Leading a team of expert SIs while managing complex changes. As intelligence is the ability to adapt to rapid change.

Head Hunted from ECP to deliver a new mission critical DVLA data service safely guiding a range of departments though a very complex process.

Architect and Key player through taking ownership data structure and governance through instilling a steady state approach or always on approach with driving data through solid data governance with the goal above all else for data accuracy.

Introduction of Cloud base architecture using MSQL2012 with a high availability approach to data services. Innovative and understanding of both After Sales market and internationalization.

Risk Management and business processes through end to end ensuring maximum up time.
Innovative and creative approach to inherit business failings though challenging a BI philosophy of velocity in that to know where you want to be you have to first of all know where you are.

Brought on to lead and develop the ADS / ECP catalogue however this was superseded via a business critical issue introduced into the DVLA via the previous development team. Using structured and systematic methodology I took the DVLA by the scruff of the neck and with the assistance of the VDS management team rebuilt the DVLA from scratch. A road map was presented to where we wanted to be DVLA was achieved before Christmas with a guarantee that from a DVLA point of view it would be 100% accurate. This has not only had been verified through a number of complex Cherished transfers but also though other vendors have not managing to grasp the complexity and thus making the service market leader.Eradication of systemic bad practices enforced this via reporting, backups and a SCDs tracking on a day to day what was going on introducing an almost a steady state environment by way of automation using core fundamental BI principals.

Responsible for Data Warehouse, Development, ERP and BIManagement and successful delivery of a large complex Employment Engagement ERP project fully integrating both HR and Payroll functions into a single data mart feeding off multiple sources. Being a strategically focused senior IT professional created and implemented a 3 year BI strategy road map. Installation and engagement of BI user focus groups with initiatives and a forward thinking philosophy. Creation and implementation of 3 year BI strategy road map. Through using BI I influenced the buying pattern of the Canadian Area , presented a New take on Like for likes and stock outs, drastically speed-ed up the distribution pick walk and successfully automated a 4 day labor intensive payroll monthly board report.Architectural and theoretical design of both datawarehouse and other large scale databases. Multiple Business Objects universe Designs. Strong business acumen and a proven ability to make viable contributions at board level on killer KPI’s. Heavily involved in development and launch of Ecommerce Websites, UAT, Change Controls, Resource Management and Team Focus groups.

Consultancy on design and performance improvements of two large universe architectures using Oracle SQL and Business Objects designer and SQL2000. Business Objects 2nd line support and production of non-standard reports. DG/UX and Solaris administration with shell programming and PL/SQL extracts. Silo reduction and data mart /dataset integration using Sybase SQL for high-level management reports giving a good return in ROI. Business analysis of property integration, company vehicles and legal policies in adherence to NROSH government project following PRINCE2. Consultancy and leader in turning around failing mission critical application BACSTEL IP project, while managing and other key finance systems.

Duties included project management and product life cycle for a £3million KRONOS Time and Attendance project including Oracle 9i database creation, administration and integration into the data warehouse. Heading up a team of 6 for business intelligence support. Oracle SQL database management with restructure of tables and indexes, fine load tuning, archiving and data integration. Project Management Information Support (MIS) to senior management. Responsible for providing all training to staff in relation o using the KRONOS Time & Attendance and the CRM systems and implementing a (train-the-trainer) by developing all training materials and course work.Provided consulting services on the migration of moving from KRONOS from a paper based solutions to a fully computerised solution.

Duties included providing support and maintenance to the users of an HP11 UNIX Mainframe system. Oracle 8i database management with daily archiving, rebuilding indexes, performance tuning and table space management. Programming batched jobs using VI Editor. Using Business Objects in a very large data warehouse environment, building complex query reports in a specifically created universe or raw SQL. Using an IDS server to automate Business Objects reports and email them out to senior management. Head of Integration in merging JD systems with Sport and Fashion. Management of various large deployment projects to over 300 branches. Contract negotiation and Budgetary control while adhering to strict time constraints on various projects. Cover for systems manager when required.

Duties included heading up a team of two in user support and administration on a UNIX based platform. Table space management and Batch control analysis also maintaining LAN and WAN network, while other duties included budgetary control and contract management.Key Deliverable of the takeover Dickens Home Improvement IT infrastructure and data assets.