Ian Crane

Ian Crane has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Ian currently holds the position of Product Technology Director at EasyPark Group since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Product Technology Director at RingGo Parking starting from April 2017.

From March 2014 to April 2017, Ian worked as the Software Development Department Lead at Gandlake, a SaaS solution provider for local government organizations. Ian was responsible for changing and updating the development process at Gandlake, introducing a more agile way of thinking.

Ian also worked at Avis Budget Group as a Technical Lead from April 2013 to March 2014. In this role, they managed offshore developers, implemented software, and coordinated with business analysts, project managers, and test teams.

Before that, Ian worked at Hewlett-Packard from 2006 to 2012, holding the roles of Scrum Master and Senior Software Engineer. As a Scrum Master, they facilitated the introduction of agile processes into the development teams and contributed to workshops and mentoring. As a Senior Software Engineer, they designed and delivered software components and tools for the photo kiosk platform.

Ian's earlier experience includes working at Axiom Connection Ltd as a Technical Account Manager and Senior Software Engineer and Software Manager from 2001 to 2006. In this role, they were responsible for the design, development, and delivery of image processing products. Ian collaborated with sales and technical staff at customer organizations and mentored the software development team.

Ian's career began at NE Technology Ltd in 1988, where they held the role of Software Manager until 2000. Ian supervised the software section and led software design, implementation, and quality assurance efforts for various projects.

Overall, Ian Crane has extensive experience in product technology, software development, agile processes, and team management.

Ian Crane holds a BSc degree in Electronics & Microprocessors from the University of Essex. Beyond their formal education, Ian has also obtained additional certifications including Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance and SAFe Advanced Scrum Master from Scaled Agile, Inc. No specific information regarding the years of completion or institutions for the additional certifications is provided.