Ashley Heath
About Ashley Heath
Ashley Heath is the Director of Solution Design at SITA, where he has worked since 2017, specializing in advanced border management solutions. He has extensive experience in Agile methodologies and has held various roles in software engineering and consultancy throughout his career.
Work at SITA
Ashley Heath has been serving as the Director of Solution Design at SITA since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of advanced border management solutions. Her work involves engaging in end-to-end processes, including presales, consultancy, requirements capture, and project delivery. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at SITA, including Senior Manager for the Government & Security Solution Line and Manager of Business Support and Presales. Throughout her tenure, she has coordinated teams for the design and delivery of complex border management solutions.
Previous Experience at Equant
Before joining SITA, Ashley Heath worked at Equant as a Senior Analyst from 2000 to 2002. During her two years at Equant, she played a significant role in transitioning the development group to Agile methodologies. This transition enabled the scaling of delivery to over 20 scrum teams, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of project management within the organization.
Background in Software Engineering
Ashley Heath began her career in technology as a Software Engineer at Abbey Information Systems, where she worked from 1992 to 2000. This eight-year experience provided her with a solid foundation in software development. Following her time at Abbey, she transitioned to various roles at SITA, where she continued to build on her technical expertise, including positions as a Consultant Software Engineer and E-Commerce Consultant.
Expertise in Border Management Solutions
Ashley Heath specializes in utilizing biographic and biometric data for advanced passenger processing. Her expertise is focused on enhancing travel safety through innovative border management solutions. Throughout her career at SITA, she has been instrumental in coordinating teams to design and deliver these complex solutions, contributing to improved security measures in the travel industry.
Leadership Roles at SITA
Throughout her career at SITA, Ashley Heath has held several leadership positions. She served as Senior Manager for the Government & Security Solution Line from 2012 to 2017 and as Manager of Government & Security Solutions from 2010 to 2012. In these roles, she was responsible for strategic oversight and management of projects aimed at enhancing security solutions for government clients.