Operating at the senior manager level and owner of the Information Security FunctionCreated and implemented a new Information Security Transformation Strategy based on a greenfield security functionBudget costs to ensure delivery in acceptable timescalesBuild a new internal Information Security team supported by a new 24/7 outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC)Implement a strategy, to ensure OTB becomes a PCI-DSS level 1 merchantImplemented a new Cyber Security awareness providing relevant training to suit the requirements of different business unitsWorking with technical teams to ensure that Information Security and Cyber best practices are implemented within the CI-CD pipeline’s shift-left processesEnsure that security best practices are implemented within the strategic move to cloud-first (native); covering AWS, M365, Azure, and GCPImplemented Cyber Security awareness solutions covering multiple languages and various skill levels, including OWASP.

Senior managerial responsibility for Global Information Security and IT Risk.Responsibility for global Information Security and IT Risk covering 5000+ employees across 6 continentsManaged the tender and implementation processes, from a security perspective, of the £17.2 million network infrastructure fresh within PZ Cussons ensuring that the systems were designed with best security practices in mind and delivered within agreed timescales.Creation and implementation of the global IT risk framework covering the African, Asian, European, and Global regionsFormulate security recommendations and manage the embedding of security within all business verticals

Define the Information Security Policies and standards for €2.3bn merger of Brammer Ltd and IPH GroupResponsibility for Information Security and IT Risk covering 8000+ employees across 23 countries and over 20 organisationsDefine Information Technology and Security audits of Group subsidiaries and regional companies, measuring the results against the group and industry standardsDefine the group-wide suite of Information Security policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with industry standards and best practices including GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and Cyber Essentials

Converse at multiple levels, from user to Director Level, within the organisation and to its customersAssist customers and within the organisation to create IT solutions that comply with PCI DSS v3.1Technical lead in Xicon's successful ISO 27001:2013 applicationResearch, planning, and implementation of Private, Hybrid, and Public-multitenant cloud solutions (IAAS, PAAS, BAAS, and DAAS)Design and implement secure cloud and local network infrastructuresCreation of cost-effective and efficient solutions tailored to varying client requirements and budgets

Design and implement changes to the IT systems to allow a secure and reliable transition to cloud services.

Full control of all network systems.Design improvements to systems.Technical lead in the migration of 1700 mail boxes from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange.Implement change to suit the organisations requirements and timescales.Create and maintain resilient systems providing reliable services to suit the organisation’s needs.Design, maintain and test disaster recovery systems.Input in to business continuity plans for the organisation.Work to tight deadlines on sometimes complex projects, with limited resources and minimum budgets.Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers.Negotiate SLAs with the business and its customers.Provide reports to the Directors on systems, the future system requirements and new technologies.Train Internal Staff and External organisations on business planning processes (Net:Gain).Creation of Pre-employment training programmes for Zen Internet, including significant involvement in their interview process in their first use.Maintaining and working to a wide range of budgets to suit the need of both the organisation and the projects it delivers.Technical lead in the migration of 1600 Lotus Notes mail accounts to a Microsoft Exchange.

Design and implement change during the migration from Novel Netware to Microsoft Server 2000Implement a strategy for antivirus deployment over 350 machines with limited downtimeTrain new members of staff and assist in their introduction to the IT department

Provide support to all external clients of the business via the phone or in person.Manage the WAN links to other sites and also to clients.Design, maintain and support the IT systems across 8 locations (Trafford Park, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chester, Milton Keynes and Abingdon)Pre and post-sales support for all customersTechnical support for internal staff and customersImplement the first hub site for Autodesk’s Buzzsaw product in Europe, including creation of WAN links between Manchester, UK and Phoenix, ArizonaTrain customers in Autodesk products; AutoCad 2000, 3D studio Viz, Buzzsaw

Manager the organisations Drawing office.Create designs for construction projects across the UK and in certain countries across the world.Create tenders for future work.Negotiate contracts for tenders won.Negotiate changes to contracts for work already being undertaken.Work to strict deadlines to reduce limited downtime, thus reducing costs to both the organisation and its clients

Create drawings for the civil engineering environment using AutoCad R14.Adaption of drawings and creation of new plans using information received from Architects, Civil Engineers and main contractors. Total control of the drawing office. Purchasing machines and software for the Drawing Office.Programming and setting up of AutoCAD work centres.Estimating the cost of works and submitting tenders to prospective Clients/Engineers.

Design drawings for the civil engineering environment.The drawings were created using information received from Architects, Civil Engineers and main contractors. Assistant Manager of the office. Programming and setting up AutoCAD work centres.