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
Chris Sherlock
Independent Leisure, Travel & Tourism Professional
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
The Open University 1970 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Education & Maths, Pass
St. Mary's College 1965 — 1968
Teacher's Certificate, Chemistry & Maths
Bishop Ullathorne, Coventry 1958 — 1965
Experience
Coventry Scout County October 2013 - Present
The Camping and Caravanning Club January 1997 - June 2010
Skills
QuarkXPress, Email Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Online Advertising, Brochure Production, Conference Organization, Art, Photography, Committees, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Conference Coordination, Marketing, Organisation of..., Tourism
Chris Shimmin-Vincent
Digital Supporter at University of Bath
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Second Class
The Open University 2004 — 2006
Certificate, Information and Communication Technologies
Experience
University of Bath September 2011 - Present
Wiltshire Constabulary September 2009 - September 2011
British Airways August 2000 - September 2009
Skills
CCNA, Cisco Technologies, IT Service Management, Web Development, ITIL v3 Foundations..., PHP, VBScript, HTML, Git, JavaScript, Ruby, Service Catalog, Github, CMS, ASP, C++, XHTML, Request Tracker, SQL, Wordpress, Sinatra, CSS, TopDesk
Chris Short
Course Leader, MSc Sustainable Environments, CCRI at the University of Gloucestershire
Environmental Services
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1996
MPhil (Sociology), HND (Rural Resource Management) Seale Hayne
Experience
University of Gloucestershire 2012 - Present
Countryside and Community Research Institute September 2000 - Present
University of Gloucestershire 2000 - 2006
Skills
Environmental Issues, Science, Policy Analysis, Geography, Policy, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Higher Education, Climate Change..., Proposal Writing, Environmental, Qualitative Research, Sustainability, Report Writing, Research, Lecturing, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Statistics, Teaching, Natural Resource..., Sustainable Development, Conservation Issues, Strategic Planning
Chris Shortt
Still Watching the Wheels
Construction
Education
The Open University 1977 — 1979
BA, Social Science and Economics
Experience
Faithful+Gould November 1999 - April 2012
Yeoman&Edwards February 1979 - November 1999
Skills
Program Management, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Project Control, Cost Control, Cost Management, Building Surveying, Feasibility Studies, Commercial Management, PFI, Refurbishing, Cost Reporting, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Management, Contractors, Fit-out
Chris Simmons (BA) Hons
IT Director at Birketts
Law Practice
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
Master's Degree
SELTEC 1975 — 1979
ONC & HNC in Engineering
Scott Lidgett Secondary 1970 — 1975
Experience
Birketts LLP January 2010 - Present
Campbell Hooper Solicitors LLP January 2000 - December 2009
Resolution Systems 1997 - 2000
Various dealerships 1993 - 1997
Wang UK 1982 - 1993
Sperry Univac 1979 - 1982
Skills
VMware, Business Continuity, Project Planning, Cloud Computing, Program Management, Mergers, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Networking, Disaster Recovery, Professional Services, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Governance, Change Management, Business Analysis, CRM, Project Delivery, IT Management, IT Service Management, Microsoft SQL Server, PRINCE2, IT Strategy, Leadership Development, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, ITIL, Active Directory, Information Technology, Management
Chris Simpson
Marketing and Advertising
Education
The University of Birmingham 1986 — 1989
BEng, Chemical Engineering with Minerals Engineering
The Open University 2008 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Modern Langauges (Spanish & English), Upper Second , 2:1
Experience
Netbooster December 2011 - June 2012
TradeDoubler February 2009 - December 2011
The Search Works January 2008 - January 2009
Probability plc March 2006 - March 2007
Capita Plc July 2003 - February 2006
ipoints January 2002 - July 2003
Beenz 2000 - 2001
Air Miles 1995 - 2000
Texaco Ltd 1991 - 1995
Shell UK 1989 - 1991
Skills
Outsourcing, Digital Strategy, Management, SEO, Web Marketing, Organic Search, International Sales, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, PPC, Online Advertising, Search Advertising, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Team Management, Sales Operations, SEM, Lead Generation, Strategy, B2B Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Leadership, Organizational..., Sales Management, CRM, Conversion Optimization, Account Management, E-commerce, Outsourcing Management, Project Management, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Marketing, Operations Management, Affiliate Marketing, Google Analytics, Business Strategy, Change Management, Web Analytics, M&A experience, Marketing, B2B, Analytics, Google Adwords
Chris Sivers
Director of People at Swansea City and County Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Masters Degree, International Development Management
The University of Birmingham 2007 — 2008
Post Graduate Certificate, Public Sector Commissioning
Lancaster University 2005 — 2006
Post Graduate Certificate, Executive Coaching
Lancaster University 2001 — 2003
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Wolverhampton 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Science
Experience
Swansea City and County Council September 2013 - Present
Darlington Borough Council September 2009 - September 2013
Swindon Borough Council January 2006 - September 2009
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council September 2003 - December 2005
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council September 2001 - September 2003
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council June 2000 - August 2001
Bolton Council June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Crisis Counselling, Organizational..., Private Sector, Teaching Adults, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Corporate Performance, Program Management, community safety, Local Government, Policy, Complexity Management, Commissioning, Leadership Development, Innovation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Development, Stakeholder Management, Public Policy, Leadership, Public Sector, Strategy, Community Engagement, community engagement, Executive Coaching, Governance, Voluntary Sector
Chris Slinger
Sales & Applications Engineer at HVR International
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2008
BSc, Electrical Engineering & Product Design
Monkseaton High School 1976 — 1979
Experience
HVR International November 2008 - Present
HVR International Limited October 2008 - Present
Royal Air Force November 1985 - January 2009
Skills
Systems Engineering, Military, Blog Marketing, Defence, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Ministry Of Defence, Electronics, Satellite Communications, Social Media Marketing, Security Clearance, Problem Solving, Diagnose, Test Equipment, Radar, Electrical Engineering, Article Posting, On the Job Training, Project Management, Management, Telecommunications, Electronic Warfare, MOD
Chris Smythe
DQAFF Cam1c at UK Ministry of Defence
Defense & Space
Education
Highlands Grammar School, Halifax, Yorkshire 1967 — 1973
O-levels and 2 A levels
The Open University
Experience
UK Ministry of Defence April 2008 - Present
MoD Wyton February 2002 - April 2009
Royal Air Force October 1973 - February 2002
Chris Snelling
Independent Logistics and Supply Chain Professional
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Salvatorian College
The Open University
Experience
CMS Distribution December 2010 - Present
GoPlay 2008 - 2009
CMS Peripherals 2005 - 2006
MicroWarehouse 2003 - 2005
The Status Group 1994 - 2002
Skills
Purchasing, Change Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Pricing, Supply Chain..., SAP ERP, Vendor Management, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Account Management, SAP R/3, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, SAP, Leadership, ERP
Chris Southgate
Operations Director at Barratt Homes
Retail
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2004
MBA, Business
Sheffield Hallam University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Recreation Management
Experience
Barratt Homes June 2014 - Present
Kwik Fit April 2013 - May 2014
Kwik Fit July 2007 - April 2013
Scottish and Newcastle UK June 2000 - July 2007
Scottish & Newcastle Retail 2000 - 2006
Scottish and Newcastle Retail (Spirit Group) 2000 - 2004
Scottish and Newcastle Retail (Spirit Group) 2000 - 2004
Skills
Profit, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Recruiting, Business Strategy, Budgets, Management, Retail, Forecasting, FMCG, New Business Development, Change Management, P&L, Performance Management, Sales, Income Statement, Key Account Management, B2B, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Operations Management, Business Planning, P&L Management
Chris Sparks
Director, Financial Risk and Analytics at Virgin Money
Financial Services
Education
University of Birmingham 1984 — 1987
PhD, Mathematics
University of Southampton 1983 — 1984
MSc, Operational Research
The University of Sheffield 1980 — 1983
BSc (Hons), Maths
The Open University 2006 — 2013
BA (Hons), Humanities with Literature
Experience
Virgin Money May 2014 - Present
Virgin Money August 2012 - May 2014
Royal Bank of Scotland July 2011 - July 2012
RBS 2010 - July 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland February 2009 - March 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland March 2008 - February 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland January 2007 - March 2008
Royal Bank of Scotland January 2005 - January 2007
Royal Bank of Scotland January 2005 - December 2005
Royal Bank of Scotland January 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Derivatives, Risk Management, Credit Analysis, Operations Research, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Retail Banking, Operational Risk..., Business Process..., Financial Services, Credit Risk, Stress Testing, Banking, Economic Capital, Financial Modeling, Basel II, Financial Risk, Business Transformation, Corporate Finance, Operational Risk, Credit Cards, Liquidity Risk, Analytics, Enterprise Risk..., Portfolio Management, Risk, Relationship Management, Risk Analytics, Market Risk, Credit
Chris Spencer
International FMCG Director | Product Research & Development | Capital Projects | Blue Chip | MBA
Consumer Goods
Education
University of Lincoln 2001 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration and Management with Psychology
University of Lincoln 2000 — 2001
Diploma in general management, Business Administration and Management, General
The Open University 1999 — 2000
Certificate in General Management, Business Administration and Management, General
gosforth high school 1979 — 1984
Experience
Kimberly-Clark July 2008 - Present
Kimberly-Clark September 2005 - July 2008
Kimberly-Clark September 2002 - September 2005
Kimberly-Clark July 1999 - September 2002
Kimberly-Clark April 1997 - July 1999
Kimberly-Clark May 1995 - April 1997
Kimberly-Clark July 1993 - May 1995
Skills
Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Process Engineering, Team Building, Six Sigma, Leadership, Change Management, FMCG, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Research Design, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Qualitative Research, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Business Development, Product Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Brand Development, R&D, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Procurement, Negotiation, New Business Development, Project Portfolio..., Customer Relations, Manufacturing, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Program Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Management, Coaching, Analysis, Market Research, Lean Initiatives, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management
Chris Spurr
Manager, QAS at Galileo
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
Post Graduate Diploma, Computing for Commerce & Industry
University of Warwick
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Joint Hons (Engineering Science & Computer Science)
Experience
Travelport June 2005 - Present
Galileo International Ltd 2003 - 2005
Skills
Requirements Analysis
Chris St Clair
IT Audit Manager at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2013
BA (Hons), Open, 2.1
CISA 2005 — 2005
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 1990 — 2001
FCCA, Accountancy
Experience
Walgreens Boots Alliance January 2015 - Present
Alliance Boots October 2013 - Present
KPMG October 2004 - October 2013
Muller Dairy (UK) Ltd July 2002 - September 2004
Custometrics March 2000 - February 2002
Pioneer International June 1999 - November 1999
Pioneer International April 1997 - August 1998
Pioneer International December 1995 - April 1997
Harrods April 1994 - December 1995
Harris & Trotter October 1992 - April 1994
Skills
Segregation of Duties, SAP Implementation, CISA, Financial Systems..., Data Migration, SAP, Governance, SAP FI/CO, SAP HR, SAP Authorisations, Auditing, Solution Architecture, ERP, IT Audit, Internal Audit, SAP R/3, Enterprise Architecture, External Audit, Project Implementation, Training Delivery, Business Process..., Internal Controls, GRC, SAP ERP, Programme Assurance, Due Diligence
Chris Stammers
Cisco Instructor (Retired)
E-Learning
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Open & Distance Education
Experience
Landau Forte College 1996 - 2012
BT 1970 - 1995
Skills
Teaching, Cisco Technologies, CCNA, Information Technology, Networking
Chris Stanyard
Senior Business Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1995
BSc Hons (Open), Computer Sciences
Experience
Arqiva July 2011 - Present
Maycrown Consultants Ltd May 1995 - July 2014
Colliers International UK plc January 2011 - March 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe April 2010 - August 2010
UK Ministry of Defence January 2005 - March 2010
UK Ministry of Defence January 2004 - December 2004
Defence Housing Executive August 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Business Process, Outsourcing, User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Benefits Realisation, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Sparx Enterprise..., Unified Modelling..., SDLC, ClearCase, Stakeholder Management, Project Delivery, PRINCE2, Waterfall, Requirements Gathering, Salamander MooD..., Project Portfolio..., Defence, Data Migration, Enterprise Software, Security Clearance, Integration, Management, Business Intelligence, Program Management, UML, IBM Rational DOORS..., Business Process..., Strategy, Benefits Realisation...
