Experience

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  MethodData

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    MethodData are leaders in providing comprehensive technology solutions for businesses of all sizes. We offer a wide range of services including executive strategic consulting, custom software product development, professional services/solutions, and AWS migration and integration services. - Consu...

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  Legg Mason

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Vice President - Technology Program Management Office (PMO) Lead

    • Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Head of PMO team of 12 Project Managers, Business Analysts and Scrum Masters• Responsible for all aspects of delivery of all Legg Mason's complex Technology Projects globally each year using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies• Work with the Global Technology team and the business to imp...

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  IBM

  • Portfolio Head for Mergers and Acquisitions

    • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

    • Full ownership of all IT technical due diligence for all Thomson Reuters global MAD activity• Production of detailed IT budgets and technical recommendations to enable the business to determine the viability of a MAD project• Program Management of the full IT integration of the merged/acquired/divested company upon closure of the deal

  • Global Program Manager

    • Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

    • Ongoing Global IT Program Management for IBM across a range of multiple global projects• Management of both internal, client and external program IT workstreams • Full responsibility for budget and timelines across a portfolio of global projects

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  Thomson Reuters

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Global Program Manager - IT Services

    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Program Manager for the implementation of a global Telecom Expense Management (TEM) system • Led project to scale out existing TEM program from US Mobile to Global Fixed and Mobile services for 60,000 employees to save Thomson Rueters $10m over 3 years. • Managed process to increase spend transpa...

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  Umngazi Ltd

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • Jan 2007 - Aug 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    Left AECOM (formally Faber Maunsell) in December 2006. Worked across the UK, EMEA and globally for almost 6 years as an independent self employed Project Manager and Management Consultant in the IT and construction industry. Undertook projects for multiple clients including:NCR:• Separated Terada...

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  Thomson Reuters

  • Canada
  • Software Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Construction Project Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa

    • Jul 2008 - May 2011

    Responsibilities as Head of Construction Project Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Thomson Reuters included:• Delivered a professional property construction project management function together with specialist related construction expertise. Formulated detailed project budgets and delivered an on-budget and on-time performance for every project.• Led professional teams of architects, engineers, cost consultants, IT consultants and contractors for fit-out projects from $0.5 to $85 million.• Assumed full accountability for all fit-outs across a portfolio of 170 properties.• Managed up to 20 projects simultaneously across over 65 countries in the U.K. and EMEA region.• Led corporate responsibility efforts for fit-outs by embedding best practices regarding sustainability into fit-out/refurbishment guidelines (including energy consumption, materials, finishes and furniture).• Engaged with internal customers around EMEA to develop and implement high quality and economical solutions for property fit-outs. Operated a program of continuing improvement based on regular feedback from internal end-users, internal customers, specialist groups, other stakeholders, peer companies and third party subject experts.• Collaborated with internal Health & Safety, Engineering, Security and IT to ensure global standards were implemented. Completed detailed tender design pack for $85 million fit-out in 4 weeks.• Initiated and managed a quarterly International Collaborative Project Management Exchange, a joint effort involving my counterparts at a number of large investment banks to discuss the challenges of the construction industry for the 21st century

  • Project Management Consultant for Thomson Reuters

    • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

    A sample of projects undertaken whilst working as an independent Project Management Consultant for Thomson Reuters includes:• Provided Project Management, Financial Management and Program Management for phased fit-out of new office accommodation in Poland measuring 65,000 sq ft and accommodating over 1000 staff. • Led Project Management of $2 million fit-out in Brussels. • Managed $35 million project finances across 18 global construction projects. • Undertook development of the Reuters Global Property Project Group Project Management Manual and the work package to produce company-wide standard Quality Assurance style templates for all stages of the construction project management process.

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  AECOM

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Apr 2000 - Dec 2006
    • London, United Kingdom

    Senior Project Manager and Management Consultant Led team of 8 project managers, procuring Project Management and Management Consultancy work for department and delivering on projects in both the private and public sector. Selection of projects include:• Managed detailed 12-month investigation i...