New Software Development Lead Drives Digital Innovation for Auctioneer

Nottingham headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, has bolstered its IT team with the appointment of Rob Walker as Software Development Manager.

In this newly-created role, Rob will lead John Pye’s developers to deliver innovative, high-quality software to continuously improve John Pye’s online auctions. The in-house team is dedicated to increasing the efficiency and functionality of John Pye’s proprietary online auction platform to constantly enhance the online bidding experience.

Rob brings 30 years’ IT industry experience to the team, including support and network administration, plus has over 20 years of experience in developing websites and online applications. Having previously held a role with John Pye, Rob has recently returned to the business after three years in the returns processing, marketplaces and auction environment of a start-up.

His daily responsibilities include creating and managing project plans, timelines and budgets and aligning development efforts with business goals. Identifying areas for process improvement and driving initiatives to enhance productivity and quality are also key requirements of the role.

Speaking of his appointment, Rob said: “John Pye is a great family business and I’m looking forward to fulfilling a new role where I can add value and expertise to enhance the online business.

“I’m excited about fostering a positive and collaborative environment that drives innovation while harnessing emerging trends and technologies which will improve John Pye’s operations and improve our customer experience.”

Addison Pye, Director at John Pye & Sons, said: “To welcome someone of Rob’s calibre back to the team is significant as it recognises our strong ambitions to grow the business while continuing to deliver customer excellence.

“Thanks to Rob’s digital expertise, we will be able to identify areas for operational improvement while leveraging new opportunities within the marketplace.”

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