Darren Sutton
London
Summary
Results-driven Data Science Manager with expertise in AI solution design and development, including AWS Bedrock and AI automation platforms. Experienced in API integrations and RESTful API implementation, with a strong foundation in data analysis. Skilled in Agile and Waterfall project management, holding PRINCE2 and MSP qualifications. Focused on driving innovation and efficiency through stakeholder engagement and technical solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Delivery Manager AI Data Science Innovation
Oleeo
Wimbledon
2019.09 - 2026.02
- Led a team of data scientists and analysts building and productionising AI products using LLM's, NLP techniques, AWS Bedrock and AI automation platforms including Voiceflow, n8n and make.com
- Leading Oleeo’s Data Science Team on R&D Projects from ideation, design, development through to product deployment and implementation for Oleeo’s recruiter customer base
- Prototyped and built AI products including AI recommender systems and AI automation services for Oleeo's customer base including for finance sector customers Nomura, L.E.K. Consulting and UK Central Government departments including Ministry of Justice and for Police Scotland
- Implemented AI-driven solutions including recommenders, NLP text scoring, and machine learning to enhance diversity and inclusion for Cohn Reznick, L.E.K. Consulting, Evercore, and BNP Paribas.
- Managed a remote team and facilitated Scrum processes such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews using Trello and Pivotal Tracker.
- Managed RESTful API integrations for document parsing and collaborated with internal teams and third-party vendors.
- Led customer consultations on AI automation, providing tailored advice and guidance to enhance client solutions
- Directed product pricing, launch, and marketing efforts by leading interactive webinars, crafting product copy and feature documentation, and facilitating customer engagement
- Working with customers to deliver the best AI driven D&I solutions for them including Amazon e-stores, Kornferry and UK Civil Service innovation project for 178 government departments
IT Project Manager
Oleeo
Wimbledon
2014.05 - 2020.01
- Successful implementation of multiple API integrations (for online psychometric tests with IBM, PSI, A&DC), in partnership with customers and third party vendors for 178 UK Government Departments
- IT Project Management - worked with Engineering and HR Teams in Goldman Sachs, successfully implemented graduate & intern hiring program content, process requirements for 6 years
- Agile - Implemented Agile processes from scratch for Government Digital Design Patterns Compliance Project using Scrum and agile methodologies, which supported successful completion of project - used Jira, Trello and Pivotal Tracker
- Strategic partnership - Collaborative working with customers at board level to align with broader strategic (programme level) objectives
Senior Commissioner & IT Project Manager
3 London Councils
Kensington, Westminster, Fulham
2012.04 - 2014.05
- IT project manager for successful charitable service user based website project
- Implemented new Data Reporting approach for Senior Board reporting and presented findings monthly for criminal justice programme
- Contract managed charitable organisations (treatment providers)
- Chaired cross borough partnership groups to share best practice and improve communications
Criminal Justice Manager
Kensington and Chelsea Council
2009.02 - 2012.03
- Managed offender scheme and implemented new reporting structure to feed into criminal justice board decisions
- Training judges on new legislation and local intervention options
- Contract managed charitable organisations who received funding from the scheme
Prolific & Priority Offender Scheme Co-ordinator
London Borough of Lambeth
Brixton
2007.12 - 2009.02
- Managed local offender scheme and data reporting to local criminal justice boards
- Wrote charitable bids for government funding for local community projects
Drug Interventions Programme Data Manager
Lambeth Council
Brixton
2004.12 - 2007.12
- Procured and implemented web based technology (case management system) for charitable providers delivering treatment to offenders
- Wrote content for and ran training courses for the charitable sector on how to use new system
- Wrote user manuals and other system documentation
Jobcentre Plus Transformation Team Implementation Manager
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2002.03 - 2004.12
- Project managed and implemented Windows NT4 and hardware replacements for multiple Job centres across London using PRINCE2 project methodology
- Managed risks associated with rollout at regional level
Education
Degree - Law & Business
University of Lincoln
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 1993.10 - 1996.07
A levels in Psychology, Sociology & Communication Studies
Grimsby College of Technology and Arts
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire 1988.09 - 1991.07
GCSE’s in Maths, English, History, Physics, Media Studies, French
Hereford School Grimsby
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire 1984.09 - 1988.07
Skills
- Data Science Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI solution design
- AI development
- AI productionisation
- AI Automation platforms
- AWS Bedrock
- API Integrations
- RESTful API Implementation
- Data Analysis
- Agile Project Management
- Agile and Scrum
- Technical Project Management
- Waterfall methodology
- Change Management
- Product Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Nodejs
- PRINCE2 & MSP (Project Management Qualifications)
Websites
Certification
- Front End Web Developer Bootcamp, The App Brewery, September 2022
- Certified Scrum Master, Agile8, January 2019
- Data Science: R Basics and Data Visualisation, HarvardX, July 2018 - November 2018
- Business Analytics for Data Driven decision making including Machine Learning, MS Azure, Boston University (BuX), July 2018 - November 2018
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation & Practitioner (UK Programme Management Qualification), Kensington & Chelsea Council, May 2011
- PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner (APM Group UK Project Management Qualification), Maven Training, September 2007
Languages
English
French
Polish
References
References available upon request
Hobbies
I enjoy MMA, weight training, jogging, travel, Asian food and culture
Timeline
Senior Delivery Manager AI Data Science Innovation
Oleeo
2019.09 - 2026.02
IT Project Manager
Oleeo
2014.05 - 2020.01
Senior Commissioner & IT Project Manager
3 London Councils
2012.04 - 2014.05
Criminal Justice Manager
Kensington and Chelsea Council
2009.02 - 2012.03
Prolific & Priority Offender Scheme Co-ordinator
London Borough of Lambeth
2007.12 - 2009.02
Drug Interventions Programme Data Manager
Lambeth Council
2004.12 - 2007.12
Jobcentre Plus Transformation Team Implementation Manager
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2002.03 - 2004.12
Degree - Law & Business
University of Lincoln
1993.10 - 1996.07
A levels in Psychology, Sociology & Communication Studies
Grimsby College of Technology and Arts
1988.09 - 1991.07
GCSE’s in Maths, English, History, Physics, Media Studies, French
Hereford School Grimsby
1984.09 - 1988.07