Leadership
University Wales Institute Cardiff 2007 — 2011
Master's Degree, Occupational Health and Safety
The Open University 1999 — 2005
Open, Environmental Studies
Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (City and Guilds) 2000 — 2001
Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) - Management of Industrial Operations
Llantarnam Comprehensive 1986 — 1992
Experience
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water November 2012 - Present
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water October 2010 - November 2012
United Utilities May 2007 - May 2010
Hyder Industrial May 2000 - May 2007
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water September 1992 - May 2000
Skills
Construction, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, CDM, Inspection, Behavior Based Safety, Construction Safety, Gas, Safety Management..., Contract Management, Water, Accident Investigation, Waste Management, Environmental..., Nuclear, Environmental Awareness, Occupational Health
Simon Maidment
Supplier Quality Manager at AlcatelLucent
Telecommunications
Education
Manchester Business School 2007 — 2010
Business Administration and Management, General
Kaizen Institute of Japan 2000 — 2000
Kaizen philosophy and in practice
City University London 2000 — 2000
Fibre Optic Technology for Engineers
Royal Air Force Cranwell, Officer Training School 1989 — 1989
Management, Strategy & Military Operations
Staffordshire University
Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Bachelor's Degree (BEng)
The Open University
Problem Solving and improvement: quality and other approaches
Experience
Alcatel-Lucent November 1999 - Present
SeaChange Controls 1998 - 1999
Motorola 1998 - 1998
Plessey 1994 - 1998
Royal Air Force 1989 - 1994
Skills
Auditing Standards, Contract Manufacturing, Operations Management, Optics, Continuous Improvement, Military Operations, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, SPC, Manufacturing..., Supplier Quality..., High Reliability, Supply Management, Military Experience, Six Sigma, Performance Auditing, Internal Controls, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Document Drafting, Supplier Performance, Supplier Development, Forensic Engineering, New Business Development, Suppliers Development, Business Process, Component Selection, Small Business, Supplier Quality, Failure Analysis, Document Review, Supplier Evaluation, Document Management, Business Process..., Problem Solving, Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Optical Communications, Failure Modes, Operational Excellence, Business Development, Root Cause Analysis, Optical Components, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Lean Operations, Management Consulting, ISO
Simon Manchester
MSc Occupational Psychology Student at The University of Nottingham
Management Consulting
Education
University of Nottingham 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MSc), Occupational Psychology
The Open University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)
Hucknall National Comprehensive
Experience
Minster Law April 2011 - September 2014
Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels 2004 - 2006
Skills
Performance Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Design of Experiments, Statistics, Qualitative Research, Semi-structured..., Literature Reviews, SPSS, Scientific Reports, E-Prime, Psychometrics, Analytical Reasoning, Research Ethics
Simon Marlow
Application Analyst (Developer) at AkzoNobel
Internet
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2000
Computing Sciences
Experience
AkzoNobel July 2013 - Present
AkzoNobel April 2011 - Present
Digital Design Agency July 2008 - January 2011
ICI Chemicals April 2007 - July 2008
Royal Air Force June 1984 - May 2007
Skills
Project Management, SEO, jQuery, Photography, HTML 5, Joomla, CMS, Website Development, Photoshop, Social Media, Web Content Management, WordPress, CSS3, Wordpress, Illustrator, Web Design, CSS
Simon Marriott
Curriculum Support Manager
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Open
College of West Anglia 1995 — 2002
Mechanical Engineering
Queens School 1990 — 1995
Experience
The College of West Anglia April 2014 - Present
SAM-CAD Solutions January 2011 - Present
The College of West Anglia January 2006 - Present
Metalcraft January 1996 - January 2006
Skills
Adult Education, Courses, Lecturing, Higher Education, Teaching, Staff Development, E-Learning, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design
Simon May
Principal Network Engineeer at IHS
Research
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2011
Bsc, Computing and IT
Experience
IHS September 2015 - Present
IHS February 2005 - September 2015
Omega Logic March 2004 - February 2005
Nortel Networks February 2002 - March 2004
Galileo 1999 - 2001
British American Tobacco August 1998 - September 1999
Telme March 1993 - June 1998
Phonelink plc 1993 - 1998
