Michael Kennedy

Head Of Group IT Operations at Flamingo Horticulture

Michael Kennedy has a strong background in IT and infrastructure management. Michael has held various roles throughout their career, starting as a Server Support Analyst at Getronics in 2000. Michael then worked at De La Rue as a Support Engineer from 2006 to 2010. After that, they joined Peverel as a Support Technician from 2010 to 2011. Michael then worked at Park Resorts Ltd. as an Infrastructure / Server Administrator from 2011 to 2013. Following that, they briefly worked at Paperchase as a Senior Infrastructure Analyst. From 2013 to 2016, they returned to Park Resorts Ltd. as an IT Infrastructure Manager. In 2016, they joined Parkdean Resorts, where they served as Head of IT Infrastructure Services and later as the Head of IT until 2018. Michael then worked at Suttons Group as an ICT Infrastructure Manager from 2018 to 2019. Most recently, they worked at Gravity Media as an IT Manager from 2019 to 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Group IT Infrastructure at Flamingo Horticulture, which they have been serving since 2021.

Michael Kennedy's education history includes attending Biddenham Upper School from 1993 to 1997, although specific details regarding the degree obtained or field of study are not provided. Additionally, in 2013, they obtained the certification of Advanced Motorcyclist from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, IAM. In 2014, they completed the Level 5 Leadership and Management program at the Institute of Leadership and Management. Michael also obtained various certifications including PADI Nitrox Speciality in 2009, CompTIA Security+ in 2008, Apple Certified Desktop Administrator in 2007, PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver in 2003, PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver in 2002, and Certified Citrix Administrator (CCA), MetaFrame 1.8 in 2002. In 2017, they obtained the certification of Local Observer from IAM RoadSmart, and in 2023 they obtained the certification of National Observer, also from IAM RoadSmart.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Group IT Operations

    August, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Group IT Infrastructure

    June, 2021