Paul Seddon

Experience

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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Sept 2001 - Nov 2007

  E-Assessment Programme Manager

  Overseeing the development of e-assessment platforms and strategy for Cambridge ESOL leading to the development of a high stakes platform called 'Connect' which was used to deliver high-stakes assessments to learners and provided a viable alternative to pencil and paper tests. During this time I was worked on developing and launching an online variant of the Business English test, Bulats.

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  Pearson VUE

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  Director, Information and Learning Technologies

  I was responsible for suggesting, appraising, specifying, sourcing and implementing Technology solutions and enhancements to existing technologies in line with the Pearson Language Testing's strategic goals.My role was to identify long-term strategic objectives and define the technical solutions to meet these goals ensuring accurate cost management and reporting across multiple projects. I played a key role in the development and launch of the Pearson test of English and Practice test products. Show less

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  Bell Educational Trust

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  Head of Overseas Products

  I managed all overseas projects for the Bell Educational Trust including: Bid Management, Programme management and Business development. Managing a small department and budget and overseeing operations in Saudi Arabia, Libya and Thailand.

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  Pearson

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2023

  Responsible for the roadmaps and development of Learning platforms and award-winning digital products accessed in over 160 countries. These included the development and launch of MyEnglishLabs LMS (3 - 5 million users), and innovative products such as Progress and Placement featuring Speech Recognition, AI and an adaptive algorithm to which I have a US patent.

  • Head of Digital Customer Platforms

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Product Manager

    Aug 2015 - Oct 2023

  • Product Owner (Next generation My English Labs)

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2015
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  Pearson Education

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2021

  Director Product Management

  Leading the English & Global Schools Digital Product team focussed on developing digital solutions for the education sector including mobile apps, digital learning and assessment products and Learning Management Systems. Implementing new and emerging technologies including AI, speech recognition and adaptive algorithms for assessment.I led a team of Product Managers, Products Owners and Defect Coordinators to develop and support multiple, highly-successful digital platforms and products supporting a annual revenues of c£81 million. Show less

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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Jan 2023 - now

  Lead Capability Product Owner - AI Automarking Solutions

  Developing and implementing AI Automarking solutions for Speaking & Writing Assessment and Learning for Cambridge English digital assessment products and solutions.