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Darren Burns

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Head of Information Technology at Octric Semiconductors Ltd
📍 Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

Darren Burns is the Head of IT at Octric Semiconductors, where he leads enterprise technology strategy to foster business growth and innovation. His experience includes managing IT operations and digital product delivery at Zentia UK. He holds a Bachelors degree from Northumbria University, focusing on business and management.

Darrens initial experience at Octric Semiconductors left a strong impression on him, particularly the enthusiasm, shared purpose, and momentum across the teams. He values a fast-paced and aligned work environment where contributions are part of a larger, shared goal.

He is enthusiastic about joining companies with a clear and compelling journey, encouraging others to join him.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
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IT Transformation
His career focuses on evolving enterprise technology, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with business goals to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Agile Delivery
In previous roles, he was responsible for MVP definition, backlog prioritization, and agile delivery to provide value across manufacturing, sales, and customer-facing teams.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Information Technology
Octric Semiconductors Ltd
1-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Information Technology Manager
Zentia - UK
10-2022 - 1-2024
IT Manager
Zentia - UK
4-2021 - 10-2022
Information Technology Service Delivery Manager
Zentia - UK
7-2019 - 4-2021
IT Provider Manager
Zentia - UK
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Northumbria University
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