Paul Cunningham
About Paul Cunningham
Paul Cunningham is a Senior Product Owner and Business Analyst with extensive experience in various industries, including technology and pharmaceuticals. He has held multiple roles across notable companies and is certified in Scrum as both a Product Owner and Scrum Master.
Work at Deriv
Currently, Paul Cunningham serves as a Senior Product Owner and Business Analyst at Deriv, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads enhancements and automation to Back Office operations and systems. He is responsible for guiding Scrum teams to deliver rapid software changes, which includes gathering Know Your Customer (KYC) data for compliance and customer support purposes.
Previous Experience
Paul Cunningham has extensive experience in various roles across multiple industries. He worked at Canon EMEA from 2007 to 2014 as a Technical Consultant, Business Analyst, and Project Manager. Prior to that, he held the position of Technical Maintenance and Outsource Manager at Novartis for one year in 2000. His career also includes a role as Senior Technical Consultant and Business Analyst at Disney Store from 2015 to 2016, and as a Software Developer at RECKITT BENCKISER in 1998.
Education and Expertise
Paul Cunningham studied Computer Science at City, University of London, where he achieved 1st Class Honours from 1982 to 1986. He also completed A Levels in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and Physics at Guildford Technical College from 1980 to 1982. He is certified in Scrum as both a Product Owner and Scrum Master, which complements his technical foundation in Pega, IBM iSeries, SAP S/4 HANA, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Google, Power BI, and BPCS.
Background
Paul Cunningham has a diverse professional background, having worked with FTSE/Fortune-listed corporations across various sectors, including Technology, Financial Services, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Luxury/FMCG, and Retail. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held roles that emphasize technical consulting, business analysis, and project management.
Achievements in Technical Roles
Throughout his career, Paul has been involved in significant projects that enhance operational efficiencies. His previous roles include Technical Application Manager at SC Johnson and Technical Consultant and Business Analyst at GSK. At LeasePlan, he worked as a Technical Business Analyst from 2019 to 2023, and at Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd, he served as Technical Data Lead from 2016 to 2018.