Chris Starkie
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2013
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, Distinction
Leeds College of Art 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design, 2:1
Barnsley College 2006 — 2008
National Dipolma, Art & Design
Hemsworth Arts & Community College 2000 — 2005
Graphic Design GCSE, Graphic Design
Experience
UYR Ltd July 2014 - Present
Chris Starkie 2013 - Present
Plusnet 2014 - 2014
BT 2013 - 2013
The Co-operative Group 2007 - 2012
BrandFour Ltd 2011 - 2011
Skills
InDesign, After Effects, Art Direction, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Typography, Posters, Layout, Branding & Identity, Photoshop, CSS, Flash, Graphics, Dreamweaver, Illustration, Photography, Mac, HTML, Logo Design, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite
Chris Stephenson
Director of Employment Relations & Organisation Design at States of Jersey Keen to take on NED and/or Trustee roles
Human Resources
Education
IOD 2014 — 2015
Certificate and Diploma, Company Direction
University of Leicester 2008 — 2010
Cert, Employment Law
The Open University 1992 — 1995
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Lancaster University 1975 — 1976
MA, politics and International relations
Staffordshire University 1972 — 1975
BA Hons, Politics
Experience
States of Jersey December 2013 - Present
States of Jersey January 2012 - Present
Ashton Interim Management and Consultancy Ltd March 2007 - February 2012
Mid Essex Acute Hospital Trust July 2004 - February 2007
Corporate Services Group January 2003 - March 2004
Egg 1998 - 2003
Prudential 1985 - 1998
Ford Motor Co July 1979 - June 1985
Skills
HR Consulting, TUPE, Strategic HR, public sector HR, Human Resources, Lecturing, Performance Management, Organizational Design, Personnel Management, HRIS, Change Management, Total Rewards Strategies, Employee Relations, Public Sector, Talent Management, Board of Director..., NHS HR, HR Transformation, Culture Change, Employee Engagement, University Teaching
Chris Stoate
Allerton Project Head of Research at Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Research
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2002
PhD, Farmers' Management Decisions and the Conservation of Farmland Birds
Experience
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust 1992 - Present
University of Nottingham August 2013 - Present
Welland Rivers Trust 2010 - Present
C & ME Stoate 2009 - Present
Skills
Catchment Management, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Conservation Issues, Wildlife Management, Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, Science, Environmental Education, Environmental..., Agriculture, Climate Change, Rural Development, Water Quality, Environmental Policy
Chris Street
Assistant Director Medical Directorate at Norfolk Community Health and Care
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2004
Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy, Philosophy, Pass
University of Bradford 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Pharmacy
Great Cornard Upper School 1988 — 1992
GCSEs, A-levels
HQIP
Introduction to clinical audit
NIHR
Introduction to good clinical practice
Experience
Norfolk Community Health and Care April 2013 - Present
Norfolk Community Health and Care September 2011 - Present
HMP Norwich February 2006 - August 2011
Alliance Pharmacy August 2002 - February 2006
Sverdlovsk Children's Hospital No. 1 March 2001 - March 2002
Alliance Pharmacy August 1996 - February 2001
Skills
Management, clinical audit, Pharmacists, Policy, Clinical Research, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Community Pharmacy, Customer Service, medicines management, Internal Communications, Change Management, Pharmacy, Training
Chris Tapsell
Global Wheat Breeding Lead at KWS Lochow
Biotechnology
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1996
MBA, Business
Birmigham University 1978 — 1981
PhD, Plant Genetics
Manchester University 1975 — 1978
BSC Hons, Botany
Cray Valley Technical High School 1968 — 1975
High School
Grays Farm Primary School 1961 — 1968
Experience
KWS January 2011 - Present
KWS UK Ltd. July 2005 - Present
KWS UK Ltd. July 2003 - June 2005
Monsanto UK Ltd October 2000 - June 2003
Monsanto UK Ltd October 1998 - September 2000
Plant Breeding International October 1997 - September 1998
Plant Breeding International September 1989 - September 1997
National Vegetable Research Station January 1982 - August 1989
Skills
Wheat, Biotechnology, Genetics, Farms, Bioinformatics, Sustainable Agriculture, Science, PCR, Plant Breeding, Research, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Agronomy, Biofuels, Molecular Biology, R&D, Agribusiness, Life Sciences, Genomics, Agriculture, Commercialization, Statistics
Chris Teahan
at GZ Computer Services
Information Technology and Services
Education
Lancaster University 2004 — 2006
B.Sc (Hons), Computer Science
The Open University 2000 — 2004
Diploma, Computing
Experience
GZ Computer Services 2007 - Present
Skills
MySQL, Java
Chris Teck Wah Tay - MBA (Open), MB BCh BAO DMH (QUB)
Mental Health Advocate at Northern Ireland Association For Mental Health
Mental Health Care
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2009
MBA (Distinction), Management
Queen's University Belfast 1995 — 1996
DMH, Mental Health
Queen's University Belfast 1986 — 1992
MB BCh BAO, Medicine
Methodist College
Experience
Northern Ireland Association For Mental Health 2005 - Present
Techtronics August 1996 - August 2002
NHS August 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Training, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Performance Management, Team Building, Coaching, Business Development, Customer Service, Project Planning, New Business Development, Recruiting, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Executive Coaching, Mental Health, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Leadership, Management Development, Stakeholder Management, Qualitative Research, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Marketing, Project Management, Management, Marketing Communications, Research, Program Management, Governance, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Negotiation, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Team Leadership, Community Development, Teaching, Psychology, Policy
Chris Theaker
Contracts Controller at LINDE JEWSBURY'S LIMITED
Medical Devices
Education
The University of Manchester 1995 — 1999
MPhys (hons), Physics
St Wilfrid's R.C. High SchoolNorth Featherstone
A, Levels; Maths, Physics & Chemistry
GCSEs
The Open University
Certificate, Mathematics
Experience
LINDE JEWSBURY'S LIMITED April 2013 - Present
DePuy International Ltd October 2006 - May 2012
Fujitsu Services October 1999 - July 2006
Chris Thoms
Officer Commanding at British Army
Military
Education
Cranfield University 2011 — 2014
PG Diploma, Battlespace Technology
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 2003 — 2003
Commissioning Course - Military Training, Military Leadership
University of Bath 1999 — 2002
BSc (Hons), Economics and Politics
Experience
British Army June 2014 - Present
DE&S Abbeywood August 2012 - June 2014
Defence Academy of the UK January 2012 - August 2012
British Army 2010 - 2011
British Army 2008 - 2010
Skills
Army, Crisis Management, Explosives, Military Operations, Security Management, DV Cleared, Counterinsurgency, MOD, IED, Intelligence, Force Protection, Weapons, Defence, Information Assurance, Military Logistics, Afghanistan, Security Clearance, Counter-IED, Staff Officer, CBRN, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Emergency Management, Security Operations, Explosive Ordnance..., Military Experience, Military Training, Military Liaison, NATO, Tactics, Counterterrorism, Military Engineering, Operational Planning, Command, Ministry Of Defence, Contingency Planning, Military, Reconnaissance, Exercises, Defense
