Gary Kennedy
About Gary Kennedy
Gary Kennedy is a Delivery Lead at Convex Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in project management across various companies, including QBE Insurance and Commerzbank AG, and holds multiple certifications in project management and software testing.
Work at Convex Insurance
Gary Kennedy has been serving as Delivery Lead at Convex Insurance since 2021. In this role, he oversees project delivery and ensures alignment with organizational goals. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Project Manager at Convex Insurance from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Convex has involved leading project teams and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Convex Insurance, Gary Kennedy held several project management roles. He worked as a Project Manager at QBE Insurance from 2018 to 2020, where he delivered the Oracle Document Management system across the UK and Europe. His earlier experience includes positions at Commerzbank AG, where he served as IT Project Manager from 2014 to 2018 and played a key role in the Sales and Trading projects within the MIFID-II programme.
Education and Certifications
Gary Kennedy has pursued various educational qualifications and certifications in project management and IT. He studied ISEB Certification in Software Testing and holds multiple certifications from APMG International, including PRINCE2 Practitioner and AgilePM Practitioner. He has also studied ITIL v3 Service Management and achieved Managing Successful Programs (MSP) and APMP Project Management certifications.
Background in IT and Project Management
Gary Kennedy's background includes extensive experience in IT and project management. He began his career at Commerzbank AG as a Desktop Support Engineer from 2007 to 2009, later transitioning to project management roles. His experience spans various sectors, including finance and insurance, where he has managed multi-system deployments within regulated environments.
Achievements in Project Management
During his tenure at Commerzbank AG, Gary Kennedy restructured the PMO for the Regulatory Programme, achieving audit compliance and significantly reducing operational expenses by 70% in the first year. He has demonstrated his ability to lead high-performing project teams, including those in remote and virtual settings, and acts as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders.