Andy Downs
Head of workplace transformation at KA2 Limited- Claim this Profile
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Darren Roberts
I have known Andy over the past four years and can say that he stands out as one of the most capable IT project and programme managers I have had the pleasure of working with. Andy can orchestrate the whole balancing act between the technical and human factors to deliver success consistently for the many Executives who have come to rely on him. Andy is a mentor to colleagues who are aspiring project managers, guiding them in how to shape delivery commitments and measure progress. His approach to planning blends the top down and bottom up methodologies, while his deliveries can range from product based waterfall to more agile research & development style engagements. Andy can take a group of individuals and turn them into a high performance team. He’s at home running a small agile sprint team with junior, inexperienced staff, to global technology transformation initiatives spanning senior technical and business leaders and hugely capable resource pools, blending external professional services teams with internal centres of excellence. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy as a hugely talented IT project and programme manager.
Simon Hornby
I worked with Andy in a number of roles when he worked in Thomson Reuters and I have to say that he would be the first person I would hire for a Project/Program Management role. Great attitude, great commitment and his delivery always exceeded expectations. If Andy was accountable for one of my projects my mind was at ease and I could focus my time on other areas.
Mike Sleath
Andy is without doubt an extremely talented and customer focussed programme manager. I have worked with him on numerous projects within Thomson Reuters from simple network hardware refreshes to complete data centre builds. He combines the talents of allowing the technical staff the space to work and deliver with ensuring that the customer feels none of the pain and all goals are achieved. He is equally at home meeting senior management and customers providing executive reports as he is in the data centre testing cables and building servers. He is a class act.
Darren Roberts
I have known Andy over the past four years and can say that he stands out as one of the most capable IT project and programme managers I have had the pleasure of working with. Andy can orchestrate the whole balancing act between the technical and human factors to deliver success consistently for the many Executives who have come to rely on him. Andy is a mentor to colleagues who are aspiring project managers, guiding them in how to shape delivery commitments and measure progress. His approach to planning blends the top down and bottom up methodologies, while his deliveries can range from product based waterfall to more agile research & development style engagements. Andy can take a group of individuals and turn them into a high performance team. He’s at home running a small agile sprint team with junior, inexperienced staff, to global technology transformation initiatives spanning senior technical and business leaders and hugely capable resource pools, blending external professional services teams with internal centres of excellence. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy as a hugely talented IT project and programme manager.
Simon Hornby
I worked with Andy in a number of roles when he worked in Thomson Reuters and I have to say that he would be the first person I would hire for a Project/Program Management role. Great attitude, great commitment and his delivery always exceeded expectations. If Andy was accountable for one of my projects my mind was at ease and I could focus my time on other areas.
Mike Sleath
Andy is without doubt an extremely talented and customer focussed programme manager. I have worked with him on numerous projects within Thomson Reuters from simple network hardware refreshes to complete data centre builds. He combines the talents of allowing the technical staff the space to work and deliver with ensuring that the customer feels none of the pain and all goals are achieved. He is equally at home meeting senior management and customers providing executive reports as he is in the data centre testing cables and building servers. He is a class act.
Darren Roberts
I have known Andy over the past four years and can say that he stands out as one of the most capable IT project and programme managers I have had the pleasure of working with. Andy can orchestrate the whole balancing act between the technical and human factors to deliver success consistently for the many Executives who have come to rely on him. Andy is a mentor to colleagues who are aspiring project managers, guiding them in how to shape delivery commitments and measure progress. His approach to planning blends the top down and bottom up methodologies, while his deliveries can range from product based waterfall to more agile research & development style engagements. Andy can take a group of individuals and turn them into a high performance team. He’s at home running a small agile sprint team with junior, inexperienced staff, to global technology transformation initiatives spanning senior technical and business leaders and hugely capable resource pools, blending external professional services teams with internal centres of excellence. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy as a hugely talented IT project and programme manager.
Simon Hornby
I worked with Andy in a number of roles when he worked in Thomson Reuters and I have to say that he would be the first person I would hire for a Project/Program Management role. Great attitude, great commitment and his delivery always exceeded expectations. If Andy was accountable for one of my projects my mind was at ease and I could focus my time on other areas.
Mike Sleath
Andy is without doubt an extremely talented and customer focussed programme manager. I have worked with him on numerous projects within Thomson Reuters from simple network hardware refreshes to complete data centre builds. He combines the talents of allowing the technical staff the space to work and deliver with ensuring that the customer feels none of the pain and all goals are achieved. He is equally at home meeting senior management and customers providing executive reports as he is in the data centre testing cables and building servers. He is a class act.
Darren Roberts
I have known Andy over the past four years and can say that he stands out as one of the most capable IT project and programme managers I have had the pleasure of working with. Andy can orchestrate the whole balancing act between the technical and human factors to deliver success consistently for the many Executives who have come to rely on him. Andy is a mentor to colleagues who are aspiring project managers, guiding them in how to shape delivery commitments and measure progress. His approach to planning blends the top down and bottom up methodologies, while his deliveries can range from product based waterfall to more agile research & development style engagements. Andy can take a group of individuals and turn them into a high performance team. He’s at home running a small agile sprint team with junior, inexperienced staff, to global technology transformation initiatives spanning senior technical and business leaders and hugely capable resource pools, blending external professional services teams with internal centres of excellence. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy as a hugely talented IT project and programme manager.
Simon Hornby
I worked with Andy in a number of roles when he worked in Thomson Reuters and I have to say that he would be the first person I would hire for a Project/Program Management role. Great attitude, great commitment and his delivery always exceeded expectations. If Andy was accountable for one of my projects my mind was at ease and I could focus my time on other areas.
Mike Sleath
Andy is without doubt an extremely talented and customer focussed programme manager. I have worked with him on numerous projects within Thomson Reuters from simple network hardware refreshes to complete data centre builds. He combines the talents of allowing the technical staff the space to work and deliver with ensuring that the customer feels none of the pain and all goals are achieved. He is equally at home meeting senior management and customers providing executive reports as he is in the data centre testing cables and building servers. He is a class act.
Experience
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KA2 Limited
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of workplace transformation
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Programme Manager
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
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Fidelity International
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Programme Manager
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
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Project Manager
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
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Thomson Reuters
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Shared Infrastructure Programme Manager
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
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Head of Capability Planning
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
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Senior Project Manager
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Oct 2008 - Aug 2011
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UBS
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Switzerland
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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PMO Officer
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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PMO Officer - GNS/GDS EMEA
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
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Project Manager – Global Desktop Services
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Oct 2002 - Jul 2006
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Project Manager, Global Trading Division
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Mar 1998 - Oct 2002
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PC Support Team Leader
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Jun 1996 - Mar 1998
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