John Simpson Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch, UK

Preparation, implementation and update of Company Business and I.T. related Process documentation. To provide direction and lead for project Management disciplines and Service Continuity practices to the Company.

Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity and ITSCM programme for KITS and KITS customers.During my time at Kingfisher i have introduced consistent and standard documentation and processes covering ITSCM and Business Continuity best of breed practices. I have rolled this consistent approach to our main Kingfisher IT Services sites.

Engaged by JD Williams to initially provide a full set of IT DR documentation covering processes and documentation for all aspects of DR planning, testing and reporting.Subsequently planned and managed the JD Williams DR tests for 2009 and Qtr1 2010, providing management of all involved. Delivered full test documentation and maintained update and.

Working with Project team to provide an alternative DR/BCP solution for the Coop FinanceServices Treasury and Overseas Financial Services Business Operation based in London.Provided input to construction of the Request For Proposal (RFP) document. Prepareddocument on “DR/BCP considerations”, outlining potential”what to look for” responses tothe RFP from.

Assumed various positions as a result of promotions, and the expansion of roles into new areas. Managed teams of up to 8 direct reports and encompassing up to 20 individuals in multi-site locations.; Provided Disaster Recovery Management and Business Continuity input/liaison for LiverpoolVictoria within the EDS UK/EMEA ITSCM team until March 2008 when I.

Ability to assimilate requirements for disaster recovery tests, and build effective relationships with the business in very short timeframes. Normally would work to a 3 month planning cycle, but undertook planning and execution for a test for an EDS clientwhere this reduced to 5 days, yet through the use of project sponsor and building relationships with.

Project managed a considerable Service Management process implementation project with the specific requirement to implement the ITIL Service Management processes, supported by theimplementation of best of breed toolsets to complement the processes. My primary project team comprised 9 dedicated people including the management of external 3rd.

As a result of Liverpool Victoria acquiring Frizzell Insurance the decision was taken torelocate Liverpool Victoria's Business functions and their IT systems to the Bournemouthsite. Managed all aspects of the IT services transition to Bournemouth, working with theoverall project team and reporting to the IT Director. Managed a primary team of eightpeople.

Responsible for the Management and Operation of Frizzells Data Centre, including closeworking with the Facilities Department, in the provision of environmental services,capacity planning and upgrade considerations. Managed all aspects of Mainframe, Mid-rangeand Network (Data and voice) services for Frizzells, including full responsibility forbudgets for.