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Desmond A.

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Global IT Director for AI & Automation at GKN Aerospace
📍 United Kingdom

Desmond is the Global IT Director for AI & Automation at GKN Aerospace, where he has progressed through various technology-focused roles. He holds an MS from the University of Leeds and is a certified AI-Driven Project Manager. People who have worked with him describe his style as having strong coordination, clarity, and leadership.

He has a strong focus on upskilling, having recently earned certifications in AI, Scrum, and leadership.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global IT Director for AI & Automation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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AI & Automation
His current role is Global IT Director for AI & Automation, and he holds multiple certifications in the field, including "AI-Driven Project Manager."
Agile Methodologies
He is a certified Professional Scrum Master and has shared his interest in transitioning from traditional Waterfall project management to Agile approaches.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
Global IT Director for AI & Automation
GKN Aerospace
4-2023 - 5-2026
Global IT Project Manager
GKN Aerospace
1-2021 - 4-2023
Digital & Industry 4.0 Architect
GKN Aerospace
9-2017 - 1-2021
Global PLM Process Architect
GKN Aerospace
4-2015 - 8-2017
Management Consultant
Accenture
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Education
7-2024 - 11-2026
Master of Science - MS
University of Leeds
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
University of the West of England
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