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Waterbeach, England, United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentOversaw a pipeline of key technology projects (semiconductor, software, and hardware) with a combined budget of $100M+. Managed cross-functional global teams of up to 24 engineers.Work Experience:● Programme managed a high performing SW Vertical to deliver a 100% feature roadmap for the next gen chip with a 2 year quarterly release cycle, ensuring readiness for market launch. ● Tracked project progress and… Show more Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentOversaw a pipeline of key technology projects (semiconductor, software, and hardware) with a combined budget of $100M+. Managed cross-functional global teams of up to 24 engineers.Work Experience:● Programme managed a high performing SW Vertical to deliver a 100% feature roadmap for the next gen chip with a 2 year quarterly release cycle, ensuring readiness for market launch. ● Tracked project progress and governed change requests through JIRA/Confluence, providing regular stakeholder updates and managing risks and issues.● Led the design, build, and deployment of 100% Wireless Docks for strategic user feedback demonstration vehicles, highlighting technical expertise and execution.● Delivered on-time 100% Wireless Monitor (Musen) prototypes within 3 months for user experience showcase, tracking cross-functional collaboration and managing performance. ● Pushed a 1 year behind schedule $XXm chip program (Navarro) across the line to achieve 100% chip testing completion in 6 months, ensuring technical sign off and securing business investment.● Owned the ISO9001 DQS recertification, coordinating process mapping, completing all internal audits and CAPA/OFI follow up achieving 100% site pass rate with no corrective actions. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentRole transfer to Synaptics on acquisition of DisplayLink UK in August 2020

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentDisplayLink expanded into non-Docking projects, prior to acquisition (VR, Network Displays and Wireless). Oversaw semiconductor, software, and hardware technology projects with a combined budget of $50M+ to expand R&D. Managed cross-functional global teams of up to 14 engineers.Work Experience:● Beringer (Semiconductor Validation) - achieved 100% delivery in 3 months, with clear metric reports, and ensured business… Show more Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentDisplayLink expanded into non-Docking projects, prior to acquisition (VR, Network Displays and Wireless). Oversaw semiconductor, software, and hardware technology projects with a combined budget of $50M+ to expand R&D. Managed cross-functional global teams of up to 14 engineers.Work Experience:● Beringer (Semiconductor Validation) - achieved 100% delivery in 3 months, with clear metric reports, and ensured business technical sign-off for VR program dependency.● Delivered the Network Displays prototype in 12 months and to budget for user demonstration vehicles, showcasing technical expertise and execution. ● Led successful delivery of engineering demonstrations at technology events (CES and Computex) over 2 years, ensuring seamless execution and contributing to brand growth. ● Oversaw Network Displays programme (hardware & software dependencies), leading governance and cross-site subcontractor collaboration (SW programmes $XXM+ USD each, 2 teams, 7 engineers per team + NRE).● Managed Reference Design hardware (notably PCB design) projects. (100+ limited run PCB boards, $XX K USD investments, built in UK/Taiwan per lead-time/capacity/cost needs) Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentPromoted to Project Manager after a successful start in DisplayLink’s PMO in the New Production Introduction, Defend & Extend, and Strategic Systems R&D projects divisions. Took on increasing responsibility, owning the Wireless VR program, tradeshow deliveries, Quality Management training and internal audit deliveries.Work Experience:● Coordinated the successful delivery of Wireless VR programme prototype to CES and… Show more Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentPromoted to Project Manager after a successful start in DisplayLink’s PMO in the New Production Introduction, Defend & Extend, and Strategic Systems R&D projects divisions. Took on increasing responsibility, owning the Wireless VR program, tradeshow deliveries, Quality Management training and internal audit deliveries.Work Experience:● Coordinated the successful delivery of Wireless VR programme prototype to CES and partners within 12 months, accelerating product release and boosting customer satisfaction. ● Reduced design time and cost by 50% by successfully engaging with an external radio vendor and offshore reference board design partner in India.● Governed a wireless VR programme with a combined budget of $XXm covering hardware and software, overseeing cross-site subcontractor collaboration with a team of 14 engineers.● Provided formal ISO9001 and ISO14001 internal training for over 50 new starters.● Provided coordination for the Intellectual Property portfolio with internal team and IP lawyers. All patent applications submitted on target ahead of public demonstrations. Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentSpearheaded the DisplayLink PMO coordinator function, assisting Programme Managers across ASIC, New Product Introduction, and Defend & Extend development programs. Facilitated the relocation across Cambridge to the Science Park.Work Experience:● Directed 3 large project budgets, managed purchasing and resolved project development needs. Improved program efficiency and facilitated successful project execution. ●… Show more Industry: Semiconductors, Software and Hardware developmentSpearheaded the DisplayLink PMO coordinator function, assisting Programme Managers across ASIC, New Product Introduction, and Defend & Extend development programs. Facilitated the relocation across Cambridge to the Science Park.Work Experience:● Directed 3 large project budgets, managed purchasing and resolved project development needs. Improved program efficiency and facilitated successful project execution. ● Tracked and reported on all engineering allocations and spend across business to the Chief Financial Officer● Managed the relocation of a large team to a new office, overseeing subcontractor work and ensuring a seamless transition for 150+ engineers and G&A staff. Show less

