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Interim IT Manager

Work Experience

December 2000 – March 2002
Infraco BCV Limited
IS Manager for this London Underground infrastructure organisation, established as part of the Public Private Partnership (PPP). Designed organisation, recruited staff, managed migration of systems, data and services, constructed IS Strategy. Formed and managed team to undertake £10m. project to replace legacy systems, conducted ITT process, supplier liaison, bid evaluation and selection.

April - June 2000
Qualifications & Curriculum Authority
Principal Manager of Information Systems & Technology, managed department of 35 staff whilst assisting QCA to appoint permanent manager. Recruited additional key staff, advised Head of Division on organisational design and procedures, conducted staff appraisals. Successfully quashed the notorious “Lovebug” virus.




January 1999 - December 1999
PayPoint Limited
Operations Director for highly successful financial services company, providing funds collection services for major utilities (electricity, gas, water) and other service companies such as BT, local authorities, mobile phone operators, etc. Initially recruited to set up IT Operations for new computer system subsequently appointed Interim Operations Director. Recruited IT staff, coached IT Manager, designed and implemented IT Operations, liaised with major clients, successfully defined and completed Year 2000 Programme, designed and implemented Business Continuity process.


January - November 1998
Associated Octel Limited
Interim IT Manager of £500m. manufacturer of petroleum chemicals. Appointed to manage IT department of 35-40 staff , restructure organisation and reintroduce stability to seriously unstable IT systems. 1,200 employees, 900 PC users, Novell Netware, Compaq file server, Sequent Oracle database server. Regained stability within 3 months, reorganised IT department, recruited new management team and staff. Renegotiated outsourced support contract and made saving of £400k. Initiated and played major role in Year 2000 programme. Refurbished computer suite, implemented project programme office, to bring 70+ development projects under control. Planned and organised migration to Windows NT.

April - October 1997
Scottish Data Limited
Appointed Interim Managing Director with the remit to set up this data entry operation in Clydebank, which will employ 230 staff by early 1998, engaged in the creation and maintenance of an Internet-based job recruitment service covering all advertised job opportunities in the UK. Responsible for recruitment, training, negotiations for premises, equipment and all aspects of operational activities. Successfully completed initial phase of recruiting and training 40 staff, implementing application with all associated procedures.

June 1994 - March 1997
Enterprise Oil plc, London
Joined this major oil exploration and production company as Interim IT Services Manager for London office. Managed 35 staff, supporting Digital, Sun, IBM, SGI and Intergraph platforms, 400 PC users and wide range of commercial and technical applications. In 2 years, implemented major PC upgrade of all PCs to 486 & Pentium, roll out of Teamlinks electronic mail, increased server capacity by 100%, outsourced support & maintenance of all 100 printers & plotters. Managed annual budget >£5m.

July 1986 - June 1994
Digital Equipment Company
District manager for software support for Scotland; in 1991 was appointed manager of Northern Technology Service Centre, with 65 staff in offices from Livingston to Birmingham.



June 1984 - July 1986
Symphony Group plc, Leeds
Divisional IT Director of this kitchen manufacturer.

April 1980 - April 1984
Datacall Ltd, Leeds
Director and General Manager of IT subsidiary company of major engineering group.

Jan 1978 - April 1980
Leyland Vehicles Ltd, Edinburgh
Manufacturing Controls Manager.

Jan 1969 - Jan 1978
NCR (Manufacturing) Ltd, Dundee
Technical roles, eventually appointed to Systems Development Manager.

Education

Highers: English, Maths, Science, Latin French (1962)
Elementary Analysis, Additional Geometry, Dynamics (1963)
A Levels: Physics, Pure Maths (1963)
Degree: B Sc (Glasgow University 1975)
Professional: MBCS (1967)
C Eng (1990)
MIIM (2002)

Skills

A very experienced IT manager/director, with over 30 years’ experience. Roles have included:
· Systems Development Manager for manufacturer of electronic products;
· Manufacturing Systems Manager for commercial vehicle manufacturer;
· Director & General Manager of IT subsidiary of automotive component manufacturer;
· IT Director of manufacturer of timber products;
· Regional Manager of technology services for multinational computer manufacturer
· and as an Interim IT Manager during the last 6 years I have:
· managed the IT services in the London head office of a major oil exploration and production company;
· set up a new data centre in Scotland on behalf of a London based publishing company;
· managed the IT function of a major chemical company in Cheshire
· designed and implemented IT Operations for major new financial services company
· managed the IT department of a public sector body
· created IT function and IS Strategy for major public/private transport company.

Friendly, direct manner, which combines well-developed and proven man management skills with pragmatic approach to achieving goals through strong leadership and delegation.
Available immediately.

Languages

English
French - moderate written, spoken

Other

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 31st May 1945
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 daughters
Interests: DIY, Travel, Golf.

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