Chris Neasham
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Mike Eccleson
Chris and I worked on various projects simultaneoulsy over approximately 7 years 2003 - 2010, where Chris took the lead role from an IT perspective and I took the lead from a Finance perspective. We worked together on analysis and development of many enhancements and business process changes, including centralisation of core business units, take-on of significant new clients and recovery from serious data corruption. In some projects Chris acted as analyst, some as developer, and some as local application support. Chris always provided sound advice toward usability of proposed developments, or over logical or operational problems that could arise from how the solution was designed. He was always very practical and insistent that the final design of software was able to be used in a practical full-load environment into the future. Additonally, Chris provided solid support during normal business practise, whether to resolve day-to-day issues or to mentor users through use of the systems that they were required to use with relativley little training or instruction.
Dominic D'Souza
I have worked with Chris over a number of years while I was part of the Technicolor HES business. Chris was a significant player in many of the change programmes that were undertaken that inevitably involved the creation of new tools, updating of existing tools and modification of data. His knowledge of the systems was fundamental to many aspects of the projects but coupled with his great talent to understand and digest the business requirements made him an extremely valuable member of the teams. Chris is a very positive, self-motivated individual that will always do what ever it takes to resolve a problem or just get a job done. He is experienced at working against very tight deadlines and still delivering to expectations.
Mike Eccleson
Chris and I worked on various projects simultaneoulsy over approximately 7 years 2003 - 2010, where Chris took the lead role from an IT perspective and I took the lead from a Finance perspective. We worked together on analysis and development of many enhancements and business process changes, including centralisation of core business units, take-on of significant new clients and recovery from serious data corruption. In some projects Chris acted as analyst, some as developer, and some as local application support. Chris always provided sound advice toward usability of proposed developments, or over logical or operational problems that could arise from how the solution was designed. He was always very practical and insistent that the final design of software was able to be used in a practical full-load environment into the future. Additonally, Chris provided solid support during normal business practise, whether to resolve day-to-day issues or to mentor users through use of the systems that they were required to use with relativley little training or instruction.
Dominic D'Souza
I have worked with Chris over a number of years while I was part of the Technicolor HES business. Chris was a significant player in many of the change programmes that were undertaken that inevitably involved the creation of new tools, updating of existing tools and modification of data. His knowledge of the systems was fundamental to many aspects of the projects but coupled with his great talent to understand and digest the business requirements made him an extremely valuable member of the teams. Chris is a very positive, self-motivated individual that will always do what ever it takes to resolve a problem or just get a job done. He is experienced at working against very tight deadlines and still delivering to expectations.
Mike Eccleson
Chris and I worked on various projects simultaneoulsy over approximately 7 years 2003 - 2010, where Chris took the lead role from an IT perspective and I took the lead from a Finance perspective. We worked together on analysis and development of many enhancements and business process changes, including centralisation of core business units, take-on of significant new clients and recovery from serious data corruption. In some projects Chris acted as analyst, some as developer, and some as local application support. Chris always provided sound advice toward usability of proposed developments, or over logical or operational problems that could arise from how the solution was designed. He was always very practical and insistent that the final design of software was able to be used in a practical full-load environment into the future. Additonally, Chris provided solid support during normal business practise, whether to resolve day-to-day issues or to mentor users through use of the systems that they were required to use with relativley little training or instruction.
Dominic D'Souza
I have worked with Chris over a number of years while I was part of the Technicolor HES business. Chris was a significant player in many of the change programmes that were undertaken that inevitably involved the creation of new tools, updating of existing tools and modification of data. His knowledge of the systems was fundamental to many aspects of the projects but coupled with his great talent to understand and digest the business requirements made him an extremely valuable member of the teams. Chris is a very positive, self-motivated individual that will always do what ever it takes to resolve a problem or just get a job done. He is experienced at working against very tight deadlines and still delivering to expectations.
