David L. Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

I provide expertise on emerging technologies via internal consultancy at strategic, programme, project level and leading on proofs of concept and pilot initiatives. This is achieved through the creation and leading of virtual teams.Leading the delivery and executive sponsorship of AI proof of concepts, proof of values and pilots within the Technology Innovation Portfolio.-Responsible for testing of ChatGPT, and then interfacing with a supplier to develop a bespoke LLM solution for… Show more I provide expertise on emerging technologies via internal consultancy at strategic, programme, project level and leading on proofs of concept and pilot initiatives. This is achieved through the creation and leading of virtual teams.Leading the delivery and executive sponsorship of AI proof of concepts, proof of values and pilots within the Technology Innovation Portfolio.-Responsible for testing of ChatGPT, and then interfacing with a supplier to develop a bespoke LLM solution for various policy uses.Production, publication and demonstration of emerging technologies thought-leadership materials to Technical Governance Board, non technical business staff, executive board, senior leaders and technical staff.-Gen-AI opinion paper to Senior Leaders.-Future Digital Workplace Deep dive.-Deep dive on AI tools for Data Science and Business Intelligence.-AI explainers and demonstrations to non technical and technical senior leaders.-Deep-dive on future innovative technologies and governance processes in Data Science and Business Intelligence.-Assisting with development of Defra Wide AI strategy.-Continuously scanning emerging technologies market horizons to identify disruptive digital and information technologies and trends which have the potential to transform the Defra group.-Regular articles and papers on innovative technologies.-Development of a very successful and self sustaining AI Community of Interest. Show and Tells from a variety of AI areas; LLMs, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Synthetic Data. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I assisted senior leadership to delegate and manage work out to the wider department.-Business processes: Planning, risk management, business continuity, recruitment and awards.-Digital: Internal Website Development. File System Migration and archival processes. Comms reform. Consideration of AI/machine learning and Big Data projects. Lead for VBA projects and SQL queries. -Data: KPI and dashboard development. Case Management and Power B.I used to track… Show more I assisted senior leadership to delegate and manage work out to the wider department.-Business processes: Planning, risk management, business continuity, recruitment and awards.-Digital: Internal Website Development. File System Migration and archival processes. Comms reform. Consideration of AI/machine learning and Big Data projects. Lead for VBA projects and SQL queries. -Data: KPI and dashboard development. Case Management and Power B.I used to track returns.-Other: Division’s response to the annual staff survey. Reports to CEO and senior leaders. I was on the Covid response team and received a bonus for my work. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I managed the Strategic Evidence Programme used to identify innovative technologies. I increased spend by 250% and secured a budget increase and agreed collaborations and co-funding with research and industry consortiums. I created a programme board and all PMO functions.-AI technologies - computer vision, machine learning.-Ledger Technologies for authenticity challenges.-Research into allergens.I assisted the Science Council in developing Horizon Scanning. I managed the… Show more I managed the Strategic Evidence Programme used to identify innovative technologies. I increased spend by 250% and secured a budget increase and agreed collaborations and co-funding with research and industry consortiums. I created a programme board and all PMO functions.-AI technologies - computer vision, machine learning.-Ledger Technologies for authenticity challenges.-Research into allergens.I assisted the Science Council in developing Horizon Scanning. I managed the relationship with consultants, gathering best practise from other firms and workshop development. I linked the work to the wider strategy including: surveillance and emerging risks; innovation and future regulatory systems.I managed the work and delegated out to the team, providing development opportunities and mentoring. Show less

London, United Kingdom

This role was made redundant after the general election. I was responsible for the PMO functions for a new £200m fund for the expansion of Grammar Schools. I also worked as a programme manager for a system used to apply for £440m of funding, prototyping improvements and adding new functions. I was responsible for my team's development and also recruitment of technical staff to fill technical gaps.

London, United Kingdom

I was assigned this role as part of a resource pool used to assist with high priority board interests. I led on managing the assistance provided to the Iraq Inquiry and assisted with various searches in preparation for legal defences and managed the availability of legal and operational resources. I managed the office move and designed the floor plan and records storage processes. I also worked as the assistant private secretary to the Minister of State for the Lords.

London, United Kingdom

I led on creating a system used to provide and compare management information for senior leaders across government. I developed deep dives, processes and dashboard. I briefed the finance director quarterly on improvements and the comparison of remuneration by profession in the public and private sectors. I developed dashboards and various data cutting and analytical methods using VBA.

London, United Kingdom

I worked on placements in different departments, leading graduate/virtual teams on case studies and process improvement. Personally thanked by SofS and PUS for my Spending Review analysis.Cost Engineering / Financial Analyst-Creating cost models (average value of £30 million) with 15% cost and 10% schedule improvements.-Developing VBA automation, SQL/python queries and set up PowerBI.-Spending Review Analysis (Allowances and Efficiency); identified £2.5m of… Show more I worked on placements in different departments, leading graduate/virtual teams on case studies and process improvement. Personally thanked by SofS and PUS for my Spending Review analysis.Cost Engineering / Financial Analyst-Creating cost models (average value of £30 million) with 15% cost and 10% schedule improvements.-Developing VBA automation, SQL/python queries and set up PowerBI.-Spending Review Analysis (Allowances and Efficiency); identified £2.5m of savings.-Researching Financial Information Reform in OCED countries used in surveys for senior leaders.Project Management:-I led a virtual team to ensure governance compliance of a global media system (£100m in 100+ countries).-Management of international forecasting reform (30% accuracy improvement and millions of savings). Show less

London, United Kingdom

-Performance and recording for clients