Global Software Asset Management Consultant.Experience of Software Asset Management in a large financial services Organisation circa 25,000 (UK).Specialist in Microsoft Licensing, Wintel Platform and a wide variety of Distributed Products. Experienced in SAM Policies and Procedures, Audits, Cost Savings and Reconcilliations.Close working relationships with procurement teams and involvement in commercial negotiations dealing with Tier 1 Vendors. Extensive knowledge of working with and managing software resellers to drive benefits for the organisation. Heavily involved in the RFP process of onboarding a new software reseller.Expertise in Global license management. Defining global license strategy for Microsoft to match technology roadmap. Consultation with peers around the world to help shape their strategies and provide global cost savings.Experience in large Datacenter transformation project ensuring license compliance is maintained, cost savings are driven through and project timescales are met. More recently, management of software renewals budgets and driving significant savings.I also have experience operationally running a large SAM team including people management Qualifications:ISEB Software Asset Management Foundation & Practitioner.ITIL Foundation.Fast Software Manager and Auditor.

Responsible for the secure Storage and Distribution of all IT hardware assets and components.Also deputy team leader responsibilities completing 121's and annual Appraisals for a team of people.