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Industry: Process Automation - Gas & Oil IndustryWorked across the business, engineering and with the customer to scope, compile, and agree variations to contract as part of the ABB international team that delivered the control and telecoms systems for the world's 1st CSG to LNG export project for BG group in Queensland Australia.Work Experience:* Compiled the justification, pricing and communication of all variation claims for a >AUD$90M project in 3 years, ensuring… Show more Industry: Process Automation - Gas & Oil IndustryWorked across the business, engineering and with the customer to scope, compile, and agree variations to contract as part of the ABB international team that delivered the control and telecoms systems for the world's 1st CSG to LNG export project for BG group in Queensland Australia.Work Experience:* Compiled the justification, pricing and communication of all variation claims for a >AUD$90M project in 3 years, ensuring completeness and compliance with project requirements. Show less

Drighlington, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Industry: Fibre Optics Installation & Management / TelecommunicationsWork Experience:* Created quotations and guided 100+ fibre optic installations at telecommunications datacentres and remote sites within 2 years, ensuring improvements in network reliability.

Pudsey, Leeds, United Kingdom

Industry: I.T. Hardware Supply, Configuration, and Installation - BankingWorking within HBOS banking groupWork Experience:• Directed infrastructure upgrades and remote support for 250+ technical staff, enabling seamless transition to homeworking within 1+ year, boosting operational efficiency.

Scarcroft & Limewood, Leeds, United Kingdom

Industry - Operations - EnergyNow a subsidiary of E.ON UKWork Experience:• Coordinated process flow mapping for NPower, successfully organizing and controlling documentation for a 3-month contract

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Industry: Remote Rollouts - IP Telephony & ATMs - BankingWork Experience:• Executed IP Telephony and ATM infrastructure upgrades at 100+ banking locations across the UK within 2 years, enhancing network performance and reliability.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Industry - Reactive KPI Maintenance & Installation Coordination - Building ManagementElyo Services (based at Sheffield Airport), subsidiary of Suez UKWork Experience:• Oversaw the timely completion and high-quality standards of 300+ site projects across the UK within 1 year for Heating, Electrical, Security, Plumbing, CCTV, and Fire systems.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Industry - Mortgage / Loans Applications & New Business Seeker - Credit Checks - Financial ServicesNo longer trading as of 2011

Ba (Hons) And Humanities Diploma, Anthropology, Archaelogy, Classical Studies, 2:1

My Anthropology degree background dealt in: (1.) Scientific methods (data collection, analysis, and interpretation, for bioarchaeology.

Education record

6/7th form and University Bursary (equivalent to UK "A" levels)

Education record

3/4/5th Form (early High School education, before move to Otago Boys High School)