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Infrastructure, Strategy, LAN-WAN, Information Technology, Networking, Communication, Vendor Relationships, Data Center, DNS, Integration, Routing, Software Documentation, Vendor Management, Business Networking, Virtualization, International, CCNA, Disaster Recovery, Routing Protocols, Network Administration, Standards Compliance, Cisco Call Manager, Telecommunications, Joint Ventures, Windows Server, Active Directory, Firewalls, VPN, Wireless, Leadership, Switches, Troubleshooting, Security, Technical Support, VoIP, Third Party Vendor..., Network Design, VMware, Network Architecture, Unified Communications, WAN, Strategic Planning, Management, System Deployment
Simon McKinnon
Director IT Services at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1994
MBA
University of Oxford 1977 — 1981
MA Hons, Geography
The Open University
PGDCCI, Post Graduate Diploma in Computing for Commerce and Industry
Experience
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) October 2014 - Present
Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission September 2008 - September 2014
FSC Mobile May 2006 - September 2008
OAG Worldwide November 2003 - May 2006
Vertical*i September 2001 - November 2003
StepStone September 1999 - August 2001
Global Asset Management September 1995 - September 1999
Coopers & Lybrand September 1987 - September 1995
Hoskyns April 1986 - September 1987
Price Waterhouse Management Consultants April 1982 - April 1986
Simon McMahon
Freelance GermanEnglish Translator
Translation and Localization
Education
University of Exeter 2012 — 2013
M.A. Translation, Specialist Translation: Engineering, Energy and Automotive
The Open University 2009 — 2011
B.A. Modern Languages, German and English, First-class Honours
Liskeard School 1998 — 2000
A-levels: German, Spanish and English Literature
Experience
Freelance November 2011 - Present
Cunard Line October 2003 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Translation, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, HTML, SDL Trados, German, Microsoft Excel, English
Simon Measures
Metadata Executive at Cengage Learning EMEA
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons, Humanities with Creative Writing and History, 2.1
St Bartholomew's School 1985 — 1987
Turnpike School 1979 — 1984
Experience
Cengage Learning EMEA April 2015 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group December 2013 - March 2015
Lloyds Banking Group November 2013 - December 2013
Cengage Learning March 2010 - August 2013
Cengage Learning November 1998 - February 2010
Cengage Learning June 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Fact-checking, Project Management, Textbooks, Books, Content Development, Publishing, Copy Editing, Content Management, Quality Assurance, XML, Web Content, Ebooks, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Editorial, FTP, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting, Publications, Academic Publishing, Indexing, Text Editing, Creative Writing, Metadata, Digital Media, Journals
Simon Melton
Offshore Construction Manager at EMASAMC
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2007
Diploma, Business management
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Bordon Hants 1979 — 1981
Experience
EMAS-AMC December 2011 - Present
Technip January 2011 - January 2012
Subocean Group Limited January 2010 - February 2011
Acergy 1990 - 2010
Skills
Renewable Energy, Oil, Oil & Gas Industry, Heavy Lifting, Project Engineering, Construction, Underwater, Maritime Operations, Inspection, Wind, Supervisory Skills, Risers, Offshore Construction, Engineering, Marine Operations, Oil/Gas, Cables, HAZOP, Safety Management..., Offshore Oil & Gas, Maritime, ISM, Offshore Wind, Wind Turbines, Diving, Gas, Operations Management, Pipelines, Decision Maker, Management, Offshore Operations, Oil & Gas, Onshore, Team Building, Petroleum, Subsea Engineering, Offshore Management, Energy, Deepwater, Leadership, Nuclear
Simon Mills
CEO at Neobo Ltd
Building Materials
Education
The Open University
MBA
Experience
Neobo Ltd September 2014 - Present
Amtico International April 2009 - October 2013
Amtico International April 2005 - October 2013
Amtico International February 2000 - April 2005
Miss Selfridge April 1997 - April 1999
Airwair International Ltd - Dr Martens February 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Change Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Market Research, Retail, Sales Management, International Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Brand Development, Manufacturing, Online Marketing, Sales Process, International Marketing, Sales Presentations, CRM, B2B, Direct Sales, Marketing Communications, Purchasing, Flooring, Management, Leadership, Brand Management, Budgets, Strategy, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, International Business, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Key Account Management, Team Building, Market Planning, Business Development, Forecasting, Building Materials, Business Planning, B2B Marketing, New Business Development
