I am an outcome based senior technology professional leader with a strong record in delivering technology transformation that drives optimal commercial business productivity, efficiency and growth. My core specialism is leading and transforming mission critical technology and operational teams, to drive improvement in business-critical operations and functions. I specialise in leading global multidiscipline diverse technology teams, instilling purpose and vision to raise engagement and performance to achieve business outcomes.My deep, holistic knowledge of technology provides impactful contributions at company level and helps inform business strategy and innovation. As an influential member of Arqiva’s leadership team, I have been instrumental in defining the technology roadmap and vision that has underpinned turnover growth of £700m. Central to the successful delivery of large-scale change is my experience in building high-performing, multi-disciplinary global teams, together with a leadership approach that embeds a culture of continuous improvement.I bring a unique breadth of transferable technology development and leadership skills, as well as extensive experience of leading mission critical 24/7 real-time platforms & systems for technology operations.KEY AREAS OF IMPACT:- MISSION CRITICAL LEADERSHIP: skilled at building and leading world-class high performing teams globally - TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY: executed Capex programmes across global assets for Data Centres, On Prem and Cloud Compute Platforms, Cyber and Physical Security, Networks, Media Processing and Distribution systems & LV/HV Electrical Systems.- CRISIS & DISASTER LEADERSHIP: skilled in leading complex Operational event responses and in delivering business continuity and disaster recovery plans for 24/7 critical applications. - STRATEGY & ROADMAP: : Defining and delivering new, future-focused cloud-based technology operating model- TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: Leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Asset Performance- FINANCIAL OPTIMISATION: Driving efficiencies in Operating Models, Operating Costs, Outsourcing, Partner and 3rd party services.- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Led and implemented Business Process Design for delivery and functional efficiency
