Chris Shaw Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Shaw Consulting is a specialist provider of Information Technology and Management Consultancy Services to the Housing and Public Sector.We provide end to end consultancy services, whether it’s:• Enterprise Architecture• Developing & implementing ICT strategies.• Business cases to support technology investments.• Developing detailed specifications of requirements.• Managing & simplifying complex procurements.• Getting the most out of your existing ICT… Show more Shaw Consulting is a specialist provider of Information Technology and Management Consultancy Services to the Housing and Public Sector.We provide end to end consultancy services, whether it’s:• Enterprise Architecture• Developing & implementing ICT strategies.• Business cases to support technology investments.• Developing detailed specifications of requirements.• Managing & simplifying complex procurements.• Getting the most out of your existing ICT environment.• Business Transformation.• Project and Programme Management.• Trusted Advisor / Critical Friend.Shaw Consulting is your independent advisor. Show less

I joined NCC Group in September and since then have worked with over 20 different clients, the projects have involved assisting organisations to develop their ICT Strategies, pulling together detailed system specifications and helping organisations select new IT systems, Green IT Assignments, telephony and Contact centre system requirements specification and Data Centre reviews.My role at NCC Group is 70% on delivery and 30% business development; since I started at NCC Group I have… Show more I joined NCC Group in September and since then have worked with over 20 different clients, the projects have involved assisting organisations to develop their ICT Strategies, pulling together detailed system specifications and helping organisations select new IT systems, Green IT Assignments, telephony and Contact centre system requirements specification and Data Centre reviews.My role at NCC Group is 70% on delivery and 30% business development; since I started at NCC Group I have built from the ground up a number of Green ICT Consultancy services and successfully delivered on a number of Green ICT projects. Show less

My role as IT Services Director was to review the organisations strategy against the sectors they were targeting, develop a new strategy and oversee the implementation of the strategy.

I have worked for over 80 different clients, the assignments have involved: The development of detailed ICT Strategies; The implementation of ICT Strategies; The development of IT Architecture Policies and Standards; Performing IT Service and System Governance Reviews using Cobit Principles;  Project managing the implementation of new IT Applications and ICT Infrastructures using the PRINCE2 methodology; Procurement of IT Applications and ICT Infrastructures;… Show more I have worked for over 80 different clients, the assignments have involved: The development of detailed ICT Strategies; The implementation of ICT Strategies; The development of IT Architecture Policies and Standards; Performing IT Service and System Governance Reviews using Cobit Principles;  Project managing the implementation of new IT Applications and ICT Infrastructures using the PRINCE2 methodology; Procurement of IT Applications and ICT Infrastructures; and Advising on the recruitment of IT Staff, including interviewing and assessment of candidates. Show less

Responsible for delivering IT /IS Consultancy assignments

Responsible for managing a team which delivered Managed IT services to organisations in the pharmaceuticals, utilities and insurance sectors.

Set the IT strategy for 6000+ worldwide messaging and knowledge management infrastructure. Regularly travelled the world implementing the IT strategy, managed large-scale implementations across Europe, Russia, Baltic States, & the USA. I managed a team of six people that provided operational support to end users in the UK and Europe.

Managed the day-to-day running of the computer network, defined the service level agreement, and produced monthly reports to the business.

IT Hardware and software support which involved working onsite at Bradford and Bingley, General Accident, and Northern Foods.

I setup and implemented AutoCAD solutions which were used by organisations like C&A, Halifax Building Society, Bradford & Bingley Building Society for facilities management.

Ba Hons, Business Administration, Management And Operations, 2:1

Study part time whilst working, gained the degree in 2 1/2 years. The business degree focused on the development of strategies.

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