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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Headquartered in Liverpool, UK, Baltic Broadcast is a mission-critical agile connectivity and a trusted provider of end-to-end facilities and services for broadcasts and live events.We have served many high-profile clients whose ranks include the BBC, Warner Bros, Twickenham Studios, Cream as well as many radio stations, post-production facilities and supporting services.Thanks to our ongoing broadcast work, we are expert users of the products that we design and manufacture and also offer as a wide range of rental hire services.As an independent business Internet Service Provider we operate and maintain our own national network and facilities with our sister company, Baltic Broadband. This allows us to engineer the connectivity that we offer clients, using ways and means normally unavailable to many other providers.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Baltic Broadband are Liverpool's local Business Internet Service Provider, offering quality internet and other connectivity at competitive prices.It is one of the largest internet networks in the Liverpool City Region, combining a large fibre optic underground network and wireless network that spans over 210KM, Baltic is helping put the region on the same level playing field as London, Hong Kong and New York.Our partnership with the local Liverpool Internet Exchange means that we work with our competitors to make the connectivity in the region better for everyone while running a number of our own local initiatives, such as free WI-FI on the streets, smart city projects with the Internet of Things and providing a number of Charities and Educational establishments with free Internet so we can help enrich our community.As well as providing Ultra-fast Internet to businesses, we offer other services such as direct connections to Cloud Services (such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google and salesforce.com) and Internet for Events and mobile locations, from Building Sites to Film Sets and Music Concerts. We've streamed live broadcasts for the BBC, Cream Classic's at the Liverpool Cathedral and a number of business conferences around the region.Some of our key features include:* Broadband speeds from 150Mbps to 10Gbps Upload and Download with 7 day installation...from £50pm and with just a one month contract* Prioritisation of important websites visited and services to obtain fast lane access* Ability to roam to city wifi hotspots, taking your package with you

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Internet of Things Limited (formally Telecoms Cloud) is a British Designer, Manufacturer and Consultants to the Internet of Things. We’ve been designing and making devices that connect to the internet since the early 2000’s. Our clients come to us to design and make devices so they can connect previously unconnected equipment, systems, sensors and infrastructure to the Internet or private networks. We also provide advice and consultancy services and run a number of training courses to help educate students, entrepreneurs, investors and managers on the potential and opportunities of the Internet of Things.Our clients range from small businesses, large corporations to public bodies and governments, all wanting to explore this next phase of the Internet, helping to make their organisation more efficient, more real-time, while accessing information and data about their company previously never thought possible.Our solutions range from off-the-self, self-installed solutions to custom designed and manufactured solutions, created by qualified and experienced engineers. We could be collecting information about a client's production line, utility metering (real-time energy usage), connecting street furniture (lamp posts etc, for local governments so they can monitor and control lighting in public spaces), helping a client to remotely control an asset, helping a school monitor their boiler to ensure they can open on-time, either way, though a combination of a consultancy led approach coupled with sound engineering principles, Internet of Things is transforming how organisations exist.In addition to this, we are a substantial contributor in the Internet of Things community, creating open source code, arranging free to attend events, sharing knowledge and and know-how.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Squeaky Energy powers businesses with squeaky clean energy for less cost than dirty energy generated from fossil fuels.Our 100% green and renewable energy comes from various solar and wind farms that are either owned by us, or our customers, who sell their excess energy back to us and in turn to our other customers via our trading platform.Either way, we are helping to displace the generation of dirty energy, helping to protect the environment by lowering pollution, while utilising the latest technologies with the Internet of Things to help balance supply and demand.Our energy prices are not linked to oil or gas markets or greedy cartel's, they are a set price, for a duration set by the customer, and as we have no need to continually chase wholesale market prices, our customers can accurately budget for their energy costs for the longer term. Squeaky energy is challenging and transforming the energy market, creating a fairer Eco system whereby everyone creates and enjoys the value together while pioneering a new way forward in sustainability, with clear actions and a defined responsibility towards the impacts of climate change, Squeaky is the new frontier in the harnessing of clean, green & natural energy for the future.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

