Responsible for the management of PISA scope areas for Telecommunications and Venue Technology. Providing leadership, guidance and support for PISA, OCOG and Service Provider teams in the scoping, design, implementation, testing & acceptance and operations of Telecommunications services and Venue Technology services.Key ResponsibilitiesDefining the overall strategy for LA28 Telecommunications and Venue Technology.Alignment of scoping and responsibilities for Telecommunications & Venue Technology between different stakeholders (PISA, OCOG Technology, OCOG FAs, Telco, OBS).Defining the organisation, role descriptions and resource plan for the different phases of the LA28 Telecom & Venue Technology project, including Critical Operations Periods.Building, developing and guiding a team to ensure successful delivery and operation of Telecommunications and Venue Technology.Definition and management of project plans for Telecommunications and Venue Technology in alignment with OCOG, Service Providers and other stakeholders, identifying and managing risks and issues.Ensuring the high-quality and on-time delivery of services, tasks and deliverables.Providing quality assurance on Service Provider activities to ensure the successful delivery of the Games.Working in close cooperation, reviewing and providing input to other project areas such as Architecture & Engineering, Cyber Security, Operations and Applications.Maintaining positive beneficial relationships with OCOG, Service Providers and relevant stakeholders.Review requirements documents, implementation plans, test plans and service management plans provided by relevant Service Providers to ensure quality and to approve where required.Reviewing and coordinating Service Provider testing activity as part of the Service Integration Test Plan.Reviewing service performance and driving improvement where needed.Ensuring effective knowledge management across the team for the benefit of current and future games.

The Board sets the strategic direction, vision and values of the College and is responsible for all aspects of corporate governance.The Board has 16 members including two members of staff, a student member and the College Principal. The Board meets four times a year and each of its four committees (Audit & Risk; Curriculum, Quality & Development; Finance; and Human Resources) meets four times a year.The duties of Board members are set out in the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005. As well as attending Board and committee meetings, members attend graduation and award ceremonies and generally take a close interest in the life of the College. The Board of Management of South Lanarkshire College is a charity registered in Scotland. Registration number SC021181.

Commissioned Officer with the Royal Corps of Signals

As the Chief Engineer for Digital Infrastructure within Atkins, I am responsible for the engineering teams who provide technical advice on a wide range of technologies, including PMR, RF and mobile communications, passive and active network design, telecoms master planning and industrial control systems/SCADA networks. I am responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance and setting and implementing the overall strategy to meet existing and future client requirements andenhancing Atkins reputation in the discipline:· Next Generation Broadband systems;· Airport systems;· Passive telecommunications infrastructure;· Wireless and radio systems;· Active data communications systems;· Voice and telephony systems;· Telemetry networks and Data centres

Oversee the budgeting and financial reporting process in liaison with the Institute’s finance teamTo check financial records as provided by the Institute’s Finance DepartmentTo liaise with the Institute’s Finance Department as necessaryTo liaise with the event champion reference the financial status of planned activitiesTo provide regular financial updates to the board against budgeted expenditureTo form part of the team assisting with the preparation of the annual Regional Operating PlanThe CMI Scotland Management Board implements the institute's progressive strategic vision across Scotland cognisant of local and national needs.The CMI Scotland board engages Scottish universities in dual accreditation degree programmes complementing academic qualifications and professional qualifications. We are also striving to integrate the professional Chartered Manager (CMgr) qualification into Masters programmes.The CMI Scotland board delivers thought leadership events across Scotland engaging professional managers at all levels.A Student Ambassador programme has been launched engaging students across higher education and further education campuses with a specific focus on student needs and student managers' professional development.CMI is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.

