Steve Russell
About Steve Russell
Steve Russell serves as the Managing Director of Healthcare at BigHand, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in IT and project management, having worked in various roles across several organizations over a career spanning more than three decades.
Work at BigHand
Steve Russell has served as the Managing Director of Healthcare at BigHand since 2017. In this role, he oversees various teams responsible for consultancy, training, support, technical integration development, and customer service. His leadership extends to a management team that provides services to over 120 local authorities, ensuring effective healthcare solutions and support.
Education and Expertise
Steve Russell obtained a BA (Hons) in Business from the University of Central England, studying from 1995 to 1998. He furthered his education at the Institute of IT Training in 2001, completing an 11-month program. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the healthcare and IT sectors.
Background
Steve Russell has a diverse professional background, beginning his career at Birmingham City Council, where he worked in various IT roles from 1985 to 1999. He then joined Capita Education Services, where he held multiple positions, including Local Authority Software Services Manager and Head of Professional Services, from 1999 to 2008. He continued with Capita Education Software Services as Professional Services Director from 2008 to 2010.
Professional Experience
Steve Russell has accumulated significant experience in the IT and education sectors over the years. His roles at Capita Education Services included leadership positions that focused on professional services and software solutions. His tenure at Birmingham City Council provided him with foundational experience in project management and IT.