DAVID AHERN

Creative Technologist  |  IT Service Management  |  Front-End Design

Maidenhead, UK · 07304 088384 · davidpaulahern@gmail.com · www.dpaul.studio

Profile

A high-level technical lead with 35 years of experience spanning Global Banking, Luxury Retail, and critical Infrastructure Migrations. I am currently pivoting into Creative Technology, merging decades of IT logic with modern front-end design, AI-assisted coding, and digital brand storytelling. I understand both the "how" of hardware and the "why" of aesthetic design, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and creative output.

Core Skills & Creative Technology

Front-End & UI
Readymag (Expert), Netlify (CI/CD Deployment), responsive design, interactive UI components, UI/UX for MIDI-web integration, custom HTML/JS synthesisers
IT Infrastructure
Windows 10/11 refreshes, macOS troubleshooting, server migrations, Active Directory, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), Google Workspace, ServiceNow
AI & Web Dev
Supabase (Auth & Database), AI-assisted coding (Claude/GPT integration), API development, text-to-speech tools, automated workflow logic
Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro (advanced video editing), Photoshop, After Effects, Logic Pro X (music production & sound design)
Leadership
IT Service Management (ITSM), VIP/C-Level support, migration lead, mentor for junior engineers

Professional Experience

IT Service Manager (Kering Group Migration)Creed, London
Jul 2024 – Feb 2025
  • Led the high-stakes office migration for Kering Beauty (16th Floor, Aldersgate), ensuring all users and data were migrated safely.
  • Managed a team supporting high-end luxury boutiques across Central London using ServiceNow.
  • Received formal commendation for meticulous technical work and user-focused support.
"David, we wanted to thank you so much for all the time spent together and all the hard work you've put in to make sure that we're all migrated safely. We really loved working with you." — Kering Beauty, London.
On-site Infrastructure & VIP SupportBMI Group, London / Reading
Sep 2019 – Feb 2024
  • Contract and permanent role managing IT infrastructure for a team of 5 under high-pressure conditions.
  • Coordinated the full closure of the Piccadilly office and regional hardware refreshes.
  • Maintained 100% IT continuity throughout the pandemic, managing remote fleets and MDM.
Onsite IT ManagerOxford University Press, Kettering
2017 – 2019
  • Provided 1st/2nd line leadership for desktop support engineers in a legacy-rich environment.
Banking IT OperationsVarious Institutions (Santander, Citibank, NatWest)
1990 – 2012
  • Managed disaster recovery transitions and core banking infrastructure across the London City area.
  • Extensive experience in high-availability shift environments and mainframe operations.

Creative Portfolio & DPAUL.studio

Founder & Creative TechnologistDPAUL.studio
2023 – Present
  • Developed a custom 32-step MIDI Synthesizer with sequence patterns, utilising Netlify for rapid deployment and version control.
  • Architected interactive tools using Supabase for user data persistence and pattern memory.
  • Leveraged Google Cloud API for experimental AI-driven text-to-speech modules and automated asset workflows.
  • Produced cinematic automotive cinematography for AutoFacts.uk using Premiere Pro and Sony hardware.
  • Built integrated branding assets including animated logos (record player/rev-counter) and custom front-end UI.

Selected Achievements

Availability & References

Available for immediate IT or Creative roles. Full portfolio at www.dpaul.studio. References available on request.