Responsible for the planning, scoping, implementation and operation of various technology communications services (TCS) critical to the successful staging of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Specifically:Fixed and mobile voice communicationsData communications servicesBroadcast telecommunications servicesPrivate Mobile Radio (PMR) equipmentRadio Frequency (RF) spectrum management and licensingKey responsibilities:Operational planning, relationship management, negotiation, and budgetary control of the TCS Functional Area (FA)Planning and project management activities necessary for the planning, implementation, and operation of telecommunication services, including coordination and negotiation with relevant stakeholders, to ensure services are implemented in accordance with agreed plansForm and manage outsourced relationships involving the telecommunications and other delivery sponsors, partners, and contractors, establishing roles and responsibilities, budget and scope management mechanisms, and other operational processesDevelop and agree service levels for telecommunications with all stakeholders and ensure commitments are achievedPartner and contractor management to ensure implementation and operational services are provided in accordance with defined obligations and service levelsIn accordance with defined technology workforce plans, develop and manage the TCS FA, including recruitment, appropriate delegation and monitoring of responsibilities, and performance managementWork closely with the Office of Communications (Ofcom), including Organising Committee (OC) representation on steering groups and relevant forumsPreparation and maintenance of programme plans and schedules for the TCS FA, ensuring that all activities are planned and documented, and integrated to the ‘master’ Technology Division plans

Accountable for the delivery of all telecom services for a specific group of venuesRecruited, motivated, engaged, and developed 60 telecom managers and engineersCoordinated training camps with the Territorial Army to develop team harmonisationIncluded P&L reporting within £100 million budget for this very high-profile projectDefined project management methodology and delivery schedule for the programmeDeveloped excellent working relationships with sponsors, partners, and key clientsProvided approval of changes relating to telecoms services in conjunction with clientMonitored team performance in terms of time, cost, quality, benefits, risks and issuesDeveloped KPI metrics to measure project success of the venue management teamsControlled shared resources across the programme and managed conflict resolutionMaintained a focus on the delivery of strategic benefits for the wider BT ProgrammeProvided assurance and governance function on all venue management activitiesActed as the Operations Centre interface for all non-service related telecoms mattersResponsible for central management of venue staff providing escalation supportAccountable for ensuring venue teams operate to defined processes and proceduresEngaged with Operations Director on service and infrastructure deployment plansEscalation point for the resolution of client-related provisioning issues, e.g. RatecardParticipated in extensive operational readiness planning and venue services testing

Managed all aspects of the technical services framework contract with the MODResponsible for programme deliverables, activities, budgets, and resource allocationProvided governance, assurance, and financial reporting to Executive ManagementLed project teams on matters relating to quality performance and improvementIdentified poor business performance and offered solutions with cost/benefit analysisConducted audits of project and construction management, design, and procurementLiaised with and hosted client, regulatory, and legislative external quality auditorsDeveloped and maintained the Quality/Business Management Systems to ISO 9001Reported KPI data to management team; identified approach to maximise gain shareRepresented alliance and JV partners across pan-alliance performance improvementConducted operational reviews with Board of Directors on all commercial activities

Appointed to manage implementation of £140M+ satellite communications systemResponsible for all end-to-end engineering installation & delivery project activitiesMan-management of over 200 personnel covering many doctrines and professionsHandled project start-up, resourcing, planning, development, test, and evaluationDefined and delivered change and configuration strategy management proceduresFacilitated QA, health & safety, change control, risk assessment, & issue resolutionComprehensive use of CMMI and Prince 2 methodology for delivery of best practiceControlled full test lifecycle documentation, including both UAT and technical transferReported to Board of Directors; advising on progress and future strategy proposalsLiaison management of 3rd party suppliers, MoD representatives, and military staff

Responsible for all facets of control of multiple, concurrent technology deliverablesIncluded P&L reporting within £37 million budget for this very high-profile projectAppointed to drive & deliver analysis of multi-site system requirements for key clientsFrom interview through to timescale management, led & facilitated 100+ volunteersDeveloped excellent working relationships with sponsors, partners, and key clientsEnsured delivery to time and within budget against both internal and external goals

Regional Operations Director in Kosovo for installation and commissioning of welfare communications for British Army, including service management and issue resolution

Systems Technician