Jay Priest
About Jay Priest
Jay Priest is a Product Owner at Equal Experts, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in Film and TV Production and Physics, and has held various roles in product management and development across multiple organizations.
Work at Equal Experts
Jay Priest has been serving as a Product Owner at Equal Experts since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the delivery of core tax platform capabilities for HMRC's Making Tax Digital initiative. He previously worked at Equal Experts as a Delivery Lead and Product Owner from 2016 to 2017, where he gained experience in managing product development and delivery processes.
Education and Expertise
Jay Priest holds a Master’s degree in Film and TV Production from the Polish National Film School and Northern Film School. He also studied Physics at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, he completed a Higher Education Certificate and a Postgraduate Diploma in Film Production at Leeds Beckett University. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and digital transformation.
Background in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Jay Priest held several positions in product management and delivery. He worked at Simba Sleep as a Product Manager for two months in 2018 and at Sky as a Product Owner and Scrum Master from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes managing teams and projects focused on delivering digital solutions.
Experience in Digital Transformation
Jay Priest has played a significant role in the digital transformation of tax processes through the Making Tax Digital program. He was involved in developing APIs for third-party software as part of this initiative, which aimed to modernize tax reporting for accountants. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of tax processes.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Jay Priest has held various roles that contributed to his expertise in product delivery and development. He worked as a Senior Front End Developer and Mobile UX Lead at BBC News from 2012 to 2014, and as a Scrum Master at BBC from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Delivery Manager at the Crown Commercial Service and the Department for International Trade in 2016 and 2018, respectively.