Mike Parker is a seasoned business leader with over 15 years of experience working with global systems integrators such as Sopra Group, Business & Decision, and Xansa. Throughout his career, he has held diverse roles including practice manager, project and program manager, senior business analyst, account manager, IS/business consultant, and application developer. His extensive expertise spans practice development and leadership, talent acquisition and development, project and program management, business analysis, stakeholder management, offshore team management, business intelligence, and CRM. Mike holds several notable business certifications, including the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, and various BCS Certificates in Requirements Engineering, Organisational Context, Systems Development Essentials, and Business Analysis Essentials. Currently, he serves as the Head of Project Management & Business Analysis at Business Data Partners, where he leverages his skills to drive projects to success. Mike's academic background includes a degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Business Studies from the University of Birmingham, where he was active in the OTC and Rowing Club. His educational and professional journey underscores his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in the business and IT sectors, making him a pivotal figure in his field.