- Member of the Group Non Executive board- Member of Audit and Assurance sub-committee

Led digital transformation and technology strategy for one of London's largest housing associations with a turnover of £800m+, aligning IT initiatives with business goals.Achieved 100% cloud migration, reducing carbon emissions by 65% and enhancing sustainability efforts.Integrated advanced AI technologies (Google Gemini, Open AI) to improve resident services and operational efficiency.Reduced operating costs by 30% and capital costs by 60% through the adoption of Agile methodology and a global delivery model.Commercialized in-house technology in partnership with Microsoft, creating a new software entity for sector-wide distribution.Managed IT budget and resources efficiently, optimizing ROI and ensuring strategic tech investments.Implemented robust data security protocols, protecting company data from internal and external threats.Developed and executed a comprehensive IT strategy, driving innovation and enhancing business performance.Fostered collaboration between IT and other departments, translating complex technical concepts into business language to support effective communication and decision-making.Keywords: CIO, digital transformation, technology strategy, cloud migration, AI integration, cost reduction, Agile methodology, public sector, data security, IT budget management.

Built a world-class digital capability from scratch.Created and trademarked the Workwise customer experience platform.Integrated 240 systems into 110 post-merger with minimal disruption.Developed innovative Covid risk management and HR/finance apps.Improved business efficiency and data quality significantly.Keywords: digital transformation, customer experience, systems integration, Agile, innovation, business efficiency, data quality.

Transformed technology landscape with a comprehensive tech refresh.Adopted cloud technologies and built new development and architecture teams.Integrated new front-end applications and offshored development.Enhanced business processes and efficiency.Keywords: technology transformation, cloud technologies, development team, architecture, business process improvement, efficiency.

Accelerated digital product agenda and built a new digital team.Launched new digital offerings, leading to client acquisition and company sale.Managed development roadmap and modular functionality creation.Drove the company's digital transformation and market expansion.Keywords: digital product development, team building, client acquisition, development management, digital transformation, market expansion.

Scaled business operations and sourced key talent.Transitioned company from reseller to independent software agency.Led major projects for clients like Foxtons and Easy Group.Developed innovative solutions for property management and marketing.Keywords: business operations, talent sourcing, software development, project leadership, property management solutions, marketing technology.

Summary: involvement in National Projects that helped local governments in England achieve their e-government targets by the end of 2005 (which were set by the office of the deputy prime minister). Projects included (LGCL) Metadata Standard which has to be used in by all local authorities on their websites (part local authority websites project), (LGCS) Records Management Standard which can be used as an internal directory structure (collaborative effort with Records Management Society of Great Britain), (KM: Customer Facing Programme) Mediated Content is now used by staff in one stop shops in England (collaborative effort with LB Tower Hamlets), (LAMIP) a website portal that brings local authorities and suppliers together (collaborative effort with LB Lambeth). I had operational lead roles in all these projects. I also worked or gave support to other projects such as the common website navigation hierarchy for local governments.Communicate, give second line support, draw feedback and information from 98% of local authorities in EnglandSupervising staff and briefing systems architect on work to be done by programmersStructure XSD to meet standards objectives and oversee XSL transformations. Recruited by the company as a PID list administrator. - The list is a taxonomy (developed by Porism) that has to be used by all local governments in the UK to measure their electronic delivery of services (BVPI 157). I was involved in IPSV projectManaged (web design, usability standards, and database management of) the LAMIP Portal project, until I left the company in February, 2005. This included requirements capture by interviewing stakeholders and project managers administrating current systems, and also analyzing the existent systems. I also supervised data migration from Lotus Domino to MS SQL server

Intersection of technology and democratic governance• Researched the use of information technology in democracy and local governance to enable direct citizen participation.• Analyzed logistical and practical issues hindering citizen involvement in governance.• Explored the potential challenges of implementing a direct form of governance in society.