Andy Reynolds Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab

Inspire Resources™ is a technology-enabled adaptation company. We help companies, particularly in raw materials, adapt to complex new expectations by aligning business models and engineered systems at a practical and human level. Please contact me to learn more.

Nanaimo, Bc

Alacris Innovation Consulting Inc helped mining companies with the commercial and leadership challenges of innovation partnerships, particularly with equipment suppliers. Clients included mining companies in Canada and Australia, working with a global ecosystem of companies and institutions.

British Columbia, Canada

I helped mining companies engage more of their own capabilities to ensure better outcomes from their innovation portfolios. The major value propositions are:- Facilitating partnerships that can co-create value without succumbing to a strife of value capture;- Linking the technology and procurement functions to ensure that innovations are commercially sustainable and properly integrated into operations;- Tools to build broader support for the innovation portfolio without falling into the trap of short-term metrics.

Vancouver, Bc

I led a dispersed matrix team of 200 scientists, engineers, program leaders and project managers to enhance innovation in Canadian electricity, energy and mining sectors from facilities in BC, ON and QC. We delivered attributable impact in mission-oriented programs in which we co-invested with clients. My team generated around $10M annually in revenues, in addition to foundational research at globally significant levels.

Edmonton, Canada

I led a team of scientists and engineers in a provincial government agency developing a portfolio of clean energy technologies including renewables, energy efficiency and carbon capture.

Worldwide

Various appointments in front line operations & maintenance, procurement, technology management, international collaboration and capability management, up to the rank of Commander.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Facilitated UK-US defence technology cooperation, based in the British Embassy.

London, United Kingdom

Led the team supporting the Navy member of the Joint Capabilities Board in the UK Ministry of Defence. Co-facilitated the annual Balance of Investment process, adjusting investments across a portfolio of 400 programs totalling $15bn/yr (equivalent) expenditure.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Within the Defence Procurement Agency, I led a team of technical experts developing technology strategy and investments for the future surface combatant program, which eventually became the Type 26 Frigate.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Deployed to the newly-formed NATO headquarters in Kabul, I initially worked on logistics collaboration initiatives among the 34 participating nations in ISAF. Subsequently I was selected to develop the strategy for deploying Provincial Reconstruction Teams, which was executed by NATO over the subsequent few years. In this role I worked with NGOs and multinational military teams to improve cooperation and communication.

Bristol, United Kingdom

I led a small team developing the integrated logistic support (ILS) framework for a new class of warship. For much of the time I was seconded into the Electric Ship Program Office, where I improved the working relationships between companies participating in the £20M UK-France Electric Ship Technology Demonstration project.

Worldwide

I led the Marine Engineering department, ensuring the department's readiness and competence for war. This period included a lot of anti-submarine patrolling (where I developed innovative acoustics management techniques), 9/11 and subsequent deployment to the Arabian Sea in support of coalition operations in Afghanistan. For my final 6 months, the ship was in refit with a skeleton crew under my command.

Victoria, Bc

My role was to oversee engineering practices in the 5 frigates, 2 destroyers and 1 replenishment vessel of the Canadian Pacific Fleet. I deployed frequently to sea all over the Pacific, supporting ships' command teams to optimize their operational practices. I also coordinated the adoption of ISO 14001 environmental management systems across the fleet.

Bath, United Kingdom

In the section responsible for mechanical handling equipment, I managed two safety-critical projects: the development of a replacement aircraft lift for the Navy's aircraft carriers; and the development of a helicopter handling system for the Type 23 frigates. These were the first applications of Defence Standard 00-56, requiring comprehensive safety management including HAZOP, FMECA, FTA etc. I played a significant role in resolving a stalemate between the engineering company developing the aircraft lift and the MOD-appointed independent safety auditor.

Msc, Marine Engineering

Beng, Engineering