Simon Clifford
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Emma Philpott MBE
Simon is a force of nature. His passion, understanding and vision of how technology can transform public services is compelling and engaging. A rising star in his field, I don't doubt his work will transform public sector technology. His presentation on Police Cyber Alarm was a highlight at a cyber focused event I hosted. He has a mastery of emerging technology, with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and national stakeholders. Most of all, his candour and plain speaking, telling it how it is, and describing the path to a better way is a rare skill indeed. We need people with this vision, commitment and drive building national solutions.
Mark Gray
From our interactions, Simon consistently comes across as a strategic and visionary thinker who is keen to challenge the status quo and drive genuine progress. His ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders then gives him the platform to deliver on these strategic visions.
Emma Philpott MBE
Simon is a force of nature. His passion, understanding and vision of how technology can transform public services is compelling and engaging. A rising star in his field, I don't doubt his work will transform public sector technology. His presentation on Police Cyber Alarm was a highlight at a cyber focused event I hosted. He has a mastery of emerging technology, with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and national stakeholders. Most of all, his candour and plain speaking, telling it how it is, and describing the path to a better way is a rare skill indeed. We need people with this vision, commitment and drive building national solutions.
Mark Gray
From our interactions, Simon consistently comes across as a strategic and visionary thinker who is keen to challenge the status quo and drive genuine progress. His ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders then gives him the platform to deliver on these strategic visions.
Emma Philpott MBE
Simon is a force of nature. His passion, understanding and vision of how technology can transform public services is compelling and engaging. A rising star in his field, I don't doubt his work will transform public sector technology. His presentation on Police Cyber Alarm was a highlight at a cyber focused event I hosted. He has a mastery of emerging technology, with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and national stakeholders. Most of all, his candour and plain speaking, telling it how it is, and describing the path to a better way is a rare skill indeed. We need people with this vision, commitment and drive building national solutions.
Mark Gray
From our interactions, Simon consistently comes across as a strategic and visionary thinker who is keen to challenge the status quo and drive genuine progress. His ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders then gives him the platform to deliver on these strategic visions.
Emma Philpott MBE
Simon is a force of nature. His passion, understanding and vision of how technology can transform public services is compelling and engaging. A rising star in his field, I don't doubt his work will transform public sector technology. His presentation on Police Cyber Alarm was a highlight at a cyber focused event I hosted. He has a mastery of emerging technology, with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and national stakeholders. Most of all, his candour and plain speaking, telling it how it is, and describing the path to a better way is a rare skill indeed. We need people with this vision, commitment and drive building national solutions.
Mark Gray
From our interactions, Simon consistently comes across as a strategic and visionary thinker who is keen to challenge the status quo and drive genuine progress. His ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders then gives him the platform to deliver on these strategic visions.
Experience
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Cliff42
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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MD/CVO Founder
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Apr 2021 - Present
Working to accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies and decision making across public safety providers, working with, among others, Policing, Fire Services, and the Cabinet Office on the National resilience agenda. Working to accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies and decision making across public safety providers, working with, among others, Policing, Fire Services, and the Cabinet Office on the National resilience agenda.
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WAGAS Group
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France
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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May 2021 - Present
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Police Digital Service
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Digital & Data
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2021
Working to transform Policing to be able to adapt at pace, through a holistic approach to technology and the business, harnessing the potential of the best digital innovation available to improve public safety and justice outcomes.I am both a technologist and communicator, often playing the role of connector or translator of complex policing or technology paradigms between communities. Equally comfortable working at C-level or front line, briefing PCC’s, Chiefs, Ministers or the front line.I lead the strategic focus of the Police ICT company, the “Set the Direction” service pillar. Leading an interdisciplinary team including technologists and serving Police officers supporting numerous projects and programmes.In this role I have pioneered Police Cloud adoption, shared best practice working across all forces, and supported streamlined capability enhancement. With an operational delivery focus and using techniques including Wardley mapping I have a comprehensive understanding of many of the challenges faced by Policing today in the UK and internationally.Leading areas of focus have been the rebooting and retooling of technology and data standards, Innovation and industry partnership working alongside frontline digital tools to support more efficient and effective Policing. This has been achieved by working with senior stakeholders across Policing, NCA, Cabinet Office and others introducing transformational technology, strategy, new capability and specialist insights.Significant focus on investigative capability and using increased automation using Artificial Intelligence, geospatial and conversational interfaces as well as cyber crime, both in detection and prevention.In summary I care deeply about this sector and have a track record and reputation of seeing the big picture, isolating the problem, being focused in my intervention and getting the job done.
