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Guildford, Gb

Egham, England, United Kingdom

Technical management of large-scale integrated audio-visual projects.

Reading, England, United Kingdom

End-to-end management of bespoke audio-visual installation projects, including requirements capture, detailed system design and documentation, quote generation, procurement, people and logistics management, invoicing and on-site commissioning.Team leadership, with a specific focus on team development and standardisation of approach

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

A short-term contract to develop policies, procedures and back-office technology for a small charity looking to establish foundations for growth.

Guildford, United Kingdom

Voluntary directorship of a charity that offers a befriending and advocacy service to support young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties that have resulted in self-harm or suicidal tendencies.

Reading, United Kingdom

Technical consultancy and project management for large and complex audio-visual installation projects, comprising audio, video, lighting, network and control system design and integration.

Voluntary directorship of an organisation that aims to build bridges of understanding, trust and cooperation between communities of work, faith, leisure and society and to serve people by providing pastoral care for anyone who lives in, works in or visits the town centre.

Guildford, United Kingdom

Managing technical operations for a large, town-centre church, including the design and implementation of a building-wide, integrated AV/IT network infrastructure, multi-room AV system and main auditorium PA, AV, Lighting and broadcast systems. Interfacing with internal stakeholders, project design team and external consultants / specialist subcontractors. Managing the process of moving main church services off site during major building redevelopment works: liaising with venue, reimagining musical worship, PA and AV systems, coordinating youth, children's, welcome, catering, care-taking, stewarding and other volunteer teams.

Guildford, United Kingdom

Part of the senior leadership team of a large and vibrant town-centre church, dealing with a broad range of pastoral, programme, management and technical issues. Particular responsibility for musical worship, including leadership of around fifty volunteer musicians and singers. Responsibility for the design and implementation of a building-wide IT infrastructure and networked audio-visual system - including requirements documentation, tender process management, contractor management, change management, user training, etc. Significant involvement with young people: leading groups, organising and leading trips, mentoring, contributing to safeguarding policies. Previous oversight of the church’s student work, community engagement, cross-church involvement and social outreach activities.

Driving AMD’s ‘digital home’ activities within Europe. Member of the AMD LIVE! core team, with input into global brand strategy and direction. Evangelist for AMD LIVE! in Europe, presenting at a senior level to key retailers, tier-1 OEM customers and industry partners. Particular focus on establishing and fostering synergistic partnerships with the consumer electronics, broadcast and content industries in order to develop an ecosystem of connected entertainment devices associated with the AMD LIVE! brand. Significant wins in target countries of France, Nordics, Germany and UK.

Co-founded, managed and financially contributed to this enterprising start-up. Actively involved in the conceptualisation, design and prototyping of a thought-leading product and managed the subsequent development and successful launch into the marketplace. Primary product evangelist, engaged with potential customers and third parties including Microsoft, Intel, AMD, nVidia and many Tier 2 OEMs. Nurtured and developed key relationships with partners, suppliers and third parties at all levels. Significant involvement in supply chain, marketing, pricing and product development.

Technical Account Manager for the flagship COLT account (Northern and Central Europe). Ownership of pre- and post-sales technical issues, network designs and new product introductions. Responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships at all levels and across all COLT companies.

Part of a team with technical design authority for customer networks. Specifically responsible for the Storm network and single point of contact into Professional Services for Storm account. Design support for all Sycamore products. Support to other European customers.

Part of the team with design authority for Level 3's European Transmission Network. Interfacing to internal business and technology groups; engaging in technical marketing activities; providing design-level technical support to customers; interfacing to other carriers; new product introduction; business case development.

Technical Lead Manager for the introduction of Ericsson's DWDM technology into BT's Core Transmission Network; Technical lead for initial roll-out of Ericsson DWDM systems into BT's International Network; SDH and DWDM solutions input into tenders; Customer presentations of Ericsson DWDM solutions (world-wide); Speaking & Leading conferences/workshops.

Beng (Hons.), Electronic Engineering

Cert He, Theology, Music & Worship