Keep in touch with meI'm using Intch to connect with new people. Use this link to open chat with me via Intch app
Work Background
ConfidentialInformation Technology Project Manager
Nov. 2024 - Dec. 2024ItalyLead off boarding project for a large commercial vehicle manufacturer after they sold part of their business. Managing the transferring of their users and devices and migrating them to their new owners (approx. 2000 users and 4000 devices)
• Manage Project, increase collaboration between departments (Users/Devices) to ensure a smooth migration.
• Risk Analysis and highlight potential issues during the migration.
• Manage Entra ID, Intune, SCCM and Airwatch for current users
• Enhance and foster business as usual for current users until migration and completion of off boarding process.
Coubari LtdSenior Information Technology Consultant
Aug. 2021 - Sep. 2023London, England, United Kingdom>Appointed to oversee 10 engineers - planning and executing projects whilst assessing risks and ensuring quality, security and performance of IT networks - for an IT outsourcing and MSP firm (specialising in comprehensive cloud and on-premises IT solutions)
>Infrastructure Modernisation - led a complete network replacement for an engineering firm (across 4 global & 7 UK sites) managing servers, storage, switches and UPS devices - delivering project within budget £1.1m and on time - minimising service downtime and saving £205,000
>Cloud Adoption - orchestrated the migration of an accountancy firm from on-premises to cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure) reducing hardware costs by 25% (£35,000) improving system efficiencies and enhancing performance, security and productivity of the accountancy software
>Ops Excellence - introduced bi-weekly engineer meetings (skill sharing & insights) establishing an external issue logging system & change management schedule for performance optimisation
>Strategic Planning - supported the Directors in business planning and resource allocation, successfully contributing to high-level decision-making - aligning IT strategies with business objectives - driving organisational growth through innovative technology solutions such as implementing a pool of printers rather than having one per person, saving over £50,000.
>Financial Acumen - handled invoicing, payment collection and budgeting (maintaining healthy cash flow) implementing cost-saving measures (vendor negotiation to obtain better margins) & optimising resources across projects & depts
>Stakeholder Mgmt, BPI & Data Analytics - facilitated communication with all parties throughout project lifecycles - preparing IT documentation & KPI reports - providing insights, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring transparency - facilitating data-driven decision-making
T.F. IT Consultancy LtdFounder / Director
Oct. 2019 - May. 2023London Area, United Kingdom>Entrepreneurship - founded an IT consultancy providing tailored IT support and maintenance solutions to businesses (London and the South East) developing customised IT solutions using ITIL guiding principles - addressing diverse technology needs for a variety of key clients
>Business Development - leveraged AI to automate processes and increase sales - implementing email subscriptions and marketing campaigns - driving growth and operational efficiencies (ROI, Operating Margin, Break-Even Point and Current Ratio)
>Financial & Commercial Mgmt - assumed full P&L responsibility (£10k) managing all aspects of business operations and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House regulations
>Procurement Strategy - successfully identified IT purchasing opportunities to boost profit margins (increasing from 5% to 10%) through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations
Family OfficeDirector, Head of IT
Apr. 2007 - Jul. 2021London, United Kingdom>Career Progression - headhunted by a Family Office subsidiary - representing UHNWI (ultra wealth) in real estate, private equity, wealth mgmt & philanthropic activities globally (£100m+, Single Client)
>Tech Leadership & Strategy - advanced from Operations Manager to Director & Head of IT (UK) managing a £1m IT budget, 45 users & 32 servers - devising strategies ensuring 99.8% uptime
>Corporate Governance - provided key input aligning IT with business goals - organising quarterly board meetings & monthly senior sessions - also appointed as the Company Secretary >Digital Consolidation - merged four global domains (UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Barbados) into one (without downtime) saving £75k on admin & support, improving operational efficiencies
>Project Mgmt - led two major UK office relocations (tech design, budget mgmt between £1 .5 – £2m & construction) managing IT, legal, accounts, property, Bloomberg and telecom systems implementation
>Vendor Mgmt & Cost Reduction - negotiated mobile contracts securing £30k cashback and monthly savings - reducing overall mobile costs by 10% (£5.7k pa) enhancing ops efficiencies
>Budget Mgmt & SRM - increased hardware budget by 25% biennially (£30k) allocating resources effectively to support tech advancements - establishing beneficial supplier partnerships
>Financial Acumen - identified value-add opportunities (Identified Printing was a major cost for the business, many individuals had their own devices, costly to maintain and run.) and implemented new technology (Implemented Uniflow and Managed Print Services by Canon to reduce devices from 50 to 3, whilst increasing Security and reducing the carbon footprint, cutting waste, energy and paper consumption) - generating £50k in cost savings & enhancing business growth through innovation
BVR ltdSystem Engineer
Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2007London, United Kingdom
MTB Computer Services LtdSystem Engineer
Feb. 2004 - Dec. 2005Tunbridge Wells
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of WorkSee more people like Paul on Intch
300k+ people
130+ countries
AI matching
Get Intch if you'd like to
451129 people
24
Founder @ The CreWP @ Business Owner
17
COO | Sales manager
17
Customer Success Manager @ Microsoft
74310 people
15
Country Manager @ Wifirst
16
Head of PMO Governance & Strategy @ Italian Fashion Luxury Brand
20
CTO @ FabD