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Epsom, Gb

London, England, Gb

Created and executed transformation strategy to deliver a relevant and talented technology organisation, aligned with the needs of a 365 digital business. Developed capability, inspired leadership, improved agility, while alleviating dependencies on 3rd parties for critical services. Established Enterprise Networking, providing exceptional network and voice services. Built SecOps, delivering robust and effective security and compliance function. Implemented Platform & Automation, enabling cloud transition, adopting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automating release mechanisms. Driving alignment with Product Teams, becoming trusted advisors to development squads, while encouraging new ways of working and initiating governance. Introduced multiple engineering forums and advisory groups.

London, Greater London, Gb

At Investec, my role was to direct organisational development and efficiency strategies while offering alternative perspectives to traditional approaches. Also, I lead global network engineering function ensuring the successful delivery of a range of high-profile strategic projects. The company appreciated my ability to serve as a member of multiple IT steering committees and governance forums, as well as to advise executives on strategic technical matters including cloud adoption and group collaboration strategies. Additionally, I defined organisational change strategies, facilitated RFP processes, and led the deployment and adoption of new tools.Specific examples of the value I delivered in this role are as follows:* Developed and implemented a new engineering framework consisting of consistent standards, designs, automation and roadmaps that were adopted globally. * Adopted DevOps methods to deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC).* Introduced agile ways of working with embedded engineering values such as confidence, creativity, collaboration, and excellence.* Established technical, security and governance forums.One of my key accomplishments in this role was as follows* Oversaw the global technical separation of the Investec Asset Management business following a demerger. Agreed the principles and approach, created standards, presented designs, oversaw implementation and migration, managed issues and exceptions. Seamlessly transitioned operational support to a 3rd party provider selected by NinetyOne.

London, London, Gb

In this role, I created and executed the overall IT vision and strategy for the organisation setting clear direction to achieve defined business outcomes. I also delivered productivity through technology transformation and cloud enablement. My value was in overseeing the consolidation, innovation, and increase of existing investment values whilst delivering critical services. My role included maintaining full responsibility for network, voice, and security infrastructure teams leading over 60 global team members. Additionally, I fostered and maintained relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to effectively operate within a global matrix environment.A few of my key accomplishments in this role are as follows:* Successfully extended the organisation’s network into global Equinix locations, secured all connectivity, and migrated key network services to achieve a flexible, scalable, and agile network with enabled cloud services to effect cost efficiencies. * Oversaw the global transition and/or consolidation of legacy systems to a new network security technology environment introducing a streamlined transformation template and a consistent operating model that reduced complexity and costs by 30%.* Led a programme to restack datacentre and guide HCI implementation to provision dense compute requirements, increase efficiency, and introduce new capabilities resulting in a 30% reduction in footprint and £1.5m p/a savings.* Managed the seamless transition of key network, security and collaboration services to acquired business. Adopting standards and integrating technical teams to deliver consistent and global network and cloud services.* Effectively restructured function to provide a global operating model underpinned by regional high-performing teams, to improve efficiency and better support the international business.

London, London, Gb

London, London, Gb

Monroe, La, Us

Working for a top-tier Managed Services company who excelled in providing Global Network services and Enterprise Datacentre services. Responsible for a team focused on delivering mission-critical technology for elite customers.

New York, Ny, Us

Selected by Global Services, to lead the EMEA Infrastructure division, including Operations, Delivery and Architecture. Responsible for the provision of core IT services to AIG companies and affiliates, including: Datacentre Hosting, Network & Internet, Perimeter Security, Email, Identity Management and Enterprise Monitoring. Accountable for service availability, risk mitigation, relationship management and the delivery of all engineered solutions.

London, England, Gb