Chris Thorman
Assistant Coach at Huddersfield Giants RLFC
Sports
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2014
Business
Burnside Community High School
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Experience
Huddersfield Giants RLFC 2012 - Present
Last Tackle Fitness Personal Training 2009 - January 2013
Hull FC November 2008 - November 2009
Huddersfield Giants RLFC November 2004 - November 2008
Parramatta Eels RLFC November 2003 - November 2004
London Broncos RLFC November 2002 - November 2003
Huddersfield Giants RLFC November 2000 - November 2001
Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants November 1999 - November 2000
Sheffield Eagles RLFC July 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Soccer, Strength Training, Operant Conditioning, Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Rugby, Sports Marketing, Sports Nutrition, Rugby League, Injury Prevention, Coaching, Club, Sports, Athletics, Exercise Physiology, Football
Chris Thorn
Head of Digital at British Heart Foundation
Internet
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2013
MBA
University of Brighton 1989 — 1993
BSc
Experience
British Heart Foundation April 2015 - Present
British Heart Foundation March 2014 - Present
Chameleon June 2000 - April 2014
tape.tv March 2012 - November 2013
PSINet 1999 - 2000
Virgin January 1997 - March 1999
The Walt Disney Company 1993 - 1995
Skills
IT Operations Management, Digital Product..., New Business Development, E-Commerce, SEO, Project Management, Business Development, Strategy, Mobile Devices, SaaS, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Service Delivery, User Experience, Agile Project Management, E-commerce, Account Management, Operations Management, Agile Methodologies, Web Project Management, Start-ups, Digital Strategy, Software Development, Data Center, IT Strategy, Web Analytics, Information Architecture, Pre-sales, Management, Team Building, Digital Marketing, Business Analysis, SEM, CRM, Product Management, Integration, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Chris Tilley
Dynamics AX Performance, Architecture and Management
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
Bsc Computing, Computer Science
Experience
HSO July 2015 - Present
Microsoft February 2014 - July 2015
m-hance February 2012 - January 2014
Maxima January 2011 - March 2012
Northgate Plc July 2002 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft CRM, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, Data Migration, SSRS, Technical Support, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SharePoint, Axapta, ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Intelligence, SQL, Troubleshooting, Windows Server
Chris Tomes
Personal Finance education and support
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1998
BSc Hons, Health and Disease, Decision-making, Systems Analysis, Technology and Design
The Open University 1993 — 1995
Diploma in Management, Accounting, Marketing, People Management, Project Management
Experience
Self-employed February 2015 - Present
UKAR formerly Bradford and Bngley Building Society August 2014 - February 2015
UKAR formerly Bradford and Bngley Building Society November 2013 - July 2014
UKAR December 2011 - November 2013
UKAR November 2010 - November 2011
Bradford & Bingley October 2010 - November 2010
Bradford & Bingley January 2010 - October 2010
Bradford & Bingley PLC September 2008 - December 2009
BBG plc June 2004 - August 2008
BBG plc July 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Team Management, Finance, Outsourcing, Infrastructure, IT Service Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Project Delivery, Data Migration, Change Management, Management, Recruiting, CRM, Leadership, IT Outsourcing, Negotiation, PRINCE2, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Financial Services
Chris Traill
Security Manager at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
BSc, Computing and IT
Experience
Fujitsu UK and Ireland September 2011 - Present
Fujitsu UK and Ireland December 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Security, ISO 27001, CISSP, Security Management, Security Audits, Incident Management, Risk Assessment
Chris Treacher
Head of IT and Infrastructure at Bancroft Ltd
Construction
Education
The Open University
Trinity Catholic High School
Experience
Bancroft Ltd October 2010 - Present
University College London November 2000 - September 2010
Skills
Change Management, Coordination, IT Strategy, Budgets, New Business Development, Program Management, Construction Management, Microsoft Excel, Contractors, Microsoft Exchange, Project Management, Team Leadership, Contract Management, System Administration, Team Building, Procurement, Negotiation, Amtech, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Active Directory, Supervisory Skills, Autodesk Software, Construction, Microsoft Office, Building Services, Cost Management, Business Analysis, Project Planning, IT Management, Customer Service, Commercial Management, Citrix, Strategy, Management, Account Management
Chris Truby
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt at Cummins Inc.
Automotive
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Northumbria University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons),Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, 2:1
Experience
Cummins Inc. September 2012 - Present
Cummins Inc. July 2010 - September 2012
Cummins Inc. January 2009 - July 2010
Cummins Inc. February 2006 - December 2008
NSK Steering Systems Europe September 2002 - October 2004
Cummins Inc. August 1996 - September 2002
Skills
PPAP, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, SMED, Minitab, TQM, Automotive Engineering, DFSS, DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt, Black Belt, TS16949, Product Development, Problem Solving, SPC, Automotive, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, 5 Why, Toyota Production System, Process Capability, APQP, Poka Yoke, Kaizen, GD&T, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, FMEA, Powertrain, Project Management, 8D Problem Solving, Kanban, Engineering Management
Chris Tuck
Public Engagement Manager at Sailors' Society
Religious Institutions
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
BA Hons Leadership & Management
William Edwards Comprehensive 1986 — 1990
Experience
Sailors' Society September 2015 - Present
Above Bar Church September 2006 - August 2015
P&O Nedlloyd 2000 - September 2006
MITIE 1996 - 2000
Skills
Operations Management, Event Management, Management, Shipping, Leadership, Social Action, International Logistics, Transportation, Twitter Marketing, Mission Work, Freight, Social Media, Logistics, Import, Logistics Management, Human Resources, Volunteer Management, Change Management, Supply Chain Management
Chris Uden
Electronics Engineer
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics and Maths
Erith College
BTEC National certificate in electronic engineering, Electronics
Brixton College
City & Guilds Telecoms, Telecommunications Engineering
Experience
Clear-Com (an HME company) March 2012 - Present
Various Locations (Self Employed) February 2003 - March 2012
Helvar Lighting Control 1991 - 2003
Skills
Design and test of..., Setting up..., Fault finding down to..., Engineering, Familiar with Microsoft..., Integration, Veribest Design Capture., Specification and..., EMC engineering, both..., Proprietor of SVO..., Health and Safety, Design of production..., Electronics, Modifications to..., Wiring and hand..., Testing, PAT Testing, Writing test procedures..., OrCad Capture., Manufacturing, Lighting control..., Design and test of..., Soldering/rework on..., Extensive experience of..., Wireless communication..., Networking, server..., Design and test of...
