I am responsible for the development and delivery of the RSSL digital strategy. Identifying growth opportunities, areas of operational improvement and development of a digital culture within RSSL. I am identifying applications for AI (e.g. RPA, Cognitive Engagement/Insight), Robotics, Blockchain and Data Science etc across RSSL.I initiated and have led the ELN programme for the last 2 years, including leading the design, prototyping, verification to GxP and launch in GxP environment.… Show more I am responsible for the development and delivery of the RSSL digital strategy. Identifying growth opportunities, areas of operational improvement and development of a digital culture within RSSL. I am identifying applications for AI (e.g. RPA, Cognitive Engagement/Insight), Robotics, Blockchain and Data Science etc across RSSL.I initiated and have led the ELN programme for the last 2 years, including leading the design, prototyping, verification to GxP and launch in GxP environment. This is in continued pilot and implementation phase for the remaining labs currently.As well as the responsibilities relating to digital, i maintain the Investigative and Microscopy Laboratories, and the Food Safety Quality team reporting through to me. Show less

A member of the RSSL leadership team. I manage the Investigative Section which includes 4 departments within RSSL, including Investigative Analysis, Microscopy, DNA and Next Gen Sequencing, and Food Safety and Quality.

Managing a department of up to 29 scientists (degree to PhD level) focusing on: Analytical Chemistry, Lipids Analysis, Flavour Analysis and Taints & Trace Analysis - providing troubleshooting consultancy and analysis to the Food and Pharmaceutical industry.Responsibilities include:Direct Management of technical specialists and second line management of senior scientists and scientists - This includes remote management of 2 reports in the US (New Jersey)Formulation of strategic… Show more Managing a department of up to 29 scientists (degree to PhD level) focusing on: Analytical Chemistry, Lipids Analysis, Flavour Analysis and Taints & Trace Analysis - providing troubleshooting consultancy and analysis to the Food and Pharmaceutical industry.Responsibilities include:Direct Management of technical specialists and second line management of senior scientists and scientists - This includes remote management of 2 reports in the US (New Jersey)Formulation of strategic business plans (3-5 years) achieving year on year growth (6%CAGR 2011-16)Commercial activities including development of new services, pricing and marketingManaging a full P&L of up to £3.2m (inc CapEx of approx £1m within the last 5 years)People development, with a focus on recruiting, developing and retaining talentInnovation management - Development of new scientific products to grow salesProject Management - Managing site wide intiatives Show less

Leading a department that undertakes analytical Research and Development on chocolate, biscuits and gum&candy , focusing on the role of lipids, flavour and contaminants.Achievements include: Building of the new global analytical flavour team, through global recruitment and development of talent. This has been coupled with the purchase and implementation of cutting edge technology such as GCMS/MS, LCMS and PTR-MS, allowing the development new of understanding about flavor release from… Show more Leading a department that undertakes analytical Research and Development on chocolate, biscuits and gum&candy , focusing on the role of lipids, flavour and contaminants.Achievements include: Building of the new global analytical flavour team, through global recruitment and development of talent. This has been coupled with the purchase and implementation of cutting edge technology such as GCMS/MS, LCMS and PTR-MS, allowing the development new of understanding about flavor release from products. This knowledge is now influencing product development across Gum and Candy, Chocolate and Biscuit categoriesDevelopment of a brand new approach for looking at oxidation in oils and finished products using cutting edge GCMS/Gerstel technology. Statistical links to sensory analysis have now been achieved allowing more rapid design of product reformulationDevelopment of mechanical chew device for gum Show less

Managing a large team of Forensic Scientists and ExaminersAchievements:Change Management - Successful implementation of a centralised business transformation project based on Lean Sigma methodology within the Sexual Offences department – fundamentally changing the forensic process, moving from a paper based system to a fully electronic case fileOperational Management - Reduction in turnaround times from >70 day average to <28 days - Exceeding key stakeholder (Met Police)… Show more Managing a large team of Forensic Scientists and ExaminersAchievements:Change Management - Successful implementation of a centralised business transformation project based on Lean Sigma methodology within the Sexual Offences department – fundamentally changing the forensic process, moving from a paper based system to a fully electronic case fileOperational Management - Reduction in turnaround times from >70 day average to <28 days - Exceeding key stakeholder (Met Police) KPIs Show less

Achievements:Set up of an ultra rapid DNA profiling process. Prior to 2004 a 48hr TRT was the established fastest processing time available. Using innovating thinking, reduced TRTs to approximately 8hrs, employing this in the most critical or high profile cases – enabling rapid searching against the National DNA Database to identify potential suspectsDelivery of the London Bombing work customer requirements for DNA processing – Operating 24 hour cover of DNA analysts, delivering sub… Show more Achievements:Set up of an ultra rapid DNA profiling process. Prior to 2004 a 48hr TRT was the established fastest processing time available. Using innovating thinking, reduced TRTs to approximately 8hrs, employing this in the most critical or high profile cases – enabling rapid searching against the National DNA Database to identify potential suspectsDelivery of the London Bombing work customer requirements for DNA processing – Operating 24 hour cover of DNA analysts, delivering sub 24hr TRTs for all London bombing casework samples Show less