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Aylesbury, Gb

Buckinghamshire, Uk

FreshwaterStone provide specialised Enterprise Architecture and CIO/CDO/CEO advisory consulting services across the Transport, Logistics, Automotive and Not For Profit sectors.We specialise is setting up new Enterprise Architecture teams and functions, kick starting and recovering failing Enterprise Architecture initiatives and helping business leaders set up and manage Digital and Information transformation with a particular focus on Business and Data Architecture and Application… Show more FreshwaterStone provide specialised Enterprise Architecture and CIO/CDO/CEO advisory consulting services across the Transport, Logistics, Automotive and Not For Profit sectors.We specialise is setting up new Enterprise Architecture teams and functions, kick starting and recovering failing Enterprise Architecture initiatives and helping business leaders set up and manage Digital and Information transformation with a particular focus on Business and Data Architecture and Application Portfolio Rationalisation.Clients:Dogs Trust - Aug 2020 to Present Providing Enterprise Architecture services into a digital transformation programme. Validation of the future state architecture, identification and selection of product vendors and implementation partners for the Data LakeHouse, definition of roadmaps for the implementation of Salesforce as a single CRM and the rationalisation and retirement of a set of legacy applications into Salesforce and a new ERP. Associated British Ports - Aug 2019 - May 2020Interim head of IT Strategy and Architecture, Provided the IT input and roadmaps to deliver the new ABP business strategy. Development of the ABP Data and Cloud strategies to support the business architecture. Selection and implementation of BizzDesign as the ABP EA toolset.Genesee and Wyoming (Freightliner UK) Aug 2018 - Aug 2019Enterprise Architect for the wider G&W business and Lead Architect for an implementation of the Infor Enterprise Asset Management rollout globally. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

In this role I am responsible to the CIO for all Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Group IT Security policy (CISO) and architecture governance for a £10M+ IT project portfolio. - Defined the Architecture Vision and Reference Architecture and developed roadmaps for key systems and technologies including building the foundations for the VWG UK Digital Transformation program including the future Digital Business Platform- Defined the future e-commerce architecture to enable a new… Show more In this role I am responsible to the CIO for all Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Group IT Security policy (CISO) and architecture governance for a £10M+ IT project portfolio. - Defined the Architecture Vision and Reference Architecture and developed roadmaps for key systems and technologies including building the foundations for the VWG UK Digital Transformation program including the future Digital Business Platform- Defined the future e-commerce architecture to enable a new on-line direct selling capability.- Completed full evaluation of Salesforce.com and SAP Cloud for Customer solutions as the core aspects of the future CRM platform for VWG UK. Developed the roadmap for the implementation of Salesforce .com into VWG UK.- Completed full evaluation of SAP Hybris, Salesforce (Demandware), IBM Commerce for the technological components to deliver a new on-line direct selling capability. Developed the roadmap for the implementation of SAP Hybris into VWG UK.- In conjunction with key business stakeholders developed the VWG UK Data Strategy, initiated the Master Data Management programme and the VWG Customer Engagement Platform (Big Data initiative)- Carried out a complete storage strategy review and procured new all flash SAN.- Defined the strategy for moving VWG UK onto the Group Hybrid Cloud solution for all future infrastructure services.- Completed a strategic review of the use of Product Data in a National Sales Company environment and developed the roadmap for the future Product Data aspects of the Digital Business Platform.- Working closely with colleagues in VW AG delivered the UK aspects of the Global IT Security Programme (ITSP2).- Chaired the VWG UK Architecture Governance board.- Introduced the concepts of Enterprise Architecture into VWG UK. Developed the processes for embedding EA into the VWG UK change and portfolio management processes. Show less

London - Global

Recruited to lead the Enterprise Architecture practice at Quinnox.Provision of Enterprise Architecture advice, guidance and delivery of Architecture Services to Quinnox Clients.Delivery of:- Outcome focused EA - all Architecture activity focused on measurable key business imperatives and outcomes- Business Architecture services - Capability models and roadmaps- Delivery of EA governance advice - ensuring change and investment portfolios are aligned with… Show more Recruited to lead the Enterprise Architecture practice at Quinnox.Provision of Enterprise Architecture advice, guidance and delivery of Architecture Services to Quinnox Clients.Delivery of:- Outcome focused EA - all Architecture activity focused on measurable key business imperatives and outcomes- Business Architecture services - Capability models and roadmaps- Delivery of EA governance advice - ensuring change and investment portfolios are aligned with business imperatives and delivering maximum return on investment.- Business Process Management and Business Activity Monitoring- Service Oriented Architecture advice and guidance- Enterprise Application Integration advice, guidance and roadmaps- Application Rationalisation reviews and roadmaps- Enterprise Information Architecture - MDM, Predictive Analytics, BI Strategy- Customer Relationship Management - collaboration. portal, mobile- Enterprise Mobility servicesTaking the Customer viewpoint into a consulting environment. Show less

