Successfully navigated a heavily regulated environment to gain UK Government approval for the migration of 16 million 1st generation Smart Meters from legacy data networks into a unified critical national telecommunications infrastructure. I led multiple concurrent programme workstreams utilising internal and third-party teams.Key Achievements• Delivery: Operating a multimillion-pound budget, I directed third-party suppliers (inc. CGI, Capgemini, DXC) with combined team size of 50+… Show more Successfully navigated a heavily regulated environment to gain UK Government approval for the migration of 16 million 1st generation Smart Meters from legacy data networks into a unified critical national telecommunications infrastructure. I led multiple concurrent programme workstreams utilising internal and third-party teams.Key Achievements• Delivery: Operating a multimillion-pound budget, I directed third-party suppliers (inc. CGI, Capgemini, DXC) with combined team size of 50+ people in testing interoperability of legacy smart meters with the Smart DCC telecommunications network• Efficiency: Led a cross functional team to establish new forms of technical equivalence across thousands of smart meter model combinations, reducing testing time and cost. This resulted in a 70% testing cost reduction • Stakeholder engagement: The programme was extremely fast paced, and due to the nature of legacy smart meters, issues constantly arose that required urgent resolution to avoid delays. I was always able to bring together stakeholders from government, energy suppliers and at senior levels within DCC to ensure issues were resolved in a timely manner• Data analytics: Proposed and created a data analytics function, whose work underpinned the programme. The team gave insights to categorise and prioritise the approval submissions of 16 million smart meters, and provided management dashboards and reporting which became the source of truth for internal and external stakeholders across the programmeI took an extended break between contracts when my daughter was born, to enjoy time with her. I was subsequently asked to come back for a second contract which was extended several times. Promoted from Project to Programme Manager role during second contract. Show less

Took a break from working to enjoy and adapt to parenthood.

A subsidiary of Capita, Smart DCC has built and maintained the secure data communication network that underpins the roll-out of smart meters across Great Britain. Smart DCC was granted the licence to build and manage its network by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).My role was to support the delivery of the programme. I supported the programme delivery through the management of external service providers working alongside DCC resources to design, procure… Show more A subsidiary of Capita, Smart DCC has built and maintained the secure data communication network that underpins the roll-out of smart meters across Great Britain. Smart DCC was granted the licence to build and manage its network by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).My role was to support the delivery of the programme. I supported the programme delivery through the management of external service providers working alongside DCC resources to design, procure and deliver products & services for the programme.• Managed external partners (CGI, Capgemini) to prepare the delivery of the next programme phase, ensuring elements including plans, scope, resources and infrastructure were prepared ahead of time• Managed stakeholders across government, energy suppliers, device manufacturers and within DCC to gain consensus on specifications and rationale for enrolment of smart meters into the DCC network• Worked alongside the commercial team on the RFP procurement process for a service provider to provide management and operation of the data communication network. This involved coordination of design, architecture and operations teams to prepare requirements, issue an RFP and assess bids• Managed the RFP procurement process for a service provider to provide smart meter testing facilities. Subsequently, I managed the selected supplier to mobilise the facilities. These were successfully delivered within a very tight timescale Show less

PRS is a world leading music royalties collection organisation with over 125,000 Members.My role was to manage web application projects within the Digital Transformation programme. I also line managed a team of developers and analysts. Online statements• The goal of the project was to deliver a best in class web application with Business Intelligence capabilities for PRS Members to view and analyse their royalty statements online• Agile was used for delivering the… Show more PRS is a world leading music royalties collection organisation with over 125,000 Members.My role was to manage web application projects within the Digital Transformation programme. I also line managed a team of developers and analysts. Online statements• The goal of the project was to deliver a best in class web application with Business Intelligence capabilities for PRS Members to view and analyse their royalty statements online• Agile was used for delivering the project. I created a project team augmented by a London based Digital Agency who provided a multi-disciplinary Scrum team (UX, development, testing). Additional BI expertise was brought in from a specialist consultancy • I managed the team and supplier and all dependencies with the programme, business Stakeholders, BI and IT teams• I proactively managed risks and issues with bi-weekly project reporting • The Scrum team worked with a Product Owner to build the Product Backlog in Jira, create storyboards and UX designs• The team delivered sets of user stories across 2 week Sprints, facilitated by a Scrum MasterTour royalty tracking app• To enable managers of major artists to view tour ticket sales, revenues and royalties • Agile was used to deliver the project with the first product release after just 3 weeks• Delivered using an internal Scrum Team working with a Product Owner and I acted as Scrum Master to deliver iterative releases through 3 week Sprints• Delivered a responsive web app in .NET and AngularPRS mobile app• To enable PRS Members to search for copyright data on their works and view royalties• The project was developed for iOS and Chrome devices using an outsourced development partner alongside internal resourcePRS public website rebranding• Upgraded the look and feel of the PRS public website and simplified key user journeys• Delivered within a tight 6 month timeframe and successfully launched Show less

Square Enix is a video game publisher. Key franchises include Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Hitman.My role was to manage a portfolio of software development and infrastructure projects. I led and mentored Project Managers in European and North American offices and ensured projects were delivered consistently and successfully.I facilitated the corporate IT Steering Committee (CEO, CFO, COO) to approve and monitor projects. I implemented a PRINCE2 governance structure.In… Show more Square Enix is a video game publisher. Key franchises include Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Hitman.My role was to manage a portfolio of software development and infrastructure projects. I led and mentored Project Managers in European and North American offices and ensured projects were delivered consistently and successfully.I facilitated the corporate IT Steering Committee (CEO, CFO, COO) to approve and monitor projects. I implemented a PRINCE2 governance structure.In addition, I performed hands-on project management for key software development projects.Marketing Asset Management System • To enable marketing teams to upload, review and distribute campaign materials online • Delivered using Agile with a multi-country development team supported by external consultants to customise an off-shelf product inline with requirements• The project was so successful that it was rolled out to all marketing teams worldwideLegal Contracts Database• To enable the legal department at regional offices to review and share contracts• Delivered using internal resource using SharePoint technology Show less

My role was to manage knowledge and asset sharing across worldwide studios through technology projects and conferences.Digital Asset Management System• A web based art asset library to enable studios to reduce costs through asset reuse• I managed internal and outsourced resource to purchase and customise the system, and Stakeholders from studio management to key usersInternal technology conferences• Based in London, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Montreal, Tokyo with 50+… Show more My role was to manage knowledge and asset sharing across worldwide studios through technology projects and conferences.Digital Asset Management System• A web based art asset library to enable studios to reduce costs through asset reuse• I managed internal and outsourced resource to purchase and customise the system, and Stakeholders from studio management to key usersInternal technology conferences• Based in London, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Montreal, Tokyo with 50+ delegates and speakers from Sony, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Intel• Managed budget, planning, securing speakers and all logistics Show less

• Line managed a team of developers• Defined the technology roadmap based on product requirements and managed the successful delivery of all tools and technology • Managed relationships with Sony, Microsoft, AMD, Intel

• Managed team of 15 developers and artists, with hands on C++ development

• Programming of game systems in C and Assembly