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France
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With a proven track record of success, I have established myself as a leader in guiding IT strategy and leveraging established and emerging technologies to achieve maximum operational impact with minimum resource expenditure. My talent for launching programmes related to digital software development and mobile app solutions has enabled me to serve a range of clients, including SMEs and blue-chip global corporations. Whether leading start-up organizations or motivating full-stack teams, I am committed to building teams that are both creative and technically proficient.
As a seasoned professional, I am independently versed in creating sustainable solutions that drive operational excellence in competitive markets. I am a quick adapter to change, and I pride myself on my ability to pivot and innovate as needed to maintain a competitive advantage.
In all of my work, I strive for excellence and am passionate about delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. With my experience, talent, and commitment to excellence, I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to any organization.
Delivered executive-level leadership across internet, programming, consultancy and technical strategy development in addition to audio and graphic design. Independently built strong relationships with a diverse range of organisations and local companies to define the digital route to market for clients nationally and globally via applications, software, creative direction and technical strategy, with high client retention rates.
Responsibilities included driving the build, management and validation of the Dash technical roadmap to aid and facilitate the acquisition of new clients/users. Ensured high security, best practice, full technical and quality reviews along with ensuring the company met its targets and captured all business opportunities through strategic development, forward planning and innovation. Held accountable for creating a rapid podcast system prototype to promote brands using ground-breaking audio technology and integrated analytics. Partnered with CEO to present to clients and sell podcast release services specifically to the Wall Street Journal and Spotify (NY, USA) and the UK News Corp publications.
Originally engaged to turn around the delivery of cumbersome and bloated, over-budget projects into rapid deployments and profitable deliverables, ensuring the digital offering rapidly recouped the costs of heavy losses in the preceding years and moved towards profit. Facilitated consultancy services, specialising in leadership and transformation of concepts into results-driven solutions. Focused on transforming a failing online holiday booking project for the client Shorefield as a consultant and rebuilding a fractured client relationship using open and honest communication.
Spearheaded the successful delivery of innovative supply chain solutions to the international mining and construction industries. Formed strategic plans to transition to a more efficient cloud-based solution, orchestrating a team of software developers and company IT infrastructure.
Joined a start-up organisation with backing from both Visa and Carphone Warehouse to establish a market-leading mCommerce service. Built a development team from scratch to collaboratively deliver 10 iPhone/Android apps whilst independently shaping functional strategies and BAU support for processes.
Actively consulted on design and technical services, leading sales from concept to build and delivery in a multi-partner retail market place. Completed multimedia assignments requiring expertise in technical design, lifecycle project management, installation and handover with end-user training.