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Returned to my own company which is currently involved with consultancy services in Engineering Services, Information Technology and New Media services involving design, project management, asset management, internet systems analysis, multimedia solutions and graphics design.Also established new business arm experienced in all fields of internet design solutions and specialising in the integration of database and e-commerce applications.Clients: Cushman & Wakefield, WSP Group plc, RPS Group plc, Silcock Dawson Partnership, Gerwyn Bryan, Vauxhall, UEFA, Red Square, Lambrini.

Director of Technology responsible for the investigation of new and visionary technologies to enhance and further enable the company in its future direction.J2C plc was a B2B technology company which floated on the AIM division of the Stock Exchange in 1999 and raised £50m, my appointment followed consultancy work for J2C plc through my company and involved the development of their technology infrastructure and divisional I.T. solutions.

Established my own company MAN Interactive for consultancy services in Engineering Services, Information Technology and New Media services involving design, project management, asset management, internet systems analysis, multimedia and graphics design.In 1999 we diversified the company structure to separate the original engineering consultancy role and formed a new company SiGFX Limited (solutions in graphics) with the focus on corporate new media and graphics design markets.Retained as consultants by WSP Group plc and DTZ Debenham Thorpe. Advised both Commercial and Government departments in matters relating to millennium assurance surveys and analysis commissions.Clients: The Court Service, HM Customs & Excise, Halifax plc, DTZ Debenham Thorpe, WSP Group, Leeds Metropolitan University, University of Leeds, Kirkstall Brewery, Dunlop Heywood, Waterman Gore, Showcase Cinemas, GSHall Group, Interserve FM, J2C plc.

Director of WSP Group plc, after the merger of Kenchington Ford plc and WSP Group plc, responsible for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design, project management, asset management and I.T. departments, including the broadening of the scope for the integration of services.

Director of Kenchington Ford plc after the merger with Kenchington Little plc and Brian Ford Partnership, responsible for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design, project management, asset management and I.T. departments. I was also appointed to 2 further directorships after the merger.Director of ABCONS Systems Ltd, a subsidiary responsible for computerisation throughout the Group and abroad including all accounting and business strategy solutions.Director of CADBUILD Limited, a CAD engineering and software subsidiary with in-house and commercially available solutions in engineering calculations and CAD.This period covered a continued growth period and involved commissions with the Employment Service and the Court Service, the enhancement of the TMS computerised package and its translation into Portuguese.Clients: Employment Service, The Court Service, HM Customs & Excise.

Partner involved in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering project management and fulfilment for many national clients with particular interest in large scale commercial solutions.Developed various asset and maintenance management schemes, including the development of their computerised Terotechnology Management System (TMS).Responsible for the integration and development of the firm's computerisation and information technology procedures.1981 onwards - Partner1979 - Associate Partner1976 - Section Leader1974 Senior Design EngineerClients: Harrogate Conference Centre; Systime Computer Complex, Leeds; Martin Lane Refurbishment, London; Halifax Building Society Branch Development, Nationwide; and the Next plc, Head Office, Leicester.

Served an indentured apprenticeship and became a Senior Design Engineer involved in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design and project management.