Peter Ford

Peter Ford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in education and technology. Currently serving as a Senior Implementation Consultant at IRIS Software Group since December 2021, Peter specializes in consulting and implementing financial and data analytics products. In addition, Peter has been verifying educational assessment decisions at Pearson since September 2018. Previous roles include Programme Manager for Digital Apprenticeships at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where Peter led award-winning degree apprenticeship courses, and ADEPT Programme Manager at The University of Salford, where Peter developed online programs centered on computer science and digital transformation. Peter's earlier career includes significant contributions to Blackburn College and Pastel UK Ltd, showcasing a blend of educational and software development expertise. Peter holds a PhD in Educational Research from Lancaster University, along with various higher education qualifications in E-Business Technology and education.