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An experienced PRINCE2 & PRINCE2 Agile Project Manager and Professional Scrum Master 1, with ITIL® Foundation certificate in IT Service Management. Having 19 years of project management experience in software development, packaged software, infrastructure implementation and change I possess thorough knowledge and expertise in the fields of project management, software development and infrastructure delivery – mainly using waterfall methodologies but most recently Agile and Scrum. Having a successful track record of leading client facing projects in a variety of commercial areas, with a focus on delivering on schedule, within budget and in line with defined objectives. Experienced in projects delivered by a combination of co-located, remote and third party teams.Committed to delivering on key customer requirements to develop innovative solutions by methodical application of project management processes.Proven ability as a successful team leader, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both virtual and physical teams.Also experienced in Change Management and, although a software developer before becoming a Project Manager, my experience in both software and infrastructure projects, means that I understand, and therefore mitigate against, risks from a broad point of view.I'm an active member of the CGI IT UK Ltd. Members’ Council.Underpinning my expertise in Project Management is 11 years' software development and business analysis in an IBM mainframe environment. I also have broad experience outside the IT sector having worked in the Farming, Industrial Chemical and then Brick industries prior to moving into IT.Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, DIY, gardening, holidays, dinghy sailing and roller-blading.Specialties: Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner) Professional Scrum Master I People Management ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management