Mark Turner

Executive Partner, Technology @Tridyn Consulting LLP

United KingdomCTOPartnerBusiness AnalystProduct ManagerSystem Analyst🧨 Consulting💼 C-level Executive✨ Business Owner✔️ IT🔥 Startup Founder

Mark Turner is a seasoned executive and technology expert currently serving as the Executive Partner, Technology at Tridyn Consulting LLP. Bringing over two decades of experience in the tech industry, he specializes in IT strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture. Prior to joining Tridyn, Mark held several senior roles in top-tier tech firms where he was instrumental in driving technological advancements and innovations. He is known for his exceptional leadership skills, ability to solve complex problems, and his expertise in integrating technology into business strategies. Mark holds a degree in Computer Science and is continually expanding his knowledge to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and advancements. His stellar contributions to the technology sector have made him a trusted and sought-after expert in his field.

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Work Background

Tridyn ConsultingExecutive Partner

Oct. 2021London, England, United Kingdom · HybridLead for Technology Advisory Practice within business & technology consultancy helping clients embed AI/ML/Digital Twin models to improve performance and increase efficiency for Operational Departments. • Delivered training in AI/ML/Digital Twin and optimisation technology to enable operational team to understand what AI/ML/DT technology could support in the delivery of asset maintenance. • Analysed ‘as-is’ processes and to redesign processes & technology to deliver reduced risk and improved performance. Presented ‘to-be’ roadmap and high-level design for automated scheduling of asset maintenance.

Hanko SoftwareChief Technology Officer

Oct. 2021London, England, United Kingdom · RemoteStealth start-up project focussed on developing consumer facing software service. Heading establishment of business and technology roadmap as CTO. Engaging with investors to secure funding for 2023 launch.

Career BreakGap year

May. 2021 - Oct. 2021Newark, EnglandWith end of my business sale lock-in period in sight, and after more than 18 years continuous employment, I took the opportunity to take some time off. We enjoyed travelling in our own plane around UK and Europe as Covid rules allowed.

Arcadis GenChief Acceleration Officer

Jan. 2020 - May. 2021London, England, United Kingdom · HybridPromoted from the UK Head of Data & Analytics in 2020 to drive new products and services, I rapidly increased new business by evangelising SEAMS products and services throughout Arcadis global companies. Focussing on an innovation agenda, I reviewed ideas for new software products, accelerating the commercialisation of emerging technology. • Built new technology company within Arcadis brand combining three smaller companies. • Mentored start-up companies funded by Arcadis innovation fund to improve business and technical offerings.

SEAMSChief Science Officer/Product Director

Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2021Sheffield, United KingdomSEAMS are global leaders in Prescriptive Analytics, Modelling and Optimisation for Asset Investment Planning. As the executive director, I spearheaded product vision initiatives, reading market trends and client needs to define and optimise the next generation Asset Investment Planning platform. I prepared proposals and provided technical sales support and project leadership. I played a key role in the management buyout from venture capital investors in 2014 and supported the sale of the business to Arcadis through 2018. • Defined and designed next generation web-based software (Enterprise Decision Analytics). • Reimagined products to create AI/ML/Digital Twin platform to enable multiple investment plan projects.

SEAMSTechnology Director

Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2015Sheffield, England, United KingdomI joined the board as the Technology Director in 2005, holding overall responsibility for IT and product development, growing a start-up company into an established and sustainable SME. I expanded the team to include development, testing, and support roles. • Provided technical sales support covering sales demos to bid submission writing. • Supported delivery of client projects for analytics, modelling, and optimisation.

SEAMSDevelopment Manager/Chief Architect

Jun. 2003 - Jan. 2015Sheffield, England, United KingdomI joined a rapidly expanding university spin out as chief architect and development manager, transitioning a water modelling and optimisation project into a generic, robust commercial product. I built a dedicated development department, capturing the founder's ideas and expertise to create a new product. • Led development team in design, development, and delivery of client-server based core analytics and optimisation Windows product suitable for hosting AI/ML outputs in Digital Twin model.

IT's Here LtdDevelopement Manager

Jun. 2002 - Jun. 2003Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · On-siteBespoke development of infrastructure software for large Telecoms companies, C++/MFC & SQL.

KnightFiskSenior Software Engineer

Sep. 2000 - Jun. 2002Cambridge, United KingdomDevelopment of Video on Demand and Hotel in room guest system in C++, JAVA, XML/XSLT, JSP.

Quillion LtdSenior Software Engineer/Team Leader

Jun. 1997 - Aug. 2000Cambridge, United KingdomResponsible for development of bespoke applications based on PETS Object-Oriented database using C++ & MFC for Windows applications, JHTML & Java for Web. Lead 'Special Projects' team of developers providing innovative bespoke solutions for client projects.

Smart Systems LtdSenior Software Engineer

Feb. 1997 - Sep. 1997Windows development of Timesheet/Job Scheduling system in C++

Softcare Systems LtdSoftware Engineer

Jul. 1994 - Feb. 1997Software Enginer developing in Pro-IV 4GL and C++/MFC

British Steel PLCStudent Programmer

Jun. 1992 - Sep. 1993Placement year from University, development using CICS/COBOL, SQL and IBM CSP 4GL