Ian Hitchman

Hello! I'm a seasoned procurement professional turned aspiring web developer. Having worked in procurement for nearly 8 years, I've gained invaluable experience in strategic planning, process improvement, business development, and much more. My passion for problem-solving and desire to be at the forefront of technological innovation led me to a new journey in web development. I'm excited about leveraging my business acumen to build efficient, user-friendly solutions.

Through this combination of procurement expertise and newfound development skills, I aim to bring a unique perspective to web development and create applications that not only look great but also drive business growth. While I'm still on my learning journey, I'm eager to apply my skills in a practical setting and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

With a deep-rooted background in business operations management and strategic planning, I have established a professional career underlined by expertise in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and stakeholder management. As Senior Production Buyer at Tevva, London, I led in global sourcing for first-to-market technology while standardizing procurement processes. Previously, I served at Alstom as the local lead buyer for electrical hardware, where I innovatively enhanced contract positions and facilitated new product development. My tenure at Jaguar Land Rover spanned various roles, including a Senior Global Strategy Buyer and a Production Purchasing Buyer, where I was pivotal in sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier performance. 

At the University of Edinburgh's Full Stack Web Development course, I acquired a comprehensive understanding of web development, coding languages such as JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. My front-end training empowered me to craft UI elements using CSS, React, and Bootstrap. On the backend, I gained proficiency in Express and MongoDB, ensuring efficient data handling. Furthermore, I honed skills in user validation and authentication using JSON Web tokens and adeptly integrated APIs to display data within applications.