Chris Vardy
Consulting IT Architect and Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Education
Open University Business School 2000 — 2003
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
Coventry University 1988 — 1992
BSc (Hons), Computer Science
Experience
Sivivo Ltd February 2015 - Present
IBM November 2003 - January 2015
C-Bridge 2000 - 2001
IBM Global Services 2000 - 2000
Cap Gemini 1994 - 2000
SIRA 1993 - 1994
Microsoft 1992 - 1993
Microsoft 1990 - 1991
Cartel Communications 1987 - 1987
Skills
Technical Architecture, EAI, TOGAF, Consulting, IT Service Management, Management, SOA, IT Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing, ITIL, IT Outsourcing, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Governance
Chris Vasey
Group Operations Director at Avanti Environmental Ltd
Environmental Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2009
Experience
Avanti Environmental Ltd September 2015 - Present
Avanti Environmental Ltd March 2014 - August 2015
Avanti Environmental Ltd August 2013 - March 2014
Avanti Environmental Ltd April 2013 - August 2013
Eco-Oil Limited September 2012 - March 2013
SafetyKleen April 2011 - September 2012
SafetyKleen February 2009 - April 2011
SafetyKleen March 2007 - February 2009
Safetykleen October 2005 - March 2007
SafetyKleen January 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Account Management, Solid Waste, Environmental Services, COTC, Chartered Waste Manager, Disposal, Biomass, Waste Treatment, Sales Process, Recycling, Waste Management, Waste to Energy, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Environmental Policy, Contract Management, Training, Business Strategy, MCIWM, Automotive, Key Account Management, Waste, New Business Development, Business Development, Operations Management, Negotiation, Team Building, Project Planning, CRM, Project Delivery, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Police, Hazardous Waste..., Sales Operations, Waste Reduction, Plastics Recycling, Project Management, Sales Management, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Water Treatment, Environmental Awareness, B2B, Recalls, Environmental..., Wastewater Treatment
Chris Vella
Systems Engineer at SelexES
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
North Lincs College 1997 — 1999
HNC, Computing and IT
No. 2 School of Technical Training RAF Cosford 1985 — 1988
HNC, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Selex-ES April 2009 - Present
ENER-G Holdings Plc May 2008 - January 2009
Royal Air Force March 1985 - April 2008
Skills
Avionics, Aeronautics, Command, Maintenance & Repair, Navy, Configuration Management, Helicopters, Defence, Earned Value Management, Aviation, MIL-STD-1553, Electronic Warfare, Operational Planning, Human Factors, Military Experience, Ministry Of Defence, MOD, Information Assurance, Aircraft, Engineering Management, Simulations, Military Operations, Satellite Communications, C4ISR, SIGINT, Air Force, DoD, Flights, Tactical Data Links, Flight Test, SATCOM, Weapons, System Safety, Military, Telelogic DOORS, Defense, Radar, Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, UAV, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Aerospace, Security Clearance, System Design, Army, System Architecture, Airworthiness
Chris Venn
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2020
Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
Dataforce Interact January 2015 - Present
Dataforce Interact May 2012 - December 2014
Dataforce Interact January 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Invoicing, Payroll, Change Control, Project Management, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Client Relations, Coaching & Mentoring, Account Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Team Management
Chris Wagstaff
Senior Account Manager at VeriFone
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2002
Diploma in Professional Management
Beeston College of Further Education 1972 — 1977
City & Guilds Electronic Technician
Fairham Comprehensive Nottingham 1968 — 1972
GCE CSE
Experience
VeriFone May 2013 - Present
Barron McCann May 2006 - May 2013
Playing in Bands since 1972 1972 - 2011
XN Checkout January 2005 - May 2006
Sharp Displays 2002 - 2003
Mitsubishi Electric February 1996 - May 2002
NEC Mitsubishi Displays 2001 - 2002
Servasure 1993 - 1996
MBO Warrington 1990 - 1991
MBO Midlands Ltd 1990 - 1991
Skills
CRM, Selling, Team Leadership, B2B, Team Management, Solution Selling, Channel, Strategy, Business Development, Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Sales Process, SaaS, New Business Development, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Outsourcing, Managed Services
Chris Wagstaff
Commercial Manager at Barron McCann Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2003
Diploma, Business Administration
Experience
Barron McCann Ltd Commercial ManagerXN CheckoutMarch 2003 - May 2006
Chris Waite
Lead Instrument Technician at Petrofac
Oil & Energy
Education
Teesside University 2010 — 2014
HNC, Instrument & Control Engineering, Distinction
Bracknell and Wokingham College 1998 — 2001
The Open University
Open Degree
Experience
Petrofac May 2014 - Present
Bibby Offshore Limited July 2007 - May 2014
Able Instruments & Controls Ltd. August 2003 - July 2007
Symbol Technologies (UK) Ltd March 2001 - August 2003
Skills
DCS, Offshore Drilling, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas Industry, Petroleum, Electricians, Onshore, Pressure Vessels, Gas, Oil & Gas, FPSO, Control Systems Design, Preventive Maintenance, Offshore Oil & Gas, Fire Protection, Marine Electronics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Commissioning, Instrumentation
Chris Wakeling
IT Vendor Manager Chief Information Security Office at Deutsche Bank
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2012
BSc Open
Kapiti College
SC and UE
Experience
Deutsche Bank January 2015 - Present
Deutsche Bank June 2013 - January 2015
QBE European Operations October 2012 - May 2013
Lloyds Banking Group October 2011 - September 2012
SunGard Global Services July 2009 - July 2011
Aviva Investors September 2006 - July 2009
JP Morgan Asset Management May 2003 - September 2006
National Australia Bank November 2002 - April 2003
Deloitte Consulting February 2000 - January 2002
Atos Consulting August 1997 - February 2000
Skills
ITIL, Service Delivery, Prophet, Project Portfolio..., Technology Integration, Program Management, IT Governance, Investment Management, Transfer Agency, Production Support, Management Consulting, Solvency II, Insurance, Business Process..., IT Service Management, Integration, SDLC, Change Management, Vendor Relations, SLA, Account Management
Chris Wakeman
Principal Lecturer Head of Education and Inclusion at University of Wolverhampton
Higher Education
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology, Innovation, Sustainability
The University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Education (BEd Honours), Education, 1st Class Honours
The Open University
Master of Arts (MA), Education
The Open University
Doctorate in Education, Engineering, Maths, Education
Experience
University of Wolverhampton July 2015 - Present
University of Wolverhampton February 2014 - Present
University of Derby June 2012 - January 2014
Staffordshire University September 2006 - June 2012
University of Wolverhampton September 2002 - August 2006
UK Ministry of Defence April 1996 - August 2002
Rolls Royce Motors Ltd. August 1974 - August 1985
Skills
Tutoring, Courses, Education, E-Learning, Lecturing, Teaching, Higher Education, University Teaching, International Education, Moodle, Mathematics, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Blended Learning, Research, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Teaching Adults, Staff Development, Academic Administration, Educational Technology
