Experienced High Technology Leader
Reading, United Kingdom
Experienced High Technology Leader
Reading, United Kingdom
Seasoned high technology leader with over 20 years combined experience positively impacting corporate profitability, through matrix management of international technical resources, successfully supporting major commercial and governmental multi-vendor accounts, effectively enhancing organisational productivity, and developing professional teams and personnel, whilst maintaining the continued delivery of top quality services.
New Business Development, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, PRINCE2 Project Management, ITIL Service Management, Systems Development, Technology Integration, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Business Reengineering, Lean Six Sigma, Training/Development, Operating Infrastructure, Systems Integration
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CA; Computer Software industry)
April 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for the transformation of the presales organization and other specialized sales enablement and business development functions across EMEA
(Computer Software industry)
April 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 2 months)
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; BEAS; Computer Software industry)
February 1997 — March 2006 (9 years 2 months)
Joined pre-IPO US start-up to establish the presales function in EMEA
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)
December 1994 — January 1997 (2 years 2 months)
Technical Account Manager DSS & DfEE and Principal Consultant UK Government LoB
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1991 — November 1994 (3 years 3 months)
Enterprise systems and networks architecture consultancy
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NCAG; Computer Hardware industry)
July 1978 — August 1991 (13 years 2 months)
Various UK & international technical & line management roles in support, development, consulting, pre-sales and project & product management
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)
September 1972 — December 1977 (5 years 4 months)
Telecommunications engineer including four year apprenticeship
Certificate, Business Studies, 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Social Sciences, 2001 — 2002
Certificate, Software Engineering, 1998 — 1999
Certificate, Central Processor Theory, Digital Electronics, Applied Mathematics, 1977 — 1978
City & Guilds, Telecommunications Principles, Telephony & Telegraphy, Radio Telephony, 1974 — 1976
City & Guilds, Analogue Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Science, 1972 — 1974
Charity expeditions, Motorcycle racing, Mountain biking, Trekking
BEA Systems Leadership Development Program 2005
BEA Systems Achievers Club 1998, 1999 & 2000
Siemens Nixdorf Employee of the Year 1995
Nixdorf Computer Management Development Program 1988
Nixdorf Computer VIP Award 1983
St John's Ambulance Brigade Grand Priors Award 1972