Scott Smith

Head of App Development at Tablet Academy UK

Scott Smith has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Scott is currently the Managing Director at SPARK IT Support Ltd, where they provide IT support for education and SMEs, and focuses on research and development for educational software solutions.

Prior to this, Scott served as the Head of App Development at Tablet Academy, a leading education consultancy and teacher training organization specializing in tablet technology. During their time there, they worked on mobile software development from concept to commercialization, collaborating with various educational technology vendors.

Before joining Tablet Academy, Scott was the Managing Director at Tec 20 Ltd, a software house specializing in web services and consumer/business systems. Scott also oversaw a sub-division that offered IT support to the educational sector. During this time, they heavily focused on research and development leading to commercialization.

Scott's experience in the education sector expands to their role as a Director at Wednesbury Oak Academy Trust, where they served as a board member and Vice Chair, responsible for the smooth running of the academy. Scott also held the position of Head of Curriculum & Standards.

Additionally, Scott worked as an Educational Software Consultant at Cambridge and as an Operations Director at Toffa International Limited. Scott also served as the Technical Director at Impact Applications Ltd, where they played a key role in technical aspects of the company.

Scott's early career includes positions as a Systems Engineer at the University of Wolverhampton and as a Freelance Software Developer as a self-employed consultant.

Overall, Scott Smith brings a strong background in IT support, software development, and educational consultancy through their extensive work experience in a variety of roles and industries.

Scott Smith has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science from the University of Wolverhampton, which they obtained from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, from 1993 to 1995, they attended Dudley College of Technology and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science. Before their HND, they also attended Dudley College of Technology from 1991 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Computer Studies.

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  • Head of App Development

    January 1, 2015 - present