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Steven York

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Group Director of Engineering at CitNOW Group
📍 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Steven is a technology executive specializing in shaping start-ups and scale-ups. As Group Director of Engineering at CitNOW Group, he focuses on unifying engineering teams and evolving the companys SaaS platforms. He holds a BSc in Information Systems and Software Engineering from the University of East Anglia.

He has a keen interest in the practical application of technology and its societal impact. Steven actively thinks about topics like AI advancements and online safety, attending school events to stay informed on issues affecting young people. Colleagues have described him as competent, creative, and diligent.

Unique fact: When asked about version control in his first junior developer interview, his answer was "Named folders".

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Group Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Pragmatic Architecture
Advocates that architecture should be a response to need, not a generic target state, questioning the industry-wide fascination with mimicking Silicon Valley giants.
Engineering Culture
Believes culture is top-down and takes a hands-on approach to leadership, including working first-line support to fully understand problem spaces.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Group Director of Engineering
CitNOW Group
2-2023 - 8-2024
Director of Engineering
CitNOW Group
5-2019 - 2-2023
Chief Technology Officer
SalesMaster
6-2011 - 4-2019
Head of Development
Graymatter Limited
1-2009 - 7-2016
Technical Director
DD&AG
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Education
2003 - 2006
BSc Information Systems and Software Engineering
University of East Anglia
1996 - 2001
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Walton High School
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