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Redflare Model StudiosCompany Owner and Product Innovator
Apr. 2020Design and production of model kit and products for toy photography.
Azuri TechnologiesProduct Owner
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2020Cambridge, England, United KingdomGreenfield product of a new app for 1000+ Sales Agents in Africa to get secure access to their customer data. Worked with the development team to create a React Native app for Android. UI and UX Design; Backlog ticket creation and refinement; testing and training in UK and Kenya.
Cambridge Assessment EnglishLead Product Owner / BA
Aug. 2018 - Jul. 2019Cambridge, England, United KingdomWorking in the ‘new product’ and Innovation of Cambridge English, I am tasked with evaluating new product concepts and preparing the strategic roadmap. I work with researchers and technical teams to assess new technologies such as VR/AR, Blockchain, AI and Robotics and how it can help improve Education.
Local HeroesProduct Manager - Hero App
Jan. 2018 - Jul. 2018London, United KingdomManaged the Trader Mobile Development for Local Heroes as well as the OPS Squad backend team that were responsible for the Salesforce implementation and maintenance. I worked with key stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and prepared feature deployments as well as defining strategy for the future of the product.
VodafoneMy Vodafone App Proposals Manager (Contract)
Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2018London, United KingdomAttached to Service Design department of Vodafone Group to support in its 2 missions: Offer service design and proposal management, with a specific focus on mobile development. The role encompasses bid management; supporting delivery teams in solution design (Service design, costing / pricing); preparation of the proposal and contributing to define digital offers.
PaperwrkCo-founder & CEO
Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2021United KingdomPAPERWRK allows Contractors, Agencies and Clients the tools to maintain a direct partnership, while supporting their individual needs. PAPERWRK shall hold all the necessary legal documentation for a Contractor on file – from their passport to insurance documentation – guaranteeing that all parties don’t waste time in getting contracts signed at the start of a job. With this powerful service, PAPERWRK supports each aspect of the project or job that a Contractor would be involved with and as your business grows, you can invest in more aspects of PAPERWRK to support you.
Blackdot Solutions Ltd.Head of Technical Fulfillment
May. 2016 - Aug. 2017Cambridge, United KingdomAt Blackdot Solutions we are revolutionising how organisations find actionable insight into people, counterparties and their connections. Our investigations software platform iTRAP allows investigators and analysts to discover hidden connections from Internet data and to host the entirety of their investigation in a single place. iTRAP ensures that you discover things you wouldn’t otherwise find and dramatically speeds up investigations. It is transforming the way companies think about information.
SIS BettingInterim Head of Software Development
Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2016Salford Quays, ManchesterManaging the Development team across two UK sites, responsible for the production of new products as well as maintaining current systems that support Retail betting companies around the world. We provide data and Streaming video content as well as a range of blended services that support Horse & Dog Racing, Spanish Football and mobile gaming.
Pearson Education Services Private LimitedProduct Manager, Games & Apps
Mar. 2014 - Dec. 2014Harlow, United KingdomAs the Product Manager for Apps and Games, I was responsible for the creation and development of a range of mobile apps for tablet & iPad. These titles included eReaders, Dictionary apps for Adult users, Audio apps and a unique gaming app for Primary kids. Using my experience, I supported the global teams in their efforts to maximise the creation of engaging content on mobile and tablet through gamification and learning.
BBCInterim Product Manager, Analytics
Apr. 2013 - Feb. 2014BBC Media Centre, United KingdomManaged the overall delivery of analytics and API's to iPlayer teams across the BBC including set-top box, mobile and desktop AV streaming to better understand and profile the BBC's audiences. Created a new set of API's to support this effort and work with key stakeholders across multiple BBC locations in order to test and define the product roadmap.
GamesysStudio Manager / Product Manager - Mobile
Mar. 2012 - Mar. 2013London, United KingdomAs the Studio Manager, I coordinated the resources needed to created the excellent games in the portfolio of products, and across international ventures. I was responsible for the delivery of games to the highest standards - working with QA, Design and Development teams. My role encompassed the resourcing, operations and delivery of web and mobile game titles including the cross-team collaboration and Executive reporting processes.
EA MobileDevelopment Director
Sep. 2010 - Mar. 2012As Development Director of EA Mobile I'm responsible for the operational support of the UK team, as well as product launch and development. My role requires budgetary management, liasion with development teams worldwide and monitoring project issues.
