Management Consultant - Manager - Valcon (Previously P2 consulting 2021)
(2018-09)
- Led the strategic redesign and transformation of the IT Management Office (ITMO), defining future-state organisational structure, capabilities, and tooling to support long-term operational excellence
- Facilitated workshops to shape strategic options, challenge assumptions, and embed new ways of working across the ITMO
- Conducted detailed analysis of the IT tooling landscape, identifying gaps and prioritising investments aligned to strategic objectives
- Established a Centre of Excellence covering Financial Management, PMO, Demand Management, and Training, embedding best practice and continuous improvement
- Delivered the implementation of the new strategic tool (ServiceNow) and the rollout of the new demand management capability
- Supported the Service Management workstream by conducting an assessment of the existing Service Management function and defining a target-state operating model
- Recommended improvements across service performance, supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
Work Stream Lead: Transaction Monitoring - Valcon
(2018-09)
SMBC Group
- Developed and executed a strategic plan to meet regulatory commitments across EMEA Transaction Monitoring
- Delivered analytical assessments of monitoring systems, including segment analysis, rule configuration, and threshold tuning
- Defined governance frameworks to strengthen AML oversight and align regional compliance functions
- Provided structured insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support long-term risk management strategy
Programme Manager: Technical Debt Programme - Valcon
(2018-09)
Vanquis Bank
- Directed a £6.4m strategic programme to modernise the IT estate, overseeing 16 workstreams and a team of up to 60
- Conducted financial modelling, backlog analysis, and resource planning to optimise delivery and ensure alignment to strategic priorities
- Established a governance model adopted as best practice across the wider change portfolio
- Delivered all workstreams within budget and time constraints through rigorous planning and analytical oversight
Business Architect: Post-Merger Integration - Valcon
(2018-09)
Micro Focus International PLC (now OpenText)
- Closely worked on strategic initiatives in the aftermath of a £8.8 billion merger and acquisition at Micro Focus, driving alignment across all business units
- Addressed challenges of program delivery and quality assurance, implementing robust frameworks to mitigate slipping milestones and dependencies
- Orchestrated the management and enhancement of architecture and design artefacts post-merger integration
- Conceptualised and developed the Process Taxonomy, establishing a structured framework for operational efficiency
- Developed the Application Delivery Accountability Map, ensuring clarity and coherence across the Micro Focus estate
- Oversaw seamless migration of service components and process data to the new uCMDB platform
Surveillance Advisor: Market Monitoring and Surveillance - Valcon
(2018-09)
TP ICAP
- Evaluated Market Monitoring and Surveillance Solution to ensure regulatory compliance in detecting Market Abuse, Market Manipulation, and Market Conduct across diverse jurisdictions
- Investigated platform BML's architecture, leading to the development of comprehensive requirements for platform owners and stakeholders to ensure thorough trade/order monitoring
- Achieved measurable improvements and key enhancements in the surveillance solution's functionality and effectiveness
- Restructured the Business's Surveillance Investigation Handbook for improved clarity and efficiency
- Developed and facilitated workshops to aid teams in transitioning to Belfast, providing new resources with guidance for a seamless integration
Internal Consultant - Valcon
(2018-09)
Valcon Internal
- Responsible for the business development strategy for staff at all levels around our PDaaS solution
- Lead the design of the go-to-market plans which drive growth across key accounts
- Providing daily coaching to colleagues, developing their professional growth
- Mentor to a team of 5 consultants, guiding them to achieve their full potential and deliver results
- Successfully led and managed diverse teams ranging in size from 3 to 60 individuals across various client assignments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes
Founder - Curious Vision Ltd
(2016-10 - 2018-03)
- Negotiated a successful joint venture to use economies of scale with a proven entity
- Grew revenue from £72,500.00 to £345,000.00 in a 17-month period
- Maximised margins on certain products by sourcing two factories in Asia (India & China)
- Worked closely with our accounts team to monitor margins, profits & cash-flow
- Developed sales, design & administration team
- Responsible for the day to day running and management of staff
Founder - Identical Vision Ltd
(2014-11 - 2016-10)
- Responsible for building a new business with no investment
- Revenue grew from £35,000.00 in 2014 to £72,500.00 in 2016
- Solely responsible in managing budget and cash flows of the business
