About Mike Speight

Senior IT Consultant, Agile Practitioner & Digital Delivery Professional

I am an experienced IT consultant and digital delivery professional with a background spanning front-end technologies, UX/UI architecture, Agile delivery, Scrum methodologies, SEO and digital strategy.

Over the course of my career I have worked across consultancy, project delivery and technical environments, supporting organisations in the planning, development and optimisation of digital platforms and online services. My experience combines hands-on technical understanding with business-focused consultancy, helping bridge the gap between stakeholders, technical teams and practical delivery.

My work has included enterprise consultancy projects, Agile team environments, SEO-focused digital initiatives and independent consultancy work for SMEs and local businesses.

Consultancy & Digital Delivery

My consultancy experience spans both corporate and independent digital environments, with a focus on delivering practical, user-focused and commercially effective digital solutions.

Over the years I have worked across multiple disciplines including web technologies, UX/UI architecture, digital strategy, Agile delivery and stakeholder collaboration. This broad experience has enabled me to contribute across both technical implementation and delivery coordination roles, helping organisations align business requirements with effective digital outcomes.

In addition to technical understanding, I have always placed strong emphasis on communication, collaboration and usability, recognising that successful digital projects depend as much on people and process as they do on technology.

Agile, Scrum & Enterprise Experience

I have worked within Agile and Scrum-based environments since the early growth of Agile methodologies within enterprise software development.

During my time with Conchango, later acquired by EMC Consulting, I worked within collaborative Agile delivery teams and enterprise consultancy environments supporting large-scale digital projects and client engagements.

My Agile experience includes Scrum methodologies, user stories, sprint planning, collaborative delivery and stakeholder engagement. I was also involved in work relating to Scrum Process Guidance for Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), during the early adoption period of Agile practices within enterprise development environments.

Over the years I have continued to apply Agile principles across both consultancy and independent project work, combining technical understanding with delivery-focused collaboration and practical problem solving.

SEO & Digital Strategy

Alongside my consultancy and delivery experience, I have developed extensive practical experience in SEO, website optimisation and digital strategy.

My SEO background spans both enterprise-level and independent consultancy environments, including involvement with SEO-focused Agile delivery initiatives and commercial optimisation projects. This included working as Scrum Master within H&M’s SEO Centre of Excellence, supporting Agile delivery processes within a specialist SEO environment.

In addition to enterprise experience, I have also developed and managed independent digital consultancy projects focused on website optimisation, search visibility, local SEO and digital growth strategies for SMEs and independent businesses.

My approach to SEO has always focused on the wider digital picture — combining technical optimisation, user experience, content structure and usability to help improve both visibility and overall online effectiveness.

UX/UI Architecture & Front-End Technologies

My technical background began in front-end development and evolved into a broader focus on UX/UI architecture and user-centred digital design.

Over the years I have worked extensively with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern front-end technologies, alongside responsive design principles, usability and interface development. This practical technical foundation has remained an important part of my wider consultancy and delivery experience.

I have always believed that successful digital platforms should balance technical implementation, business objectives and intuitive user experience. This combination of technical and user-focused understanding continues to influence my approach to consultancy, delivery and digital strategy work today.

A Broad Perspective On Digital Delivery

One of the strengths of my background is the combination of consultancy, technical understanding, Agile delivery, SEO and user experience expertise developed across a wide range of digital environments.

This broad perspective enables me to contribute across multiple areas of digital delivery — from early planning and stakeholder communication through to usability, optimisation and practical implementation support.

I continue to maintain a strong interest in digital technologies, Agile methodologies, user experience and the evolving role of digital strategy within modern organisations.

Emerging Technologies & AI

I continue to maintain a strong interest in emerging digital technologies, modern development approaches and AI-assisted workflows. Like many areas of the digital industry, artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing content creation, research, software development, digital strategy and productivity.

I actively explore the practical use of AI tools to support learning, research, content development, workflow efficiency and digital consultancy activities, while recognising the importance of combining AI capabilities with human experience, judgement and real-world delivery knowledge.

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