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Guildford, England, Gb

Unterföhring, Bavaria, De

The consolidation of Allianz Data Centers worldwide is a key initiative within the global Allianz Infrastructure Transformation Program (AIT). Consolidating 140 regional data centers with 24,000 servers around into five strategic data centers.I am responsible for leading the Future Model for Operations (FMO) transformation work stream to deliver the target infrastructure platform and IT servicesLed a global team of 40 service managers, technical specialists and third party suppliers to deliver 57 global FMO services within strategic data centers

Unterföhring, Bavaria, De

Led the Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty Organization and Business Transformation team to deliver global Infrastructure and core business application upgrades from inception to completion within a Euro 4M budget.Managed the large global team of business analysts, Project Managers, technical specialists and third party suppliers across numerous projects, driving excellence and providing governance.Led the successful software migration project to providing a new risk management toolset used by all consultants and engineers across 26 countries.Delivered the global Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) browser and Java 8 upgrade, managing a large international team to build, test and deploy to 3,600 users worldwide, running >2000 test cases for >100 core business critical applications.Delivered critical Database (SQL 2012) and sever Infrastructure upgrades to support a portfolio of 10 core business underwriting applications in France.Created a 5-year IT plan and roadmap to facilitate long-term financial and project planning

Munich, De

Customer facing international role responsible for transforming global workplace environments to a single corporate Allianz Windows 7 virtualization and Cloud desktop strategy.Oversaw the successful delivery of the complete project including application virtualization and conversion, build, test and deployment.Led deployment of the virtual client desktop, including operating environment specific applications and end devices to >3,500 users across Global Corporate Specialty (AGCS), Worldwide Care (AWC) and Ireland Insurance.Led entire business and project life cycle engagement process including operating environment specific application portfolio review and assessment, business case, statement of works and detailed project planning.Managed a professional team of 60 Program/Project/Change Managers, architects, business analysts and developers and partnered with other AMOS AIT global programs to ensure integrated solutions.Allianz Virtual Client uses Cisco V-Blocks, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft App-V, AppSense, SCCM etc.

Munich, De

Led team of Internal Software license specialists and external auditors to deliver a complex and challenging worldwide software audit.Delivered double-digit million Euro savings on renegotiation of major global hardware and software contracts.

Munich, De

Responsible for procurement of technology related commodities such as IT hardware, software and services, telecoms and other solutions.Created detailed evaluation of all investments highlighting one-off costs and ongoing expenditure requirements to secure management support and appropriate budget.Led the Operational Transformation Program (OTP) to reduce costs and define measurable milestones associated with the UK branch.

Dallas, Us

Developed the IT strategy and oversaw associated programme delivery and provided leadership and daily operational management of IT support and infrastructure services.Successfully transformed the underperforming IT organization to generate a single corporate infrastructure and applications platform.Introduced web based knowledge management platform to allow group wide access to intellectual capital.Implemented an IT governance process defining key performance measures, service level agreements and meaningful score cards.Generated annual savings of £650k by outsourcing and off shoring group software development, and restructuring the support centre and infrastructure services.

Amsterdam, Nederland, Nl

EC Harris is an international built asset consultancy firm headquartered in the United Kingdom. It is a key part of Arcadis NV.Provided vision and leadership to the IT function and developed and implemented the group IT strategy.Created and delivered several new key initiatives including electronic document management systems, web-based timesheets, the roadmap for new HR and Financial systems and a change management system.Managed a £15M annual budget and a global team of 63 supporting 3,500 users in 40 offices worldwide.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

A.T. Kearney is an American global management consulting firm that focuses on strategic and operational CEO-agenda issues facing businesses, governments and institutions around the globe. As of December 2016, A.T. Kearney maintains offices in 40 countries. Led a team of 60+ staff across EMEA, responsible for IT strategy, executive leadership, architecture, and development and support services for 5,000 users in 21 offices.Worked with the global CIO organization to apply appropriate solutions in support of EMEA’s business growth plans within the £12M annual budget.Led applications and infrastructure related programmes and projects, formulating the strategy, driving operational excellence and managing the sourcing of solutions and products.Key projects include, desktop PC replacement for 3,000 users, data centre and server consolidation, and wide area network (WAN) and VPN migration.

New York, New York, Us

Foote, Cone & Belding, aka FCB, is one of the largest global advertising agency networks. It is owned by Interpublic Group.Managed Europe-wide IT systems and support, and developed and implemented the IT strategy to meet company objectives.Provided advice on IT due diligence regarding mergers and acquisitions.

London, London, Gb

AMV is part of the BBDO network, the third largest agency network in the world and part of the Omnicom Group.Delivered internal technology services, end user support and IT Infrastructure to 1,000 users in UKManaged the relationship across internal services, customers and suppliers.Provided network management and support to >400 Macintosh & Windows PCs using various server systems, including Apple share, SUN Unix and Windows NT.

Roke Manor Research is one of the UK's foremost commercial research and development laboratories specializing in electronic Ltd. (SPESL) group. Provided assistance, support and technical advice to management and users on all aspects of site wide computing, as a key member of the small team of consultants

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

Served in UK, Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Belize, Kenya, Turks & Caicos Islands, Ghana, Somalia, Northern Island and Germany.

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