Simon Mills
Process Development Technical Specialist at Ipsen
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
MSc Science, Science Communication
University of Liverpool 1999 — 2002
BSc Pharmacology, Pharmacology
Experience
Ipsen September 2005 - Present
Altrix Healthcare Ltd February 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Minitab, Continued Process..., Lean Six Sigma Yellow..., New Product Development, EHS, FMEA, Scale-up, Process Validation..., GMP, Quality Assurance, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical process..., Statistics, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, CQA, ICH guidelines, Product Development, PDA, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma Green..., Lyophilization, Technical Writing, Quality by Design, Statistical Process..., Change Control, Freeze Drying, Design of Experiments, SOP development, Disposable Technology, Risk Assessment
Simon Moon
Director at FJD Consulting LTD
Civil Engineering
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2009
MBA, Business
The University of Birmingham 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Experience
FJD Consulting May 2012 - Present
Atkins Rail October 2013 - March 2015
SDG Moon Consulting LTD May 2011 - March 2015
NR Project Engineer - Birmingham Gateway Project January 2013 - October 2014
Network Rail June 2011 - December 2012
Birse Rail Consultancy (Balfour Beatty Rail) March 2010 - May 2011
White Young Green June 2004 - June 2005
Atkins Rail 1997 - 2004
Skills
Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Assessment, Construction, Project Delivery, Steel Structures, Railway, Design Management, Civil Engineering, Rail, Consultancy, Feasibility Studies, Bridge
Simon Moore, MBA, MCIM, MIMI
Head of Marketing at The Parts Alliance Group
Automotive
Education
Open University 2010 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration - 2011
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2009 — 2009
Professional Certificate in e-marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2003 — 2004
Professional Diploma in Marketing
Experience
The Parts Alliance January 2014 - Present
CES (UK) Ltd June 2006 - Present
NEBS June 2003 - July 2006
Ocean Digital (Design and Print) September 2001 - June 2003
Colab October 2000 - September 2001
Calfire Group Ltd October 1995 - September 2000
Cheethams Ltd June 1993 - September 1995
Skills
Business Strategy, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Project Management, Management, Sales, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Team Leadership, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, B2B, Advertising, Automotive, Integrated Marketing, Cash Flow Forecasting, Marketing, Online Marketing, Parts, Automotive Aftermarket, Segmentation, Customer Acquisition, B2B Marketing, Brand Management, B2C marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Planning
Simon Mortlock
Production Manager at Tebira Ltd.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2003
Upper Second, Electronics
Brighton College of Technology 1993 — 1994
HND, Electronic Engineering
St Peters school Huntingdon
Experience
Tebira Ltd. November 2012 - Present
Enecsys December 2011 - November 2012
Enecsys August 2009 - December 2011
TriSim Ltd April 2009 - March 2010
Ricardo UK Ltd August 2007 - April 2009
Pi Shurlok Ltd January 2003 - August 2007
Pi Technology January 1999 - January 2003
Pi Research January 1995 - January 1999
Various Companies July 1991 - April 1995
Skills
Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Electronics, Microcontrollers, Test Equipment, Power Electronics, Product Development, Failure Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Systems Design, Manufacturing, Embedded Systems, Semiconductor Industry, Automation, Wiring, Labview, Cabling, Photovoltaics, Manufacturing..., Semiconductors, Design for Manufacturing, loom design, Power Supplies, System Design, Engineering Management, Cable Management, Test Automation, Solar Energy, PCB design, Testing, Test Management, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Management, Racks, Test Planning, System Testing, Hardware, Assembly
Simon Mott
Financial Trader
Investment Management
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
BSc (Honours), Sport, Fitness and Coaching
Experience
Self-employed
Skills
Commodity trading, Marketing Management, Health, fitness and..., Lead vocalist
Simon Mulholland
Project Specialist (RPP, MAPM, MIoD, Prince2 Practitioner)
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics
The Open University 1999 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business
Imperial College London 1986 — 1987
Master of Science (MSc), Industrial Robotics and Manufacturing Automation
Imperial College London 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics, 2-1
