Ian Barber

Ian Barber is an accomplished IT professional with a diverse range of experience in technical support, project management, and business analysis. Currently serving as a Desktop Support Technician at Torbay Council since April 2018, Ian previously held roles such as User Support Coordinator at Thrive Approach, where expertise in educational training and assessment was developed. Additional experience includes project technician roles at Torbay Council, managing business-critical IT upgrades, and a fixed contract as a project manager at CIGNA Insurance Services, focusing on compliance and restructuring initiatives. Earlier career highlights include serving as an ICT Officer at Dartmoor National Park Authority and as Business Analyst Manager and SAP Lead at SHS Group, where Ian played a key role in business development and strategic planning. Ian holds a BA (Hons) in Humanities with a focus on History from the University of the West of England and has completed IT training at the National IT Learning Centre.