Anil Sojitra

Experience

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  Research Machines Plc

  Jul 1993 - Apr 1996

  Software Development Engineer

  Research Machines Plc is a leading supplier of educational software, computers and value added networks to schools and colleges.Full lifecycle development of Windows software solutions for a leading supplier of educational software, computers and value added networks to schools and colleges.

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  Octel Communications

  Apr 1996 - Jun 1997

  Software Development Engineer

  Octel Communications is a supplier of voice information processing systems.Software development to integrating Octel Voice Messaging and Microsoft Exchange to provide voice-mail and e-mail in unified user mailboxes.

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  NatWest Bank

  Jun 1997 - Jan 1999

  Analyst Programmer (FTC incl. renewal)

  Natwest Bank is a major retail and commercial bank in the UK.Development of NatWest account management software for use with the localisation of bank administration at account management centres throughout the UK.

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  American Management Systems (AMS), Germany

  Jan 1999 - Oct 1999

  Analyst Programmer (FTC incl. renewal)

  American Management Systems (AMS) is a US high technology and management consulting firm.Design and development of a Customer Care Management component for a major German telecommunication company.

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  Renault Financial Services

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2007

  Senior Analyst Programmer (FTC incl. renewal)

  Renault Financial Services specialises in automotive financing and services for Renault.• Full software delivery lifecycle work on a Windows-based software application (C++/COM) for use by Renault UK dealerships to facilitate the sales of Renault vehicles and finance to personal and business customers.• Systems analysis and development of a fully automated and secure software solution to integrate a significant external vehicle dealership system into the RFS system result in a significant revenue increase for RFS.• Lead software developer responsible for large-scale business enhancements to business-critical systems liaising closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders.Achievements• Successful technical leadership of the software development team, working in a high-pressure environment to improve software and business efficiency.• Strong relationship management skills working with multiple business and technical stakeholders to ensure smooth project management and delivery. Show less

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  Round the World Trip

  Aug 2005 - Nov 2006

  Career Break
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  Bray Leino Limited

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  Senior Web Developer

  A leading UK integrated communications group specialising in brand development, advertising, digital, media and PR. Worked with high profile clients including The Royal Mint and Intel on their digital strategies including web development.Achievements• Analysis and development of complex web solutions (ASP.NET) for Bray Leino clients to facilitate better digital exposure and lead generation opportunities.

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  LikeToHelp Ltd

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2018

  Business Owner, Business Analyst, Delivery Manager, Software Developer

  Software development and digital services company. Hands-on collaboration with clients on their digital strategies offering business and systems analysis, software and web development, agile delivery/project management, search engine optimisation (SEO), e-commerce, digital marketing, data solutions, digital analytics and business intelligence. Provider of digital solutions, aligned to clients’ business goals and KPIs, across multiple platforms and devices including desktop, tablet and mobile.Achievements• Coached multiple clients across a range of industries in Agile thinking and Lean techniques to facilitate value proposition, realisation and prioritisation.• Analysis and development of value driven software, web and e-commerce solutions, for a large number of clients, across a wide range of industries and technology stacks.• Successful lead generation using content and digital marketing techniques including conversion rate optimisation. Attracted and converted more web visitors into more enquiries, leads, sales, customers and loyal consumers.• Improved digital stability and growth for clients including improved business continuity and disaster recovery. • KPI management for clients using digital analytics and business intelligence. • Successfully scaled own business to develop strong 3rd party supplier relationships in order to provide full suite of digital services to clients. Show less

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  Bauer Media

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Digital Business Analyst (FTC incl. renewal)

  Europe’s largest privately-owned media company. Worked as a digital business analyst concurrently on several high-profile projects to develop brands, improve market share and increase revenue for Bauer Media.Achievements• Systems analysis and re-engineering of complex software systems to improve efficiency and maintainability of the Parkers website infrastructure. Parkers is the UK's most-trusted site for reviews of new and used cars, plus car buying advice, free valuations and cars for sale. Achieved using detailed gap analysis (as-is and to-be), data modelling and solution scoping to improve processes, procedures and upgrades to legacy systems working with multiple business and technical stakeholders.• Increased revenue for Bauer Media and improved transaction throughput by scoping a software solution for a brand-new car dealer portal to facilitate the management of classic car adverts on the Classic Cars For Sale website, including management of vehicle stock feeds, performance analysis and the creation of reports.• Improved the search efficiency for website users of the Classic Cars For Sale website, using gap analysis to requirements scoping to enhance the website search functionality using the latest techniques of faceted search.• Facilitated Bauer Media to reach new markets, as well as a transition from print to digital, by scoping a brand-new website called Land Rover Owner. Designed to generate more revenue for Bauer Media by creating an additional channel for sales, marketing and e-commerce for Land Rover owner advertisers. Show less

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  Travel Chapter

  Jan 2019 - now

  One of the leading UK holiday letting agencies. The Travel Chapter Group, incorporating Holidaycottages.co.uk and other holiday cottage-acquired businesses, is an award-winning holiday letting company with over 30 years of experience specialising in quality holiday properties across the UK.Achievements• Winner of “Team Player 2024” across the Product Engineering department awarded October 2024.• Product Engineering Lead Delivery Manager of a successful company-wide change and transformation programme to migrate key CRM capabilities to Salesforce resulting in improved operational capabilities and reduction in support and maintenance of critical systems and data. Show less Achievements• Led the successful delivery of a company-wide transformation project to migrate major systems from on-premise to AWS cloud infrastructure to utilise more reliable, scalable, resilient and cost-effective cloud computing services.• Led a tech department-wide Request For Change (RFC) process in line with ITIL standards including coaching and training team members and the wider business.• Ongoing improvements in the performance of product engineering teams by improving ways of working and facilitating team-driven improvement sessions.• Process improvements to streamline cross-department product management, workflow, processes, collaboration and communication. Show less

  • Senior Agile Delivery Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Agile Delivery Manager

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2024