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Burrelton, Scotland, Gb

At Zentrix Lab, I lead the Zentrix teams contribution to select EU-funded projects, integrating innovative software solutions that align with the European Union's research goals. I collaborate with partners and stakeholders to deliver impactful results that comply with EU guidelines and regulatory requirements. From initial design of software architectures to guiding project teams, I work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and project management.Key Responsibilities and… Show more At Zentrix Lab, I lead the Zentrix teams contribution to select EU-funded projects, integrating innovative software solutions that align with the European Union's research goals. I collaborate with partners and stakeholders to deliver impactful results that comply with EU guidelines and regulatory requirements. From initial design of software architectures to guiding project teams, I work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and project management.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Oversight and execution of EU-funded projects.- Design of software solutions that meet specific project needs, focusing on infrastructure, architecture, and use-case-driven design.- Collaboration with project partners, providing technical guidance and translating complex ideas into actionable plans.- Delivery of project updates, technical reports, and documentation to maintain transparency and alignment across all parties.- Leading multicultural, cross-functional teams, balancing technical demands with strategic oversight to achieve project-defined outcomes.In my role, I combine my expertise in technology and project management to deliver timely, innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of each project, driving both operational success and alignment with EU research initiatives. Show less

Burrelton, Scotland, United Kingdom

At the forefront of innovation, I spearhead initiatives at the intersection of cybersecurity, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Collaborating with a dedicated team, I drive the research, specification, and implementation of DLT solutions within EU Grant funded projects.Recognizing the transformative potential of DLT in fostering trustworthiness in data across myriad applications, I focus on tailoring DLT to meet unique use-cases, aligning with the… Show more At the forefront of innovation, I spearhead initiatives at the intersection of cybersecurity, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Collaborating with a dedicated team, I drive the research, specification, and implementation of DLT solutions within EU Grant funded projects.Recognizing the transformative potential of DLT in fostering trustworthiness in data across myriad applications, I focus on tailoring DLT to meet unique use-cases, aligning with the goals of the European Union's research endeavours.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Data Trust and provenance solutions based on DLT.- Strategizing DLT infrastructure, governance, and deployment strategies.- DLT-based authentication methods using decentralised identifiers and verifiable credentials.- DLT integrations.- Data management best practices.In my capacity, I strive to weave these elements into a cohesive, effective solution. Leveraging my extensive project management skills, I ensure timely and pragmatic outcomes, fostering both innovation and operational excellence. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Working at the IOTA Foundation, I am the project manager for multiple EU H2020 projects.Within these projects, we are developing novel solutions utilizing blockchain in the areas of data sharing, data verification, and integrity, data access control, tokenization of assets, smart contracts, IoT, micro-financial transactions, and self-sovereign identity. Within my role, I also oversee upgrading the solutions developed for the EU projects into a fully managed SaaS platform.I work… Show more Working at the IOTA Foundation, I am the project manager for multiple EU H2020 projects.Within these projects, we are developing novel solutions utilizing blockchain in the areas of data sharing, data verification, and integrity, data access control, tokenization of assets, smart contracts, IoT, micro-financial transactions, and self-sovereign identity. Within my role, I also oversee upgrading the solutions developed for the EU projects into a fully managed SaaS platform.I work closely with technical analysts and software engineers. I oversee all aspects of these projects, including all formal PM aspects such as budgeting, timekeeping, reporting, documenting, communication, requirements, dependencies, risk management, etc. I understand project lifecycles and utilise agile methodologies to ensure high quality and timely delivery of results. I also push hard to have a deeper understanding of the technology involved and how these complex data systems are designed, built and brought to reality. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Our company produces architectural light fittings for high end environments, retail, museums, hotels, churches, restaurants, private residence.I run the manufacture of fittings specified by external lighting designers. This involves running many projects in parallel (up to around 30 when busy), most will be for a small value/number of standard fittings whilst always running at least 1 or 2 much larger jobs consisting of custom designed fittings.