Philip Paterson

Philip Paterson has extensive work experience in IT management and project management roles. Philip currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at PTSG as the Group IT Manager from January 2018 to May 2022.

Before joining PTSG, Philip was the Director of Humber IT Ltd starting from November 2016. Philip also worked as the IT Operations Manager at Pepperells Solicitors / Pepperells Business Solutions from December 2015 to January 2017.

Philip gained significant experience in the public sector as the Senior Operational Communications IT Officer at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service from November 2012 to November 2015. In this role, they oversaw network security, managed information systems personnel, and implemented computer and telecommunications software.

Earlier in their career, Philip worked as an IT Engineer/Customer Engineer at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hull from 2011 to 2012. Philip also served as an IT Systems Administrator at CMS Enviromental Systems Ltd from 2009 to 2011, where they introduced new stock management systems and implemented network upgrades.

Philip's career began as an IT Project Manager/IT Manager at Royal Dutch Shell/MCS (Micro CADD Services) from 2005 to 2009. In this role, they successfully led projects for various clients, managed IT services for the South Iraq Gas Utilisation Project, and facilitated system installations and maintenance in multiple locations.

Overall, Philip Paterson has a strong background in IT management, project management, network security, and system implementation.

Philip Paterson's education history includes the following:

From 2014 to 2020, they attended The Open University and obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Science.

In 2014, they pursued a professional qualification as a CFOA - National Resilience in Fire and Rescue Service Airwave Operational Advisor at CFOA.

In 2013, they studied Service Management with a focus on Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) at QA.

In 2003, they obtained certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

In 2002, they attained the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

Philip also acquired the certification of Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (1 of 5) - ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificate Program from (ISC)² in May 2023.

Additionally, in April 2023, they earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification from (ISC)².