I started my professional technology career during the early growth of the commercial web and internet. Since then, I’ve built a rewarding and enjoyable career that keeps me learning new things and working with highly-motivated people on exciting projects.
I’m what I would term both an ‘outside-in thinker’ and a ‘pragmatic strategist’ – I’m motivated to understand how best to use technology to achieve desired outcomes rather than on the internal mechanisms of a specific technology itself. I believe this gives me the ability to clearly identify and communicate technology’s role in generating business value to executive leadership.
I first started in software development and over time moved into enterprise architecture. Along the way I’ve held a wide range of leadership roles and I’m now Head of Technology Advisory Services at BJSS Consulting. This means I’m responsible for defining the vision for our technology consulting and strategy services, shaping these into effective offerings and building a great team to deliver for our clients.
Over the years I’ve gained a wide gamut of experience, encompassing major M&A’s, groupwide multi-year transformation programmes, and market entry and exit expertise across a broad spectrum of industries including Telecoms, Media, Finance and Insurance, Defence, Logistics, Transportation, Central Government, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety. Having this depth and breadth of experience helps me anticipate the impact new and emerging technologies could have for our clients and help them leverage these technologies for maximum success.