Robin Mahadeo

Robin Mahadeo has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Starting in 1997, they worked as a Microsoft Technologies Solution Developer at Syzygy. From 1998 to 2001, they served as a Development Manager/Team Leader at Saltmine, responsible for designing and delivering web-based business solutions. Robin then worked as a Team Leader/Life Services Development Manager at France Telecom R&D from 2001 to 2004, managing research projects and collaboration between Orange UK and Freeserve.

From 2004 to 2005, Robin worked as an IT Relationship Manager at Abbey, where they oversaw the delivery of products through the direct sales channel. Following that, they were a Senior Account Manager at Touch Clarity, where they managed client relationships and provided technical consultancy support. In 2006, they joined MRM Worldwide (UK) as a Senior Project Manager, leading technical projects for clients such as Intel and Microsoft.

At PwC UK from 2006 to 2016, Robin held the position of Senior Manager. Robin'sresponsibilities included strategic IT planning, project delivery, and implementing program management best practices. Robin then worked at Influence Inc - NFU Mutual in 2016 as a Risk & Controls Consultant, designing and implementing a Risk Management Framework for the IT division.

From 2016 to 2018, Robin served as a Finance IT Portfolio/Programme Manager at the British Council, focusing on the localization and regularisation of global commercial entities. Since 2018, they have been with Close Brothers, first as the Head of Technology, Service and Delivery and currently as the Strategic Portfolio Planning & Transformation Lead. In these roles, they have been responsible for IT service provision, overseeing transformation initiatives, and developing the bank's strategic portfolio capability.

Overall, Robin Mahadeo has a diverse background in IT leadership, project and program management, and strategic planning across multiple industries.

Robin Mahadeo has a diverse education history. In 1990, he/she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Optoelectronic Engineering from Northumbria University. Then, in 1994, Robin pursued a Master of Science degree in Computing and Computer Modelling of Optoelectronic Devices from Newcastle University.

In more recent years, Robin attended Cass Business School from 2014 to 2017, where he/she earned a Masters in Innovation Creativity and Leadership. This program focused on the field of Innovation, Creativity, and Leadership.

Additionally, Robin obtained certifications in specific areas. He/she became a Certified Scrum Product Owner through Agil8, although the start and end years for this certification were not provided. Robin also underwent training with Inthrface and became an Enhanced Trained Facilitator, specifically in the Lego Serious Play Method. This training included online components.

In 2015, Robin participated in a Design Thinking Bootcamp, which emphasized Service Design Thinking. No specific degree was mentioned for this bootcamp.