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Windsor, Gb

At the helm of a vibrant clean, high growth tech start-up, I steer technical leadership efforts, excelling in project management and propelling fundraising initiatives to address complex challenges, deliver innovative solutions, innovate technical systems, and promote business excellence. Furthermore, I provide valuable insights and strategic advisory in developing and implementing Go-to-Market, pricing, and growth plans as well as manufacturing strategies for power electronics. One of my key… Show more At the helm of a vibrant clean, high growth tech start-up, I steer technical leadership efforts, excelling in project management and propelling fundraising initiatives to address complex challenges, deliver innovative solutions, innovate technical systems, and promote business excellence. Furthermore, I provide valuable insights and strategic advisory in developing and implementing Go-to-Market, pricing, and growth plans as well as manufacturing strategies for power electronics. One of my key highlights is to engage with thought leadership in the industry from policy makers to senior infrastructure stakeholders to leverage technical innovation; creating a business Scale-Up strategy while directly report to the board. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

In this role, I drove evolution of the Aviation business unit and collaborated with engineering teams to shape tenders, devise innovative pricing models, and pioneer delivery approaches for emerging Infrastructure Projects. In the realm of highly regulated sectors like aviation and railways, I championed seamless execution of multifaceted engineering initiatives. Excellence in Civils, M&E, and Communications is the hallmark of our endeavors.

London

Providing Project Management Services to Network Rail East Anglia Works Delivery group.

Heathrow

During this tenure, I led the entire lifecycle of diverse infrastructure projects totaling £60M, overseeing initiation, development, costing, delivery, and handover to maintenance—a comprehensive end-to-end approach. My role included crafting project strategies, developing compelling business cases, securing internal funding, and providing valuable insights to optimize procurement strategies.In project delivery, I successfully managed a significant 2km concrete replacement for the… Show more During this tenure, I led the entire lifecycle of diverse infrastructure projects totaling £60M, overseeing initiation, development, costing, delivery, and handover to maintenance—a comprehensive end-to-end approach. My role included crafting project strategies, developing compelling business cases, securing internal funding, and providing valuable insights to optimize procurement strategies.In project delivery, I successfully managed a significant 2km concrete replacement for the Heathrow Terminal 5 Track Transit system, earning accolades and a spot on the New Civil Engineer shortlist for its impact on Airports and Ports in 2020. I conceptualized and delivered PantoBot, a pioneering remote condition monitoring system—the first of its kind in the UK—recognized with the Supplier and Contractor Excellence award at the 2019 Rail Business Awards. Show less

GHD is a Multinational technical professionals firm providing engineering, architecture and construction consulting and management services to organisations around the world.Seconded to several organisations (listed below) including Network Rail, TfL, DLR and BRB(B). ✔ Led and delivered multiple projects for major companies within the railway industry including track, stations, infrastructure and power upgrades.✔ Managed full project lifecycle from inception through to delivery… Show more GHD is a Multinational technical professionals firm providing engineering, architecture and construction consulting and management services to organisations around the world.Seconded to several organisations (listed below) including Network Rail, TfL, DLR and BRB(B). ✔ Led and delivered multiple projects for major companies within the railway industry including track, stations, infrastructure and power upgrades.✔ Managed full project lifecycle from inception through to delivery, selected project teams and managed progress to ensure delivery within time and budget. Show less

Qatar (Doha)

✔Led various design teams located in different time zones (UK, Australia, Philippines) in the delivery of Track and Depot design, part of Qatar’s first light railway system, designed and constructed by GHD, Siemens and Leighton with total capital value of £286m.✔Managed internal and external interface across engineering disciplines (rolling stock, depot, and track).

✔Delivered multiple infrastructure projects including tunnel signage replacement project – received praise and recognition for its success from Operations Director.

Derby

✔Managed £10m project portfolio ensuring compliance with Network Rail’s Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) process.✔Led delivery of GRIP1 package i.e. defining output design study and conducting feasibility study. ✔Prepared feasibility report on line speed improvement project in East Midlands area. ✔Evaluated cost benefit of enhancement works on key assets (track, signalling, and level crossing). ✔Delivered results against complex technical challenge and reduced… Show more ✔Managed £10m project portfolio ensuring compliance with Network Rail’s Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) process.✔Led delivery of GRIP1 package i.e. defining output design study and conducting feasibility study. ✔Prepared feasibility report on line speed improvement project in East Midlands area. ✔Evaluated cost benefit of enhancement works on key assets (track, signalling, and level crossing). ✔Delivered results against complex technical challenge and reduced overall journey time for passenger service. Show less

✔Supported DLR project managers with delivery of electrical and communication projects required for London 2012 Olympic Games.✔Worked closely with contractors to plan delivery of works, assurance and access arrangements, and produced programme of deliverables for complex projects.

✔Managed procurement of three framework contracts worth c.£20m, from initiation (publishing through OJEU) to award. ✔Evaluated returned PQQs and tenders against specified scoring criteria (qualitative & quantitative) and provided recommendations.

London, United Kingdom

✔Delivered £2m ancillary works project for East London Line (ELL) and coordinated with key stakeholder to develop scope and requirements.✔Developed programme of works including modification to depot layout due to proposed track alignment associated with maintenance facility. ✔Conducted Independent External Expert Reviews.

✔Delivered design programme including an annual replacement/renewal of 16km of ballasted and deep tube track with an estimated value of £3m.✔Collaborated with key engineering disciplines (signalling, power, and drainage and construction teams) and facilitated stage installation on site. ✔Led inter-disciplinary design review meetings to ensure timely identification and resolution of issues.

Executive Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Msc, Engineering Management

Beng (Hons), Electronic Engineering