Chris Waller
Engineering Director at SengS | Engineering | Testing | Controls | Tooling
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
The Open University 2004 — 2010
BEng (Hons), Engineering
Experience
SengS - Engineering Testing Controls Tooling May 2014 - Present
SengS Subsea Engineering Solutions May 2012 - Present
KayCAD Ltd March 2006 - Present
Skills
Subsea Engineering, Completion, Upstream, Instrumentation, Commissioning, FEED, Oilfield, Petroleum Engineering, Hydraulics, Oil, Offshore Operations, Project Engineering, HAZOP Study, Mechanical Engineering, Inspection, Oil & Gas Industry, Oil & Gas, Gas, Offshore Drilling, Onshore, Offshore Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Engineering, HAZOP, Oil/Gas, Petroleum, Metal Fabrication, Engineering Design
Chris Walter
Vice President Information Technology, Europe at Mylan
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Open University 1976 — 1998
Bsc, Computer Science
Archway Comprehensive 1970 — 1976
Experience
Mylan Europe July 2013 - Present
Mylan Inc. 2008 - July 2013
Alphapharm April 2006 - April 2008
Kellogg AUST PTY November 2003 - March 2006
Kelloggs 1998 - 2003
Novell Technical Services, EMEA 1994 - 1997
AT&T Network Services 1989 - 1994
Skills
Disaster Recovery, IT Strategy, ERP, IT Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, Leadership, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Change Management, Service Delivery, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Outsourcing, Data Warehousing, Project Management, Business Strategy, IT Infrastructure..., Business Process..., Strategy, Business Continuity..., Multi-site
Chris Wares
Head of Library & Learning Resources at Pearson
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
Leadership Foundation for Higher Education 2008 — 2009
University College London, U. of London 1995 — 1996
MA, Information Studies
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd 1990 — 1993
BA (Hons), History & History of Ideas
Experience
Pearson College March 2012 - Present
Greenwich School of Management August 2011 - March 2012
EADS Astrium February 2011 - August 2011
BPP University November 2006 - August 2010
Forswunk Services July 2004 - December 2006
BPP University June 1999 - November 2006
Cardiff University September 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Project Management, E-Learning, Business Analysis, Staff Development, Web 2.0, Academic Libraries, Library Management, Management, Educational Technology, Commercial Awareness, Information Management, PRINCE2, Learning Management, Higher Education..., Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Library, Higher Education, Blended Learning, Training Delivery, Strategy, Training, Knowledge Management, Change Management, Program Management, Governance, IT Service Management, Information Technology, Content Management, ITIL, Enterprise Software, Learning Management..., IT Strategy, Leadership, Distance Learning, Stakeholder Management
Chris Waring
Territory Commercial Manager at BBraun
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Business Strategy, Marketing
Sheffield Hallam University 1997 — 2000
BSC, Psychology
Experience
BBraun September 2014 - Present
Veldana UK November 2013 - August 2014
Siptus May 2013 - September 2013
DePuy Orthopaedics May 2011 - April 2013
Linvatec 2009 - 2011
Linvatec 2005 - 2009
Bayer 2004 - 2005
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2003
Skills
Sales Management, Surgeons, Business Planning, Leadership, Orthopedic, Market Development, Selling Skills, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Hospital Sales, Project Management, Operating Room, Sales, Selling, Strategy, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Diabetes, Disposables, Business Development, Marketing, Management, Coaching
Chris Waterhouse
Experienced Packaging Technology and Supply Chain Professional specialising in Pharma, Director at iDi Pac Ltd
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1988 — 1992
BA, Technology
Experience
iDi Pac Limited March 2007 - Present
Digi Leaflet Technologies Limited March 2009 - Present
The Packaging Society July 2011 - Present
Attila Packaging Limited September 2006 - June 2008
Syngenta November 2001 - July 2007
Gulf Oil 1992 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutics, Business Strategy, Procurement, FMCG, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Business Process..., Change Management, New Business Development, Food, SAP, Project Management, Training, B2B, Integration, Customer Service, Management, Packaging
Chris Wattam
Senior Design Engineer at Procter and Gamble
Consumer Goods
Education
Royal College of Art 1999 — 2001
Master of Arts (MA), Industrial Design Engineering
Durham University 1995 — 1999
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering, 2:2(hons)
The Open University 2007 — 2011
Postgraduate Conversion Diploma, Psychology, DipPsych
Experience
Procter and Gamble May 2002 - Present
Skills
Product Development, Qualitative Research, Customer Insight, Psychology, Product Innovation, Product Design, Innovation Development
Chris Weavers
Principal Official (Parliamentary and Trade Union Liaison) at NASUWT
Public Policy
Education
University of Wales, Lampeter 2003 — 2005
Certificate in Voluntary Sector Studies
The University of Reading 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Land Management
Fakenham VI Firm College 1994 — 1994
Fakenham High School 1989 — 1994
The Open University
BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Experience
NASUWT April 2008 - Present
London Borough of Tower Hamlets July 2004 - March 2008
National Union of Students July 2002 - June 2004
South East Area NUS July 2001 - June 2002
Reading University Students' Union July 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Training, Community Engagement, Press Releases, Policy, Politics, Parliamentary Procedure, Document Drafting, Coordination, Labour Issues, Media Relations, Public Relations, Union Relations, Government, Strategic Communications, Meeting Planning, Fundraising, Budgets, Lobbying, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Report Writing, Charities, Public Policy, Public Sector, Strategy, International..., Policy Analysis, Management, Political Consulting, Elementary Education, Minute Taking, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Event Management, Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Local Government, Community Development, Equality, Higher Education, Political Campaigns, Public Affairs, Research, Public Speaking
Chris Westall
Manager at Deloitte Consulting
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of Birmingham 1992 — 1996
BEng(Hons), Electronic & Computer Engineering
The Open University 2003 — 2006
Diploma, Environment and Development
Experience
Deloitte UK July 2015 - Present
CSC August 2012 - July 2015
Logica June 2010 - August 2012
Virgin Media September 2007 - June 2010
Capgemini February 2001 - August 2007
BVCD Technology Solutions February 2000 - January 2001
Cap Gemini April 1998 - January 2000
National Power PLC March 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Functional Analysis, Solution Design, Functional Design, Oracle Advanced Benefits, Performance Management, iRec, OLM, Oracle Policy Automation, Business Process Design, Consulting, Analysis, Design Workshops, Databases, Oracle, Learning Management, Benefits, Data Security, ETL, Solution Architecture, OBIEE, Employee Benefits, Security Clearance, Oracle HR, Defence, Oracle E-Business Suite, Solution Delivery, Organizational Design, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Shared Services..., PL/SQL, Enterprise Architecture, Consultancy, Requirements Analysis, Oracle Applications, Data Migration, Business Process, Technical Project..., Project Delivery, Integration, Oracle Discoverer, Solution Development, Project Scope..., ERP, Solutions Design, IT Strategy, Public Sector, HCM Processes & Forms, SQL
