Tools are fundamental to human evolution and intelligence. We are what we make and we shape the materials and bytes around us to make our lives easier, safer, happier. As humans we are compelled to create ephemeral things like a delicious meal or longer lasting creations such as sculptures or bridges. My title has varied over the years but, whether it is Chief Technology Officer, Product Director or Project Manager, being part of a team that is creating innovative products or solutions gets me out of bed.A commercially aware Product/Program Director and CTO with proven skills in:Technology leadership - providing multi-million $ annual savings working with remote teamBusiness strategyProduct management and product marketing - products delivering 50% cost savings through efficient business processesProject managementSoftware designPre-sales demos and presentationsProposition DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentLean Start-upAgile ManagementInnovation workshopsProgramme DirectorAs a creative and hands-on problem solving team player I feel at home in both blue chip and start-up companies and have worked with global teams in both environments.Specialties include: business strategy and innovation consulting, enterprise business and planning software, software development processes, content management and information and data services. I have worked for information businesses, telecoms, industrial/manufacturing and oil & gas companies.I am a fan of irony and humour so here is a quote from the master in one of his more profound moments: "I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.