
Systems Development Director at Synovate
London, United Kingdom

Systems Development Director at Synovate
London, United Kingdom
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Specialist in Market Research related IT & DP operations, with over 18 years of experience. Specialist in Decission designing and work flow algorithms, process and project management.
Holds multiple Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
CCNA, MCP, MCP+I, MCSE NT4.0, MCSE+I, MCSE 2000, MCSE 2000:Messaging
ISEB / ISTQB Certified in Software Testing
Software Systems Analysis, IT Infrastructre Reengineering, Market Research Operations, Data Processing, Client serving, SPSS, SPSS Dimensions, mrTables, mrInterview, Dimensions CAPI, Clementine, BIRT, Quantum, Quanvert, Surveycraft, Triple-S, AJAX, XML, Server Installations, Server Administration, Team Leadership, Project Management
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; AGS; Market Research industry)
September 2004 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Holds global position under Synvovate Workbench. Workbench is a highly specialized Market Research Operations area helping the company redisgin the operations processes with innovative technology. Lead manages worldwide User Acceptance Testing. Participates in designing the smooth running of Global Data Processing projects for top-tier clients.
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Market Research industry)
June 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 3 months)
Highly specialized in offering Information Technology , Data Processing and Computer software related advise to the MR companies to gain operational efficiencies.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Market Research industry)
June 2001 — June 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Instrumental in launching a specialized TV Panel research with Hardware research. Outsourcing work to India. Managing MR Data Processing and IT Skills development.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Market Research industry)
July 1995 — May 2001 (5 years 11 months)
Responsible for recruiting and development of both IT and Data processing teams for the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia. Instrumental in development of Data Processing stratagy. Responsible for internal staff training in IT and Quantum MR related skills. Responsible for DP focused client serving.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VNU; Market Research industry)
June 1995 — June 1996 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for Retail Audit data analysis and client serving mainly PepsiCola Middle East account.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Market Research industry)
January 1991 — January 1994 (3 years 1 month)
Responsible for IT & Data Processing, client serving, team recruitment and development.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 1989 — January 1991 (1 year 11 months)
UNIX and DOS Systems software development and client serving. Responsible for development of Online Dictionaries.
Philosophy, Public speaking, writing shortstories and articles on Philosophy, Voluntary work for Charities, Scuba Diving, Motorcycle Riding.
Received awards as best young creative writer. Invited to give lectures on Indian Philosophy from eminent groups. Invited to give lectures in TV about Gandhian way of non-violance.