Oliver Burns
About Oliver Burns
Oliver Burns is the Chief Technology Officer at Freestar, with a diverse background in technology leadership roles across various companies. He has held significant positions at Totaljobs Group, StepStone, and Triple13, and has a strong academic foundation from the University of Cambridge.
Current Role as Chief Technology Officer
Oliver Burns serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Freestar, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the technological direction and strategy of the company, ensuring that Freestar remains at the forefront of innovation in its field. His leadership is focused on enhancing product development and integrating advanced technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Freestar
Before his current role, Oliver Burns held several positions at Freestar. He served as Senior Vice President of Engineering from 2023 to 2024, where he was responsible for leading engineering teams and driving project execution. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Engineering at Triple13, contributing to the development of technology solutions for the company.
Career at Totaljobs Group
Oliver Burns has extensive experience at Totaljobs Group, where he worked in various roles from 2004 to 2019. His positions included Development Team Lead, Technical Architecture Team Lead, Product Director, Technical Product Director, and Group Product and Traffic Director. His tenure at Totaljobs Group spanned over 15 years, during which he played a critical role in product development and technical strategy.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Burns studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Arts in Natural Sciences from 1995 to 1998. He also achieved a Diploma in Computer Science from the same university in 1998 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both scientific and technical disciplines, contributing to his expertise in technology leadership.
Professional Background
In addition to his roles at Freestar and Totaljobs Group, Oliver Burns has worked at StepStone as Chief Architect and at Reed Business Information as Developer Team Lead. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in technology management, product development, and team leadership.