Darren Hunt
About Darren Hunt
Darren Hunt is a Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Capability Manager at SITA, with extensive experience in IT and cloud services. He has held various roles in notable companies, including British Airways and Ultra Electronics, and possesses certifications in Agile methodologies and IT service management.
Current Role at SITA
Darren Hunt serves as the Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Capability Manager at SITA since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cloud infrastructure initiatives and enhancing capability management. He leads the professional development of Cloud Infrastructure Engineers, ensuring their skills align with the company's strategic priorities. Additionally, he collaborates with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and HR to identify training needs for Agile roles and frameworks.
Previous Experience at SITA
Darren Hunt has held multiple positions at SITA prior to his current role. He worked as the Senior Service Operations Design Manager from 2011 to 2019, focusing on service operations and design. He also served as the Senior Service Portfolio Operations Management & Global Bid Support from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career at SITA, he was an Operations Manager from 2000 to 2007, contributing to various operational strategies.
Career Background
Darren Hunt's career spans several organizations and roles. He began as an Apprentice at BT from 1983 to 1986. He worked at British Airways in various capacities, including Engineer from 1986 to 1990 and Information Management - Technical Team Leader Overseas from 1987 to 2000. He also served as Operations Manager at A&O systems+services for one year in 2007-2008 and as Senior Service Account Manager at Ultra Electronics from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Darren Hunt holds a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, indicating his expertise in Agile methodologies. He has also achieved ITIL® Intermediate Certificates in Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operations, and Continual Service Improvement. Additionally, he possesses the ITIL® Managing across the life-cycle certification, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge in IT service management.
Interests in Motorsports
Darren Hunt has a background in Formula 1 and NASCAR/Daytona, suggesting an interest or involvement in motorsports. This experience may reflect his passion for high-performance environments and teamwork, which are crucial in both motorsports and IT sectors.