VodafoneWidget Product Manager (Consultant)
May. 2009 - Jan. 2010Consultancy role to management relationships and development of the Developer Programme for Widgets and Applications. Assisting the team to establish a solution for Developers to monetize their Apps using the Vodafone 360 handset and through the Vodafone markets.
White Hart Media LimitedManaging Director
Oct. 2008Work as a Senior Mobile & Web Consultant for my innovation & development studio working on a variety of solutions including Mobile Widgets & Apps, iPhone titles, and a substantial development around a MMORPG online game concept. Responsible for the development, design and concept, rollout and business strategy support on these projects. Previously engaged as a consultant with supporting the Vodafone Apps Strategy for Vodafone Group, I'm currently working with "Big Data" for the BBC to enable the iPlayer teams to envisage better metrics around web & AV measurement.
Handango IncDirector, Strategic Alliances EMEA
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Engaged as the Director of Strategic Alliances for EMEA, I manage the relationships with our key development partners across Europe and Asia, together with our key channel partners such as Microsoft and Vodafone Germany. I am responsible for the continued growth of our catalogue which contains over 200,000 PDA and smartphone applications.
Razoreye LimitedManaging Director
Mar. 2005 - Feb. 2007Senior Consultant for Razoreye Limited, a company that specialises in Brand Identity, Design and game graphics development. We work on a range of different projects managing the expectations of the client with the development and creativity of the designer. Consultancy work for Disney Mobile, Broadlink Communications, Littlewoods Gaming UK, Complete New Media, BBC Interactive & other agencies based in London.
Littlewoods GamingHead of Mobile (Consultant)
Mar. 2005 - Dec. 2005I was hired as a consultant to Littlewoods Gaming online division to develop a range of Gaming titles for mobile including Casino & Fixed Odds games for Java handsets. I was responsible for the strategic and tactical implementation of this process.
Cascata LimitedManaging Director/Founder
Jan. 2002 - Mar. 2005I manage and operate a mobile games publisher & development company producing games for a waide range of different devices. OVer the past 2 years, the company has published over 90 different titles and has won awards such as the Interactive BAFTA award, PPC magazines Best Board Game award 2003 and other such accolades. To date, we focus on branded licenses such as Mr. Bean, Blakes7 and Basil Brush. I run a dynamic and creative team and enjoy the role - pushing the boundardies of technology and design to produce some really exciting products.
Ogilvy InteractiveHead of Pervasive Media
Mar. 2001 - Feb. 2002London, United KingdomI was hired as part of a new drive for the Agency into developing PDA and mobile content/technologies for clients. Working as both an Internal and External consultant, my role was to advise & educate on the status of mobile technology across Europe and Asia. Serving cross-agency (then 850 personnel), I worked on many accounts and contributed to multiple key blue-chip client projects.
Purple SoftwareManaging Director, Go32.com
Aug. 1999 - Mar. 2001I was brought into Purple Software/NCL to spearhead the Go32.com project; an ambitious e-commerce portal which achieved its aim to be the leading PDA community & product marketplace via commissioned editorial content, its own reward scheme, forums, channels, a proprietary back-end CMS & eCRM system & secure payment technology. I was instrumental in the creation of the final business plan, technology integration and overall portal development & maintenance, as well as assisting with marketing, commercial activities and relationship management (partners & 3rd parties). In addition, I had Group-level responsibilities, including the Internet Strategy for the Purple Technologies Group companies.
Psion PlcHead of New Media
Dec. 1996 - Aug. 1999As Head of New Media, I implemented a series of strategic changes to the main online presence to increase customer retention and to focus on new product releases. Changed the main website to an interactive site with product Flash demonstrations, FAQs and an online retail store enabling customers to purchase accessories and devices direct from the company. - Overall responsibility for IS development of Psion.com including all global brand issues
- Design, programming and creation of new sites including http://mobile.psion.com & http://www.series5mx.com
- Developed strong Marcomms projects - increased site traffic from 100k to 300k unique visitors in under 4 months
- Strategic presentations to Psion CEO, and monthly presentations to Commercial Director
- Psion E-commerce Strategy Group Member
- Responsibility for all promotions of main Psion brand online in line with current Marcomms Product Strategies
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