Oliver Lay
About Oliver Lay
Oliver Lay is a Delivery Lead with extensive experience in project management and data-driven organizational change. He has worked for various organizations, including Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group, and Equal Experts, and specializes in data center and cloud migration.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Oliver Lay serves as a Delivery Lead at Equal Experts, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing project delivery and ensuring that client requirements are met effectively. His focus on data-driven organizational change is integral to the company's approach, leveraging data collection and monitoring to enhance project outcomes.
Experience at HM Revenue & Customs
Since 2021, Oliver Lay has also worked as a Delivery Lead at HM Revenue & Customs in Bristol, England. His responsibilities include managing delivery processes and implementing strategies that support the organization's objectives. His expertise in data-driven change management contributes to the efficiency of operations within the department.
Previous Roles and Experience
Oliver Lay has held various roles in project management and delivery across multiple organizations. He worked at Nationwide Building Society as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2018 and at NatWest Group as a Digital Studio Delivery Lead from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Ascentric as a Senior Project Manager lasted from 2020 to 2021, and he has also worked in senior roles at M&G plc, Nokia, and Mirifice Ltd.
Educational Background
Oliver Lay studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath Institute For Policy Research, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 1991 to 1995. He also attended St Edmund's School, which laid the foundation for his further studies and career in technology and project management.
Specializations and Skills
Oliver Lay specializes in data-driven organizational change, focusing on data collection, aggregation, and monitoring. He possesses extensive experience in data center and cloud migration, emphasizing storage and services. His background includes significant expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, particularly concerning data migration and protection.