Andrew Douthwaite

Andrew Douthwaite has extensive work experience in various technology-related roles. Andrew is currently the Chief Technology Officer at the Police Digital Service since 2021. Prior to this, they held the same role at National Enabling Programmes starting in 2017. Andrew also worked as the Principal Architect at National Enabling Programmes from 2017 to 2021.

Before their roles at National Enabling Programmes, Andrew was the Director & Principal Consultant at UTILISE IT LTD since 1997. Andrew worked as a Technical Security Consultant at Cumbria Police from 2006 to 2017. Additionally, they were a Senior Team Leader at Electronic Data Systems from 2000 to 2005 and a Technical Consultant at EUS Limited from 2000 to 2000.

Earlier in their career, Andrew worked as a Technical Author at National Grid in 1999, a Technical Design Authority at ICL Services from 1997 to 1999, and an ICT Manager at Formcraft Systems Limited | Crystal Security Print from 1996 to 1997. Andrew also served as a Network and Database Administrator at Formcraft Systems Limited | Crystal Security Print from 1994 to 1996.

In summary, Andrew Douthwaite has held various technology-related roles throughout their career, including Chief Technology Officer, Principal Architect, Technical Security Consultant, Senior Team Leader, Technical Consultant, Technical Author, Technical Design Authority, ICT Manager, and Network and Database Administrator.

Andrew Douthwaite earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc Hons) in Computing and Information Systems from The University of Manchester, which they completed from 1992 to 1996. Andrew also obtained several certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA: Office 365) in 2018, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE: 2003) in 2005, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) in 2005, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) in 2005, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE: NT4) in 2000, and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 1997.