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Boxed OnlineManaging Director
Jan. 2024Working on interim architecture positions for large organisations and supporting small local businesses with their IT consultancy needs. If you need any support in the Rossendale or East Lancs area on Microsoft Dynamics then please get in touch.
Performance Car Exclusive - Supercar ClubManaging Director
Apr. 2023Performance Car Exclusive provides day events and overnight stays for owners of super car and performance cars. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, no nonsense club with members who just want to experience good company and the thrill of the open road.
Animal FriendsHead of Architecture
Feb. 2023 - Jan. 2024Amesbury, England, United KingdomLeading the architecture team, with ownership of the solutions design lifecycle & corporate data model. Driving the architecture strategy & vision to deliver robust and scalable cloud solutions, ensuring architectural integrity and scalability across the Animal Friends Insurance estate whilst promoting re-use & automation.
ColumbusEnterprise Architect
Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2023I work with both medium size and global organisations to provide IT Strategy and roadmaps on large digital programmes. Focusing on how to use Enterprise Architecture to deliver effective digital transformations, whilst also supporting the Columbus delivery team in EA best practices.
Boots UKInterim Solution Architect
May. 2021 - Nov. 2021Supported a number of initiatives across Boots Opticians and Pharmacy to deliver new services into the business.
NeediChief Technology Officer
Dec. 2020 - May. 2021Owned the technical roadmap for needi, from platform design and build through to internal systems and processes. Guided and inputted to the definition of the business model, financial forecast and business plan.
DXC TechnologyEnterprise Architect
Feb. 2019 - May. 2021United KingdomWorking as part of the Microsoft Business Applications TDA (Technical Design Authority), my role encompassed a variety of responsibilities, including:
Internal Standards and The Centre of Excellence;
Helping enterprise clients with strategic IT challenges and
Providing support to delivery teams on challenging project issues;
Digital Services Group LtdLead Architect (Contract Roles)
Dec. 2015 - Jan. 2019BuryI contracted on a number of projects for Transport for Greater Manchester, Irish Life Financial Services, Danwood Group and Lookers PLC. These included:
A complex Dynamics 365 upgrade, with many back-end .net web services, A greenfield Anti-Money Laundering solution using .Net, integration between Dynamics 365
A greenfield D365 CRM implementation for vehicle sales and servicing
A full end to end sales platform for managed print services
A greenfield customer service solution for a regional transport provider. Worked across the D365 CRM Platform, Complex .Net Web Services, Front End Web Applications, Azure and Tools to improve delivery processes.
CIBERDelivery Director
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015United KingdomLed the Solutions Delivery function within Ciber UK. Responsible for management, project resourcing and hiring of staff across a number of different verticals, including Microsoft Dynamics (primarily), Salesforce.com and Sage. Accountable for success of projects both in terms of client engagement and deliverables. Worked across various industry verticals and delivery methodologies whilst ensuring quality processes and metrics were in place to support the projects managers. Worked with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery function operated smoothly. Worked with Finance Director to support budgets and KPI's, Sales Director to produce accurate forecasting of sales and delivery capabilities and VP of Delivery to implement global initiatives within the UK team.
CIBERCRM Practice Manager
Dec. 2013 - Jan. 2015United KingdomI led a small team of Consultants (10-12) within Ciber, as well as being responsible for design and delivery of individual enterprise-scale projects. Usually encompassing Microsoft Dynamics CRM at the heart of these solutions, but making use of other synergistic technology as appropriate. Including SQL Server (Inc. Full BI Stack), .Net , SharePoint and other Business Applications. Management and mentoring of other project members as well as providing input into internal development processes and initiatives.
Agile SpiderManaging Director
Jul. 2005 - Dec. 2013BuryFounder & MD of SME digital consultancy poviding technical services around the Microsoft Stack. Provided leadership and technical design on projects as well as leading the strategic direction of the business. Specialisms included Dynamics CRM solutions, E-Commerce Strategy & Development, CRM Strategy & Roadmaps, Systems Integration and Technical Consultancy. Successfully delivered projects for a number of SME's and corporate customers along with providing support on an ITIL-based model to some of those clients.
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