Mike Eccleson
Chris and I worked on various projects simultaneoulsy over approximately 7 years 2003 - 2010, where Chris took the lead role from an IT perspective and I took the lead from a Finance perspective. We worked together on analysis and development of many enhancements and business process changes, including centralisation of core business units, take-on of significant new clients and recovery from serious data corruption. In some projects Chris acted as analyst, some as developer, and some as local application support. Chris always provided sound advice toward usability of proposed developments, or over logical or operational problems that could arise from how the solution was designed. He was always very practical and insistent that the final design of software was able to be used in a practical full-load environment into the future. Additonally, Chris provided solid support during normal business practise, whether to resolve day-to-day issues or to mentor users through use of the systems that they were required to use with relativley little training or instruction.
Dominic D'Souza
I have worked with Chris over a number of years while I was part of the Technicolor HES business. Chris was a significant player in many of the change programmes that were undertaken that inevitably involved the creation of new tools, updating of existing tools and modification of data. His knowledge of the systems was fundamental to many aspects of the projects but coupled with his great talent to understand and digest the business requirements made him an extremely valuable member of the teams. Chris is a very positive, self-motivated individual that will always do what ever it takes to resolve a problem or just get a job done. He is experienced at working against very tight deadlines and still delivering to expectations.
Experience
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Retail Assist
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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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Implementation Manager
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Jan 2016 - Present
Recent projects• Nutmeg launched their online platform in February 2020, and I led the Merret technical implementation that integrated with this platform (Products, stock, Orders).• East moved their DC Logistics operations to a new provider in Hemel Hempstead. I led the team involved in training and implementing Merret on behalf of East at the new DC.• Implementation Manager for Morrisons/Nutmeg systems upgrade resulting in more efficient business operations in customers' head office and Distribution Centre• Part of the implementation team for seamless Server moves on behalf of Karen Millen, Oasis and Coast• Implementation of 'Ship from Store' functionality for East• Implementation of Merret 'Collect from Store' functionality for Whistles, resulting in significant cost savings.Responsibilites :• Line management and personal development of team members• Managing the delivery of multiple simultaneous system development projects from design to implementation• Take responsibility for making key decisions to ensure successful implementations• Provide the team with a vision of project objectives• Motivating and inspiring team members• Leading the team by setting a good example (role model) – behaviour consistent with words• Facilitate problem solving and collaboration• Maintain healthy group dynamics• Co-ordinate with external customers (face to face workshops, presentations, decision making sessions)• Provide necessary business information• Planning project resource schedules in conjunction with overall program plan• Provide Status reporting of team activiites against the program plan• Keep project manager and product committee informed of task accomplishment, issues and status• Conducting probation reviews and appraisals
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Team Leader
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Mar 2014 - Jan 2016
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Technical Lead
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Jul 2010 - Mar 2014
Technical Lead on two major customer projects - both of which involved the customer replacing their core IT system with Merret (Retail Assist product). The customers were Jacques Vert and Aurora Fashions.During both of these projects I built strong relationships with the customers and the key project personnel. The projects were both delivered successfully, and this was down to a combination of excellent teamwork, a 'can-do' attitude and a high level of commitment.The Jacques Vert implementation project was shortlisted in the "Supply Chain project of the year" category at the Retail Week Supply Chain Awards in 2012 and was nominated as the winner of the "Supply Chain Excellence" category at the 2013 Retail Week Technology Awards.The Aurora project was shortlisted for "Project of the Year" at the 2015 Retail Week Technology Awards.
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IT Contractor
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May 2010 - Jul 2010
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IT Contractor
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Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
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Technicolor
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France
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Analyst/Programmer
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May 2000 - Jul 2009
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John Crane
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Analyst/Programmer
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Sep 1999 - Apr 2000
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Analyst Programmer
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Apr 1996 - Apr 1999
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Junior Programmer
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Oct 1993 - Apr 1996
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Education
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1992 - 1993
University of Leicester
Diploma, Information Technology -
1989 - 1992
University of Leicester
BSc (Honours), Chemistry
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