Raymond Paulin

A highly accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as Head of Business Systems and Development. Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions, leading teams, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable in-house systems. An adept communicator and strategic thinker, known for managing complex projects and meeting challenging business requirements.

Gravity Media                                                                     Feb 2022 to Apr 2023

Senior Software Development Engineer (Head of Business Systems and Development)

• Recognized for exceptional performance, promoted to lead the combined Software Development and Application Support Team.
• Designed and delivered innovative applications, spearheaded the migration to .Net Core, and coordinated the integration of systems for large media projects.
• Led the development of a Group Wide digital Invoice and Purchase Approval system, resulting in a 30% efficiency improvement.

Gravity Media                                                                        Jul 2019 to Feb 2022

Lead Developer 

• Directed the Software Development and Application Support Team, overseeing task management and software quality.
• Key contributor to developing a fully-fledged Calendar Web app (Schedular) adopted by global teams.
• Managed the migration of business operations from on-premises files to SharePoint.
  
   

PwC UK Application Management Services                                                  Apr 2018 to Jan 2019

Lead Developer 

• Anchored the support team during the Managed Separation of the Old Mutual Group, developing automated processing for internal clients.
• Provided increased support for Certent CDM and delivered training to support staff at PwC.

Old Mutual Plc                                                                         Jul 2013 to Apr 2018

Analyst Programmer/ Lead Developer 

• Supervised a team of Developers, ensuring performance and quality standards during a crucial project transition.
• Led the transition from VB to C# and managed the QA test approach to improve software quality.

Skandia                                                                                Aug 2008 to Jun 2013

Senior Business Analyst / Support Engineer 

• Recognised as the senior technical 'go to' person for the MI of the SIS Platform encompassing 200 operational reports and extracts and used C# (and XSL) front end with a Microsoft SQL back end.
• Led the Architecture, Analysis, and Design of the replacement to the MI Extract.

Old Mutual                                                                             Feb 2004 to Jul 2008

Senior Systems Analyst / Technical Architect 

Managed a team and supported multiple applications, providing coaching and support for colleagues.

 

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

MCP Programming in C#
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