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Steven Rossiter

Technology Leader
London

Summary

Experienced technology leader with a diverse technical and commercial background. Built and led an engineering team for an AI, computer vision, and machine learning startup, architecting a new event-driven microservices platform and driving an API-first strategy. Most recently as COO, provide operational leadership across the business.

Previously founded an award-winning engineering consultancy, growing it to multimillion-pound revenue. Part of IPO of a new technology group and directed M&A activity. Created a software, data, and cloud team to develop internal applications and external SaaS products, enabling rapid deployment of cloud-hosted systems for remote working.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

COO

Move AI Ltd
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead project to reduce cost base by 20% and refine business model to demonstrate clear path to profitability within 12 months.
  • Manage introduction of new HR processes and on-going team building.
  • Ran Weekly Business Review meetings.
  • Worked with VP Revenue to rapidly iterate go-to-market approaches resulting in 65% ARR growth in revenues across quarter

Board of Trustees Member

Engineering UK
09.2021 - Current
  • Participated actively in board meetings, sharing insights based on expertise in relevant subject matter areas.
  • Contributed to strategy for SME fundraising and engagement
  • Joined board of Tomorrows Engineers Code to guide development
  • Represented Engineering UK at various events.

VP of Engineering

Move AI Ltd
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Hired multi-functional team across Cloud, Back-end, Front-end, QA and Mobile development growing from 2 to 20 staff.
  • Collaborated with product and sales leaders to develop innovative products that met market demands.
  • Developed strategic plans for engineering department, aligning with overall company objectives.
  • Ran Weekly Engineering Reviews and Monthly Engineering Leadership Meeting.
  • Conducted risk assessments and information security reviews. Implemented compliance management systems.

Technology Consultant

1Byte Consulting Ltd
07.2021 - 04.2022

Various consultancy projects including:

  • Advisory for new Engineering SaaS product development
  • Technical review for offshore energy project
  • Digitalization support, including vendor selection, for manufacturing firm
  • Report on Cloud strategy for on-prem software vendor

Chief Technology Officer

Tekmar Group Plc
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for group-wide ICT systems including CRM, messaging, and cloud document management system.
  • Lead cloud solutions architect and head of software development team delivering multiple tools and applications to various group businesses using on and offshore resources.
  • Executive responsible for consulting division, including strategy to diversify service lines and expand into new markets, including Middle East and Asia Pacific.
  • Promoted Group’s technology capabilities to potential and existing clients, instrumental in creating cross-group projects with revenues over £5m.
  • Selected and evaluated targets for acquisition in line with group strategic direction.
  • Sat on steering committees for product development and key contractual negotiations.

Managing Director

AgileTek Engineering Limited
11.2014 - 02.2020
  • Founded business and was responsible for hiring initial team and developing business systems and processes, culminating in ISO9001 certification.
  • Mentored founding group to develop into engineering leadership team with control over day-to-day running of subsea analysis consultancy.
  • Added over 50 new clients from global energy markets.
  • Developed best-in-class data management systems and harnessed power of cloud computing to radically alter project timelines.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets and delivered additional value to sister companies.
  • Led acquisition of Ryder Geotechnical as part of strategy to diversify services.
  • Presented at numerous conferences on technical topics and was invited to speak to various student groups about use of data in energy industry.

Education

MEng - Aerospace Engineering

The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

MBA - Technology Management (Stage 1)

Open University, London, ENG
04.2001 -

Skills

Technology Roadmapping

Software

Python

AWS

JavaScript

Computer vision

Timeline

COO - Move AI Ltd
02.2024 - Current
VP of Engineering - Move AI Ltd
05.2022 - 02.2024
Board of Trustees Member - Engineering UK
09.2021 - Current
Technology Consultant - 1Byte Consulting Ltd
07.2021 - 04.2022
Chief Technology Officer - Tekmar Group Plc
02.2020 - 07.2021
Managing Director - AgileTek Engineering Limited
11.2014 - 02.2020
The University of Sheffield - MEng, Aerospace Engineering
04.2001 -
Open University - MBA, Technology Management (Stage 1)
04.2001 -
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