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Assumed responsibility for the Security Management function in the Broadcast Radio Business(a special project role acquired during acquisition / integration)Worked closely with Senior Management to provide recommendations for strategic direction tostrengthen access security controls.Provided security recommendations assisting in mitigating risks associated with the theft, destruction, alteration, and denial of access to information.Assessed security strategies and status of network, desktop, Server infrastructure and data through audits and development of metrics.Uncover and close critical loopholes to maintain security network using systems monitoring and reporting

Bristol

♦ Hold bottom line accountability for all IT Operations, communications and engineering within the group of 16 radio stations. ♦ Initiate innovative support offering by establishing a strategic support team and a 24hr broadcast critical response team to streamline IT Operations, communications and engineering. ♦ Principle architect in all systems design, implementation and support, including Office 365 migration, cybersecurity overhaul and implementation projects♦ Key contributor to the bid, win, project management and implementation of the OFCOM Small Scale DAB Trial one of only 10 in the UK, Shaping the future of Digital Radio. ♦ Spearhead the planning and technical integration of 10 radio stations from a newly acquired group into our Groups systems and processes. ♦ Drive leadership vision and business strategy by providing technical guidance to the group’s executive team and empowering the technical support personnel to provide customer service excellence. ♦ Project manage the design, planning and implementation of station relocations by managing resources and ensuring SLA targets are delivered or exceeded. ♦ Ensure significant supplier cost savings by delivering real value to our internal customers without compromising quality. ♦ Ensure security and reliability of IT and Broadcast systems and efficient SLA resolution of incidents/ outages. ♦ Oversee multiple technical and management teams and coordinate their efforts to fulfil IT service and support delivery commitments.♦ Manage, develop and implement effective IT policies and performance management processes by employing strategic leadership and operational oversight skills.

Bristol, United Kingdom

♦ Promoted to Team Leader / Senior Engineer and Acting Technology Manager due to outstanding innovation and leadership skills.♦ Designed, built, project managed and supported new services for an external customer. ♦ Recruited and interviewed new team members, assessed daily workload and delegate activities among teams. ♦ Spearheaded the implementation of 5 radio stations and a video music service, distributed by satellite using multicast IP. ♦ Initiated, developed and implemented the rollout of the new group standard audio editing system based on Digidesign’ ProTools, encompassing the installation and integration into 8-production.♦ Performed day-to-day IT responsibilities consisting of desktop, server, and laptop support. ♦ Installed, configured and supported Windows 95 to 2003 server.

Bristol, United Kingdom

♦ Promoted to Acting Service Manager to manage all operations within the service department. ♦ Ensured installation of the technical sound and lighting equipment to a high quality standard in-house and UK wide. ♦ Developed and implemented in-house procedures for site documentation to ensure high quality standards when completing works.♦ Developed various bespoke electronic equipment to meet client’s emerging needs. ♦ Liaised with the technical / non-technical project managers to develop technical quotes and to problem solve system design issues.

Hnd, City And Guilds, Electronics

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