Colin Cripps

Colin Cripps

Freelance Writer

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  • About me

    Consultant, Business Analyst, Philosopher | Advocate for ethical technology and AI for society and community

  • Education

    • Cranbrook School

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      A Levels - Philosophy (A), English Language (A), History (B)340 UCAS Points

    • University of York

      2024 - 2025
      Master's degree Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
    • University of Leeds

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      Bachelor's degree Philosophy 2:1 (Hons)
  • Experience

    • Various Publications

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Freelance Writer

      Extensive experience in technical and creative copywriting across subject areas of consumer technology, Agile ways of working and Product Management

    • AppSwap Promotions Ltd.

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Digital Marketing Executive

      AppSwap Promotions is a technology start up based in London developing an app for iOS and Android.Responsible for; Digital marketing, social media strategy and ux design

    • RPM Ltd

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Experiential Marketing
    • Accenture UK

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

      Health and Public Sector - Experienced technology consultant, helping clients understand and resolve problems through digital design, process change, and putting the User at the centre of their strategy. Health and Public Sector - Experienced Analyst working in digital transformation, process improvement and agile delivery across multiple Government Departments

      • Technology Consultant

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      • Management Consulting Analyst

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
    • BJSS

      Jan 2018 - May 2023

      Digital transformation and design. As BA Capability Lead for our Leeds and York offices I am responsible for the development and growth of our Business Analyst community. Promoting learning and development, cross engagement quality, and making sure BJSS is a great place to be a BA Experienced Business Analyst working across industry in digital design, agile delivery and product management.

      • Senior Business Consultant

        Mar 2022 - May 2023
      • Business Analysis Capability Lead

        Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Business Analyst

        Jan 2018 - Mar 2022
    • Co-Cripps Ltd

      May 2023 - now
      Director & Business Analyst

      Providing freelance and contract Business Analysis and Service Design capability to improve business productivity and sustainability. Specialising in creating meaningful impact for customers and business through conscious, human-centred design.

    • StepChange Debt Charity

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Business Analyst

      Providing functional and non functional requirements management and analysis services to guide the implementation of a CRM (FastDox) solution.

    • NHS England

      Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
      Business Analyst
    • Charlotte’s Floral Design

      Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
      Service Designer

      Conducting a review of the end to end customer journey across charlottes floral designs’ digital channels. Providing insight to increase alignment with company values, improve sales engagement and conversion while, implementing new sustainability capabilities to better track, understand and address sources of emissions.

    • StepChange Debt Charity

      Feb 2024 - May 2024
      Business Analyst
    • Optimo | Certified B Corp

      May 2024 - now
      Improvement Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Systems Practice

      +Acumen
      Jul 2019
    • Sponsored Ads Foundation Certification

      Amazon
      May 2020
    • Business Process Management Enthusiast

      Accenture
    • Ethics of AI

      University of Helsinki
      Dec 2021
    • Google Mobile Sites Development

      Google
      Aug 2018
    • Google Analytics

      Google
      Jun 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Web Accessibility - Developing with empathy (Google + Udacity)

      Udacity
      Jun 2020
    • SAFe Agilist Certification

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Professional Scrum Master

      Scrum.org
      View certificate certificate
    • Human-Centred Design

      IDEO.org
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Colin Cripps
      Full Sports Colours University of Leeds Apr 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Girls In STEM 2017 - Speakers Lead Organiser

      Issued by Accenture on Oct 2016
      AccentureAssociated with Colin Cripps
    • E-Mentor

      Issued by The Social Mobility Foundation on May 2017
      The Social Mobility FoundationAssociated with Colin Cripps