Ryan Foulds
IT Business Partner @Network Space
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WORK HISTORY
IT Business Partner @Network Space
Act as the primary IT liaison between business departments and third‑party service providers, ensuring services align with business priorities and agreed SLAs-Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making, identify opportunities for improvement, and manage technology‑related risk-Lead vendor, contract and SLA management across IT services, strengthening supplier relationships while improving service quality and accountability-Deliver measurable cost savings through contract negotiation and service optimisation, achieving a 40% reduction in IT costs across the group-Design and deliver Power BI dashboards across finance, people, travel and operations, providing clear, actionable insights-Produce KPI dashboards used in monthly board meetings, enabling consistent, data‑driven discussion at executive level-Improve business efficiency by maximising existing IT infrastructure and supporting the integration of new technologies where they add clear value-Enhance user experience by providing tailored training, guidance and support, enabling users to become more confident and self‑sufficient with technology.
EDUCATION
Defense School of Aeronautical Engineering RAF Cosford
NVQ Level 3 in Telecommunications
University of Staffordshire
Foundation degree, Information Technology and Communications
Torpoint Community School
GCSE's
University of Staffordshire
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Intelligence and Security
Plymouth City College
BTech National Diploma in Telecommunications
SKILLS
ABOUT RYAN FOULDS
I’m an IT Business Partner with over 6 years’ experience in corporate IT and 12 years of military service, specialising in aligning technology with business objectives, reducing operational costs, and improving user experience across the organisation.I work closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure IT is not just a support function, but a strategic enabler. My focus is on translating business needs into practical, sustainable technology solutions that deliver measurable value.Key strengths and experience include- Acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and third‑party IT service providers- Vendor, contract and SLA management with a strong commercial focus- Delivering cost reductions through contract negotiation and service optimisation- Designing and delivering Power BI dashboards used in monthly board meetings to support data‑driven decision‑making- Improving user experience through personalised training, guidance and process simplificationI’m particularly passionate about enabling users to become confident and self‑sufficient with technology, while ensuring IT operations remain resilient, secure and aligned with long‑term business strategy.I bring a calm, disciplined approach shaped by military experience, combined with a pragmatic understanding of modern corporate IT environments. My aim is to create sustainable value through technology and support the organisation’s future growth.
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