Jason Morphett
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COMPANY: BT
JOB TITLE: Chief Researcher
The role requires a thought leader on leading edge, complex technologies in the Broadband Applications and Services field. Leadership in the research field, influencing research direction, and delivering research which has an impact within BT and externally. The role has extensive programme and project management expertise, with a thorough understanding of business strategy and goals.
RELATED DEGREE:
PhD – Nottingham University
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- HND Software Engineering
- BSc(hons.) Software Engineering
- PhD Computer Science
- Chartered Engineer (Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Vision and foresight
- Communications (interpersonal)
- Leadership
- Communications (verbal and written)
- Solid technical knowledge of IP networking, broadband and home networking
- Software design and programming.(low level C and C++)
- Project management
BENEFITS OF THE JOB:
- Autonomy in decision making.
- Working with highly skilled and professional technologists.
- Impact on business.
CAREER GOALS:
Continue to develop innovative technologies through to product. Eventually move into Group strategy (if I can motivate myself to do an MBA!)
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