IX Liverpool is a neutral, not-for-profit Internet Exchange Point based in Liverpool, UK which facilitates traffic interchange ("peering") between its members, ultimately making the internet connections of users in the Greater Merseyside Region faster, more reliable, and cheaper. IX Liverpool is part of Liverpool’s 21st Century vision as a port once again, but instead of shipping and moving physical goods, we are selling our skills, experience, services and goods over the Internet – that’s why we want to make Liverpool the UK’s best connected city outside London.I co-founded this project with Paul Freeman-Powell and Simon Holgate. IX Liverpool is a community organisation run by volunteers.set up as a mutual company limited by guarantee.Achievements so far include: Setting up company and board of directors, with accountable and transparent structure Negotiated with RIPE for allocations of address space reserved only for IXP's Planning and designing of network for city fibre for Points of Presence around the city Created marketing campaigns to spread awareness, encourage support and educate others on the technological and economic benefits of an Internet Exchange point in Liverpool. IX Liverpool now included in the Liverpool City Region Growth Strategy, published by the Liverpool City Region LEP  Designed and built worlds first Internet Exchange in a shipping container which became IX Liverpool's first data centre for members to connect toPlease read the website for more info at www.ixliverpool.net

Liverpool

Crosby Residential Estates is a property landlord, builder and developer. It owns and manages a significant portfolio of properties around the United Kingdom, buying and developing then letting out both residential and commercial properties to tenants as long-term investments.I have managed and led:  Major property purchases Purchase of distressed assets Refurbishments and Rebuilds Development and design of furnished and unfurnished buy to let properties Very short term and long term tenancies Corporate tenancies (BBC, Ministry of Defence etc) Handled hundreds of individual tenancies, maintenance and administration, disputes, house shares, short-lets Led a collective of leaseholders to setup RTM (Right to Manage) company away from long standing dispute with freeholder Led a collective of leaseholders to take legal action against small number of tenants sub-letting as "party flats" for weekend all night parties. Gained good reputation in looking after tenants, clear transparent pricing/costs, low rental increases and well maintained properties, named as a "Good Landlord" in several publicationsExperience gained during this role includes (but not limited to) :Assured short hold tenancies, Commercial Leases, Energy Performance Certifications, Gas Safety Certifications, Electrical Safety, Section 21 Housing Act 1988, Landlord and Tenant Act, Freehold and leaseholder disputes and negotiations, Land purchases, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, Landlord Licensing Scheme and HMO licences.

Liverpool

The Original Pillow With a Hole works by relieving pressure on the ear. It effectively treats Chondrodermatitis (CNH), ear pain and facilitates faster healing after surgery.

Liverpool

tpm is an expert provider of recruitment and training services to individuals and businesses in Liverpool City Region. We specialise in Apprenticeships, Traineeships, NVQs and CPD courses in Childcare, Business Administration, Team Leading & Supervision and Hairdressing.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Invited to join the board of the fab Sandbox Digital who run the Little Sandbox clubs in Liverpool.Little Sandbox is a project that provides a space for kids who are interested in technology, and maybe don’t fit in at other clubs. It’s wider vision is to address the skills shortage and the gender divide in tech, but really, it’s about providing those kids who need a place where they feel they belong, where they can be free to explore technology and can feel free to be as nerdy as they like without fear of being bullied by other kids. It’s about bringing those kids together to find their people. Although it started as a project, it’s grown to become one of our core services and our primary focus for our future plans.

