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As the Founding Head of Product at Allied Adaptive Industries (A2i), I lead our efforts to build world-class software to redefine procurement for defence. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies, we aim to transform traditional defence procurement processes, enabling rapid adaptation and enhanced operational effectiveness. My role focuses on developing scalable solutions that bridge the gap between commercial innovation and defence needs, driving efficiency and strategic advantage in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

Staines, Middlesex, Gb

London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

Responsible for the through-life success of enterprise clients that licence the Utelly SaaS Content Discovery API and white-label apps. Achieved through:• Providing continuity between phases of the commercial relationship. From initial contact through to account management and product support.• Co-ordinating technical onboarding and product familiarisation activities• Driving client product understanding and adoption.• Facilitating product feedback. Specification of new features or feature enhancements. • Providing a project management function for a cross-functional team in an Agile working environment. • Monitoring account health and implementing proactive measures to avoid problematic/unsatisfactory situations.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

In conjunction with the Regional Director intimately involved in client consultation and proposal writing as part of the Company Business Development Strategy in SE Asia. Key skills developed: business development, proposal writing, and client engagement.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Contract manager and co-ordinator for a significantly sized deployment of security services in support of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees mission across Afghanistan. Key skills developed: project management, key stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and database / product development (self-taught).• Built strong working relationships with key stakeholders (customer & supplier) to meet contractual obligations, build good will, and ensure that problems were identified and address at the earliest possible opportunity.• Facilitated effective communication across the contract through regular meetings, reporting, and urgent updates when necessary.• Out of working hours developed and implemented a HR database for the wider company of over 2000 personnel, spread across 5 countries. This included understanding the historic systems in use, key features and outputs required by the variety of users of the product, pitching the concept to the Company Board of Directors, iterative development of the solution, testing of features, and finally deployment of the product, including training and production of supporting documentation.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

Held a variety of different positions across the organisation, from command through to staff roles. Key skills developed: teamwork, leadership, planning, communication, relationship building, and cross-cultural understanding.• Appointed into a demanding staff position 2 years ahead of contemporaries. • Selected from a competitive cohort during training to serve in a Gurkha regiment.• Consistently ranked within the top third through annual appraisals, and on two occasions ranked first or second.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Civil Engineering

Advanced Management Achievement Course

Fundamentals Of Ai For Business

Level 8 Certificate, Strategic Direction And Leadership

Agile Project Management Practitioner

Scrum Practitioner

Level 5 Diploma, Management And Leadership (Qcf)