Ted Wood

Ted Wood has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of engineering and software development. Starting in 1997, Ted worked as a Principal Engineer at Harmer and Simmons Limited, where they led a team in delivering a telecoms rectifier controller. Ted then joined Sortex Ltd as a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in embedded real-time software for color sorting machines. Ted's responsibilities included specification, design, coding, and testing. In 2007, they worked as a Software Engineer at Edwards High Vacuum International Limited, where they designed and tested SEMI E54 Interfaces for vacuum pumps.

Ted's career continued with roles at Pinpoint Control Limited, ITRON Metering Solutions UK Limited, FGH Controls Limited, and ROLI. These positions involved various responsibilities such as directing and engineering, software development, and technical project management. Highlights of these roles include leading a team of engineers, introducing Scrum practices, and developing smart electricity meter software.

More recently, Ted worked at Kano Computing as the Head of Engineering and Senior Development Manager, where they built an Electronics/Embedded Software team from scratch and delivered innovative products such as the Kano Pixel Kit and the Harry Potter Coding Wand. Ted also served as the Scrum Master and cross-team integration and release coordinator.

Prior to their current position at Skarper as a Principal Software Engineer, Ted was a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager at SharkNinja, focusing on managing a team of engineers and overseeing electrical engineering projects.

Overall, Ted Wood's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, software development, project management, and team leadership.

Ted Wood earned their BSc in Computer Systems and Microelectronics from Queen Mary University of London from 1983 to 1986. Ted later obtained an MSc in Measurement and Instrumentation Design from London South Bank University from 1993 to 1995. In addition to their degrees, Ted holds certifications including Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) obtained from Scrum Alliance in October 2017, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) obtained from Scrum Alliance in September 2014, and C.Eng from IET, obtained in 1997.