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Oliver Shepherd

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Head of Software Engineering at Arenko Group
📍 United Kingdom

Oliver is the Head of Software Engineering at Arenko Group, specializing in scaling SaaS and IoT products in fast-paced environments. An experienced leader, he has a track record of growing world-class engineering teams and was key personnel in a previous companys IPO. He holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London.

Passionate about applying technology to solve complex, real-world problems, Oliver finds his work in the clean energy sector hugely rewarding. He is dedicated to driving positive change and making technology work better for a meaningful impact. His colleagues see him as an excellent, data-driven manager who puts people first.

He draws inspiration from nature, noting how bees use a "waggle dance" for efficiency, but that the 20% who explore independently often find the next big thing.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of Software Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Clean Energy Tech
He is passionate about his work in the clean energy sector, finding it hugely rewarding to solve complex problems that make a real-world difference.
Engineering Leadership
His entire career focus is on leading, facilitating, and championing world-class engineering teams, with a people-first approach to management and processes.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Head of Software Engineering
Arenko Group
4-2015 - 4-2022
Director of Engineering
Actual Experience
11-2013
Non Executive Director
DELTAGAIN LTD
7-2011 - 4-2015
Head of Software Engineering & Research
Actual Experience
7-2010 - 7-2011
Principle Engineer \ Tech Lead
Actual Experience
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Education
2007 - 2011
PhD
Queen Mary University of London
2003 - 2006
BEng (1st Class Honours)
Queen Mary University of London
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