Steve Isbell

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT STEVE ISBELL

Experienced technology leader with track record of building and scaling high performing teams and leading transformational change. 25 years experience across multiple tech roles and extensive experience delivering successful IT services and projects. I have a passion for technology, making a difference and continuous improvement. Very collaborative working style and experienced building relationships from technical engineers to C-Level Exec stakeholders. Experienced working in highly regulated businesses.I am a strong believer of teamwork, building high calibre teams and helping people develop, while successfully delivering business value. I have successfully led large scale teams and delivered transformational change programmes. Experience leading Agile delivery and software/platform/data engineering teams throughout the SDLC.Achievements- Ran a successful and profitable Technology Consultancy, leading a talented team to make a real difference for our clients and communities- Successfully helped financial services and public sector clients with complex challenges and transformation programmes- Successfully built and scaled, high performing, multi-functional, technology teams- Exec level leadership of large, multi-functional tech teams- Implemented remote working contact centre solution in 8 days for 1,300 people pre Covid-19 lockdown- Setup Sunderland Tech Hub from concept to team of 25, establishing three Agile Software Delivery teams- Led transformational quality improvement programme with significant customer and commercial results- Led technology practices and discipline teams- Led and driven multiple technology projects and service improvements within fast-paced, demanding environments- Designed and delivered new IT strategies and team operating models- Led people and culture initiatives, setting standards and significantly improving capabilities - Worked within a range of industries including financial services, pharmaceutical and retail