Head Of Support

• Jan 2017 - Present

Third Financial deliver a smarter investment platform for the modern wealth manager built using our own technology. (Tercero) Underpinned by over a decade of continuous product improvement and innovation, and inspired by close and regular consultation with our community of over 60 established wealth managers, our multi-currency, multi-asset investment platform enables wealth businesses to have greater control and oversight over their investment solutions and client proposition.

Application Architect

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

Production Support Manager

• Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

Application Developer

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process… Show more Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process including: Creation of automated Client Money Requirement application realising 2 man hours per day saving; and Creation of automated Client Money & Asset Report including automatic generation of XML upload file to allow input to FSA's online reporting system.

Ops Finance Application Developer

• Apr 2008 - Sep 2013

Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process… Show more Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process including: Creation of automated Client Money Requirement application realising 2 man hours per day saving; and Creation of automated Client Money & Asset Report including automatic generation of XML upload file to allow input to FSA's online reporting system. Show less Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process… Show more Key Tasks: • Analyse current Finance processes to determine where automation efficiencies can be realised. • Develop complex applications and updates throughout SDLC, including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing implementation, and QA.. • Provide support to wider Business regarding use of MS Office products and data analysis from as/400 system . Key Achievements: • Automation of FSA Regulatory reporting process including: Creation of automated Client Money Requirement application realising 2 man hours per day saving; and Creation of automated Client Money & Asset Report including automatic generation of XML upload file to allow input to FSA's online reporting system. Show less

Senior Analyst / Programmer

• Jun 2003 - Apr 2008

Key Tasks: • Lead a team of analyst/programmers providing development and support of 250+ In-house and Third party applications • Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and annual performance reviews • Liaise with Business Areas and Relationship Managers to ensure service provided meets Business needs and is cost effective. Key Achievements: • Successful task management of team (including remote location in Hyderabad) to achieve implementation of in-house developments to time… Show more Key Tasks: • Lead a team of analyst/programmers providing development and support of 250+ In-house and Third party applications • Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and annual performance reviews • Liaise with Business Areas and Relationship Managers to ensure service provided meets Business needs and is cost effective. Key Achievements: • Successful task management of team (including remote location in Hyderabad) to achieve implementation of in-house developments to time scales and budget despite long term resource issues. • Creation and maintenance of relationships with key Business and Relationship Management contacts

Analyst / Programmer

• Jun 2000 - Jun 2003

Key Tasks: • Analysis of Business requirements and Design & Implementation of applications to achieve cost/time saving benefits. • Support of 100+ in-house developments and Third Party applications for HSBC Asset Finance business area. Key Achievements: • Creation and support of International EDI application using VB.NET 2005. Implemented in France, Poland, Malta and Greece • Creation and support of various applications for Finance area utilising AS400 data and process… Show more Key Tasks: • Analysis of Business requirements and Design & Implementation of applications to achieve cost/time saving benefits. • Support of 100+ in-house developments and Third Party applications for HSBC Asset Finance business area. Key Achievements: • Creation and support of International EDI application using VB.NET 2005. Implemented in France, Poland, Malta and Greece • Creation and support of various applications for Finance area utilising AS400 data and process automation to provide real time/cost benefits..

Senior Specialist - Operations Support Team

• Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

Systems Administration Manager

• Oct 1998 - Jun 1999

Management Services Manager

• Mar 1994 - Oct 1998

Management Services Officer

• Oct 1990 - Feb 1994

Management Services Clerk

• Oct 1985 - Oct 1990