Chris Whatley
Experianced Heating & Plumbing Merchant
Construction
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2004
Business Administration, Science & Technology, Maths
Park Barn 1974 — 1976
Cranmore 1970 — 1974
Common Entrance
Experience
Trade Link Ltd March 2013 - Present
The Plumbing Shop Ltd September 2012 - February 2013
MSM Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd May 2009 - May 2012
Pipescenes 2008 - 2009
Plumbase 2006 - 2008
B&G Heating & Plumbing Ltd December 1988 - October 2004
Sun International / Sun Holidays March 1983 - October 1987
Skills
Direct Sales, Plumbing, Solar Energy, Retail, Boilers, Negotiation, Project Management, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Commercial Sanitary Ware, Team Building, Customer Service, Bathrooms, LMNFBPM, Central Heating, Sales Management, Marketing, Suspended Ceilings, Business Development, Key Account Development, Budgets, Heating, Construction, Management, Building Materials, Purchasing, Selling, Commercial Real Estate, MBA, Business Planning, Sales, Sales Process, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Solar Thermal, B2B, Contract Management, Account Management, Sourcing, Domestic Sanitary Ware, Forecasting, Renewable Energy, Heat Pumps, Sales Operations, Underfloor Heating, Business Strategy, Operations Management
Chris Wheeldon
Food & Beverages
Education
Heriot-Watt University 1993 — 1995
Post-Graduate Certificate in Community Education
Basil Paterson College 1990 — 1990
RSA Certificate in teaching English as a second language
University of Aberdeen 1977 — 1981
M.A., Linguistics, English
Thorpe Grammar, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich 1968 — 1975
The Open University
Certificate in Health & Social Care, Social Work
Chris Whittington
Frontend Developer at Atlassian
Internet
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Computer Science
Sussex Downs College 2004 — 2006
Lewes Priory 1999 — 2006
Experience
Atlassian September 2013 - Present
Contagious November 2012 - September 2013
Motilo.com August 2012 - November 2012
3ev April 2011 - August 2012
East Media Services October 2007 - May 2011
Mistore Limited July 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Javscript, MongoDB, CSS, JavaScript, Web Applications, jQuery, Typo3, MySQL, Mobile Applications, Zend Framework, HTML 5, Magento, E-commerce, Objective-C, XHTML, PHP, APIs, Java
Chris Whittle
Project Manager
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2016
Studying for BA Hons, History
Open University 2009 — 2014
Studying towards BSc (Hons) History
Watford Grammar School
Experience
AviaSolutions 2014 - Present
Skills
Airports, Analysis, Airlines, Program Management, An experienced,..., Policy, Business Planning, Contract Management, Aviation, Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Market Research, Transportation
Chris Wigglesworth
Head of Infrastructure Architecture at The Open University
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 1994 — 1997
Research Doctorate, Ionic Host Polymer Systems using the techniques of NMR Spectroscopy and Computer Modelling
University of Leeds 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons., Physics
Experience
The Open University October 2012 - Present
The Open University January 2009 - October 2012
The Open University July 2007 - December 2008
The Open University May 2001 - June 2007
The Open University November 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Storage Area Networks, VPN, Infrastructure..., PRINCE2, Information Security, Solaris, Virtualization, VMware, Project Management, Infrastructure..., Enterprise Architecture, NAS, IT Service Management, Linux, Windows Server, IT Management, SAN, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, VMware ESX, TOGAF, Citrix, IT Strategy, Cloud Storage, Network Design, Technical Architecture, Cisco Technologies, Active Directory, Network Security, Microsoft Exchange, Incident Management, Information Security..., ITIL, Storage Architecture, Infrastructure, Data Center, IT Operations
Chris Willerton
IT specialist and collector of knowledge
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Computing & Information Technology
The University of Salford 2005 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Enivronmental Geography
Ashton Under Lyne Sixth Form College 2003 — 2005
AS Levels/A Levels
Longdendale High School 1998 — 2003
High School, GCSE
Experience
Sierra Kilo June 2009 - Present
Xhosa Developments February 2007 - May 2010
Asda May 2006 - February 2007
Asda November 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Research, Servers, English, Customer Service, Consulting, Information Technology, System Administration, Networking, Public Speaking, Management, Windows, Operating Systems, Technical Support, Outlook, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Virtualization, Windows Server
Chris Willman
PhD Candidate at The Open University
International Trade and Development
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Sciences
The University of Sheffield 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), International Development
The University of Sheffield 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography
Experience
OISE Language Coaching June 2015 - July 2015
Huntswood January 2015 - June 2015
DECCO Internacional September 2014 - December 2014
Otra Cosa Network May 2014 - July 2014
SIIDshare May 2013 - May 2014
Sheffield Students' Union September 2012 - May 2014
Sheffield Students' Union September 2011 - May 2014
Alpharooms.com September 2013 - March 2014
OISE Group July 2013 - August 2013
Sheffield Institute for International Development (SIID) March 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Event Management, Teamwork, Funding Applications, Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, International..., Customer Service, Tender Preparation, Social Media, Leadership, Team Leadership, Report Writing, International Relations, Sales
Chris Winson
Head of Asset and Liquidity Management IT at HSBC
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2009
Certificate in natural sciences
Chartered Institute of Bankers
Certificate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers
Merrill School 1981 — 1988
A level and O levels
Experience
HSBC August 2015 - Present
HSBC December 2014 - July 2015
HSBC 2011 - November 2014
HSBC 2007 - 2011
HSBC 1999 - 2007
HSBC 1999 - 1999
HSBC 1988 - 1998
Skills
Innovation Management, Team Management, Project Management, Functional Design, Program Management, Sports Coaching
Chris Wiseman
Sales Director, Education, Capita
Information Technology and Services
Education
PRINCE 2 Practitioner 2005 — 2005
Project Management
The Open University 1999 — 2001
DIpMgt, Management
Chartered Institute of Bankers 1987 — 1994
Banking
Experience
Capita Managed IT Solutions March 2013 - Present
Ilminster Avenue Primary Academy June 2012 - Present
WORLEBURY GOLF CLUB LIMITED(THE) May 1996 - Present
Northgate Managed Services Limited May 2010 - March 2013
Northgate Managed Services Limited January 2009 - May 2010
Mpulse ltd October 2007 - February 2009
Partnerships for Schools July 2006 - October 2007
Bristol City Council September 2003 - July 2006
Clevedon Community School August 2001 - August 2003
National Westminster Bank July 1986 - April 2001
Skills
