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Woodbridge

Manage the Training, Logistics, Production, Test and QC departments. Drive through changes to the management, processes and structure of the company to grow enable Cogent technology to meet it's vision; "To be the best UK Contract Electronics Manufacturer for instrumentation & medical devices"

Woodbridge

Developing and maintaining the Quality Management System for the Cogent Technology. This included developing the continued certification for ISO13485, ISO9001 and ISO 14001. I also run the Quality Assurance department ensuring the delivery of product to the required standards. Part of this experience was to introduce new systems and make changes to the way the company view, uses, implements and plans for quality.

United Kingdom

Running repairs for Embla products at its manufacturing base in the UK. Overseeing the introduction of new products to manufacturer.

I supported, ran, planned and maintained the IT network based around the Microsoft product range.Responsibilities: Manage supplier contacts and purchasingReporting on regular basis to CEOManage and maintain IT NetworkProvide support & training to end users

Managing a Business Readiness Testing trial for a new web based ordering system for a range of telecommunication products and services (PSTN, Broadband, and Vision).

Managing the trial of a new High Speed Broadband Service to deliver the tactical and strategic product experience in preparation for the service launch.

Managing the trial of a new High Speed Broadband Service to deliver the tactical and strategic product experience in preparation for the service launch.Responsibilities: Run working technology trial with 1500 real customers and direct customer recruitment and communicationsAct as senior escalation point for trialist problemsProduce 3 phase trial plan and detailed activity plansProduce and deliver budgetary estimates for trial (£5m)Manage and co-ordinate trial teams consisting of 4 teams of 50 peopleReport on trial progress to Programme Manager and Senior Managers across companyBecome technology expert and analyse technology capabilities producing synopsis for Senior Managers in Marketing and Product Portfolio

I supported, ran, planned and maintained the IT network based around the Microsoft product range.Responsibilities: Plan new IT system for 20 end users with server and email domainEnable workers to use systems remotelyManage supplier contacts and purchasingReporting on regular basis to CEOInstall Server, PCs and Network and all related softwareProvide support & training to end users

Technical feasibility and delivery of a range of Web Based Software Tools to enable the BT Vision sale projections to be met.Responsibilities: Detailed plans, deployment plans covering requirements capture, prototyping, design, development, testing and launch into serviceManage development teams across all disciplinesReview and agree all designsDeliver regular reports and "Show and Tell" sessions to Senior ManagersManage budget of £500kTake complex technical decisions based on my own experience and the information derived from the development teamsSpecify hardware and environment requirementsKey Achievements:Delivery into service of software to end users on time to cost and specificationDerive algorithms for Vision tool capabilitiesEligible customer base increased by 7.5%. Train operational support team on tool use

IT Consultant and Project Manager on the technical feasibility and delivery of a range of Web Based Software Tools to enable the BT Vision sale projections to be met.Responsibilities: • Detailed plans, deployment plans covering requirements capture, prototyping, design, development, testing and launch into service• Manage development teams across all disciplines• Review and agree all designs• Deliver regular reports and “Show and Tell” sessions to Senior Managers• Manage budget of £500k• Take complex technical decisions based on my own experience and the information derived from the development teams• Specify hardware and environment requirementsKey Achievements:• Delivery into service of software to end users on time to cost and specification• Derive algorithms for Vision tool capabilities• Eligible customer base increased by 7.5%. • Train operational support team on tool use

My responsibility as Programme Manager was to direct 5 projects to deliver IT systems for the configuration of telecommunication services for major corporate customers. The position included:• Creating budget proposals 1 year and 5 years ahead based on known and expected work• Report progress and status to senior managers on a regular basis • Ensure consistent approach across projects and synchronise developments to deliver maximum business benefits• Liaise with customer and operations to ensure business needs are being met• Reducing costs by moving development work to India and taking advantage of new technology• Drive project teams to deliver to agreed time, cost and qualityAs Programme Manager I successfully developed and delivered complex solutions for a global network based around the ORACLE product set. I wrote business case definitions to achieve the correct funding levels tying these to business objectives and deliverables. The budget for the programme was in excess of £15m and I was accountable for the finances and delivery of the associated business benefit. I drove the definition of the high level work packages and requirements. I managed the requirements gathering and breakdown down into the correct project associated packages and negotiated agreement with all parties and teams involved before committing dates to the customer. My role also included responsibility for the high level technical direction of the projects.Skill summary: Project management using Prince 2 methodology and MS Project, qualified interviewer, financial management, business case definition, leadership, reporting and presentations to senior managers, definition of high level processes, motivation, appraisals, people development, awareness and design understanding of Metasolve OMS, Objectel and ASAP.

My job was to direct 5 projects to deliver IT systems for the configuration of Telecommunication services, mainly VPNs, for major corporate customers.Responsibilities: Direct 5 projects to deliver a unified service solutionManage team of 200 peopleCreating budget proposals for the year ahead and produce 3 year plansReport progress and status to senior managers on a regular basis Manage a £15m budget and reducing costs by moving development work to India and taking advantage of new technologyDrive project teams to deliver to agreed time, cost and qualityDrive definition of the high level work packages and requirementsKey Achievements:Developed and deployed complex solutions for a global network based around the ORACLE product setDelivered £500m of the associated business benefitReduced development costs by 13%

Working on a network management platform for VPN configuration for a global network. I worked with people from 15 different countries to determine their business requirements and construct a system to meet their needs.Responsibilities: Manage Project under Prince 2Deliver Business agreed requirements and drive technical outputManage budget of £5mRegular Senior management briefings and reviewsKey Achievements:Increase project capacity by 300%Negotiated 3rd part software license agreements and contractsHeartbeat software delivery every 90days

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