Andy Elms
Principal Consultant - R&D tax credits at GrantTree- Claim this Profile
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Kwamina Ewusie
I worked with Andy for several years at Synopsys. Our interactions were mostly related to defining services direction, and determining execution strategy. Andy always brought great knowledge, insight and wisdom to our discussions. He is clearly a high tech professional with vast breadth of experience which he brings to bear effectively to the needs of the business. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
Ralph Grundler
Working with Andy at Synopsys on consulting projects was always a great experience. Andy knew the customer's well and exactly what was needed to make the project successful. He was excellent in the presales stage and managed the projects closely during execution to a positive conclusion. Andy did such a great job I wished he worked in our Business unit. I look forward to working with Andy again.
Kwamina Ewusie
I worked with Andy for several years at Synopsys. Our interactions were mostly related to defining services direction, and determining execution strategy. Andy always brought great knowledge, insight and wisdom to our discussions. He is clearly a high tech professional with vast breadth of experience which he brings to bear effectively to the needs of the business. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
Ralph Grundler
Working with Andy at Synopsys on consulting projects was always a great experience. Andy knew the customer's well and exactly what was needed to make the project successful. He was excellent in the presales stage and managed the projects closely during execution to a positive conclusion. Andy did such a great job I wished he worked in our Business unit. I look forward to working with Andy again.
Kwamina Ewusie
I worked with Andy for several years at Synopsys. Our interactions were mostly related to defining services direction, and determining execution strategy. Andy always brought great knowledge, insight and wisdom to our discussions. He is clearly a high tech professional with vast breadth of experience which he brings to bear effectively to the needs of the business. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
Ralph Grundler
Working with Andy at Synopsys on consulting projects was always a great experience. Andy knew the customer's well and exactly what was needed to make the project successful. He was excellent in the presales stage and managed the projects closely during execution to a positive conclusion. Andy did such a great job I wished he worked in our Business unit. I look forward to working with Andy again.
Kwamina Ewusie
I worked with Andy for several years at Synopsys. Our interactions were mostly related to defining services direction, and determining execution strategy. Andy always brought great knowledge, insight and wisdom to our discussions. He is clearly a high tech professional with vast breadth of experience which he brings to bear effectively to the needs of the business. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.
Ralph Grundler
Working with Andy at Synopsys on consulting projects was always a great experience. Andy knew the customer's well and exactly what was needed to make the project successful. He was excellent in the presales stage and managed the projects closely during execution to a positive conclusion. Andy did such a great job I wished he worked in our Business unit. I look forward to working with Andy again.
Experience
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GrantTree
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant - R&D tax credits
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Dec 2018 - Present
Discovery of innovation in clients' developments; then creating technical narratives to support R&D tax credit claims. Specialising in domains such as software, fintech and machine learning applications - leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience from a broad range of technology. Success defending HMRC enquiries into claims originating from other R&D firms. Winning new business as a result of this boutique service. Discovery of innovation in clients' developments; then creating technical narratives to support R&D tax credit claims. Specialising in domains such as software, fintech and machine learning applications - leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience from a broad range of technology. Success defending HMRC enquiries into claims originating from other R&D firms. Winning new business as a result of this boutique service.
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Synopsys Inc
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Design Consulting (EMEA)
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2017
Delivered consulting projects for many of the world’s top 25 semiconductor suppliers, working in domains including mobile, networking and automotive. Discovery of needs, solution architecture, contract negotiation and project management with the support of my 30-strong team. Delivered consulting projects for many of the world’s top 25 semiconductor suppliers, working in domains including mobile, networking and automotive. Discovery of needs, solution architecture, contract negotiation and project management with the support of my 30-strong team.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager - Technology
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Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Delivered flexible IT technology expertise into advisory projects – specifically R&D tax relief claims in the Financial Services sector. Experience with investment banking and top-tier retail banking. Delivered flexible IT technology expertise into advisory projects – specifically R&D tax relief claims in the Financial Services sector. Experience with investment banking and top-tier retail banking.
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Panasonic North America
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director
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Jul 2006 - Mar 2011
Technical and operational management of a semiconductor and software design team of 30 engineers, part of Panasonic Semiconductor System-LSI Business Unit in Japan. Delivered technology into various Panasonic products. Discovered internal customer requirements, Implemented a project management blend of agile for software with waterfall for semiconductor design. Set up a new office subsequent to the Elixent acquisition. Technical and operational management of a semiconductor and software design team of 30 engineers, part of Panasonic Semiconductor System-LSI Business Unit in Japan. Delivered technology into various Panasonic products. Discovered internal customer requirements, Implemented a project management blend of agile for software with waterfall for semiconductor design. Set up a new office subsequent to the Elixent acquisition.
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Elixent
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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VP Customer Engineering
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
[The start-up acquired by Panasonic]. Ran the pre-sales technical support team. [The start-up acquired by Panasonic]. Ran the pre-sales technical support team.
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ARC International
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United Kingdom
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Systems Engineering
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Feb 2001 - Apr 2003
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Director of Customer Support
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2001
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Fujitsu
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior ASIC Marketing Engineer
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Apr 1998 - Sep 1999
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Field Applications Engineer
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Oct 1996 - Mar 1998
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Nokia
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Finland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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ASIC Design Engineer
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Oct 1990 - Sep 1992
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Education
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1992 - 1996
University of Surrey
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing -
1986 - 1990
University of Surrey
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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