Liverpool

LaunchCode is a ‘digital growth’ agency based in Liverpool, which aims to allow small businesses to grow their operations by making the best use of digital solutions. My Activities include the following:* Designing and planning of the business strategy, setting the company's values and standards* Attending board meetings and constructively criticising proposals, giving support to the young directors to reach collective decisions* Giving advice on directors pay and inspecting the annual accounts* Bring an independent view while collectively managing risk* Advising on best practice software design & planning principles

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Designed the technical platform for online Social Network startup, aimed at a niche world-wide market. As Technical Director, with responsibility for all technical operations my activities included:* Led engineering design teams to create mobile application, published on Apple iTunes & Google Android Play stores * Designed frontend and backend network, server systems, CDN & storage* Designed Geolocation system for members to find friends based on location* Released 6 major versions of the application in a user-design-led method, gaining feedback and releasing features using Agile methodologies * Integrated systems with third-party services such as Facebook & Google Maps* Led teams to design a “virtual pub” within the application for members who are homebound and or lack the required social skills to make new friendsOnce project was completed and we had established a substantial customer base over 3 years, we placed the business for sale and I received an offer for my share of the business and sold out in Oct 2017.

London, United Kingdom

Appointed by the Secretary of state, I offered my experience and expertise to establish the new proposed technical education qualification for the Department for Education, known as T Level.Working in the Digital Services Panel for 6 months to help get it off the ground, I worked with a board of industry professionals to develop occupational standards for new technical qualifications, as part of flagship reforms to England’s post-16-skills system , transforming technical education and developing our home grown talent so that our young people have the world class skills and knowledge that employers need.During my time on the T Level Panel, I also arranged and managed a joint event with The Department of Education and IX Liverpool, focused on bringing together Government and industry to deal with issues around the lack of Women in Engineering/Tech and how we could inspire the next generation of Women into these roles. The event was a big success as we heard from DfE, local businesses and various other stakeholders while we debated many of the topics around this.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Crosby Systems was a software house that developed custom projects. Founded with a fixed 5 year strategic plan and on the principles of platform Automation & the Internet of Things, Crosby revolutionised the industry and became a leader in software in communications telephony.As Director and shareholder of this software company, my responsibilities included:* Designing and leading teams to develop various large scale software projects* Designing many Software as a Service Models (SaaS)* Developed software billing engine, communications platform controllers and multiple algorithms for processing big dataMajor Achievements Included:* Won 5 year deal with major media company to in partnership with various software services.* Pioneered the use of Automation in the Communications Industry* Invented four large SaaS web services that grossed over £300k p.a* Operated company until five year fixed contract ended and software reached end of lifeOur software reached end of life, ultimately reaching a natural conclusion for the business. The directors decided to close the business gracefully (as customers contracts came to an end) and completed full shutdown at the end of Q4 2017.

Liverpool

The Lydiate Learning Trust is a network of schools and academies across communities in the North West of England. The Trust is founded on the core belief that every child should be afforded the very best opportunities in life. We believe all students are entitled to attend a school where the driving aim is to excel in all that we do so that everyone flourishes and achieves their full potential. Our partnerships across the region are helping to ensure that this opportunity is extended to as many young people as possible.The expertise and resources of the Trust and our education partners, guarantees that we successfully develop a culture of academic excellence and a fundamental ethos of aspiration that inspires all our students to flourish, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.My role as Non Executive Director includes the following:Setting strategic direction,Holding the Head Teachers to account andEnsuring financial probity.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Crosby dot UK was a not-for-profit social enterprise community interest company, limited by guarantee.I served as Chairman of this community company for 3 years, founding it and assembling a team of volunteers to develop a local website and social network for a small village and surrounding areas within the Sefton area of Liverpool.Our achievements included:* Successfully raised the profile of Crosby, Liverpool and the surrounding areas* Helped the local economy by raising awareness of the area and its assets to a worldwide audience* Promoted social inclusion, friendship and connected local culture* Provided a platform for citizens and businesses to interact and sell services to each other, share their experiences, debate local issues, arrange events and engage in proposals for the area in forumsLeading a board of 4 directors to deliver our 3 year strategy, we successfully completed the project, helping to raise the profile of the area and helping the local economy with improved visitor throughput, helping to leave a lasting legacy.It was agreed unanimously that as the three year project had been completed in full, we decided to dissolve the board and company on its anniversary.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

