Experience

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Senior Project Manager responsible for the delivery of cyber-security solutions. Senior Project Manager responsible for the delivery of cyber-security solutions.



Pointr : The Deep Location Company

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technical Project Manager & Solution Architect

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2021

  Fully responsible for end-to-end project management of projects from pre-sales technical client engagement through to Go-Live and client sign-off. Operating in an Agile environment, I champion good process and a client focussed structure to drive projects across the company through to succefull delivery. Interpreted and envisioned client needs, strategic direction, and business challenges. Led all client and key stakeholders’ interactions to gather requirements, manage expectations and deliver solutions. Ensured high-quality project delivery by preparing effective plans, risks logs, and other documentation. Developed robust architecture to ensure co-ordination across all IT and business systems. Utilised leadership skills to deploy and manage international teams, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g., financial reporting, H&S / security clearance, requirements, permit acquisition, customs control compliance. Worked closely with client to ensure satisfaction and obtain client sign-off, drove conversations for new business after Go-Live.



PROFUSION MEDIA LTD.

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Science Consultant and Project Manager

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Led project through lifecycle stages, from pre-sales advice, proposal, project plan and risk log creation, artefact preparation, reporting, testing, QA, and roll-out.Developed compelling AI/ML proposals for BI/reporting and data science analytic solutions to create new revenue streams. Worked closely with client management to establish 12 – 18-month growth strategy plans driven by results from e-CRM and AI driven models. Facilitated informed decision-making by evaluating client’s customer data and creating in-depth reports for e-CRM team. Established effective project tracking tools and managed via Jira. Implemented new methodologies across the team, leading to improved project management and analytic performance.Synergised with new head of business development to create new data science business strategy, and overall company sales strategy leading to improved overall marketing and sales efforts.



Crypta Labs

• United Kingdom
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PMO & Commercial Director

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  Hired originally as a consultant (Commercial Manager), after 1 month, I was invited to join on a permanent basis as the Commercial Director.Established project management function, led projects through development life-cycle and owned control for creating corporate financial models, forecasting, business plan preparation, and led detailed client workshops.Accelerated routine operational workflow across multiple organisational levels by planning and setting up entire new project management function in partnership with head of operations.Facilitated high-quality deliverables for software and hardware development projects by collaborating with CTO to generate internal compliance/quality assurance guide, covering code reviews, testing plans, and best practices. Identified and resolved critical issues from IT systems through execution of comprehensive internal audits.Contributed to improving IT efficiency by developing project plan for deploying new cloud-based systems, such as document management, CRM, BI, and business workflows.



national college c

• Senior Technical Lead & Project Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

  Ensured clear definition of service processes through delivery of new NICE guidelines and led all aspects of project delivery including client and key stakeholder management at senior / national level. Worked with stakeholder panel to capture underlying service requirements, drive translation into project scope, scoped end deliverables, managed project progress, including inter-service conflict resolution. Ensured project deliverables met national, local and user objectives and goals, and were delivered on time.Managed all aspects of project delivery and service roll-out, including creation of new service definitions, training programmes, financial forecasting, data and IT requirements. Designed in-depth 'as-is' and 'to-be' business models, executed process and benefit analysis, conducted impact assessment with service users, and mapped processes to ensure successful delivery. Steered smooth migration of critical data from local to national databases and defined IT requirements for competent service delivery.Interviewed and appointed key stakeholder panel consisting of senior civil servants, academics, and public sector employees (NHSE, police and social services). Defined project delivery from creation of high-level national objectives through to effective local user stories. Facilitated workshops / led Q&A sessions with stakeholder panel and visiting public sector personnel.Kept stakeholders and senior management informed about ongoing project performance through chairing bi-monthly meetings and delivering progress reports. Delivered leadership direction to technical leads and research analysts in terms of line management support.



King's College London

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Management and Research Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  Designed and co-managed a project studying the effects of interventions and treatments for alcohol misuse in adolescents. The project took place across 10 A&E departments in London and the data was joined with similar projects across the UK to create a treatment programme for young people. Designed and co-managed a project studying the effects of interventions and treatments for alcohol misuse in adolescents. The project took place across 10 A&E departments in London and the data was joined with similar projects across the UK to create a treatment programme for young people.



HM Prison and Probation Service

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Psychologist & Technical Analyst / Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Feb 2012

  I worked as an assistant psychologist working with prisoners who demonstrated challenging behaviour when engaging with others and/or services. Undertook one-to-one counselling sessions in order to provide extra rehabilitation.• Project managed the audit and creation of new prisoner intake procedures and other internal prison services, including well-being services e.g. health care• Performed the data collection and analysis for the relevant projects, including the statistical analysis and data clean-up.



5D FINANCE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services

• Chief Information & Technology Officer & Compliance Officer

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for the IT infrastructure of the company and had oversight of all software development programmes; in addition, I held the FSA controlled role of Compliance Officer and managed information security with oversight of all activities to prevent fraud or money laundering.

• Acting Chief Operations Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Appointed by the board to manage the company through a key transitional period of rapid growth. Reporting directly to the board, my key remit was to ensure that quality processes were in place and as we grew risk was managed.

• Senior Project Manager (Quality Assurance)

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for establishing a new set of protocols for mortgage application review, credit risk analysis and the issuance of commercial mortgages. Analysis of procedures was done using six-sigma methods through which we substantially reduced service variance and achieved a more streamlined and efficient Credit and Operations Department