Joseph Galea
Summary
Experienced IT and business leader with over 16 years of expertise in lecturing, business growth, and digital transformation. Proficient in IT lecturing, Education Consultancy, Scrum, Agile, Product Management and Entrepreneurship, with a keen focus on AI, Education and Technology-driven innovation. Skilled in curriculum development, industry partnerships, AI Technologies and digital marketing tactics to boost organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT & Business Lecturer
MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology)
01.2007 - Current
- Redesigned curriculum to align with industry standards, increasing student job placement rates.
- Led collaborations with top industry partners to enhance learning experiences.
- Managed Learning Management Systems (LMS) and strategic academic planning.
- Organized major academic events (e.g., showcases, conferences) to promote student projects.
- Supervised theses and assignments, ensuring academic quality and compliance.
- Lectured in IT Management, Scrum, PRINCE2, Marketing, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, and more.
Founder & Managing Director
Freelax Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Founded and scaled a profitable IT consulting firm, achieving 25% annual revenue growth.
- Increased efficiency and reduced operating costs by 10% in the second year.
- Successfully sold company shares after two years of growth and profitability.
IT Auditor
KPMG Malta
01.2007
- Conducted IT audits and compliance checks for corporate clients.
- Provided IT consultancy services for process improvement and risk management.
Project Leader / Quality Assurance Analyst
MITTS Malta Ltd
01.2006
- Designed and implemented the MIDEA system (Idea/KMS System), boosting efficiency by 10-25% across departments.
- Created a 30-point Quality Assurance checklist to improve system compliance.
- Developed an improved incident management system, enhancing internal processes.
- Internship
Education
Graduate Teaching Certification (GTC) - Vocational Education Training
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
01.2014
Master's - Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Foresight
University of Malta
01.2010
BSc - Business and Computing
University of Malta
01.2007
Skills
- Training and Development
- Business strategy development
- Agile methodologies
- Education Consultancy
- Learning management systems
- Strategic innovation oversight
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic issue analysis
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Organizational strategy development
- Curriculum development leadership
- Academic advising
- Data analysis
- Tech-Savvy
- Project management
- Event technology
Certification
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO 1) (2018)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1) (2018)
- Google AdWords Fundamentals & Search Advertising Certification (2017)
- Certified Android Application Developer (2016)
- PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner (2010)
- (QCF) Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (2018)
Additional Information
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Maltese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies and Interests
Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Forex and Economic Events, Trading, Cryptocurrency, Business, and Startups. Actively follows industry trends and innovations in financial markets and emerging technologies, applying insights to both professional and personal projects.
Timeline
Founder & Managing Director
Freelax Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior IT & Business Lecturer
MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology)
01.2007 - Current
IT Auditor
KPMG Malta
01.2007
Project Leader / Quality Assurance Analyst
MITTS Malta Ltd
01.2006
Master's - Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Foresight
University of Malta
BSc - Business and Computing
University of Malta
Graduate Teaching Certification (GTC) - Vocational Education Training
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
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