Matthew Turner
About Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner serves as the Director of Border Management at SITA, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in telecommunications and project management, he has extensive experience in integrating network systems and managing strategic initiatives for government clients.
Work at SITA
Matthew Turner has served as the Director of Border Management at SITA since 2019, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives that enhance the performance of its Border Management business. Prior to this role, he held various positions within SITA, including Senior Programme Manager for Border Management and Senior Project Manager for Government Solutions. His extensive experience at SITA spans over nine years in the Border Management sector, where he has led significant projects and integrations.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Turner studied Software Engineering for Realtime Systems at Anglia Ruskin University, earning a B.Eng (Hons) from 1989 to 1994. He also attended Clarendon College of Further Education, where he studied Business and Information Systems and achieved a BTEC - OND from 1987 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in outsource partner management, particularly in delivering solutions to government clients.
Background
Matthew Turner began his career as a Graduate Field Engineer at Xerox from 1990 to 1991. He then worked at Bell Northern Research as a GSM HLR Software Design Engineer from 1994 to 1999. Following this, he held various roles at Nortel Networks, including Project Manager and Programme Manager, from 1999 to 2007. He also worked at IBM as a Project Manager in HLR/HSS R&D for nearly a year in 2007-2008 before joining SITA.
Professional Experience
Matthew Turner has accumulated diverse experience in project management and engineering roles across several companies. His tenure at Nortel Networks included positions such as Senior Project Manager for GSM HLR Global Product Support and Programme Manager. At SITA, he transitioned from Senior Project Manager to Director, showcasing his growth and leadership in the field of border management and government solutions.