I served for 3 years as Non-Executive Director at this Liverpool based media company,.Innobella Media offers creative services in film & video production, photography, interactive virtual tours and web site development.My activities and achievements to date include: Providing entrepreneurial leadership of the Company within a framework of prudent and effective controls Setting the Company's strategic aims Scrutinising the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives Constructively challenging and helping to develop proposals on strategy. Reviewed financial controls and systems of risk management Acting as an adviser/mentor to the CEO

Liverpool, United Kingdom

I was asked to help establish a small Beauty Room's business by the owner, giving advice and support during it's startup stage while serving as a Non-Executive Director in order to give independent challenge and scrutiny.As well as providing mentoring to the owner I helped create business plans, financial planning, leasehold negotiations and online marketing for this 12 month appointment.

London, United Kingdom

I was appointed to the UK Cabinet Office Open Standards Board to advise the UK Government on the use of Open Standards across the whole of Government I.T.During this 2 year fixed appointment and working with the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of Her Majesty's Government, I worked on multiple open standard projects and enjoyed listening to the wide range of requirements across various Government departments, helping to achieve a level playing field for open source and proprietary software within Government.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

I served as a Non-Executive Director of this £135m NHS Trust with 3500 staff, appointed with a special focus on technology of his large and complex organisation.Areas of interest and responsibility included TeleHealth, early detection and Self-Care, mobile and mobile working, voice and data, web, data centres, performance review and sustainability including special projects.Activities and achievements included: Holding executives to account, managing £132m expenditure/approval, cost Improvement Plan & £1m budget for Technology Innovation & Intelligence Strategy Took major decisions on complex issues raised to Prime Minister in House of Commons on non-compliance that led to TDA & CCG review and investigations, led board to favourable outcome, including setup of whistle blowing line. Formulated new 5 year corporate strategy, engaged stakeholders, government and private agencies including review of the delivery of services with visits with HM Prison service, GPs and walk-in centres Chairing the Technology Innovation & Intelligence group to bring about change to use technology to gain efficiencies and improve accessibility for patients for the delivery of healthcare including mobile working, Telehealth, call centre systems and a strategic review of Information Governance and Cyber Security Reviewed and make recommendations on Cyber Security, backup power systems, Site to Site Infrastructure, data centre services, secure communications, mobile device management and clinical access and much more. Represented the organisation at several NHS conferences around the UK, sharing knowledge, best practice and know-how

Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Crimestoppers Trust is a partnership between the police, the media and the community to fight crime. As a board member I had a special focus on :  Cyber security and the threats to SME's from targeted cyber related attacks, damage limitation, risk assessment, awareness and encouraging openness from those targeted. Social media and public interaction and engagement  Campaigns such as SmartWater, anonymous reporting and promotional/marketing

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Alder Hey is one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, providing care for over 200,000 children each year. In addition to the hospital site, we are present at more than 40 community outreach sites and programmes and our consultants hold 800 clinic sessions each year from Cumbria to Shropshire, helping deliver care closer to home.As Trustee of this NHS charity, working with the board of a £190m Hospital with 2,660 staff, achievements and activities included: Formulated a new 5 year strategic plan, created & launched a £30m capital appeal, £2m marketing campaign on national TV, Radio and outdoor advertising Consolidated 3 separate charities, all with conflicting/confusing brands into single legal structure and single strong brand and now into independent charity status application Networked with high net worth individuals on several fundraising campaigns for £500k+ as single donations towards capital appeal Created roles and interviewed several staff for appointments into these roles  Member of Charitable Spending Committee, Remuneration Committee, took lead on £6m Investments Management Equities with contentious ethical issues surrounding certain types of investments with potential future conflicts of interest

