Hiren Patel is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in various leadership roles within the technology sector. Currently serving as Deputy Director of IT Services and Head of Infrastructure Services at the University of Roehampton since July 2007, Hiren has previously held positions such as Application Support Manager at Stemcor Holdings Limited, where responsibilities included supporting global trading applications, and UK Business Systems Manager at Thomson Scientific & Healthcare, overseeing a team managing business systems. Hiren's extensive experience also encompasses significant roles at Thomson Scientific, including Senior Systems Analyst and IT Business Analyst, where responsibilities ranged from system design to overseeing large-scale projects. Hiren holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Materials Science & Technology from Brunel University London.