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Brian Simpson

Information Technology Professional, Information Technology and Services

Hi, I'm Brian Simpson. I'm seeking an IT position in Birmingham or the West Midlands.

Brian Simpson's Bio:

Brian Simpson is an experienced business support manager, with a background in system requirements, data analysis and financial modelling, his last role was managing a VLE in the FE sector. He has well-rounded consultancy, commercial, communication and interpersonal skills as well as being competent in social media and social network analysis (INSNA). He  haas a very practical background in mechanical engineering (marine and large steam turbines), line and project management with experience of working in both the public and private sector.

Brian Simpson's Experience:

  • Learning Environment Manager at Learning and Skills Improvement Service

    January 2012 - July 2013

    Managing the LSIS VLE as a strategic resource to support the development of curricula and/or other programmes of support to build capacity within the sector and build new and sustainable approaches to improvement.

  • Project Manager at Learning and Skills Improvement Service

    December 2009 - December 2010

    Management of the LSIS Learning Environment (LLE) VLE.

  • Consultant (part time) at Becta

    November 2007 - July 2010

    Maintenance of a national online database.

  • Perfomance Management Analyst at Aston Pride - COFSS

    October 2008 - May 2009

    Project Management; Data Analysis; Performance Management; Change management.

  • Data Modeller at LSC (Learning & Skills Council)

    July 2007 - November 2007

    Consultant: Data Modelling, IT systems, Management, Statistical/Data Analysis, Databases, Strategic Models, SNA (Social Network Analysis)

  • Consultant at Becta (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)

    November 2000 - February 2007

    Consultant

  • Head of Tendering at GEC Alstom (Turbine Generators) Ltd

    August 1987 - September 1998

    Managed a team of tendering officers for the procurement and supply of after sales services in power generation.

  • Marine Engineer at P&O / OCL

    1976 - 1984

    Sea going Marine Engineer - 2nd Officer Engineering (2OE)

Brian Simpson's Education:

  • Coventry University

    1998 – 1999
    MSc

  • Open University (OU)

    1993 – 1993
    Diploma
    Concentration: Management

  • University of Sunderland

    1984 – 1987
    BSc (Hons)
    Concentration: Mechanical Engineering

  • Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS)

    1976 – 1980
    OND
    Concentration: Marine Engineering

Brian Simpson's Interests & Activities:

Director of Islington Gates Management Company; active citizenship; running local Neighbourhood Forum website and social media including the hyperlocal @MyJQ; local history; genealogy and photography.




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