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Gareth Wright

CTO
Shropshire

Summary

Seasoned CTO with a proven track record in security, construction, events, and medical device sectors. Expertise in developing and executing technology strategies, driving product innovation, and building high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen, adept at driving revenue growth and market expansion. Notable security and ethical hacking experience with published high-profile results.

Offering solid foundation in technology management and eagerness to learn and develop in dynamic environment. Brings ability to quickly master emerging technologies and integrate them into business strategies to optimize operations and innovation. Ready to use and develop technical expertise and leadership skills in another CTO role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CTO

IPM Group
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed and executed technology strategy aligning with business objectives
  • Led development of patent-protected hardware and software solutions
  • Designed and launched internal HR and Event Management solution, expanding staff employment from 500 to 9000 in 2 years
  • Secured funding and engaged investors, boosting turnover 532% in 4 years
  • Established strategic partnerships
  • Built and managed a 30+ member mechanical and software engineering team
  • Carried out monthly 1-2-1s using S.M.A.R.T Framework
  • Implemented strategic use of Agentic GenAI to streamline processes, improving productivity
  • Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Designed and launched Inteligate: Delivery Management software powered by AI monitoring and reducing CO2 usage
  • Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.

Product Development Manager

Best Companies
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led a team of 6 enhancing employee engagement, achieving a 40% increase in the company engagement survey results
  • Designed the new Company Questionnaire, reducing completion time by 87%
  • Managed transition from VSTS to Git and GitFlow with automated code coverage, CID
  • Awarded 3
  • MC3 Management and Leadership award
  • Due to team success, appointed mentorship of other Project Development Managers
  • Implemented reverse mentorship program
  • Improved internal collaboration between departments such as engineering, design, manufacturing, marketing using effective communication strategies.
  • Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth opportunities while increasing overall team productivity.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and addressing issues promptly.
  • Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and challenge conventional approaches.

Senior Web Developer

Instem
06.2014 - 01.2019
  • Developed SAST and DAST processes, achieving ISO 27001:2013 certification
  • Led the Technical teams M&A process to define and roll out group wide procedures and streamline hardware and tech stack
  • Led the development of WebApi and HTML5 Hybrid Applications, enhancing user experience
  • Managed Linux and Windows web database and application servers
  • Managed integration, optimisation and alignment of 6 distinct software teams and their processes following company merger
  • Mentored junior developers, sharing industry best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Enhanced website security by identifying vulnerabilities, applying patches, and regularly updating software components.
  • Implemented version control systems to track changes efficiently, enabling streamlined collaboration on projects.
  • Increased website accessibility by adhering to WCAG standards and implementing ARIA attributes in HTML markup.

Business & Technical Consultant

CInsideMedia
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Produced immersive 360 virtual tours, including a viral tour of HMS Ocelot
  • Worked on SEO, web analytics, and marketing for clients
  • Work featured in Wall Street Journal Online
  • Assisted sales teams in closing deals by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, and addressing customer concerns during the sales process.

Senior Developer

Bray Leino Broadcare
11.2012 - 06.2014
  • Developed ASP.net cloud-based BroadCare product using modern technologies
  • Designed secure communications tunnel for NHS data processing across the government N3 network
  • Designed updates to existing software to meet changing customer demands.
  • Optimized performance through testing and tuning of applications.
  • Set clear goals for project milestones, keeping development efforts on track toward timely completion dates with desired outcomes achieved consistently across releases.
  • Promoted agile methodologies within the team, fostering an adaptive approach to project requirements that allowed for rapid response to changing business needs.
  • Developed reusable code libraries that streamlined development efforts and improved consistency in software architecture across multiple projects.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.

Senior Developer

West Cheshire College
11.2007 - 11.2012
  • Managed two multi-million-pound smart building projects, including RFID tracking and digital media
  • Built and managed a team of 4 developers and two data specialists
  • Specified, managed and implemented a project to migrate the Capita MIS system from Oracle to MSSQL
  • Developed web and mobile applications and taught digital photography
  • Designed and implemented a college enrolments application reducing enrol time per student from 45min to 2 mins
  • Optimized performance through testing and tuning of applications.
  • Designed updates to existing software to meet changing stakeholder demands.
  • Mentored junior developers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Established clear communication channels between stakeholders, facilitating better decision-making throughout project lifecycles.
  • Incorporated industry best practices to ensure high-quality code, minimizing defects and reducing maintenance efforts.
  • Delivered well-documented code that simplified ongoing maintenance efforts by other developers working on future iterations of projects.

Education

MPhil - Artificial Intelligence

Stafford University
01.2020 - 01.2022

BSc (Hons) - Computing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2003 - 06.2007

CMI Diploma Level 5 - Management & Leadership

West Cheshire College
09.2011 - 06.2012

Skills

Technology Leadership

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Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/21/84

Job Titles

  • Chief Technology Officer
  • People Management
  • Technical Director
  • Head of Engineering
  • CEO
  • CTO
  • Managing Director
  • IT Director
  • VP of Engineering
  • AI Director
  • Generative AI
  • Agentic AI
  • Head of AI

Timeline

CTO

IPM Group
07.2020 - Current

MPhil - Artificial Intelligence

Stafford University
01.2020 - 01.2022

Product Development Manager

Best Companies
01.2019 - 06.2020

Senior Web Developer

Instem
06.2014 - 01.2019

Business & Technical Consultant

CInsideMedia
07.2013 - 06.2014

Senior Developer

Bray Leino Broadcare
11.2012 - 06.2014

CMI Diploma Level 5 - Management & Leadership

West Cheshire College
09.2011 - 06.2012

Senior Developer

West Cheshire College
11.2007 - 11.2012

BSc (Hons) - Computing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2003 - 06.2007

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