Colin Woolmer
About Colin Woolmer
Colin Woolmer serves as the Director of Product for Connected Vehicle at SambaSafety, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 10 years of experience in the ConnectedCar domain and has held various roles in technology and product management across several companies.
Current Role at SambaSafety
Colin Woolmer serves as the Director of Product - Connected Vehicle at SambaSafety since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the connected vehicle product offerings. Woolmer collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop JIRA stories and acceptance criteria for the Kanban board. He also works closely with Product Marketing to create Confluence WIKI pages that clarify core product features, facilitating a smoother go-to-market process.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current position, Colin Woolmer held several significant roles in product management. He was the Product Director at Collision Management Systems from 2018 to 2022. Earlier, he worked as a Development Team Leader at Keydata Investment Services Ltd from 2007 to 2009. His experience includes a strong focus on product development and management across various sectors.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Colin Woolmer possesses a robust technical background, particularly in Windows-based platforms and cloud services. He is proficient in programming languages and technologies such as C#, C++, XML, XSL, XSL-FO, and RESTful web services. Additionally, he has experience with cloud platforms, including Amazon Cloud and Azure Cloud, as well as Azure DataLake.
Career Background in Telecommunications and Consulting
Colin Woolmer has a diverse career background that includes roles in telecommunications and consulting. He worked as a Computer Consultant at British Telecom from 1997 to 1999 and at Skandia Life Insurance from 1996 to 1997. His early career included an analyst programmer position at British Gas from 1989 to 1992, where he gained foundational experience in programming and analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Colin Woolmer studied at Cardiff University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music (BMUS Hons) degree in Music Theory and Composition from 1985 to 1989. He also attended Milford Haven Grammar School from 1977 to 1985, completing his secondary education before pursuing higher studies.