Simon Reekie
About Simon Reekie
Simon Reekie is the Delivery Principal at Made Tech in Manchester, UK, with a diverse background in quality assurance, software delivery, and development across various industries and international locations.
Title and Current Role
Simon Reekie currently holds the position of Delivery Principal at Made Tech. He operates out of Manchester, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project deliveries, ensuring that timelines and goals are met efficiently.
Professional Background in Software Delivery
Simon Reekie has an extensive background in software delivery and development. Before his current role, he worked for two years at Sorted Group as Head of Software Delivery and at SpareRoom.co.uk as Head of Delivery for another two years. He has significant experience leading teams and managing complex software projects. His responsibilities generally included ensuring the successful delivery of software products and services.
Previous Quality Assurance Roles
Simon has a robust background in quality assurance, having served in various QA-focused roles. Notably, he has worked as Head of Quality Assurance at LateRooms.com and Sky Betting & Gaming, as well as a Quality Manager at Carnect. These roles required extensive knowledge of quality control processes and the ability to implement quality assurance strategies to ensure product integrity.
Education and Technical Expertise
Simon graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his technical expertise, particularly in systems integration and testing, which have been critical throughout his career.
International Work Experience
Simon's career includes international experience. He spent 7 months in Hamburg, Germany, working at Carnect as Head of Development and Quality Manager. This role expanded his understanding of international standards and practices in software development and quality assurance.