APG eCommerce Solutions
Chris Sandford started their work experience at Charnwood primary school in 2010 as an assistant ICT technician, where they were responsible for the everyday running of all technology in the school. Chris then worked as a groceries assistant at Sainsburys from 2010 to 2011, gaining experience in customer service, meeting deadlines, and working in a team. In 2011, they joined Pringle of Scotland as an Ecommerce & IT Support, and stayed until 2013. From 2012 to 2019, Chris served as a Website Technical Analyst at Winser London, project managing ongoing website projects. Currently, they are working at APG eCommerce Solutions since 2019, initially as a Business Solutions / Project Manager and now as a Senior Manager - Carrier Onboarding.
Chris Sandford attended De Montfort University from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a BSc in Computing. Prior to that, they studied at Barnet College from 2005 to 2007, earning a GCE Double award in Advanced ICT.
In addition to their formal education, Chris has obtained several certifications. In June 2016, they received a Jellyfish Training Analytics Insights Certificate from Jellyfish Online Marketing. Chris also has a PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation CPD certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice, which they obtained in July 2021. Furthermore, they hold a PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification from the same institution, which they earned in February 2022.
More recently, Chris has completed several online courses. In March 2023, they completed the "Managing Jira Projects: 1 Introduction" course offered by LinkedIn. In April 2023, they finished the "Transitioning from Manager to Leader" course, also on LinkedIn. Lastly, in June 2023, they completed the "Postman Essential Training" course, which was provided by LinkedIn.
Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that Chris Sandford has a strong educational background in computing, and they continue to expand their knowledge by acquiring relevant certifications and completing online courses.
APG eCommerce Solutions
APG eCommerce Solutions (Australia Post Global eCommerce Solutions) journey started in 2013 as Startrack International, focusing on increasing inbound parcel volumes into Australia from different origins worldwide. In 2016, after a successful growth on Inbound Australia, Startrack International was acquired by Aramex Global Solutions, a joint venture between Aramex and Australia Post that was formed to expand its international footprint and presence outside Australia. In 2019 and with 2 years of exponential and fast revenue growth, Australia Post took full ownership of Aramex Global Solutions to strengthen its international capability and accelerate its expansion strategy in the global e-commerce business. Since this acquisition, the company has been re-branded as APG eCommerce Solutions. Today APG eCommerce Solutions is one of the leading suppliers of cross-border e-commerce delivery solutions with established presence in the key global trade lanes, including Asia, Europe and USA and provides end-to-end logistics solutions to a portfolio of iconic global e-commerce merchants. APG eCommerce Solutions offers a unique delivery experience under its bespoke platform that combines Australia Post unrivaled last-mile capabilities with a strong partner network of postal operators and best-in-class e-commerce delivery companies such as Sai Cheng, Australia Post's joint venture with China Post for China. Our solutions are customer-centric, innovative and backed by agile and cutting-edge technology. They are designed to give e-tailers and retailers alike a competitive advantage in a fast-moving e-commerce environment, with proactive end-to-end visibility, shipping order management and much more. Together we can open new markets and provide more insight into customer needs and buying habits. Most of all, the team at APG eCommerce Solutions is passionate about e-commerce and are driven to deliver an outstanding experience and value to our customers and beyond.