The Delta Group
Rick Simons has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Rick started their career at King Solomon High School in 2001, where they served as an IT Manager for over 11 years. During this time, they upgraded the network infrastructure and implemented virtualization technology. Rick also handled day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting for over 600 computers.
In 2012, Rick joined Avanti Communications as an IT Manager. Here, they successfully upgraded various IT systems, such as Exchange, BES, and SharePoint. Rick also implemented disaster recovery plans, introduced de-duplication techniques, and achieved ISO27001 accreditation for Information Security Management.
Later in 2014, Rick moved on to become the Director of Group IT Infrastructure at The Delta Group. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the company's IT operations. Rick also served as the Chief Information Officer, where they played a pivotal role in the strategic decision-making process.
Overall, Rick Simons has a proven track record of driving IT innovation and effectively managing complex technical projects.
Rick Simons attended King Solomon High School from 1995 to 1999, where they obtained 10 A-C Gcse's. Rick then enrolled at Epping Forest College from 1999 to 2001, earning an Advanced GNVQ in IT. In addition to their formal education, Simons obtained various certifications throughout their career, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Microsoft MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator, Microsoft MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, Cisco CCNA, Comptia A+, and OPSWAT Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection (ICIP).
The Delta Group
The Delta Group is committed to service excellence in-store, outdoor and online. We are dedicated, knowledgeable and client focused people who aspire to make a difference every day. We value the long-term partnerships we have with our clients and work collaboratively to lead effective change and empower your strategic goals. Our clients operate in an increasingly complex world and must constantly evolve to meet the dynamic needs of retailers, e-tailers and consumers. Our services – comprised of three units: Creative, Display and Technology – are designed to reduce the complexity of international marketing campaigns across multiple markets and languages whilst maintaining consistency, increasing localisation and responsiveness. CREATIVE Our creativity empowers your imagination; we never stand still and are relentless in exploring new and imaginative ways to make anything possible. Our practical insight and measurement allow us to create powerful visual communications that deliver impact and improve sales. DISPLAY Our direct manufacturing capabilities facilitates a dynamic end-to-end service that reduces links in the supply chain and empowers brands to react quickly to changes in market conditions. Our scale combined with our state-of-the-art production ensures we have the firepower when you need it most. We foster a ‘can-do’ attitude throughout the business and are committed to excellence in execution. TECHNOLOGY Our proprietary technology is class leading and stands alone. WorkstreamX is Delta’s marketing operations management system, that has been designed, built and managed by our in-house team of experts. It provides our clients with full control of their print and digital requirements from management through to store level and offers excellent flexibility across multiple platforms from desktop, tablets to mobile devices. EMPOWERING BRANDS TO CONNECT TO CONSUMERS