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"Formula 1 Project Management"
David France, B·A·R Honda's IT Director will provide an insight into the world
of formuala one. He will cover the role of IT within this technologu dependent sport and
some of the challenges that the IT team face. He will also discuss how B·A·R Honda manage the
annual cycle of car development, testing and racing and include some of B·A·R Honda's
experience with ground breaking projects such as "Lifing".
B·A·R Honda are one of only 10 teams competing in the FIA Formula One World Championship
today. They operate in a fast moving world where the winning team will be determined
not only by the ability to design, build, test and race the fastest and most
reliable racing car on the grid but by the ability to continue improving
and developing the race car throughout the season.
In the technology dependant world of formula one, both the ability to manage
concurrent activities and attention to detail are of paramount importance.
To help keep track of the thousands of parts that make up a formula one racing
car, B·A·R Honda have implemented systems that enable the “life” of
individual parts to be tracked.
David France started his IT career as a programmer and has worked his way up through
a ‘traditional’ route to IT management. He is an experienced IT manager with a
track record for managing IT organisations to improve the business relationship
and deliver value. He has leadership experience within financial services,
light engineering and software development organisations. David has good
experience of managing / directing projects and for managing the relationship
with outsource service providers. David joined B·A·R Honda as Head of IT in November
2002 at a time of significant change. His objective
was to make IT more accountable and responsive to the business operation.
Prior to his present role , David has held the positions of Professional Services
Manager for software developer, The HUON Corporation; UK IT Director for the insurance broker,
Willis; and Assistant General Manager IT for the general insurer AGF Insurance.
Event Logistics
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15 Sept 2005 |
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19:00 (refreshments from 18:30 ) |
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Microsoft Campus
Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1WG
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