Experience

Brain Tumour Research

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Offering support and challenge to the Leadership team in delivering the vision, mission and strategic objectives of Brain Tumour Research, with a particular interest in the data, insights, socials and marketing. Skills: Data Insights | Marketing | Social Media Management | Active Listening Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer... yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Show less



BFBS

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Data & Insight Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Working across the organisation to evolve the data maturity within BFBS and shape a data-led culture. I provide research, analysis, data and insight for multiple areas with BFBS including Marketing, Creative, Social, Radio/TV, Editorial and Product. Synthesising and interpreting social, website and product data, unlocking actionable insights that tie back to business goals. Liaising with MoD/DDC/other bodies on industry best practice and to discuss our own ways of working to align with the wider audience data maturity. Applications: - Brandwatch - Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio - Sharpstream - NPAW - Falcon.IO - PowerBi Show less



Esri UK

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• GIS Consultant

  • May 2019 - Jun 2021

  Leading and assisting on projects with a significant focus on client data consulting, data analysis, data management and future-proofing ways of working. Clients ranged from Highways England, Environment Agency, Ministry of Defence and Research bodies. Helping to improve the current use and deployment of GIS technology to improve quality and efficiency to our clients, including the introduction of new technologies (Web Apps, tools and platforms). Leading and assisting on projects with a significant focus on client data consulting, data analysis, data management and future-proofing ways of working. Clients ranged from Highways England, Environment Agency, Ministry of Defence and Research bodies. Helping to improve the current use and deployment of GIS technology to improve quality and efficiency to our clients, including the introduction of new technologies (Web Apps, tools and platforms).



PA Consulting

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  PA Consulting Group is a consultancy specialising in management consulting, technology and innovation. It has clients in both the private and public sector including local and national Governments and the defence sector. • I help organisations bring data to life, drawing insight and context from raw information using a wide GIS knowledge, and creative vision all with fantastic relationship building ability. • I use extensive experience to analyse large amounts of information and develop intelligent artefacts that support effective business decisions, including development, enhancement and business change. • I firmly articulate the clients current data & GIS performance, comparing this to a long-term vision and understanding the potential impacts to the business. Show less



Network Rail

• United Kingdom
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Portfolio Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Managed the development and delivery of the business portfolio on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria working with multiple stakeholders across the business to understand and report on progress.• Implemented enhancement strategies for the current business portfolio, seeking both financial and non-financial benefits.• Maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders across the wider business including senior management and external clients.• Maximized portfolio opportunities by performing portfolio assessments, making decisions about potential future services.• Facilitated regular senior transition forums to ensure smooth transition through a project lifecycle to BAU.• Obtained assurance for the delivery group that the new capability is compatible with the realisation of benefits.• Passive portfolio management, researching customer and competitor requirements. Show less

• Business Transition Lead

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Co-ordinating effective readiness activities to enable smooth change management and deployment of projects into the Network Rail business portfolio.• Support and engage senior leaders and stakeholders.• Applied structured plans to enable projects to be sustainable after deployment.• Unlocking visible realisation of financial and non-financial benefits to Network Rail.• Supported effective communications and engagement with Network Rail for incoming projects to drive adoption of the tools.• Consult and coach project teams.• Completely redeveloped the transition approach for Network Rail of projects into business as usual.• Identifying, defining and tracking the actions and outcomes required of the project into the business. Show less

• Information Exploitation Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Leading the proactive exploitation and delivery of new enhancements to the Asset Information service offering on behalf of both internal and external customers• Providing assistance to the building and managing of the new business portfolio, including the design of architecture documents for each service.• Leading liaison between Network Rail and customers to build further relationships and opportunities (e.g. Ordnance Survey, London Technology College).• Co-ordinating alongside the Commercials Manager to support customer and stakeholder contract costing and lifecycle management Show less

• Geospatial Reporting Analyst

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Responsible for the production and analysis of geographic data from pre-existing GIS files, rail referenced data, GPS and imagery. • Working alongside all branches of Network Rail to provide GIS consultancy to enhance their objectives. • Part of an 8 man team delivering GIS products ranging from high-end spatial analysis to basic cartographic products daily.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Geographic Technician (GIS Specialist)

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2013

  Specialist in GIS analysis and production. Creating GIS specific products and Data Management on a daily basis. Man Management daily, as comes with the territory of the British Army.

• Geographic Technician Class 1 Lance Corporal

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  Improved effectiveness and alleviated risk by managing the capabilities of junior soldiers, both in the sense of the logistics of arriving in the correct place of work, with the correct equipment and in the sense of ensuring their technical work was to a high enough standard for release;Presenting technical briefings at Squadron/Regimental meetings to a large audience including high-ranked Officers within the British Army;Commanding teams of junior Geo Spatial Analysts in support of operations to being the sole Geo operative for a team of over 40 personnel on a regular basis. The role is high-pressure with varied tasking, from simple briefing products with vector overlays through to multi-criteria analysis and change detection;Performed advanced GIS Analysis techniques to deliver various mapping products to a variety of customers within the Forces community; Show less

• Geographic Advisor (ASTOR)

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Maintained the data records for all ASTOR missions worldwide by running a data server which delivered up to date information for all permissible personnel;Delivered daily assistance with the functionality of Arc GIS version 10, offering user guidance for RAF personnel;Liaising with multi-national forces throughout Afghanistan to collate all relevant data needed to optimise the ASTOR production line. This included working alongside the National Geospatial Agency and the Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre;Performed data management to ensure all the data collected was properly formatted, and was given the correct metadata files to support each mission. Show less

• TAGGS Surveyor

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Preparing daily data submissions for the TAGGS surveying entities;Maintaining the data collected daily, including testing, updating, and re-collecting data for the most correct and accurate results to give the best possible data to the customer;Distribution of survey points within a specific area, utilising the best areas for optimum data collection;Preparing detailed reports, daily operating plans and supervising junior soldiers in support of the survey task;Accounting for all equipment whilst deployed and the maintenance checks for each item to ensure that the best results are obtained at all times;Assessing data collections at specific intervals and managing maintenance records for each check;Liaising with external forces to ensure all the survey collections can be achieved as safely, quick and efficient as possible;Supervising new team members including providing training on all daily activities. Show less

• Geographic Technician Class 2 Sapper

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Utilising the GIS skills daily to perform analysis tasks for customers requesting prosucts through the Regiment;Being part of a 15 man team working alongside one another to produce quality analysis results using high end GIS analysis tools. This would include utilising Model Builder to design analysis models which automatically retrieve query results from raw data files;Three dimensional extraction work was one of my key roles within the squadron, analysing the best software packages to use and performing imagery extraction regularly to improve skill levels;Presenting technical briefings at Squadron/Regimental meetings to a large audience including high-ranked Officers within the British Army;Briefing, supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff new to the environment; Show less

• Geographic Lance Corporal

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

  Improved the standing of Geographic Support within the British Army during Operation Telic by deploying to various Bases in Iraq. Working as the sole Geographic Technician, supporting up to 5000 personnel, ranging from overseas counterparts such as US Forces, to British Navy, RAF and Army personnel. Efficiency was increased in this role by ensuring the supply of stores vital to the provision of products reached isolated locations, production of tasks to deadlines and liaison with customers of all ranks in a high tempo environment;Presenting technical briefings at Squadron/Regimental meetings to a large audience including high-ranked Officers within the British Army;Controlled the management and distribution of all bulk map supplies across Iraq. Completing and managing an up to date record of each map stock and regularly checking stock levels ensured that customers received their orders quickly and without error. Show less