David Deacon
David is a Senior Consultant and 'Virtual Chief Digital Officer' who has successfully delivered assignments for clients across the private, public and non-profit sectors for over twenty years. He specialises in creating improved business outcomes through information systems implementation and change.
David has successfully led the delivery of strategic and operational change for a wide range of client organisations. Before joining Maven, he held senior technology and knowledge management positions in large private and public sector organisations, giving him a rare ability to speak knowledgeably to both business managers and technologists.
David's strengths include understanding how technology can be used to benefit businesses and applying planning techniques that clearly identify the deliverables required to create business benefit. He has deep expertise in ICT strategy, agile management methods and technology acquisition, covering the full spectrum from strategic planning through to implementation and integration.
Services
ICT strategy, digital transformation planning and technology roadmap development
Cloud technology deployment and information systems implementation
Technology acquisition, partner relationship management and vendor selection
Agile programme and project management for digital change initiatives
Key skills
ICT strategy
Requirements definition
Technology acquisition, implementation and integration
Partner relationship management
Cloud technology deployment
Agile management method
Project management
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Lancaster University