Andrew Murray BSc MBCS

I am a result-orientated IT/IS professional experienced in all aspects of ICT and Mobility systems with sound Project Management, excellent organisational and effective communication skills. Having strong background in system design and development, I have project managed successfully numerous system implementations and have contributed actively for the customer satisfaction pre, during and post implementation of the projects.

I have proven track record of successfully completed integration projects for implementation of IT solutions for Local Government and Housing Associations. I am experienced in business and systems analysis, BPR, consultancy, s/w development and support management. Have managed successfully, customer relationships, cross-functional project teams, third party suppliers and sub-contractors. I am a recognised self-starter with ability to take quickly ownership of the managed projects

Andrew Murray BSc MBCS’s Specialties:

PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL, MS Project
Mobile 5, Mobile 2003, .NET, Frameworks 2, GPRS, GPS, Firmware, SQL, Oracle, Access,
Scripts, CGI, CSS, IE & Firefox
XP Pro, MDAC, IIS, MS XML, Word, Excel, Visio, SQL Server 2005, DTS
Dexterra, Afaria, REMEDY, Orbis Alerts, Omfax Keyfax, Crystal Reports, DBMail, DBFax, Xmbrace Opti-time, Outlook, Oracle Toad, CRM
Oracle, Universe, UniData, Multi-value systems, Unix, VB 6.0, Java, JavaScript, C++ 4.5, DHTML, XHTML, XML, ASP, XSLT, SQL*Plus, Wiki

Andrew Murray BSc MBCS’s Experience

Project Manager

Incentivated Ltd

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2009 — Present (1 month)
Mobility Solutions Architect

AMT-SYBEX

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

September 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 9 months)

Consulting in mobile field force enablement. This is a prominent role in developing and delivering a mobile data solution for the RSPCA, combining technical skills and competencies with customer facing consulting activities. Working closely with the customer to ensure the best possible solutions are found to meet business and health & safety requirements. Provide information and specifications for technical staff, such as developers and testers and worked across all phases of the project lifecycle.
System Test Lead on MICE Project, RSPCA

AMT-SYBEX

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

September 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 9 months)

Mobile Integrated Communication Equipment.
• Produce FAT testing deliverables
• Setup and use fault logging system
• Setup and create fault reporting metrics
• Ensure Quality Assurance of assigned deliverables
• Report against plan
• Succession to Edward Clark
Mobile Solutions Architect

Consilium Technology

(Computer Software industry)

August 2004 — September 2007 (3 years 2 months)

I was lead consultant responsible for the Mobile Working solution, working with both Microsoft Mobile 2003 and Microsoft Mobile 5 with Field Force Enablement software. The ‘TotalMobile’ software solution was integrated with Finance and Contractor systems, in Local Authorities and Housing Associations. I have been responsible for over 14 successful implementations, including project activities and resources planning as well as liaising with 3rd party suppliers. Based on the customer site I have been involved in the project management from the initial consultancy phase for defining the system setup through the software implementation to providing training for the operators. Data load historical data from previous systems. Also, I led the development of Task Alerts (Orbis Software Alerts OEM) and Interfaces to Sx3, Anite, Agresso and IBS Open Accounts. In addition I have been involved in the interfacing of our CRM and mobile solutions with Omfax repairs and Xmbrace Opti-time Appointment Booking / Dynamic Scheduling.
Mobile Consultant

Consilium Technologies

(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

August 2004 — September 2007 (3 years 2 months)

See above role.
ICT JBase Contract Programmer

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

(Environmental Services industry)

January 2004 — August 2004 (8 months)

Contracted to the Housing Department for 4 months to develop and implement internal programs and reports for various departments and topics including Repairs, Direct Debits (AUDDIS), Asbestos management & Adaptations.
Unidata Programmer

Sungard Sherwood International

(Public Company; Computer Software industry)

July 2001 — December 2003 (2 years 6 months)

Contracted to Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
-- Develop, maintain and support the existing systems within the Cattle Tracing System (CTS).
-- Thorough testing of both existing and new programs before implementation with strict change control.
-- Team Leader for ‘Ear tag Allocation System’ (ETAS), including development, maintenance.
-- Supporting over 500 users.
-- Batch data-load routines, overnight processes.
-- Data warehousing - 40 million individual cattle and over 80 million cattle movements.
UniData / Saffron Housing Consultant

Thurrock Council

(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

2003 — 2003 (less than a year)

I completed an 8 month contract in the Housing department. Liaised between the Rents Department and Saffron Computer Services (now part of Comino-Civica).
• Improved the performance and efficiency of the department
• Reinstated and improved communication between Thurrock and Saffron Housing
• Test and document system faults and software patches
• Created documentation and executed training for staff
• Set up of e-Government ‘Rent restructure’ section of the system ready for financial year-end
Project Team Leader / Software Developer

Comino

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1999 — 2001 (2 years)
Unidata Program and Team Leader

Saffon Computer Services Ltd

(Computer Software industry)

July 1999 — July 2001 (2 years 1 month)

Became Rebus Local Government, then part of Comino

• Support and development. Software to operate on multiple platforms (Universe, UniData, RealityX).
• Produce local government ‘Integrated Housing Management Systems’.
• Program modules and common systems - Integration and testing with strong Version Change Control.
• New client and extra module implementations.
• Support and User training on site and via modem remote access.
• Modules supported: Needs and Allocations, Homeless Assessment, HIP reports, Garage Allocations, Rents, Repairs, Service Charges, Parking Permits (Developed for States of Jersey by myself and the client), Housing Law, Adaptations and Rent Restructure for 2012.
• Handled 24 clients including Huntington District Council, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Wandsworth, States of Jersey, Salford Council and Thurrock Borough Council.
UniData - Pick Programmer (D3)

Sage Publications

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years)

My roles included: Produce Pick driven programs, Generate reports and budgets details, Testing of program compatibility, Create tracking programs for Sage’s vast book and journal catalogue and general systems data management