Programme Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Helsing is a new type of security and artificial intelligence company. Working with industry partners and government to develop critical AI capabilities to meet current and future defence and intelligence challenges. Helsing is a new type of security and artificial intelligence company. Working with industry partners and government to develop critical AI capabilities to meet current and future defence and intelligence challenges.

Army Reservist (6RIFLES)

• Jan 2022 - Present

Officer Commanding A Coy 6RIFLES (Gloucester, Bristol, and Hereford) Officer Commanding A Coy 6RIFLES (Gloucester, Bristol, and Hereford)

Change Consultant and Business Analyst

• Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

Programme Implementation and Change Manager (Agile PM and Azure DevOps)

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Part of the Army Transform programme (set up with McKinsey & Co) adapting the Army to an Agile way of working; responsible for the implementation of Agile ways of working and Azure DevOps across Army Headquarters. Part of the Army Transform programme (set up with McKinsey & Co) adapting the Army to an Agile way of working; responsible for the implementation of Agile ways of working and Azure DevOps across Army Headquarters.

Global Programme Manager / Consultant

• Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

Part of a small team delivering UK CT capability building programme of 11 international counter terrorism projects (£6M+). Responsibilities• Surveying, analysing and advising on the CT capabilities of other nations• Managing a programme of 11 cross government international CT projects, specifically: budget management and force generation of bespoke teams • Consulting on potential new projects (business design), involving: providing analysis, insights and recommendations to clients (solution architect); senior stakeholder management; development of new client relationships; and opening up and conversion of new opportunities and implementation through initial stages of deliveryKey Achievements • Lead for the design, set-up and procurement of funding for two new CT projects in N Africa and SE Asia• Developed and implemented an analysis process now adopted by the Ministry of Defence department for Security Policy and Operations• Developed and implemented a finance management tool to manage the project budgets (£6M+) Show less

Senior Global Project Manager

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

Project manager responsible for the management and delivery of a UK counter terrorist capacity building project. Responsibilities• Management of risk in a complex high-threat environment• Stakeholder management and client relationship building within both the partner nation and UK security, intelligence, and government communities• Delivery of UK strategic objectives• Budget management• Leadership of bespoke, high functioning teams drawn from across the Army and Royal Marines. Show less

Programme Coordinator and Leadership Instructor

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

Programme Coordinator (Assistant Chief Instructor) • Planned, prepared and executed training programme for 300+ British and International Officer Cadets. • Responsibilities included: resource projection; logistics; management of outside agencies and attached assets; and leadership of an experienced team to deliver the end product of exceptional world leading instruction. Leadership Instructor (Platoon Commander) • Delivered command, leadership and management training to 30 British and International Officer Cadets during the yearlong commissioning course. Trained the Sovereigns Platoon and Officers who went on to be awarded the: Queen’s Medal; Overseas Award; and MacRobert Sword. • Advocated for modernising and improving dynamic approaches to learning and content delivery. Show less

Senior Project Manager

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Led and managed a senior team of a highly qualified and experienced instructors.• Led on design and delivery of training programmes to 600+ soldiers of an armoured infantry battalion.• Key enabler of the demanding preparation for ongoing and future operations.

Executive Officer

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

• Managed 120 soldiers in barracks, on training exercises and on operations• Deputised for the Officer Commanding (fulfilled their responsibilities as required)• Managed resources and ~£36M vehicle fleet and associated weapon and communications systems• Planned, resourced and executed the Company's programme including training and overseas exercisesKey Events• Planning and execution of urban operations package, culminating in joint WR and dismounted troop complex urban clearance• Planning and execution of a public order training and exercise package• Planning and execution of the 1YORKS Skill At Arms Meet (SAAM) package• Lead for operation marksmanship development within 1YORKS• Ex DRAGON (NATO reassurance exercis, Poland, Sep-Oct 2015) Show less

Project Manager and Team Leader

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

• Provided training and training support to the Field Army and others, within resources, in order to prepare units and formations for contemporary operations• Led and managed a team of a highly qualified and experienced instructors• Safely planned and executed complex training up to battlegroup level (1500+ soldiers and vehicles)

Team Leader and Manager - Platoon Commander

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

• Commanded, led, and managed an armoured infantry platoon (30 soldiers).• Responsible for the administration, welfare, discipline and training of the Platoon.• Managed the careers of junior soldiers and technical aspects of the Platoon’s vehicle fleet, as well as all weapons and ancillaries.• Prepared the Platoon for overseas deployments and operations.Key Events.• Finished as top student on Armoured Infantry Platoon Commanders Course (AIPCC)• Lead dismounted close combat platoon during the Army 2020 experiment• 6 week secondment to SFSG• Early step up as Coy Second In Command for 2 months Show less

Team Leader and Manager - Checkpoint (CP) Commander (Afghanistan)

• Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

• Commanded 18 UK personnel living and working with a partnered unit of Afghan Local Police (ALP).• Delivered transition of responsibility for local security provision to the ALP despite significant challenges.• Responsible for the training and mentoring of ALP unit and commander, as well as security within designated area of operations (AO).• Regularly liaised and built rapport with external security organisations, the local population and local leaders in order to facilitate operational activity. Show less