Richard Fairs
About Richard Fairs
Richard Fairs is an experienced Application Services Team Leader currently working at CDL (Cheshire Datasystems Ltd) since 2012. He has held various technical roles in companies such as Legal & General and Tata Consultancy Services, and he holds a BSc in Geography from Lancaster University.
Current Role at CDL Software
Richard Fairs serves as the Application Services Team Leader at CDL (Cheshire Datasystems Ltd) since 2012. In this role, he oversees application services, ensuring efficient support and development processes. His leadership contributes to the overall performance and reliability of the software solutions provided by the company. With over a decade of experience at CDL, he has played a significant role in enhancing the team's capabilities and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Richard Fairs has held multiple positions at Legal & General between 1997 and 2008. He began as a Year 2000 System Test Co-ordinator from 1997 to 1999 in Kingswood, Surrey. He later transitioned to roles such as Client Server Support Analyst, Senior E-Commerce Java Developer, and Application Support Technical Team Leader. His tenure at Legal & General spanned over a decade, during which he developed extensive expertise in application support and technical leadership.
Professional Background at Tata Consultancy Services
Richard Fairs worked at Tata Consultancy Services from 2008 to 2010. Initially, he served as an Application Support Specialist for nine months before advancing to the role of Application Support Technical Team Leader. His time at Tata Consultancy Services in Redhill, United Kingdom, allowed him to further develop his technical skills and leadership capabilities in application support.
Technical Role at Thunderhead
Richard Fairs was employed at Thunderhead as a Senior Technical Support Developer from 2010 to 2012. During his two years in Elstree and Borehamwood, he focused on providing technical support and solutions for the company's software products. This role enhanced his technical expertise and experience in customer support within the software industry.
Education and Academic Background
Richard Fairs studied at Lancaster University from 1993 to 1996, where he earned a 2.1 BSc in Geography. Prior to this, he attended Southend High School from 1991 to 1993, achieving A-Levels in Mathematics, Economics, and Geography. His educational background laid the foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills in his subsequent professional roles.