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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Joined the largest agricultural cooperative in the UK as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for IT Operations across five UK sites with an annual turnover of more than £100M; supplies product to Hovis, Nestle and Frontier Agriculture. Responsible for formulating and leading a digital transformation strategy. -- IT Project Manager for construction of new £45M facility; the joint venture project lasted two-years --- Built the largest, most automated, oat processing plant in Europe; budget responsibility £300K. --- Drafted IT project roadmap and met construction timelines --- Advised board on technology matters ranging from global connectivity, integrations with cloud ERP, EDI/API connections, and all software and vendor selection. -- Developed clear multi-year technology strategy; drove transformational change at all business levels --- Implemented new target architecture; changed network configuration and implemented a cyber security strategy utilizing best practices. -- Negotiates all commercial contracts, manages relationships; budget responsibility £200K --- Holds OPEX responsibility; projects CAPEX spend into future FYs --- Supervisory, training and operational responsibility for on site support staff and third party vendors --- Led Dynamics 365 integration/redevelopment; identified and corrected failings in dev cycle. --- Directed Backup and DR gap analysis; initiated move to private IaaS cloud solution; wrote Business Continuity Plan and met critical business needs.

Accountable for entire IT operations for global £multimillion business, holding CAPEX and OPEX budgets. Delivered all IT elements for a major new facility involving global suppliers spanning the US, Europe and Middle / Far East. Overhauled IT infrastructure, including installation of Dell VxRail, and implemented robust DR and backup solution.Aligned IT strategy with corporate objectives to maximise value generation and maintain competitive advantage, introduced transparent tracking of all IT assets and resolved historical software licensing issues. Renegotiated third-party contracts that resulted in savings, and gained recognition for management of major facilities / operations moves

Cambridge, Cambs, Gb

Set out a clear IT vision around information security, support, procurement and infrastructure, and blended with overall business objectives for a leading startup. Implemented automated process for newly deployed Microsoft Dynamics system and ensured Sarbanes–Oxley compliance; managed multiple third-party service providers.

Newmarket, Gb

Managed IT services for national £multimillion company, held OPEX and CAPEX control with permanent team, and oversight of multiple external service providers. Outlined and delivered IT roadmap, including infrastructure refreshes and the successful launch of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and industry first ChemGenie mobile application.

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As Senior Noncommissioned Officer in Charge I directed cross-functional IT client services operations covering Client Support Administration, Asset Management and Help Desk, and administered the Service Request and Fulfilment process. Coordinated multiple IT projects, including the refresh of workstations for 26 separate internal organisations and the maintenance of emergency action plans.

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As Senior Noncommissioned Office in Charge I led 45 people, from three sections, in the delivery of client support services for 5,000 users. Designed, and applied, the Service Asset and Configuration Management process for 6,500 client and infrastructure devices, along with 1,500 commercial software licenses, which resulted in accountability throughout their lifecycles. Translated business requirements from 26 separate customer organisations into approved commercial hardware, and software, technical solutions in direct support of organisational objectives.

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Managed 30-person Service Request fulfillment team who supported 5,000 machines/7,000 users. Developed successful release and deployment procedures which resulted in the upgrade of 5,000 clients from Windows XP to WindowsVista and later Windows 7. Implemented multiple elements of ISO 27001 Information Security Management standard in daily request fufillment

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Masters Degree, Education

Level 7 Strategic Management And Leadership

B.A, History