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Profile Page For David Bryan
Details
- Full Name: David Julian Bryan
- Professional title: Managing Director
- Address: Opace Ltd, Park House, Bristol Rd South, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9AH
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0845 017 7661
Personal profiles
Biography and professional background
David holds a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and began his career working with global consulting firms such as Capgemini and CSC (computer Sciences Corporation). David built his career providing business and IT consulting services to blue-chip clients across various sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Retail. During his time at Capgemini, David took on significant consulting roles on multi-million pound IT projects for government clients, including NHS, HMRC, the National Policing Improvement Agency, Local Police, the Office for Criminal Justice Reform, and the Home Office (Criminal Justice IT). These large-scale initiatives allowed David to gain invaluable experience, where he managed teams and delivered technology strategies aimed at improving efficiency and public service delivery.
In 2009, David launched Opace Ltd., a Birmingham-based digital agency that focuses on open source web development, eCommerce solutions, and digital marketing. Since then, he’s led Opace in helping clients—from local businesses to national brands—achieve tangible benefits through strategic digital marketing solutions. By specialising in open source, Opace has been able to offer clients cost-effective and flexible solutions that adapt to changing business needs, without being tied into propriety solutions and unnecessary contracts.
Today, David is at the forefront of emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, exploring how these innovations can redefine traditional business models and create new opportunities for efficiency and growth. His commitment to open source and cutting-edge tech continues to fuel his work, pushing him to question established norms and envision the future of business technology. David’s deep industry knowledge and forward-thinking approach make him a trusted advisor for companies looking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation in a world where technology is evolving faster than ever before.
Testimonials, reviews and endorsements:
- Trustpilot – https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/opace.co.uk
- Clutch – https://clutch.co/profile/opace-web-design (Top B2B Companies in the UK)
- Google – https://search.google.com/local/reviews
Expertise:
- Open Source Software
- Generative AI (OpenAI, Adobe Firefly & ElevenLabs)
- Crypto & Blockchain
- Joomla, Magento & WordPress
- Web Development & eCommerce
- SEO, PPC & Digital Marketing
- Training Delivery & Team Leadership
- Business/IT Consulting
- Business Change Management
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Governance
- IS/IT Strategy & Roadmapping
Education and credentials:
- HABC Level 3/4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (QCF) from Bournville College (2014)
- Certified in ITIL Service Delivery Management (2007)
- Capgemini Enterprise Architecture Framework (2007)
- Capgemini Technology Consulting (2007)
- Capgemini Certified Software Engineer (2006)
- Macromedia Dreamweaver Certification (2005)
- BEng Hons (First Class), Software Engineering from Aberystwyth University (2000 – 2004)
Relevant work experience:
- Managing Director at Opace Ltd. (2009 – Present)
- Enterprise Architect at CSC (2008 – 2009)
- Enterprise Architect at Capgemini (2007 – 2008)
- Business Process Analyst at Capgemini (2006 – 2007)
- Business Change Manager at Capgemini (Apr 2005 – Oct 2006)
- Implementation Consultant & Web Apps Developer at MVI Technology (Jun 2003 – Apr 2005)
- E-Business Analyst at MG Rover (May 2001 – Sep 2001)
Accreditations and certifications:
- Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialisation (2023)
- Google Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (2023)
- Various certifications from Hubspot, Semrush, The Linux Foundation, Google, and IBM (2023)
- Google Partner (2003)
- Clutch Leadership renewed (2023) – Top Full-Service Digital Company, Top SEO Company, Top PPC Company, Top Digital Design Company, Top Magento Company, Top E-Commerce Developers, and Top Web Design Company in Birmingham
- UKITA Quality Mark, UK IT Association (UKITA) (Jun 2015)
- Renewed certification with CompTIA TrustMark+ when it took over the AccreditUK eMedia and eCommerce scheme (2013)
- Helped to develop and test the Accredit UK Trustmark+ scheme for eMedia and eCommerce.
Web design & development skills:
- HTML / DHTML (Javascript and CSS)
- PHP and open-source web development frameworks
- Java / J2EE (JSPs, Servlets and JSP Tags)
- Apache Tools / Frameworks, MySQL, (Tomcat, Ant, Struts)
- SQL for Oracle and SQL Server
Publications:
- Opace Blog – https://opace.agency/blog
- WordPress.org – https://profiles.wordpress.org/opacewebdesign/
- Github – https://github.com/OpaceDigitalAgency
- Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/opace.agency/e/B07HCDDD2F
- SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/opace-web-design
- SlideShare – https://www.slideshare.net/OpaceWebDesign
- Academia.edu – https://aber.academia.edu/OpaceWebDavidBryan
- Behance – https://www.behance.net/OpaceWebDesign
Notable contributions:
Works
- Google Chrome – Essential SEO Toolkit Chrome Extension
- WordPress – Essential SEO Toolkit WordPress Plugin and AI-Scribe: ChatGPT SEO Content Creator
- Github – AI-Scribe Open Source Code Release
Blogs
- Bdaily – https://bdaily.co.uk/profile/david-bryan
- HuffPost – https://www.huffpost.com/author/davejbryan-647
- Digital Donut – https://www.digitaldoughnut.com/contributors/davidbryanopace
In the news:
- Digital Journal – Helping to Launch Bazar – The Ethical Life Marketplace
- Business Insider – How Businesses Can Embrace Technology to Survive Future Crises like COVID-19
- Readers Digest – Future of Marketing & AI For Content Creation
- Engadget – Virtual Reality &…
David’s Recent Posts
The Future of Artificial Intelligence: What Is AGI? AI vs AGI vs ASI, GPT-5 AGI & OpenAI’s ‘o1’ Reset [UPDATED]
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ChatGPT: A 2023 Tipping Point To Rival the Internet in 1983, but is OpenAI’s ‘o1’ Model the Largest AI Inflection Point Yet ? [UPDATED]
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The Reddit Death Countdown: Joining the Ranks of Failed Social Networks or Bright Future Ahead?
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AI Means The Death of SEO? Not So Fast – Let’s Look At How AI is Shaping The Future of SEO
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Bulk Excel to Word Conversion Using ChatGPT-4 & Advanced Data Analysis (Code Interpreter)
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