Experience
PM Group February 2015 - Present
Mulholland Driven Ltd May 2011 - February 2015
ZincOx Resources plc February 2006 - July 2011
Les Doinets January 2003 - January 2006
Imperial Tobacco June 1998 - December 2002
Courtaulds Engineering June 1995 - June 1998
University of Warwick April 1994 - May 1995
APV Baker August 1987 - April 1994
Skills
Factory, Mining, Executive Management, Planning, Process Automation, Due Diligence, Six Sigma, Business Planning, Commissioning, Engineering, Energy, Project Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Engineering Management, MS Project, Stakeholder Management, EPC, Contract Management, Leadership, Project Direction, Budgets, Project Portfolio..., Problem Solving, Feasibility Studies, Management, Risk Management, Business Process, Business Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Management Consulting, Construction, Manufacturing, Budgeting, Change Management, Strategy Development, Project Engineering, Microsoft Project, Strategy, Project Planning, Project Delivery
Simon Neal
Senior Projects Technician at Associated British Ports
Maritime
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, IT and Digital communications, 2.1
The Open University 1998 — 1999
Diploma in Computing
The Open University 1996 — 1998
Diploma Information Technology
Hull college of Higher Education 1985 — 1986
HNC Engineering (electronics)
Hull college Higher Education 1983 — 1985
OND Telecommunications (Marine)
Experience
Associated British Ports November 1988 - Present
Skills
Contract Management, Transportation, Budget, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Construction, Inspection, Shipping, Engineering, Budgets, Project Planning, Surveying, Software Installation, Maritime, Ports, AutoCAD, Logistics
Simon Neale
Account PMO Manager ~ Hewlett Packard for Ministry of Justice & MTCNovo
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2001
Organisational Change Management, Management of Organisational Change
Farnborough College of Technology 1988 — 1991
Computer Science, Computer Science
Experience
HP July 2015 - Present
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services December 2013 - June 2015
HP Enterprise Services May 2013 - December 2013
HP Enterprise Services May 2009 - September 2013
EDS February 2007 - January 2009
EDS April 2002 - February 2007
EDS, an HP company October 1998 - August 2001
EDS, an HP company April 1991 - October 1998
Skills
Financial Risk, Business Process..., Program Management, IT Service Management, PRINCE2, Governance, Project Portfolio..., Project Management, PMP, Software Development, CMMI, Microsoft Project, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, ITIL, Strategy, Software Project..., Quality Management, Business Analysis, Business Process, MS Project, PMO, Process Improvement, Project Delivery
Simon Needham
Customer Service Engineer at Siemens Healthcare
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Cranfield University 2014 — 2017
MSc, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
The Open University 2011 — 2015
BEng, Mechanical Engineering
The Open University 2009 — 2011
Open BSC, Medical Science
Experience
Siemens Healthcare October 2013 - Present
Siemens Healthcare August 2011 - October 2013
Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust December 2009 - July 2011
Spirit of Adventure April 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Word, Coaching, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Research, Management, Team Leadership, Leadership
Simon Newman
Financial Services
Education
The Open University
HNC; NVQ, Electronics; Information Technology and Network DesignSoftware Engineering
Experience
Barclays Capital April 2007 - Present
Goldman Sachs September 2004 - April 2007
ITM Group May 2002 - September 2004
Edward Jones July 1999 - May 2002
Air Miles December 1997 - July 1999
Michael Business Systems January 1990 - January 1997
Skills
Technical Support, Blackberry, Microsoft Exchange, Printers, Windows XP, Routers, Servers, DNS, Solaris, Data Center, Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows 7, Security, Hardware, Storage, Laptops, Software Installation, Computer Hardware, IIS
Simon Nicol
ECM Manager at NSG Group
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2003
Diploma, Management
Leeds Beckett University 1996 — 2000
BSc, Computer Communications
Experience
NSG Pilkington October 2010 - Present
NSG Pilkington May 2009 - January 2011
NSG Pilkington January 2008 - May 2009
NSG Pilkington January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Management, Project Management, SAP, Servers, IT Management, Infrastructure, Change Management, DHCP, Service Delivery, Microsoft Exchange, CRM, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Active Directory, IT Service Management, ITIL, Software Development
Simon Nurse
Systems thinker, systems design, operations and sustainability. General Manager at OdoniElwell.
