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Philip Simpson

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Interim Head of Software Engineering at Transport for Greater Manchester
📍 Wigan, England, United Kingdom

Philip Simpson is an award-winning IT and digital leader, currently serving as the Interim Head of Software Engineering at Transport for Greater Manchester. An Agile and DevOps evangelist with an MBA and Azure AI certification, he is recognized for delivering innovative solutions. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, empowering, and resourceful leader.

Philip is deeply invested in the Manchester tech community, co-running the "Practically AI" group for software engineers to focus on applied skills. He is passionate about using technology for good and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for local tech professionals. He also shows a strong interest in youth development.

He was a featured speaker on a "Tech Leader Talks" panel discussing how digital innovation is reshaping the transport and mobility sector in Greater Manchester.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Interim Head of Software Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wigan, England, United Kingdom
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AI for Public Good
As a panelist, he discussed using AI with CCTV and data to predict and reduce accidents and harm on public transport, showing a passion for impactful use cases.
Manchester's Tech Scene
He is a vocal advocate for Manchester's tech ecosystem, praising its collaborative nature and the supportive community that wants to see people succeed.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Interim Head of Software Engineering
Transport for Greater Manchester
9-2022 - 3-2024
Head of Application Development
Johnson Matthey
2-2020 - 8-2022
Head of Application Support & Development
Horwich Farrelly
12-2019 - 2-2020
Senior Project Manager / Delivery Manager
Cavendish Wood
4-2018 - 12-2019
Collaborative Applications Manager
Soletanche Freyssinet IT UK Limited
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Education
2015 - 2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng (hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
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