Robert Polding

Dr Polding holds a PhD and MSc in Information Systems from The University of Sheffield and a BSc (Hons) in Media Science from Sheffield Hallam University. Research interests include e-commerce, web applications, apps, RFID augmented and mixed reality, and database technologies. Lecturer in database design, management information systems, project management, programming and big data. Previous jobs include working as a company director, project manager, programmer and journalist.

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

• Training and teaching of IT and Information Systems related subjects – Madrid– September 2010 – Now
• The Spanish Army, Exam Author, Madrid – November 2010 – 2016
• Bluechip Vacations, Information Systems Manager, UK – 2008-2009
• Organic Development, Lead Project Manager, UK – 2007-2010
• Linotek Ltd. Company Director & Founder – 2004 – 2007
• Network Engineer – British Telecom – 2000-2003
• Journalist – Future Publishing – 1995-2001

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• IE University and IE Business School, Lecturer, Madrid – Sep. 2016 – Now
• Professor of Information Systems, Schiller International University, Madrid – 2017 – Now
• Professor on International MBA (CECO) – 2017-2018
• The University of Sheffield, Assistant lecturer & Researcher – 2003 – 2008

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• The University of Sheffield, UK. PhD – Philosophy Doctorate – in Information Systems, 2009
• Specialising in E-Commerce, Social Media, Search Engine Optimisation, Databases and Web Development
• The University of Sheffield, UK. Masters in Information Systems, 2004
• Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Bachelor of Science (Hons) Media Science, 2001