Bid Preparation, Management, Team Leadership, ICT, PRINCE2, Governance, IT Service Management, Bid Writing, Cloud Computing, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Outsourcing, Sales, Procurement, Contract Management, Local Government, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Change Management, Business Transformation, Program Management, Business Strategy, Project Delivery, Strategy, Solution Selling, Public Sector, Managed Services, Service Management, Service Delivery
Chris Wollaston
IT Specialist Technical Consultancy
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2018
Computing MSc
Experience
Arrowset Ltd March 2012 - Present
EMC Consulting January 2014 - December 2014
vmware January 2013 - March 2013
Lloyds Banking Group January 2006 - April 2012
Lloyds Banking Group July 2011 - March 2012
Lloyds Banking Group June 2011 - February 2012
Lloyds Banking Group October 2010 - February 2012
Lloyds Banking Group June 2011 - December 2011
Lloyds Banking Group June 2009 - August 2011
Lloyds Banking Group August 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Team Leadership, Data Migration, Process Management, Data Analysis, IPSec, CompTIA A+ Certification, Multi Tasking, Close Attention to..., Business Continuity, Process Improvement, Incident Management, Thinking Outside The Box, Virtualization, Training Delivery, Disaster Recovery, Technical Consultation, IT Project..., Networking, Service Delivery, Highly motivated..., Third Party Vendor..., Testing, Integration, Migration Projects, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Network Infrastructure, ITIL, Integration Projects, Cross-functional..., Onsite Coordination, Technology Evaluation, Project Management, PRINCE2, Project Planning, MBSA, Technical Support, Change Control, Risk Assessment, Procedures Documentation, MS Project, VMware, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Citrix, Microsoft Certified..., Business Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis
Chris Wood
Director of Systems & Enterprise Architecture at HarperCollins
Broadcast Media
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2015
MSc, Computing for Commerce and Industry
Sheffield Hallam University 1988 — 1991
HND, Electrial & Electronic Engineering
Experience
HarperCollins Publishers April 2012 - Present
Red Bee Media August 2009 - April 2012
Red Bee Media October 2007 - August 2009
Turner Broadcasting System Europe LTD March 2006 - October 2007
Turner Broadcasting System Europe LTD March 2003 - February 2006
Turner Broadcasting System Europe LTD 1997 - February 2003
Media Vision Research 1995 - 1997
Vodafone 1991 - 1995
Skills
Architecture, Business Analysis, Management, Broadcast Television, Digital Asset Management, Integration, Architectures, Broadcast, Project Portfolio..., VOD, Semantic Web, IT Management, PRINCE2, RDBMS, Agile Methodologies, Medical Devices, Broadcast Engineering, Software Development, Team Building, User-centered Design, SOA, Requirements Analysis
Chris Woodhall
Business Development Manager at BMTR
Automotive
Education
The University of Wolverhampton 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sport Science
The Open University 2003 — 2005
CCNA, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Pass
Cardinal Griffin
Experience
BMTR August 2013 - Present
BMTR July 2012 - August 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2011 - 2012
Skills
Project Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Marketing, Direct Sales
Chris Woolgar
Quality Manager at Air Products and Chemicals
Chemicals
Education
Hastings Grammar School
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts
Chris Worth
Staff Cable Edge Engineer, Harmonic
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Foundation, Intermediate, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, B
The Ridgeway School, Plympton, Plymouth 1981 — 1986
Experience
Harmonic March 2014 - Present
Harmonic September 2006 - Present
Virgin Media September 2000 - May 2006
British Army June 1998 - August 2000
Skills
RTMP, DOCSIS, RF, Interactive TV, Mobile Content..., WiFi, SNMP, MPEG, H.264, Ethernet, DVB, Training, TCP/IP, Flash Media Server, Multiscreen..., Embedded Software, IP, Embedded Systems, Broadband, Digital Video, Middleware, IPTV, Conditional Access, MPEG2, Content Distribution..., VOD, Wireless, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Broadcast Engineering, Narrow Service Gateway..., System Architecture
Chris Worton
ITIL Process Manager at Merlin Information Systems Limited
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
Diploma, Computing
Stantonbury Campus (Secondary School), Milton Keynes
High School
Experience
Merlin Information Systems Limited July 2015 - Present
Merlin Information Systems Limited October 2010 - Present
Merlin Information Systems Limited July 2007 - October 2010
Merlin Information Systems Limited February 2006 - June 2007
Merlin Information Systems Limited February 2004 - January 2006
Two Seasons January 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Call Centers, IT Outsourcing, Project Delivery, ITIL Process..., Web Design, ITIL Process, Outsourcing, Team Management, Managed Services, IT Operations, ITIL Service Strategy, ITIL Implementation, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, SLA, Service Delivery, Incident Management, ITIL, Process Improvement, Disaster Recovery, HTML
Chris Wroe
External L&D Consultant at University of Portsmouth
Human Resources
Education
University of West London 1996 — 1997
Masters, Human Resource Development (HRD)
The Open University 1984 — 1990
Human Resource Management
Experience
University of Portsmouth May 2013 - Present
ESA Ltd March 2010 - Present
Surrey Police November 2008 - October 2010
ESA Ltd 2010 - 2010
Surrey Police 2004 - 2008
Trident Trust 2003 - 2006
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) 2002 - 2005
Visa 1993 - 2005
Barclays Bank June 1989 - July 1992
Skills
Personal Development, Strategy, Management, Training, Performance Management, Human Resources, E-Learning, Training Delivery, Coaching, Leadership Development, Instructional Design
Chris Wyer
Branding Manager at SIG plc
Building Materials
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2006
BA (Hons), Business & Economics
Chris Wyers CEng MBA MIET MCMI
Programme Manager at Centre for Applied Science and Technology
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
University of Hertfordshire 1998 — 2002
BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electronics
Christopher Whitehead Boys School, Worcester 1972 — 1977
Experience
Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) November 2006 - Present
Home Office 2000 - 2010
RSRE 1978 - 1988
Skills
Project Delivery, PRINCE2, Security, Project Planning, People Management, Risk Assessment, Program Management, Management, CCTV, Risk Management, Business Process..., Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Public Sector, Business Analysis, Change Management, Government, MS Project, Policy, Customer Relations, Budgets, Security Clearance, Project Management
Chris Wylie
Service Manager at Hitachi Consulting
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2005
IT & Computing
Experience
Hitachi Consulting January 2013 - Present
Atos September 2012 - January 2013
Dimension Data October 2011 - September 2012
Dimension Data September 2010 - October 2011
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd (UK) January 2009 - September 2010
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd (UK) June 2007 - January 2009
Steria Ltd 2005 - 2007
Skills
ITIL V2 Practitioner -..., Service Management, ITIL V2 Practitioner -..., ITIL v3 Foundations..., Managed Services, Service Improvement, Incident Management, Service Level Management, ITIL V2 Practitioner -..., IT Service Management, ITIL V2 Practitioner -..., ITIL V3 Intermediate -..., Sla, Service Delivery..., Service Delivery, Problem Management, PRINCE2, ITIL
Chris Yardley
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2018