At OKOKU we create unforgettable brand experiences. We are a team of designers, technologists and artists. We harness content, technology and experiential to drive brand engagement. We know high impact, considered communication builds bridges between brands and consumers. In today’s world, connection really is everything.

Leading the Dubai office and project teams to grow regional business from start up to multi million pound annual turnover, contributing heavily to group profit.Responsibility for leadership, program management, development, engineering, people, business development, client relationships, proposals and pitches, P&L and operational reporting of Dubai Middle East business.

My role within Engage is to work closely across the technical and development teams to ensure successful delivery of every project coming through the Middle East business. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best Engineers, Software Developers and Project managers in the industry and with them, have delivered technically complex projects across a wide range of industries.During my time at Engage I have also been personally responsible for delivering a wide range of… Show more My role within Engage is to work closely across the technical and development teams to ensure successful delivery of every project coming through the Middle East business. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best Engineers, Software Developers and Project managers in the industry and with them, have delivered technically complex projects across a wide range of industries.During my time at Engage I have also been personally responsible for delivering a wide range of projects including: collaborative working spaces enhanced by technology for some of the largest global consultancies, award winning interactive visitor centres, touch screen games, mobile apps, and next generation Sales and Marketing suites. Show less

Delivering digital collaborative work spaces for a number of global consultancies within the Data & Analytics domain. Core disciplines: Programme Management, Project Management, Planning, Reporting, Budget Governance, PMO management

Creation and development of new business start up specialising in cross continental design engineering, CAD, tooling, manufacturing and outsource management services. I managed the design, development and analysis of new product development for a range of clients and industries including lighting, furniture, consumer tech, interactive tech and optical systems. Being leader of this team I took a very hands on approach to design work, helping generate fully accurate 3D models, assemblies… Show more Creation and development of new business start up specialising in cross continental design engineering, CAD, tooling, manufacturing and outsource management services. I managed the design, development and analysis of new product development for a range of clients and industries including lighting, furniture, consumer tech, interactive tech and optical systems. Being leader of this team I took a very hands on approach to design work, helping generate fully accurate 3D models, assemblies and drawings to BS8888 for production whilst overseeing development, testing, computational analysis FEA/FMEA and building relationships with toolmakers and component producers. I was also responsible for sourcing investment funding to secure business creation and steady development. Show less

Mindstorm was an industry forerunner in multi touch interactive optical technology design and build.Responsible for the running of all company projects from inception to delivery. Managing a highly skilled team to deliver a wide range of global projects from conception to delivery in a fast paced, cutting edge environment.Responsibilities include budget control, risk management, project reporting to board members, client liaison, creation and implementation of standard… Show more Mindstorm was an industry forerunner in multi touch interactive optical technology design and build.Responsible for the running of all company projects from inception to delivery. Managing a highly skilled team to deliver a wide range of global projects from conception to delivery in a fast paced, cutting edge environment.Responsibilities include budget control, risk management, project reporting to board members, client liaison, creation and implementation of standard operating procedures throughout the business to deliver projects efficiently and on time. Show less

Focusing on design and development of custom created software for bespoke touch enabled surfaces. This role required generation of project estimates, budget, resource and supplier management along with overseeing conceptual development and design innovation while handling client relationships through to supervision of installation.Achievements include working as a tight knit team to double company turnover in 12 months, introduction of a number of new products, realisation and… Show more Focusing on design and development of custom created software for bespoke touch enabled surfaces. This role required generation of project estimates, budget, resource and supplier management along with overseeing conceptual development and design innovation while handling client relationships through to supervision of installation.Achievements include working as a tight knit team to double company turnover in 12 months, introduction of a number of new products, realisation and implementation of a brand new R&D laboratory to combine with the setup and roll out of Solidworks software and training throughout the business. Show less