Stephen Parry

Experience

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  Applied Information Ltd

  Sept 1997 - Dec 2003

  Software Engineer

  Working as a member of a five strong team of software engineers for a small software development company specializing in innovative windows based software solutions for a wide range of business users in the Government, Education and HR sectors.

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  Colchester Institute

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2008

  To develop bespoke applications in response to needs identified by Colchester Institute using .NET and MS Access and Excel. To develop specialist web based reports using SQL to extract the required data from Oracle and SQL Server databases. To train the college trainers in all aspects of each bespoke application or report. To provide documentation on how each bespoke application or report operates. Reporting to the College Information Systems Manager and working in a team of four, my role was to assist in the rollout of electronic registers throughout the College, providing technical support via telephone and email and providing reporting solutions in response to identified needs.

  • Web Systems Developer

    May 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Information Systems Support/Data Analyst

    Mar 2004 - May 2006
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  Marsh

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Process Improvement Analyst

  Worked at the world's largest insurance broker to develop Excel based tools using VBA to improve efficiencies within UK Finance. Provide technical support for colleagues within UK Finance. Ad hoc data analysis and reporting. Suggest improvements and best practices within UK Finance to improve cost effectiveness, efficiency and added value of services provided.

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  Colchester Institute

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

  Information Systems Development Team Leader

  Maintain existing college databases and reporting systems.To develop a scalable, functional reporting infrastructure to meet college needs for the next 3-5 years. To improve the efficiency and quality of the report development cycle. Implement a robust system of documentation and version control for all applications and reports. Redevelop all key legacy applications (MS Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, Oracle Forms) using Microsoft Development tools.

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  Newham College of Further Education

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2019

  From Jan 19, I have also taken the role of interim MIS Director following the retirement of the existing Director, tasked with preparing the team for 2019 OFSTED readiness and to develop a new college wide master data management and reporting strategy.To provide technical leadership for the development and dissemination and implementation of the College Group ILT strategy.Direct Management responsibility for IT Service Delivery to the College Group (consisting of 15 different sites supporting teaching & learning and business support activity) ensuring network infrastructure, hardware and software meets the education and training needs of the organization and stakeholders.IT Audit and Compliance responsibility in line with legal and industry best practice. Direct liaison with internal/external auditors around IT infrastructure and information security.GDPR Lead for the College Group and was assigned Data Protection Officer responsibilities prior to recruitment of a full time DPO role.Efficient and effective management of the ILT budget and responsibility for all ILT related procurement and 3rd party supplier relationships.Responsibility for the operational planning and delivery of ILT strategy encompassing all aspects of technology, communication requirements and systems development required for the sustainability and growth of the organization.To work closely with members of teaching and business support departments and anticipate, understand and meet their technology enhanced learning needs for the benefit of teaching and learning.Project Planning and implementation lead to improve College ILT infrastructure, system upgrades and business continuity. Responsibility for IT procurement and supplier management. Show less

  • Interim Director of MIS

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Director of IT

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Head of Information Technology & E-Learning

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Head of Management Information Services (MIS)

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Senior Data Architect / Data Analyst

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
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  Datalytix Ltd

  Jun 2019 - now

  Managing Director

  ✔ MIS & IT Further Education Interim Management✔ Data Analysis & Reporting✔ Power BI Dashboard Development✔ Cyber Essentials Certification✔ Data Protection Services✔ e-learning Course DevelopmentDatalytix has been awarded the IASME Gold Accreditation for Data Governance and is a licenced certification body for the Government's Cyber Essentials security framework.

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  SCL Education Group

  May 2024 - now

  Strategic Business Intelligence Partner