Shane Blinkhorn
About Shane Blinkhorn
Shane Blinkhorn serves as the Head of Software Engineering at CDL Software, where he has worked since 2014. He has built a senior leadership team overseeing approximately 250 people and manages both on-premise and cloud platform operations.
Work at CDL Software
Shane Blinkhorn has served as the Head of Software Engineering at CDL Software since 2014. In this role, he oversees the build, delivery, operation, and maintenance functions within the software engineering team. His responsibilities encompass both on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring the effective management of services that are cloud-native or in the process of migrating to the cloud. Under his leadership, he has built a senior leadership team of Software Engineering Managers, managing six areas and approximately 250 personnel.
Education and Expertise
Shane Blinkhorn completed the EDS Modern Apprenticeship program from 2001 to 2004, achieving an NVQ Level 3 in Installing and Supporting IT Systems. Additionally, he studied at ITSA/ITSG from 1998 to 2000, where he earned a BTEC NVQ Level 3 in Administration. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and IT systems management.
Background
Before joining CDL Software, Shane Blinkhorn worked at Hewlett-Packard as an Operations Manager from 2008 to 2014. His tenure at Hewlett-Packard spanned six years and took place in Lytham St Annes. This experience contributed to his skills in operations management and software engineering, which he has applied in his current role.
Leadership in Software Engineering
In his current position, Shane Blinkhorn has established a senior leadership team that plays a crucial role in overseeing various aspects of software engineering. This includes managing a substantial workforce of around 250 individuals, which reflects his capability in leadership and team management within the technology sector.