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Reading, England, United Kingdom

Working within the CIO Architecture and IT Delivery functions of Three UK. Early stage shaping of demand and impact assessments for all areas of the business including B2C, B2B, Digital, OSS, Service & Ops, Legal and Finance. Then managing projects into IT Delivery

Reading, United Kingdom

In this role I managed a wide variety of projects including the product re-launch of the Vodafone Smart Wireless Camera, an exciting Innovate UK R&D project, and important customer deployments; ranging from fly-tipping solutions for local authorities to visual intelligence projects for major business accounts in logistics and utilities.

Windsor

We sold 100% Natural fresh wheatgrass juice - UK grown, immediately juiced and naturally preserved using cold pressure. Not powdered, not frozen, just fresh juice.From the company inception to product delivery, I was intrinsically involved with every decision made; from the marketing strategy to the product manufacture. We successfully supplied the product into chilled distributors, health food shops, juice bars such as Crussh, and developed e-commerce sales direct-to-consumer.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed

My company H2O Farm was acquired by Avocet Infinite Plc. In the two transitional years working for Avocet, I managed large research and development projects to improve the product for market and optimise the supply chain. Furthermore, I conducted project feasibility studies (e.g. Qatar), trained operations staff, and project managed large internal installation projects in Berwickshire. As part of the role, I undertook research trips to Utah, Purdue University, Ireland, and the Netherlands. I also presented at four company AGM’s to shareholders, potential investors, and the board of directors.

Slough, United Kingdom

I had direct influence and control over the commercial strategy of this agri-tech startup. We successfully developed the world's premium hydroponic fodder systems, which we marketed and sold throughout the British Isles and mainland Europe, with further exportations to Argentina, Fujairah, and Lebanon. We later sold the company to Avocet Infinite Plc, where I continued to work for over two years.During my time at H2O Farm, I was in full charge of the day-to-day running of the firm: project managing large installations, managing suppliers, manufacturing, sales strategy, financial records and administration.

Eton Dorney

Identifying a short-term business opportunity prior to the Olympics, I created and managed a highly successful pre-book parking website. This short-term venture funded both a donation to the local church and my university fees.I negotiated operating terms with LOCOG officials, promoted my website through a Google Adwords campaign, designed an e-commerce system, trained and organised staff and sought methods to provide exceptional customer experience. The success of the venture even attracted some attention in local and national newspapers.

Windsor

The role involved consistently monitoring the growth of the crops by monitoring their nutrient levels using a program that I helped develop. I also worked in a close-knit team whilst installing large Hydroponic systems for customers in Devon and Oxford. This helped me learn the importance of working to a strict budget and timescale in a commercial environment.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science, 1St Class With Honours

Activities and Societies: BrumSkiDuring my Computer Science degree, I worked individually, but also in small to medium programming teams..

Education record

English, ICT & Maths at A-level. Physics at AS.