Michael Curry

Having worked for more than a decade on supporting organisations' modernisation and efficiency improvements through technology, process improvements, and industry standard accreditation I am accustomed to working across a wide range of stakeholders often bridging the divide between technical and non-technical parties. This includes project planning and execution, budget management, risk assessment and mitigation, stakeholder communication, change management, and documentation/training. I have experience working using both agile and waterfall methodologies. Above all, I am enthusiastic about bringing significant improvements to the organisations I join and I'm proud to have contributed to the modernisation and sale of the previous two companies for which I have worked.

Development Team Lead

Ipsos Karian & Box, York

January 2020 – August 2024

• Spearheaded the technical modernisation of business operations, transitioning from Excel-based and manual processes to robust database-driven solutions. Integrated research platforms with Power BI, R, and Microsoft Azure, reducing duplication, errors, and learning curves.
• Led and mentored a team of 7 IT and research professionals, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Developed and maintained detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, reducing project risks by 25%.
• Acted as a key liaison with senior stakeholders, providing regular updates and securing buy-in for critical initiatives.
• Delivered technical consultancy to clients, ensuring solutions were efficient, cost-effective, and secure.

Senior Innovations Manager

Karian and Box Ltd, York

August 2017 – January 2020

• Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, consistently delivering within scope and budget.
• Introduced Agile methodologies, increasing team productivity by 20% and accelerating project turnaround times.
• Collaborated with external vendors and contractors to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions.
• Designed and delivered training sessions on project management best practices, enhancing team capabilities and project outcomes.

Senior Research Data Manager

CiR (An NPD Group Company), York

March 2014 – July 2017

• Established a world-class data collection framework for the research function, implementing Confirmit SODA, Horizons, Reportal, and SmartHub across the business.
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• Enhanced efficiency and accuracy by introducing automated quality control scripts, reducing turnaround time by over 50%, and developing innovative data collection methods using barcodes and photography.
• Provided strategic insights on best practices in questionnaire design, data analysis, and initiated certification processes.
• Successfully insourced IT functions, transitioning from 50% outsourced operations to nearly fully in-house, improving standards while reducing costs.

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration, The American University of Paris
• Scrum Master training
• Extensive training in employee engagement, leadership and data security