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Northamptonshire Police
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United Kingdom
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Public Safety
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400 - 500 Employee
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(OPFCC) Director of Technology & Digital Transformation
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2019
Working for the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner my role is to deliver a holistic digital strategy that includes local, regional and national digital transformation. Working with public and private sector partners to deliver better intelligence, tools, and innovation to deliver enhanced policing capability, efficiency and public protection. Working for the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner my role is to deliver a holistic digital strategy that includes local, regional and national digital transformation. Working with public and private sector partners to deliver better intelligence, tools, and innovation to deliver enhanced policing capability, efficiency and public protection.
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Director
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2016
Digital transformation consultant. Using disruptive and smart technologies, brand and enhanced engagement strategies to deliver high growth business strategy. Working in support of organisations large and small to develop and grow their business and profitability.Key consulting areas include:- Online strategy & Web Engagement- Innovation Strategy- Business growth strategy- Social Media engagement- Blue Ocean strategy- UK/EU Landing Support Digital transformation consultant. Using disruptive and smart technologies, brand and enhanced engagement strategies to deliver high growth business strategy. Working in support of organisations large and small to develop and grow their business and profitability.Key consulting areas include:- Online strategy & Web Engagement- Innovation Strategy- Business growth strategy- Social Media engagement- Blue Ocean strategy- UK/EU Landing Support
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Periscopic
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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New Business Ambassador
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May 2013 - Dec 2013
Do Good with Data - take some data, clean it, add some context and a beautiful interface, and you get insight. Do this for organisations informing and helping the world and you have a Periscopic solution.Periscopic is in the top tier of Visualisation, Analytics and data insight companies on the planet. Delivering insight for over 10 years to Media, Health, Technology companies & NGO'sCustomers include:Unicef, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, World Wildlife FundGoogle, Yahoo, The Economist and more.
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Psand Limited
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Business Development
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
Delivered online digital transformation and enterprise scale applications fully leveraging cloud technology and software as a service. Delivered Holiday Inn new capability transforming their profitability, capacity and customer service.Led the development of client/partner engagement, built on an excellent track record of delivering large scale secure, stable, multi-domain projects on budget and within timescale. Delivered online digital transformation and enterprise scale applications fully leveraging cloud technology and software as a service. Delivered Holiday Inn new capability transforming their profitability, capacity and customer service.Led the development of client/partner engagement, built on an excellent track record of delivering large scale secure, stable, multi-domain projects on budget and within timescale.
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Quickform
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Spain
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Commercial Director
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Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Working with national and international SME and Corporate Clients, delivering web and applications solutions. Working with national and international SME and Corporate Clients, delivering web and applications solutions.
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Managing Director / Founder
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Aug 2001 - Feb 2010
Founded and built Ewaves delivering Websites, Intranets, and applications development. Offering high level digital capability to a wide range of customers. Introduced first syndicated WIFI network to the Costa Del Sol. Founded and built Ewaves delivering Websites, Intranets, and applications development. Offering high level digital capability to a wide range of customers. Introduced first syndicated WIFI network to the Costa Del Sol.
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Computacenter
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Solutions - iGroup
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1998 - 2001
Led engagement activity in the iGroup, the Online specialist capability division, leading on online development for corporate and public sector customers. I led digital transformation workshops for customers and internal users delivering online strategy. Led engagement activity in the iGroup, the Online specialist capability division, leading on online development for corporate and public sector customers. I led digital transformation workshops for customers and internal users delivering online strategy.
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Business Development Manager
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1996 - 1998
IT Facilities Management Company providing tailored hardware/software and support to mobile/agile workforces. Including mobile sales forces, indepedant financial advisors and distributed networked systems for financial services and banking customers.Purchased by SCC and became specialist arm of the company for mobile computing. IT Facilities Management Company providing tailored hardware/software and support to mobile/agile workforces. Including mobile sales forces, indepedant financial advisors and distributed networked systems for financial services and banking customers.Purchased by SCC and became specialist arm of the company for mobile computing.
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Business Development Manager
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1994 - 1996
Enterprise Scale MIS (management information systems) and DSS (Decission support software) consulting into Financial sector, early days of big data. Using tools like Essbase and Forest & Trees. Enterprise Scale MIS (management information systems) and DSS (Decission support software) consulting into Financial sector, early days of big data. Using tools like Essbase and Forest & Trees.
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