Dave Durnan
About Dave Durnan
Dave Durnan is a Senior Business Analyst at Entain, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 10 years of experience in the gaming sector, specializing in system integration and project management.
Work at Entain
Dave Durnan has been employed at Entain as a Senior Business Analyst since 2018. His role involves leading and coaching agile teams to ensure effective project management and maintain momentum in project backlogs. Durnan focuses on delivering measurable business benefits within the gaming sector, leveraging his extensive experience to drive change initiatives.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Durnan worked at North Highland as a Business Analyst for nine months in 2017-2018. He also served as a Business Analyst at The Rank Group plc for five years from 2012 to 2017. Before that, he held the position of Project Manager/Business Analyst at Stan James Gibraltar for twelve years, from 2000 to 2012. His career began at BAE Systems as an Electronic Engineer for one year in 1989-1990.
Education and Expertise
Durnan studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1986 to 1989. His expertise includes integrating systems using web-service technologies such as XML, SOAP, and WSDL. He has also developed both front-end and back-end systems, including content management systems across various platforms.
Industry Experience
With over ten years of experience primarily in the gaming sector, Durnan has a strong background in enhancing high-volume core transactional systems. He has worked on automated sports trading systems focused on price creation and risk control. His ability to simplify complex processes aids in gaining executive and stakeholder buy-in for change initiatives.
Skills Development
Durnan is passionate about developing soft skills such as listening, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of these skills in fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams, contributing to successful project outcomes.