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Founded in 1997, Crosby Communications PLC was a group of businesses based in Great Britain providing Cloud-based Telecoms, Information Security and Data Analytics.With its innovative brands and companies, and a client list that included the BBC, Reckitt Benckiser, UK Home Office, UK Border Agency, Dominos Pizza, Walkers Snacks, BP, Vodafone (South Africa), BT, The UK Law Society, Thomas Cook and the NHS, clients trusted Crosby Communications PLC as the world leader in communications.Having led this successful group to multiple acquisitions, creating a combined 15 million turnover company, some of my major achievements to date include:• Designing and building the UK first carbon neutral data centre• Pioneered content on mobile handsets by bringing ringtones and logos to the UK• Pioneered solutions such a cloud based call recording, internet faxing and group messaging systems • Lobbied government and negotiated with HMRC to bring GiftAid and the return of VAT to mobile donors• Achieving small business of the year award (2005)• First to market with cloud based Interactive Voice Response services• Gaining the Investors in People award, ISO 90001, UK skills pledge• Pioneer in television/radio audience participation/interaction on mobiles• Early adopter for technologies such as SMS, MMS, cloud, 3G and 4G• IET Business Partner status• Featured business in Houses of ParliamentOn June 1, 2014, the board decided to merge the operations of Crosby Communications together with the recently acquired businesses (General Telecom, Zenith Telecom, Top Line Telecom, Telecom Supermarket, Aqua Telecom and Megafax) with our new business - Telecoms Cloud Limited, bringing together under one roof a wealth of heritage.Telecoms Cloud lets software developers programmatically create communications applications in the cloud, allowing them to create scalable, reliable and feature rich functionality without the need for the usual hardware or networks.

Manchester, United Kingdom

As Non-Exec director of this strategy consultancy company that provides business consultants to businesses, my achievements and activities included: Formulated new 3 year strategic plan and provided implementation support Resolved a number of long-term board disputes with founders and suppliers Constructively challenged company strategy and reviewed remuneration of directors Engaged with wide range of freelance contractors for performance monitoring strategic review and change management  De-risked operations through contract selling, vertical integration and expansion into area of reduced risk, whilst increasing revenues Tasked with regulatory issues that involved diplomatic conversations with regulators and shareholders

Hertfordshire

1 year assignment as Non Executive Director of this £1m labelling Manufacturer based in Hertfordshire. I was engaged to lead strategic change and create the foundations for succession planning. My achievements and activities were: Formulated new 5 year strategic business plan complete with strategic succession and implementation plans, with reviews and performance monitoring Took major decisions with shareholders to restructure the board and company, creating new roles Introduced new budgeting, monthly management reporting , risk management,with checks and balances for high risks. Researched and implemented range of cost improvement measures, saving considerable amounts in operational costs, while creating a sustainable business model Created new IT strategy and engaged with external contractors for implementation Created new marketing strategy, complete with budgets and reporting systemsAnd much more.

Liverpool

I enjoyed 4 years at the Prince's Trust, working with young people to start their own business. I provided support with business plans, financial planning, strategy creation and implementation, marketing, market research and set-up with Companies House and worked with these business owners for a fixed period of 12 months each.I also helped to design a range of business courses for use within the Prince's Trust, which enabled young people to not only start with a grant, completed business plan and a mentor, but the business basics to allow them the best possible chance of success in their future.Additionally, I also provided advice and support around:Preparing and obtaining investmentNegotiations with suppliers and customersSME strategy, focus and prioritiesHR, risk and rewardon-line presence, digital strategyBasics in accounting and finance