Iver, Buckinghamshire

As the Head of Architecture I lead the DX Enterprise Architecture function.Key achievements during this period include:Instigated the OneDX business change board to oversee the delivery of an Architecture led 3 – 5 year programme to integrate the 3 logistic networks of which the DX Group is comprised into a single network. Under the control of this board I:o Modelled the ultimate vision for the business as a set of capabilities distilling the essence of DX down to a… Show more As the Head of Architecture I lead the DX Enterprise Architecture function.Key achievements during this period include:Instigated the OneDX business change board to oversee the delivery of an Architecture led 3 – 5 year programme to integrate the 3 logistic networks of which the DX Group is comprised into a single network. Under the control of this board I:o Modelled the ultimate vision for the business as a set of capabilities distilling the essence of DX down to a single page. This model is used as the anchor to present alternate change options in a manner that is easily understandable for key business stakeholders, thus enabling them to make portfolio prioritisation decisions.o Produced the OneDX Target Operating Model by defining each of the required capabilities in terms of People, Process, Technology and Information for the end state vision.o Developed a set of capability roadmaps and the supporting application and technology roadmaps to define the programme of work required to achieve the next transition state.o Defined, initiated and currently providing governance for a programme which will deliver a new operations portal and unified handheld device to enable integration of, and visibility across the 3 main DX logistics networks. o Defined, initiated and currently providing governance for a programme which will establish a new tariff driven pricing structure, rationalise the current services portfolio and implement the future set of services to be offered by DX. o Directed the production of the DX Technical Reference Architecture and architecture principles covering the Business, Data, Application and Technology domains.o Defined the approach for the controlled reduction and replacement of a portfolio of over 90 applications down to 5 key applications with minimal business risk. Show less

Iver, Bucks, Uk

During this period I was responsible for the day to day management of DX Group Architecture and Programme delivery.Key Achievments during this periodInstigated the “Straight Through processes” programme of work and management of the DX Programme portfolio to ensure the programme was aligned to key business drivers and goals.Transformed the application development teams to a mixed on/offshore model retaining the core IP roles in the business. Managed the process… Show more During this period I was responsible for the day to day management of DX Group Architecture and Programme delivery.Key Achievments during this periodInstigated the “Straight Through processes” programme of work and management of the DX Programme portfolio to ensure the programme was aligned to key business drivers and goals.Transformed the application development teams to a mixed on/offshore model retaining the core IP roles in the business. Managed the process of selecting a new ERP system to replace the existing SAP solution and then programme managed the roll out of the selected JD Edwards Enterprise one solution and the Web Methods integration suite. Implemented business process and system changes to enable identification and resolution of many missed billings. Show less

Iver, Bucks, Uk

In order to achieve larger corporate and strategic change experience I applied to DX group to assume the role of Group Head of Applications and Development. I was responsible for the day to day management of DX Group development, test and application support.Appointed to transform the DX application development and support processes and rationalise a legacy set of diverse applications.Carried out an application portfolio rationalisation review to understand the 90+ applications… Show more In order to achieve larger corporate and strategic change experience I applied to DX group to assume the role of Group Head of Applications and Development. I was responsible for the day to day management of DX Group development, test and application support.Appointed to transform the DX application development and support processes and rationalise a legacy set of diverse applications.Carried out an application portfolio rationalisation review to understand the 90+ applications that were the result of several acquisitions and produced a comprehensive roadmap for them.Led the DX IT transformation programme and defined a new IT structure to enable much greater business and strategic alignment for the IT team. Show less

Enfield, United Kingdom

Executive responsibility for IT/IS strategy, day to day management of Elision IT teams. P&L budget responsibility for budgets to £5 million.Part of the Elision executive team formulating and rolling out the Elision strategy and ensuring it is supported by a fit for purpose IT strategy.Managed teams of up to 80 personnel (on and offshore) covering the complete range of IT and telecommunication services for the company – 7 direct reports.Introduced and managed a mixed… Show more Executive responsibility for IT/IS strategy, day to day management of Elision IT teams. P&L budget responsibility for budgets to £5 million.Part of the Elision executive team formulating and rolling out the Elision strategy and ensuring it is supported by a fit for purpose IT strategy.Managed teams of up to 80 personnel (on and offshore) covering the complete range of IT and telecommunication services for the company – 7 direct reports.Introduced and managed a mixed onshore/offshore development and support model and applied industry best practices across multiple sites and cultures.Managed all IT and Telecom supplier relationships including contract negotiation.Pre-sales consultancy including production of complex technical & commercial proposals.Led the programme to re-engineer the business processes and supporting systems utilising Lean practices for the scanning and data capture of examination scripts. Delivered cost reduction of 70% (£600k) on the summer period transforming a loss making business line into profit - £2 million project.Architected, designed and managed the development of the Resolusion Claims handling system, a workflow driven collaborative solution to revolutionise the management of Personal Injury and Occupational Health claims - £3 million project.Spent considerable time working with key offshore partners in India. Show less

Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom

Retelligence is a product development company providing, IT Development and implementation services to the retail vertical. Retelligence develop the Retelligence S3 retail solution (50 staff).Responsible for the definition of Retelligence IT Strategy, product and development management of the Retelligence S3 solution and acting as the technical pre-sales consultant.Leadership, management & control of the software development function with 30+ personnel.Pre-sales… Show more Retelligence is a product development company providing, IT Development and implementation services to the retail vertical. Retelligence develop the Retelligence S3 retail solution (50 staff).Responsible for the definition of Retelligence IT Strategy, product and development management of the Retelligence S3 solution and acting as the technical pre-sales consultant.Leadership, management & control of the software development function with 30+ personnel.Pre-sales consultancy, production of complex technical & commercial proposals.Presentations at board level to major US retailers including Macys, Barneys New York and Gap.Carried out research into retail standards and implemented a programme to link the Retelligence solution into the ARTS IX Retail standards for the product interface.Spent considerable time working in the USA at the Retelligence offices in Denver. Show less

I was responsible for the solution design for all ELision solutions in the field of EDRM and Web deelopment.I also managed all the Elision development responsible for all solution architecture, analysis, development and test teams. At the peak managed a team in excess of 50 with 6 direct reports.

I held various roles in software development, developing a range of software solutions and managing several development teams.Over my 23 years I managed teams responsible for development of solutions utilising several key platforms including Oracle, ICL Mainframes and the Online Manufacturing and Control (MRPII) solution and teams developing emulators and training packages for several operational systems. During this time I was security vetted to the highest levels (PVRS).

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Software Engineering

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