Mining & Metals
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
The Open University 2010 — 2010
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Distinction
The Open University 2007 — 2009
MSc, Environmental Decision making, Merit
The Open University 2004 — 2007
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Decision Making, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology, Distinction
The Open University 2003 — 2005
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Decision Making, Environmental Science, Distinction
The Open University 2003 — 2004
Diploma in Georgraphy and Environment, Geography, Grade 2 pass
Cathays High School 1982 — 1988
Experience
Odoni-Elwell March 2014 - Present
Capital Coated Steel February 2003 - Present
The Open University February 2010 - November 2012
Capital group of Companies July 1997 - February 2003
Capital Coated Steel March 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Corporate Social..., Staff Mentoring, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Youth Mentoring, Project Management, Creativity, Climate Change, Creative Problem Solving, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Quality Assurance, Change Management, System Deployment, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Systems Analysis, Leadership Mentoring, System Design, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Analytical Abilities, Social Media, Manufacturing..., Environmental..., IT Strategy, Quality Management, Training, Environmental Issues, Environmental Management, Management, Operations Management
Simon O'Flynn
President at Virgin Vacations
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2004
Prof Dip Mgt, Business Management
Institute of Sales Promotion 1999 — 1999
ISP Diploma, Promotional Marketing
Northumbria University 1991 — 1995
Experience
Virgin Vacations October 2013 - Present
Virgin Holidays November 2009 - Present
Consultancy October 2008 - November 2009
lowcosttravelgroup October 2005 - October 2008
TUI UK December 1999 - January 2005
The Marketing Store September 1998 - December 1999
Thomson Holidays September 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Commercial Aviation, Cruises, Airlines, Tour Operators, Car Rental, E-commerce, Full P&L Responsibility, Travel Management, Marketing, Board of Directors, Holidays, Ancillary Revenue, SEO, Yield Management, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Affiliate Marketing, Staff Development, Presidency, Team Leadership, PPC, Leisure, Aviation, Email Marketing, Leisure Travel, Travel Technology, Web Marketing, Revenue Analysis, E-commerce SEO, Internet, Negotiation, New Business Development, Product Strategies, Web Analytics, Financial Modeling, Product Development, Distribution Strategies, Commercial Business..., EBITDA Growth, Online Marketing, Business Travel, SEM, Destination Marketing, International..., Tourism, Hotels, Pricing, Strategic Negotiations, Online Travel
Simon Ollerenshaw
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2020
Simon Oneill
Marketing Manager at Paget Rangers Football Club
Sports
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, LLB Law
The Manchester Metropolitan University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Experience
Paget Rangers Football Club June 2015 - Present
Freelance Sports Writer September 2013 - Present
Treble A Management November 2012 - Present
East Manchester Rangers Rugby League July 2013 - May 2014
Football Scouting January 2005 - November 2012
FK Banik Most January 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Event Management, Sports Psychology, Sports Media, Strength Training, Time Management, Rugby, Personal Training, Talent Scouting, Sports Science, Operant Conditioning, Press Releases, Sponsorship Sales, Strength & Conditioning, Sponsorship Activation, Soccer, Athletics, Sports, Scouting, Club, Sports Marketing, Professional Sports, Football, Coaching, Athletic Training, Sports Writing, Sports Coaching, Player Development, Sports Development, Ticket Sales, Sports Management, Fitness, Sports Industry, Sponsorship
Simon Opie
Chief Exec. Hastings Pier Group and Principal SoConsulting
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
Oxford University
The Open University
BSc (Hons), Mathematics and Computing
Experience
Hastings Pier Group November 2011 - Present
Disneyland Paris May 2009 - December 2011
Disneyland Paris June 2007 - May 2009
The Tussauds Group 1997 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Entertainment, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Team Building, Social Media, New Business Development, Event Management, Online Advertising, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Business Planning, Account Management, Copywriting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Change Management, Project Planning, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Tourism, Theme Parks, Strategy, Marketing, Brand Development, Research