John McGettrick

Head of Engineering @Oak Engage

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2025 — Present

Head of Engineering @Oak Engage

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I lead and have scaled the engineering organisation, with accountability for delivery, quality, and technical standards across multiple teams.Key responsibilities- Own the recruitment strategy and hiring process, including role definition, interviewing, and onboarding to support team growth- Manage and evolve QA practices to ensure consistent quality and confidence in releases- Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes to increase delivery efficiency, predictability, and developer experience- Establish and manage external engineering and delivery partnerships, ensuring alignment with internal standards and goals- Work closely with product, design, and senior leadership to align technical execution with business objectives- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a distributed, agile environment

EDUCATION

2000 — 2004

Robert Gordon University

2:1, Computing (Internet & Multimedia)

ABOUT JOHN MCGETTRICK

I’m a Head of Engineering with over 20 years of hands-on experience building software and over 5 years in engineering leadership roles.Since stepping into my current role, my focus has shifted from team-level delivery to scaling the engineering organisation as a whole; hiring and developing talent, embedding quality through strong QA practices, evolving delivery processes and managing external technology partnerships.I care deeply about creating environments where engineers can do their best work, clear goals with lightweight but effective processes and a culture that values learning, collaboration, and accountability.I’m comfortable leading in agile, distributed settings and enjoy working with stakeholders across the business to ensure technology is a genuine enabler of growth.

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