Dan Bramley

Senior Technical Project Manager with 18 years of experience delivering complex Network Infrastructure and Digital Transformation projects across the UK and EMEA. Proven track record of spearheading high-priority initiatives for premier organizations including TfL and Oxford University. Expert in cross-functional team leadership, strategic infrastructure planning, and navigating highly regulated stakeholder environments to deliver scalable technical solutions.

Senior Technical Project Manager - University of Oxford - Oxford

(2024-03)

Project: £3.4M University-Wide Core Network Upgrade: 400-Switch Replacement & VXLAN/EVPN Migration

• Architecture & Deployment: Spearheaded the end-to-end delivery of a £3.4m programme to replace ~400 FroDo edge switches, successfully transitioning backbone connectivity from legacy MPLS LDP-based services to a modern VXLAN/EVPN architecture.
• Migration & Business Continuity: Formulated and governed a phased rollout strategy across all colleges, departments, and University buildings.
• Technical Leadership: Managed network engineering teams to facilitate collaborative technical decision-making and implement complex multi-tenant configurations, integrating support for estates and UPS management systems.
• Commercial Procurement: Controlled the full procurement lifecycle, directing tender evaluations, steering supplier presentations, and coordinating high-stakes proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot activities with chosen vendors.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Managed total risk, issue, and change management logs across highly federated stakeholders, maintaining clear communication with colleges, academic departments, and estates teams.

Senior Project Manager - Korbyt - UK & EMEA

(2022-02 - 2024-02)

Project: Enterprise Korbyt Anywhere SaaS Deployment: Legacy-to-Cloud Digital Signage Transformation

• Team Leadership: Led the UK/EMEA Professional Services team to deliver enterprise SaaS Digital Signage and Desktop migrations on time and within budget.
• Product Alignment: Partnered with the CTO and R&D teams to fast-track client Feature Requests (FRBs), aligning product roadmaps with enterprise client needs.
• Governance: Managed end-to-end project lifecycles using daily standups, rigorous change control, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Commercial Impact: Collaborated with Sales and Finance to track Scopes of Work (SoW), successfully closing and invoicing multi-site deployments.

Technical Project Manager - Installation Technology - London

(2018-08 - 2022-02)

Project: TfL Estate Network Transformation: 4,000-Asset Hardware Lifecycle Replacement & Infrastructure Overhaul TfL Network Transformation Programme: Spearheaded the replacement of approximately 4,000 end-of-life and out-of-support network hardware assets including routers, switches, firewalls, and WAPs across the vast TfL estate. Directed comprehensive project planning, resource allocation, and telco vendor management while providing key inputs for High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level (LLD) designs. Governed technical reviews, formal change management, and business stakeholder approvals.

Developed end-to-end implementation and test plans, and ensured strict regulatory compliance by authoring site-specific RAMS and HSE Construction Phase Plans.

Technical Project Manager - Fujitsu - London

(2013-01 - 2018-08)

Project: TIQ Stratford £27M Building Hub: 97-Switch Core & Edge LAN Infrastructure Deployment

• TIQ Stratford Building Hub & Infrastructure Delivery: Orchestrated the procurement and LAN installation of 97 Cisco core and edge switches for TfL’s £27 million construction project at the International Quarter (TIQ) Stratford, successfully preparing the infrastructure for the relocation of 2,000 employees. Managed end-to-end project planning, resource allocation, and third-party vendors while facilitating comprehensive site surveys. Controlled ongoing risk, issue, and change management logs, ex
• King’s Building Exit & Network Decommissioning: Directed the complex decommissioning of all network services and users at a major TfL building. Governed the high-stakes migration and safe removal of the site's infrastructure from a highly complex dark fibre ring, ensuring zero service disruption to the wider network topology.
• Southern Water Account Service Transition: Led the formal service transition and comprehensive audit of all network infrastructure devices during a provider migration to Fujitsu services. Managed stakeholder alignments, verified device inventories, and mitigated deployment risks to guarantee a seamless handoff between service providers.

Lead Project Engineer/Team Leader - Fujitsu - London

(2011-12 - 2013-01)

• Virgin Media/London Underground Public Wi-Fi: Directed a team of seven engineers to deliver a £27 million, 19-month station LAN infrastructure refresh across the London Underground network. Managed recruitment, performance appraisals, weekly work scheduling, and strict health & safety compliance to guarantee full project execution on time. Successfully configured and deployed 1,056 Cisco access points and 303 Cisco switches to establish comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage across ticket halls, walkways,
• London 2012 Olympic Games Network Infrastructure: Led a specialized engineering team providing 24/7 critical network support during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Spearheaded the installation of a secure, high-availability network solution that integrated live London Underground CCTV feeds into a centralized control room facility, enabling real-time monitoring and situational awareness for the British Transport Police (BTP).

Project Engineer - Fujitsu - London

(2007-09 - 2011-12)

Project Silverlink Infrastructure Upgrade: Executed the installation, maintenance, and optimization of local LAN and WAN infrastructure across 11 stations to support the formal operational transfer from National Rail to TfL. Conducted critical on-site network fault investigations, diagnosed complex connectivity issues, and maintained absolute database accuracy by updating the customer Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to ensure seamless operational continuity throughout the transition.

BTEC National Certificate - I.C.T - MidKent College, Kent (2002-09 - 2004-07)

BTEC National Diploma - I.C.T - MidKent College, Kent (2002-09 - 2004-07)

GNVQ - I.C.T - The Cornwallis School, Kent (1997-09 - 2002-07)

Maths, English & Science - The Cornwallis School, Kent (1997-09 - 2002-07)