Colin Hearn

Colin Hearn has a diverse and extensive work experience across various companies and roles. Colin started their career as a Software Developer at The Freshwater Biological Association in 2004 and then moved on to work as a Software Developer at Lancaster University from 2006 to 2007.

In 2007, Colin joined Trader Media Group where they held multiple roles such as Developer, Senior Developer, and Tech Lead. Colin managed and led teams, worked on core services and dealer-facing web applications, and mentored development staff.

In 2014, Colin worked as an Engineering Manager at The Hut Group where they were responsible for the development and architecture of the web platform and implementing new business features.

From 2014 to 2016, they worked as a Technical Solutions Architect at Zuto, a leading independent vehicle broker in the UK. Colin embraced agile development and worked with well-known brands like Autotrader and the AA.

Colin then joined Booking.com in 2016 and held various roles including Senior Software Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering at BookingGo, and Director of Engineering. Colin managed teams focused on backend business processes and played a key role in building a prioritize backlog and addressing recurring issues.

Currently, Colin is the Director of Software Engineering at DocPlanner, where they utilize their extensive experience in software engineering and leadership to guide and oversee the software engineering department.

Overall, Colin Hearn has a strong background in software engineering, leadership, and project management, with experience in various industries such as e-commerce, finance, and academia.

Colin Hearn attended The University of Huddersfield from 1999 to 2003, where they studied Software Development and earned a degree in Computer Science.