Kevin Platts
About Kevin Platts
Kevin Platts is a Technical Services Manager at Turnitin, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development and consulting, having previously held positions at Advanced, Strategic Systems Solutions, and Deutsche Bank.
Work at Turnitin
Kevin Platts currently serves as the Technical Services Manager at Turnitin, a role he has held since 2021. He is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Technical Consultant at Turnitin from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Turnitin encompasses a range of technical services and support functions, contributing to the company's mission of promoting academic integrity.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Turnitin, Kevin Platts accumulated significant experience in software development. He worked at Advanced as a Software Developer from 2010 to 2018, spending eight years in Gateshead. Additionally, he served as a Development Consultant at Strategic Systems Solutions from 2001 to 2010 for nine years. His background also includes a role as Development Manager at Deutsche Bank from 2006 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Platts studied at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a BSc in Computing with a first-class degree from 1995 to 2000. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in computing principles and practices. Prior to his university education, he attended Durham Johnston from 1985 to 1989, further enhancing his academic credentials.
Career Timeline
Kevin Platts has a diverse career spanning over two decades in the technology and software development sectors. His career began as a Development Consultant at Strategic Systems Solutions from 2001 to 2010. He then transitioned to Deutsche Bank as a Development Manager from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he joined Advanced as a Software Developer from 2010 to 2018. He subsequently took on roles at Turnitin, first as a Senior Technical Consultant and currently as Technical Services Manager since 2021.