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Date

2 July, 2024
5.45pm - 8pm

Where

Newcastle University Business School, 5 Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SE

Speaker
Rob Coxon
Job Title
IT Consultant | Director
Organisation
GNC Technology
Speaker
Ian Banyard
Job Title
Technical Lead
Organisation
GNC Technology

Come along to Reed’s latest Tech on the Tyne meetup and hear from our guest speakers from IT support company, GNC Technology, as they delve into the topic of digital transformation and migration.

During this free face-to-face meetup, GNC Technology’s Rob Coxon, IT Consultant | Director, and Ian Banyard, Technical Lead, will be using their expertise to provide IT professionals and business leaders with practical insights into navigating digital transformation effectively.

What’s on the agenda?

  • Migration lifecycle: overview of the essential phases from planning to execution and support 

  • Technical challenges: addressing common technical obstacles and solutions in digital transformations 

  • Benefits for organisations: exploring the advantages of digital upgrades, including operational efficiency and improved service delivery 

  • Real-world applications: insights from case studies on successful digital transformations 

As a Tech on the Tyne event – in partnership with Dynamo North East – this meetup has been designed to familiarise you with the latest tech, providing a ‘hands on’ experience – please bring your laptop!

Our speakers

Rob Coxon, IT Consultant | Director, GNC Technology

Rob specialises in the strategic execution of complex transformation programmes within the defence, government, and finance sectors, focusing on advanced project delivery and performance metrics.

Rob has led teams in coordinating the migration of over 300,000 users across 25 countries, leveraging multiple teams to drive digital transformations on a global scale.

Ian Banyard, Technical Lead, GNC Technology

Ian excels as a technical architect, deeply versed in the intricacies of IT across multiple sectors. He focuses on the architectural design and execution of complex digital transformation.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ian has led numerous large-scale successful digital projects. Ian’s comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise ensure substantial improvements in system performance and operational efficiency.

What is Tech on the Tyne?

Tech on the Tyne is a free software development meetup run by Reed’s technology division for those who are looking to get ‘hands on’ with the latest technologies.

The events are based on a kata format – a structured learning routine – and in attending, you’ll discover exciting technologies to get your teeth into. All you need to do is bring your laptop.

The introduction to new teach is provided by the some of the best developers in the area. Each event is language agnostic, so you can interact with the tech however you develop, we offer a fair and open opportunity for those of all skill sets to experience something new, brush up your knowledge, or even discover a new approach from fellow learners. 

This isn't designed to be a super serious, heads down event. The flow is loose, and collaboration is encouraged. Refreshments are provided. 

Register for the event here.