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Martin Pownall

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Director at IDS Group
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Martin Pownall is the Director at IDS Group, bringing over 20 years of expertise in creating user-centric digital solutions. He specializes in turning complex challenges into seamless experiences that drive business value. He holds certifications in Generative AI and is focused on expanding his teams AWS cloud services capabilities.

Outside of work, Martin is a proud father who recently celebrated his daughters graduation in Biomedical Science. He has a nostalgic interest in the evolution of technology, fondly recalling his first experience with a Mac computer at Selby College back in 1994.

Colleagues and mentees consistently describe him as professional, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable, highlighting his strength as a mentor.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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User-Centric Design
The central theme of his 20+ year career, focusing on aligning user needs with organizational goals to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences.
AI & Cloud Services
He recently earned a certification in "Generative AI Essentials on AWS" and actively promotes his team's achievements as an AWS select tier partner.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Director
IDS Group
5-2015
User Experience Design Specialist
IDS Group
8-2021 - 9-2021
Senior User Interface Design Consultant
Endava
9-2012 - 5-2015
Lead User Experience Designer
Wren Kitchens
3-2013 - 6-2013
User Experience Design Consultant
Ebuyer
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Education
1994 - 1997
Advanced GNVQ & Pre Degree Foundation Diploma
Selby College
1997 - 1999
HND
Barnsley College
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