Damon Witherick
About Damon Witherick
Damon Witherick is the Director of IT at Redgate Software, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various roles in the IT sector, including positions at Aegate and EnvironmentIQ, and has a Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from UCL.
Current Role as Director of IT
Damon Witherick currently serves as the Director of IT at Redgate Software, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's IT strategies and operations in Cambridgeshire, England. His focus includes managing the IT budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
Experience at Redgate Software
Damon Witherick has extensive experience at Redgate Software, where he has held multiple positions since 2015. He began as an Agile Project Manager, progressing to Programme Delivery Manager for a brief period in 2018. He then served as Head of IT from 2018 to 2023, where he managed vendor relationships and led the design and implementation of business system architecture and integration strategies.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining Redgate Software, Damon Witherick held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at Aegate as Chief Technology Officer for one year and as Head of Application Development for six years. Additionally, he served as Director of Architecture and Development at EnvironmentIQ and as a Consultant at Unisys. His diverse background contributes to his expertise in IT management.
Educational Background
Damon Witherick studied Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 1990 to 1994. He also attended Ramsey Abbey for his earlier education. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and IT management.
Contributions to Info-Security and IT Strategy
At Redgate Software, Damon Witherick implemented information security best practices to achieve recognized standards, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and assets. He has also played a key role in overseeing the IT budget, focusing on resource allocation and identifying opportunities for cost savings.