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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

Serving as the EMEA Lead for our Parents and Caregivers Together (PACT) Employee Resource Group. Listening to the voices of our parent and caregiver employees and seeking out new ways to support them on their journey. Webinars, podcasts, guest speakers, resources, signposting, opening conversations, breaking the taboo... inspiring and empowering people to bring their whole selves to work!

Reading, United Kingdom

Developed and owned a major strategic business change initiative, including both out-sourcing and off-shoring capabilities, to establish a Project/Programme Management Office and deploy into operational use to provide Data Management and Governance across every EMEA-led and APAC-led Customer Delivery Project. This strategic business function continues to evolve and mature, with continued deployment of both quick wins and longer term initiatives, making the PMO the trusted "Air Traffic Control Tower" for Verizon's International portfolio.

Reading, Uk

Leading and directing Global Integrated Programme Deliveries to Verizon’s major client base including P&L responsibility for total contract values in excess of $400M. Solid track record of transforming large scale, complex, fully-managed networks including MWAN, MLAN, IP Telephony, Security, Conferencing and Contact Centre products to over 1,000 locations in 65+ countries. Highly regarded as an effective leader of globally-distributed teams in excess of 100 individuals, I strive to empower team members to exceed and improve within a structured organisation focussed on delivering revenue whilst simultaneously maximising business outcomes and customer benefits.Entrusted and empowered to direct Verizon's largest implementation programmes with a true global reach for high-profile, multi-national Tier One clients, I lead teams of project management, engineering and programme support professionals across the globe which includes interfacing with outsourced / off-shore resources, third party suppliers and an extensive team from within the Verizon organisation. This role includes financial management and responsibility for Programme P&L, stakeholder management, regular client interaction at a senior level and operational / matrix management of a globally-distributed cross-functional team of individuals.

Reading, Uk

Managing the implementation and taking ownership of large, technically complex and non-standard VoIP and WAN delivery projects in such a way that the projects are accomplished to the agreed satisfaction of the Customer and Verizon Business; on schedule and within budget.Key job responsibilities include:- Key presence within Virtual Account Team, starting from pre-sales phase, ensuring that all Customer requirements will be included in the project plan;- Setting customer expectations correctly and managing the project milestones to meet those expectations;- Managing the virtual project team throughout the project life-cycle to ensure that project milestones are met;- Committing to apply Project Management methodology ensuring high quality results;- Acting as a coach and mentor for junior Project Managers;- Leading Verizon Business departments to take corrective action on any project-related issues;- Managing the project budget for all resources, material and manpower;- Delivering a clean and clear hand-over to the business, at the close of each project;- Managing sub-contractor activities.

Position: Senior Project ManagerReporting to: Engineering Manager of Teligent LtdI have successfully managed projects up to £3m in value, leading teams ranging from six co-located engineers to in excess of 60 personnel spread across multiple countries and time zones. Of particular strength are my detailed planning and a strong ability to drive and communicate effectively with both internal and customer teams at all levels. Additionally, I am able to manage a customer’s expectations, handle crisis situations and deliver projects of high quality, on-time and on-budget.Comfortable in presenting to large, often influential audiences, my dedication and team leadership skills result in motivated project teams, successful deliveries and excellent prospects for future sales from the client. Responsibilities include the following:• Management of project teams: designing, developing and delivering complex, bespoke telecommunications systems• Client interaction in all aspects of the project delivery from bid submission through to successful customer handover and operational support• Project and budget reporting• Peer review of other projects, including analysis of deliveries and their respective project closure reviews• Part of Teligent Ltd Engineering Management Team responsible for all project deliveries and resource management• Product areas include fixed and mobile telecommunications for deaf telephony, IDA, IVR, NTS, UM, VM and Voice Chat• Extensive international travel, including spending several months away from home when required• Successful customer deliveries and project management experience in UK, Sweden, Russia, Germany, Romania, Morocco, Burkina Faso and Mauritania

Sales Support for all of Teligent Ltd's existing and potential new clients. This job function is a natural progression from my long-established pre-sales position and continues my involvement as the integral part of Teligent Ltd's sales organisation. Work in this role includes all pre- and post-sales activities, including technical presentations to potential clients and existing customers, bid management, quotation submissions and working closely with system architects and account managers.

Graduate Design Engineer for RADAR Interrogator Units and Specialist Test Equipment.My specific project involved designing and producing RADAR Interrogators (and associated test equipment) for Monopulse Secondary Surveillance RADAR (MSSR) units to be deployed in South America to monitor aircraft activity, illegal deforestation and animal migration in the Amazon Rainforest.

Working as a Test & Verification Engineer in a gap-year between A-Levels and University, I continued to work at Teligent during my University studies to gain experience of the industry.

Department of Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering

1St Class Beng (Hons), Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Neural Networks, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Student Representative for Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences. Student Representative for Department.

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