Liverpool, United Kingdom

As a Committee member, I sat on the Liverpool Branch for 12 months, providing strategic input on local membership recruitment, policies, member benefits and helping to recruit more members into the institute from a younger membership base.I was also asked to give a number of talks to local SME's on various subjects around the Internet, Cyber Security, Marketing and the preparation for business continuity.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Mind your own business was a free ethical gathering of small businesses in Merseyside, who felt they can gain from talking to likeminded business people and participate in healthy discussion and debate about current issues affecting their business. This worked using a free conference call service that SME’s called into once a month.It was a free service designed at helping small businesses in these challenging times, allowing those who have been successful to give something back, tapping into their experiences, contacts and advice, while raising their profile and allowing them to give a short presentation about their business and what they do, to people who might be interested.MYOB was a great success and achieved what is set out to do thus completing its mission as a twelve month project that went from concept to reality, helping many small businesses through the worst recession since the war.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Jumpwire Ltd develop cutting edge, innovative applications - specialising in social media. Our team consists of experienced programmers and marketing experts, who are united by a passion for technology and the desire to use it to make communication easier and more enjoyable for everyone.After a very successful two years of trading, I received an attractive offer for my share of the business and I sold out on 1st Dec 2009.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Crosby records promotes musical talent and develops artists based around the world with contracts from music companies and artists.Company acquired in July 2008 by EMB music holdings and I sold out my interest in this company.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Designed and sold bespoke software for the music industry. Crosby Software created unique software aimed at certain sectors of the music industry and were pioneers in the development of a unique licensing engine, before selling many copies of our popular music software to companies based world-wide.Software reached end of life and continued operations in my current company for bespoke software development for clients.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Successfully operated a call centre (Telephone Answering Service), employing staff answering phones on behalf on other businesses, taking messages and delivering them by phone, fax, text message and email. Additionally the business took overflow calls on behalf of other companies (for marketing campaigns).After a successful 2 years trading as the Message Bureau I merged the company with Crosby Communications and used the call centre assets to start our Directory Enquires 118 service that is still in operation today (118 501).

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Installation Engineer commissioning P.A sound equipment, before moving into Site Installations. I was responsible for installing and commissioning large sound systems based around the UK.

Southport

Cyber Station was a large internet café and virtual reality shop based in Northwest England. I was employed to: Design and install large a computer network, PC's, Printers and Virtual Reality Devices installing software and operating systems on computers and virtual reality pods Design a proxy internet gateway based on multi-channel ISDN bonded circuits, internal mail servers, DNS server and accounting system

Liverpool

As part of the student training workshop, I gained ‘hands-on’ experience in installing armoured and Piro cabling, data and telephone cabling, and overhead/underground cabling.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

I was responsible for installing college computer and telephone networks at several sites in Liverpool. Achievements• Gained an in-depth understanding of computer networks, TCP/IP theory and ISDN protocols, and worked extensively with Nortel DMS 100 switches

Liverpool, United Kingdom

As an apprentice Electrician, I was responsible for maintaining and installing electrical appliances, cabling and alarm systems in houses and flats throughout Liverpool.

Mba, Postgraduate Certificate In Business Turnaround

A unique, accredited programme providing essential understanding and skills in Business Turnaround Management towards the completion.

Chartered Engineer, Computer Engineering

Sfia Level 5, Chartered It Professional (Citp)

CITP is the benchmark of IT excellence, and is a rigorously assessed, employer led standard, recently updated in line with the needs.

Institute Of Directors, Developing Board Performance

Chartered Marketer

Chartered Marketer status is the mark of an up to date, experienced and qualified marketing professional. It is marketing’s highest grade.

Certificate In Company Direction, Pass

Activities and Societies: Courses Completed: The Role of the Company Director and the Board, The Director and the Law, Finance.

Executive Business, Accelerated Learning,Personal Performance

Envox Diploma

Envox Studio (the platform's rapid development environment), Envox Console (the platform's graphical, management program), and the Envox.

Education record

Activities and Societies: : City & Guilds 236 Certificate in Electrical Installation (Level 2)

Education record

Activities and Societies: City & Guilds 236 Certificate in Electrical Installation Theory Part One, (Level 2) Basic Installation Practices.