Paul Hampton
About Paul Hampton
Paul Hampton serves as the AVP of Applications Development & Support at PRA Group, where he has worked since 2017. He directs multiple teams and oversees the implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide applications.
Work at PRA Group
Paul Hampton has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Applications Development & Support at PRA Group since 2017. In this role, he directs multiple teams, including E-commerce, PeopleSoft Development, Quality Assurance and Release, Data Services, and Applications Administration. His responsibilities include leading the implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide product and business applications, ensuring their scalability. Additionally, he coordinates services for deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrades, and support of all product and business applications within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Paul Hampton's educational background includes studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he focused on Mass Communications from 1989 to 1995. He also attended Hermitage High School from 1985 to 1988 and studied General studies at Wingate University for one year in 1988-1989. His academic foundation supports his expertise in applications development and support, particularly in managing teams and overseeing complex application systems.
Previous Experience
Before joining PRA Group, Paul Hampton worked at World Access as a Senior PeopleSoft Systems Administrator from 1998 to 2006. In this position, he gained extensive experience in systems administration, particularly with PeopleSoft applications, which contributed to his skill set in applications development and support. His previous role provided him with a strong foundation for his current responsibilities at PRA Group.
Leadership and Team Coordination
In his current position at PRA Group, Paul Hampton leads various teams responsible for critical functions such as E-commerce and Data Services. His leadership involves coordinating the deployment and maintenance of business applications, ensuring that all teams work effectively to support the organization's operational needs. His role is essential in aligning technology solutions with business objectives.