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Philip Davies is a Senior Software Engineer at The Key Group, focusing on the development of innovative AI-powered tools for school administration since April 2023. Prior experience includes roles at Microsoft from March 2021 to April 2023, where Philip contributed to simplifying the management of telecom network functions and led a team integrating Metaswitch products with Azure. At Metaswitch Networks from September 2016 to March 2021, Philip served as Lead Professional Services Engineer, overseeing the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions for Deutsche Telekom and developing CI/CD-driven IMS interconnect solutions. Philip's engineering career began as a Full Stack Engineer at Ortoo Technologies Ltd and included an internship at Metaswitch Networks. Philip holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, along with certificates in Mathematics and Contemporary Science from The Open University.
The Key Support Services
The pace of change in education means there is no shortage of theory, opinion and advice on what leaders need to do and what they need to know. Leaders themselves are under huge pressure to make a difference with little time to plan, prioritise and learn. In a world like this, ambitious and aspiring education leaders are in constant need of reliable, relevant and authoritative knowledge that’s ready to use. The Key cuts through the noise to provide up-to-the-minute sector intelligence and resources that empower education leaders with the knowledge to act. We draw upon a strong social purpose, deep expertise in education and a relentless desire to stay ahead of a vibrant and fast-changing landscape. Our community of members - more than 100,000 leaders of schools and multi-academy trusts from across the country - share our belief that true leadership is about putting theory into practice; that real change happens when leaders can take meaningful action. Since our founding as a government pilot, we’ve grown into a can-do collective of experts, writers, researchers and technologists who are deeply committed to serving the needs and championing the perspective of education leaders across the country. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to education leaders determined to make a difference.