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Chester, Gb

Lower Eashing, Surrey, Gb

Accountability for the following areas:Ensuring consistent adoption of the associated best practice policies and procedures throughout the organisation, aligned with our certified ISO standards, and making recertification inevitable and stress-free.Ensuring effective evaluation and management of security risks, supported by continuous monitoring of the IT environment for suspicious activity and vulnerabilities, and regular auditing of system integrity. Providing regular reporting on the security posture of the organisation and Key Risk Indicators.Development and maintenance of effective incident response plans to minimise the impact of security incidents, acting as escalation point for both internal and customer facing plans, ensuring transparent communication with affected parties.Leading an effective information security awareness program to educate employees, ensuring security standards throughout our supply chain and interacting with customers to address their security concerns, provide insights into our posture and build trust.Advocate for information security best practises, engaging with prospects to articulate our commitment to information security and participating in public relations activities building ARO's thought leadership

Lower Eashing, Surrey, Gb

All security activity in maintaining technical systems and processes in line with security accreditations and security management systems. Building new security capabilities where required and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.Holding customer security reviews and briefings, collating customer requirements and security gaps and reporting back to the CTO including recommendations on software, policy, process, systems, automation, or capability in building a robust security offering internally and to the client base.Working with the CTO and CEO to develop and mature the customer facing security portfolio and associated managed services offerings.Identifying risks and mitigating these to improve what we do and how we do it for ourselves and for our customers.

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, Gb

Drones are seemingly everywhere, appearing in all aspects of our lives, but the commercial drone industry is still relatively new. It's getting bigger and its getting busier. It's complicated and most businesses would like to keep it that way.LuckyPirate aims to simplify DroneworX and bring their use to the mainstream.With over 20 years experience in fast-paced technology and digital transformation, and a dedication to Customer Service, we will show you how to integrate DroneworX into your life.It is our passion to help people & businesses find ideas and solutions that genuinely work for them. If you are happy, we are happy. And the world could do with a little happy right now.

Provided strategic direction to high calibre technical teams of IT, Security, Managed Services, and Client Services. Ensured ongoing compliance with processes and best practice in line with certified standards as Information Security Officer for the business. Led internal auditing team ensuring continuous improvement and security at all levels. Led ongoing Security and Technical training organisation wide. Drove consistency and efficiency in planning and executing Managed Services business plan in accordance with long-term objectives. Maintained companies contractual standing including Terms & Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements and contract negotiations with both Customers and Suppliers. Key Contributions: • Enabled 100% completion of ISO9001 & ISO27001 recertification as well as Cyber Essentials Plus certification with 0 non-conformances and 0 ‘0pportunities for improvement’.• Achieved significant growth in the Managed Services solution areas as the pandemic starts to ease.

Deliver strategic direction to a diverse group of individuals engaged in technology research and discussion. Source new partners and solutions as well as identify revenue-driven opportunities to strengthen business. Plan and devise productive strategies to accelerate business growth in the competitive ICT landscape. Key Contributions: • Congregated a council of people within the business dubbed ‘The Ministry of Technocracy’ to find and discuss cutting-edge technologies and drive ‘thought leadership’.• Optimised business reach and enhanced brand awareness to strengthen market position.• Recognised, evaluated, and onboarded new prospective partners and feasible solutions that can significantly contribute to business.

Led IT, Security, Managed Services & Client Services teams & enhanced core competencies in line with business requirements. Ensured compliance with process and best practice in line with certified standards as Information Security Officer. Led internal audit team ensuring continuous improvement & security at all levels. Formulated & executed robust ‘Managed Services’ business plan to offset declining revenue streams and establish strong foundation for future technology-based revenue streams. Assumed key responsibility for ad-hoc projects for the overall strength & stability of the business. Led identification, negotiation, & onboarding process for acquiring new key partners and solutions. Partnered with sales team in identifying and acquiring profitable opportunities, especially in the public sector. Maintained companies contractual standing including Terms & Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements and contract negotiations with both Customers and Suppliers.Key Contributions: • Secured ISO9001 & ISO27001 certification by ensuring high-level quality & strong security efforts across all business areas.• Enabled best cyber security practise and process to achieve & maintain Cyber Essentials Plus Certification.• Introduced & led new audit function in the business inline with new certifications.• Ensured effective coordination in the successful submission to join the Crown Commercial Services ‘Network Services 2’ framework, becoming a preferred supplier to the Public Sector. • Transformed business position from a ‘Mobile-only’ provider to a ‘Managed Services’ provider.• Provided direction & enhanced decision making for marketing to change the organisational message & transform the perception for new and existing clients.• Delivered proactive support to Head of Marketing in training new partners and deploying solutions within the business.• Implemented new Customer Contract & Terms & Conditions structure to ensure ongoing organisational security and stability.

Led IT, Security & Managed Services teams. Planned, devised, and incorporated new approaches in the business plans to increase and diversify revenue streams. On-boarded additional ad-hoc projects that did not fit naturally into existing functions. Spearheaded sales teams, provided effective coaching, and ensured proactive deal support to meet and exceed monthly sales targets. Partnered with the Sales Director in discovering and responding to large tender opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including tender writing and presentations. Key Contributions: • Incorporated new processes, policies, and documentation into the business in compliance with new GDPR regulations.• Took on role of Information Security Officer and introduced new Information Security training schedule• Architected an internal calculator that influenced an immediate and lasting impact to the organisation and strengthened commercial deals, later enabling an improved and paperless environment.

Led IT and Security team. Managed and nurtured client base as well as delivered exceptional support to sales team in accomplishing scalable opportunities. Directed sales teams, mentored professionals, provided robust deal support to attain monthly sales targets. Worked alongside the Sales Director in sourcing and acquiring new tender opportunities in both the private and public sector, including tender writing and presentations.Key Contributions: • Introduced key tender writing skills that are still in use today and concentrated deep focus on tender opportunities and prospects that significantly contributed to overall business• Enabled multiple key client acquisitions including main stream press, royal societies, multi-national organisations, and local authorities (Individual account values of£2M+).

Played a key role in the company's early development and success, eventually rising to become one of the company's top sale persons. Promoted to Sales Manager on the basis of exceptional performance and commenced the charge of the sales team while reporting to the Sales Director. Stimulated growth for client base by successfully acquiring new B2B clients. Managed sales team and coached team members to achieve defined sales targets. Acted as sole internal IT technical resource for many years before then building and managing a dedicated IT team. Key Contributions: • Oversaw several Network refresh projects in tandem with third party IT support.• Built companies first CRM database system on MS Access technology• Cultivated and strengthened strong relationships with existing B2B Client accounts by executing contract renewals, many of which are still running today.• Established client service role and founded account management role within the business.• Maintained consistency in meeting monthly sales targets (>95%)• Succeeded in achieving annual revenues in excess of £500K (150%+ of target).

Uk, Gb

Sales & Implementation of specific IT products into SME sector.

Comptia Network+, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

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