David is currently the Infrastructure Services Manager working for IBM UK’s Global Technology Services business based in Glasgow, leading the teams providing high quality infrastructure services to ScottishPower and Iberdrola multi-utilities. In his current role, David manages an infrastructure support and project delivery services organisation which includes UNIX, Oracle and SQL database, NT, Netware and Wintel server, control and automation, centralised backup and server patching… Show more David is currently the Infrastructure Services Manager working for IBM UK’s Global Technology Services business based in Glasgow, leading the teams providing high quality infrastructure services to ScottishPower and Iberdrola multi-utilities. In his current role, David manages an infrastructure support and project delivery services organisation which includes UNIX, Oracle and SQL database, NT, Netware and Wintel server, control and automation, centralised backup and server patching teams.. Show less

David was responsible for a large UK and India based infrastructure support and project delivery organisation which includes UNIX, Oracle and SQL database, NT, Netware and Wintel server, centralised backup, control and automation plus server patching teams. In addition to infrastructure support and project services, David was responsible for managing the Technical Architecture/Design team providing infrastructure architecture services to clients.

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company.David was Infrastructure Services Line Lead for SAIC Europe for a large Utilities support contract. David was also the Global Infrastructure Lead managing the global support services delivered via a “follow the sun” support model to a large international pharmaceutical company. He was responsible for all infrastructure support services delivered to over 70 sites world wide.David was responsible for… Show more SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company.David was Infrastructure Services Line Lead for SAIC Europe for a large Utilities support contract. David was also the Global Infrastructure Lead managing the global support services delivered via a “follow the sun” support model to a large international pharmaceutical company. He was responsible for all infrastructure support services delivered to over 70 sites world wide.David was responsible for a large UK and India based infrastructure support and project delivery organisation which included UNIX, Oracle and SQL database, NT, Netware and Wintel server, centralised backup, control and automation plus server patching teams -Developing and delivering technical/commercial solutions and support models to multiple clients-Acting as the customer liaison, point of contact and escalation for general IT infrastructure queries and solutions-Acting as trusted advisor to customers on IT risks, IT roadmaps and on tailored IT solutions -Motivating, managing and developing people-Resource planning/delivery against strict utilisation targets Identification and delivery of cost saving initiatives -Ongoing quality management, service and process improvements -Development of annual training plans for teams. Show less

Operational line management of UK-wide desktop, email and backend application delivery infrastructure support and project delivery organisations providing high quality services to multiple clients.

Operational line management of UK wide Technical Project Management and Infrastructure Design organisation. Acting as the customer liaison and point of contact for infrastructure solutions, projects and architecture designDeveloped management framework for the project managers and team leaders who reported to David. Implementing UK-wide project management organisational structure including recruiting and implementing cost/head-count reductions Development of annual training… Show more Operational line management of UK wide Technical Project Management and Infrastructure Design organisation. Acting as the customer liaison and point of contact for infrastructure solutions, projects and architecture designDeveloped management framework for the project managers and team leaders who reported to David. Implementing UK-wide project management organisational structure including recruiting and implementing cost/head-count reductions Development of annual training plans for project management and design consultancy resources Development of many external business proposals, including solutions design and costing Technical Solutions Manager for initiatives to integrate new organisations into SAIC's infrastructure and services Chairing internal "Red-Team" technical, cost and management reviews for large change programmes Show less

Previously managed the Database, Messaging, Infrastructure Design and DR areas for SAIC Europe.

are one of the largest multi-utility companies in Europe, with their headquarters in Glasgow.David has previously managed many large infrastructure design and delivery projects for ScottishPower including NETA Project - Infrastructure and networks design and management, Y2K Infrastructure Upgrades Project, ScottishPower's new Data Centre build

Responsibilities included: many infrastructure consultancy, solutions and project management roles at blue-chip clients including BOS, RBOS and also within ScottishPower's Infrastructure team on large-scale rollout projects including ICOND and Troublecall

Castle Computers are a large supplier of UNIX and Wintel Multi-User Business Systems based in Scotland Responsibilities included: managing all new software development and overseeing the end to end system and infrastructure design, development, testing and installation. David also acted as a point of contact, senior consultant and advisor to the client base, involving regular site visits to ensure client's service, IT solutions and project requirements were being met

Offline Systems were an ICL Traderpoint specialising in Mid-Range Multi-User and UNIX SystemsAnalysing customer requirements, systems design, programming, testing and installation of software systems and underlying infrastructure, customer liaison, customer training, post-sales support, plus pre-sales support on the ICL Stand at Scottish Computer Shows and at ICL Roadshows