Coventry University

Creating engaging, interactive online learning courses and delivering across the entire Coventry University group, including international as well as domestic. 
Combining my Strategic IT management skills with my Teaching and Learning background to solve problems with technology thus bridging the gap between the tech systems and the people using them.

A selection of some key projects:
- Filming, animation and editing video (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator & Apple Final Cut Pro) to create high quality training resources for use globally.
- Facilitation of the groups global induction program.
- Live broadcast teaching & learning to large groups using Blackmagic video switching technology to create engaging blended sessions.
- Live broadcast of events using multiple fixed cameras, PTZ cameras and roving wireless cameras.
- Supporting a £10m academic research project by research and development of a bespoke professional secure file sharing system for distributing and collecting data from multiple partners.
- Providing group wide consultancy on IT projects and creating bespoke training packages to support the staff.
- Creation of promotional videos for raising staff awareness of events, new systems and new group procedures.

Working with stakeholders to build the learning around the client's needs through structured training/learning needs analysis and 20 years of teaching experience.

Lead Digital Trainer - Organisation Development

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust

Supported Macmillan and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire by running regular support sessions for cancer patients, in which we created a mobile broadcast setup that mixed multiple onsite cameras with external presenters and pre-recorded videos.
This enabled patients to "meet up" remotely with others in a support group fashion as well as with the professional's in the NHS and Macmillan, all in Covid safe way.

Creation of videos to signpost patients to services and support accessible online.

Project management and implementation of a fleet of "telepresence" wheeled robots that enable professionals, both internal and external to the trust, to engage with others onsite from anywhere in the world.

I am very proud to be using my tech skills to support the patients and the wonderful and hard working people at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Macmillan.

Covid Response Volunteer

Freelance

Working with schools, academy trusts, HE and businesses to bridge the gap between Education and technology. 

Creating engaging and creative learning environments with technology as the vehicle but teaching and learning as the driver. 

Exploiting broadcast technologies to engage learners with interact distance learning.

Deeply involved with Special Needs and how appropriate tech can enrich the learning and lives of all children regardless of any barriers.

Strategic IT and innovation Manager, Educational Technologist and Trainer + GDPR Practitioner

Longwill School for Deaf Education

Strategic IT network management and support.
Creation and support of online digital learning media.
GDPR and Data Protection team.
Office 365 / Azure deployment and management.
Research, deployment and support of new technologies that enhance the teaching and learning of students.
Management of the IT team.
Teaching and learning technology support.
Flexible ongoing staff skills development.
E-safety.

Strategic IT and Network Manager

AAT Academy

Lead IT consultant on creation of the UK's first Space studio school.
Developed an open and flexible physical and digital learning environment that allowed the great use of a multitude of different online learning resources.
Network Design and Implementation.
Windows and Linux network management.
Management and training of onsite IT technicians.
Flexible anytime, anywhere learning using Google Gsuite, Chromebooks, iPads and other mobile devices.
Implementation, management and support of secure BYOD system.
Ongoing Staff Training.
Delivery of A Level Computing.

Strategic IT and Innovation Manager

AAT Academy Oxford

Teaching A level computing to students using Google G-Suite as an innovative and engaging learning platform. 
I also created online "any time any where" learning programmes for staff throughout the school.

A level Computing Teacher

Birmingham City Learning Centre 

Working with school across the UK to embed innovative use of technology in teaching and learning.
My role: 
Strategic IT and network management with accountability and deliverable proof of value for money,  return on investment and energy.
Research and development of replicable and scalable learning technologies.
Schools Network design and implementation.
Creating and delivering training courses for teachers and children in Primary, Secondary and Higher education in our Centre, within schools and at conferences.
BSF School consultancy with hands on support of culture change/change management from a senior level.
E-safety research and support for UK schools.
Profesional quality video production (Filming + Editing in FCP) to engage our audience and for use by educators.
Using gaming and multimedia technologies to enhance learning and engagement.
Special focus on SEN and Deaf Education.

Network and IT innovations manager

Experienced IT and Innovation Manager with over two decades of leadership in technology-driven environments and e-learning content creation. A professional with a solid background in video production, boasting 20+ years of expertise in filming and editing. Proficient in the Adobe Suite, with a creative flair for graphic design. Committed to fostering innovative learning solutions that bridge technology and education for impactful, messurable outcomes.

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