Ian Taylor
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Joel Byrne
Ian is an exceptionally talented technical and learning content creator. I had the pleasure of working closely with him for a number of year as both a colleague and friend, and later as my manager. What sets Ian apart is his passion for education and a genuine commitment to enhancing the value a learning experience provides. He continuously seeks innovative ways to improve the educational journey, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the field. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires those around him to strive for excellence. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ian to anyone seeking a dedicated professional with exceptional skills in creating learning content or managing a team of like minded creators. Ian would undoubtedly make a significant and positive impact on any educational or training initiative.
Joel Byrne
Ian is an exceptionally talented technical and learning content creator. I had the pleasure of working closely with him for a number of year as both a colleague and friend, and later as my manager. What sets Ian apart is his passion for education and a genuine commitment to enhancing the value a learning experience provides. He continuously seeks innovative ways to improve the educational journey, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the field. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires those around him to strive for excellence. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ian to anyone seeking a dedicated professional with exceptional skills in creating learning content or managing a team of like minded creators. Ian would undoubtedly make a significant and positive impact on any educational or training initiative.
Joel Byrne
Ian is an exceptionally talented technical and learning content creator. I had the pleasure of working closely with him for a number of year as both a colleague and friend, and later as my manager. What sets Ian apart is his passion for education and a genuine commitment to enhancing the value a learning experience provides. He continuously seeks innovative ways to improve the educational journey, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the field. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires those around him to strive for excellence. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ian to anyone seeking a dedicated professional with exceptional skills in creating learning content or managing a team of like minded creators. Ian would undoubtedly make a significant and positive impact on any educational or training initiative.
Joel Byrne
Ian is an exceptionally talented technical and learning content creator. I had the pleasure of working closely with him for a number of year as both a colleague and friend, and later as my manager. What sets Ian apart is his passion for education and a genuine commitment to enhancing the value a learning experience provides. He continuously seeks innovative ways to improve the educational journey, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the field. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires those around him to strive for excellence. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ian to anyone seeking a dedicated professional with exceptional skills in creating learning content or managing a team of like minded creators. Ian would undoubtedly make a significant and positive impact on any educational or training initiative.
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Foundry
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Learning Content
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Oct 2017 - Present
Responsible for all user learning content across our portfolio of products. I manage a team of technical content creators involved in the production of both written and recorded content. I established and manage strategic direction for Foundry Learn - the Foundry's web site for learning materials including specialist video courses, user guides, and social media content. Responsible for all user learning content across our portfolio of products. I manage a team of technical content creators involved in the production of both written and recorded content. I established and manage strategic direction for Foundry Learn - the Foundry's web site for learning materials including specialist video courses, user guides, and social media content.
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City Lit
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Tutor
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Jan 2013 - Present
Adult education tutor for English pronunciation, vocal technique, and presentation skills. Upcoming course: Use Your Voice Assertively Past courses: Make Yourself Heard, English Pronunciation levels 1, 2, and 3 Adult education tutor for English pronunciation, vocal technique, and presentation skills. Upcoming course: Use Your Voice Assertively Past courses: Make Yourself Heard, English Pronunciation levels 1, 2, and 3
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Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Piero Engagement Manager
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2017
Technical consultant and customer engagement manager for international sports analysis software 'Piero'. Accountable for customer centric offerings for the Piero business unit. Responsible for creating and taking forward offerings to existing or new markets (and customers) with potential for substantial growth through innovative business and go-to-market models. Responsible for sales of offerings within the Piero practice. Responsible for Lead Management to establish a long term business growth. Partnered with the key account manager to drive customer engagements by providing thought leadership and support in identifying and capturing opportunities. Responsible for creating a highly capable and experienced organization, long-term engagements, and to prove Ericsson credibility in the field with successful business cases. Show less
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The Foundry
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Author
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Technical author for MODO, an advanced 3D content creation application used in films, games, TV, and design. Technical author for MODO, an advanced 3D content creation application used in films, games, TV, and design.
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Strategy & Technology Limited (S&T)
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Author and Trainer
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
Sole Technical Author for an international software company specialising in application delivery for digital television. In addition to user guides, I designed and produced marketing materials, posters, and UI components. Created training materials and gave training in application delivery technology including TSBroadcaster and the MHEG programming language. Sole Technical Author for an international software company specialising in application delivery for digital television. In addition to user guides, I designed and produced marketing materials, posters, and UI components. Created training materials and gave training in application delivery technology including TSBroadcaster and the MHEG programming language.
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Italia Conti
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Voice
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Head of department, managing staff and teaching degree level acting students in practical voice, text analysis, and accents. Head of department, managing staff and teaching degree level acting students in practical voice, text analysis, and accents.
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Technical Author & Trainer
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
Sole Technical Author for an international software company specialising in application delivery for digital television. Sole Technical Author for an international software company specialising in application delivery for digital television.
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Milo Creative
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2008
Flash developer of educational games, interactive web sites, and CD-ROMs. Flash developer of educational games, interactive web sites, and CD-ROMs.
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Red Bee Media
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2007
Developer of broadcast graphics software. Developer of broadcast graphics software.
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University of Nottingham
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Fellow
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Sep 1998 - Jul 2004
Researcher on a number of projects. Performed peer-reviewed research, authored publications for conferences and journals, and developed software prototypes. Researcher on a number of projects. Performed peer-reviewed research, authored publications for conferences and journals, and developed software prototypes.
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Education
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University of Nottingham
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Information Visualisation -
Central School of Speech and Drama, U. of London
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Academy of LIve and Recorded Arts
National Certificate in Professional Acting -
University of Liverpool
Computer Science, 2.1