My Timeline

Welcome to the Timeline page, which outlines my career journey to date. Here, you'll discover a comprehensive overview of the key roles, milestones, and achievements that have shaped my professional path. From early career foundations to my progression into more senior roles, this timeline highlights significant projects, industry shifts, and skills acquired along the way. Explore how each step has contributed to my development, equipping me with a diverse skill set and deep expertise across various sectors and responsibilities.

1993-2011 - Pentacor PLC

Positions held: DTP manager/ Online Manager / Technical Director

Pentacor originally started out to being a typesetting company, providing publishers with CRA for printers to create books for the publishers authors.

Achievements:

Output devices: Linotype 300 (pictured above)

Learning and delivering the PostScript RIP and Linotype outputs devices was key to growing the business. It converts the page description generated by applications like PageMaker into the pattern of pixels that the laser inside the Linotronic images on photographic film or paper.

Print process training by Scitex (4 week course) and certification

Macintosh computer server and workstation setup: Mac G3,G4,G5 (quick silver) setup and maintenance to the Mac server I installed.
Setup FTP/SFTP system between clients for ease of passing data from great distances (at the time its was amazing!).

Server software: Microsoft Runtime server, Linotype APL server

DTP - Desktop Publishing Software - Quark Express, PageMaker,

Early CRM setup to compliment the FTP for heavy graphics

PPC and SEO certification - Ran successful PPC campaigns via Google to land high paying clients needing book/catalogue publishing

Linux - CentOS - training and certification

HTML/CSS training and certification

Adobe Cs2 training and certification

Microsoft Office training and certification

2011-2021 - BFBS

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) is a media organisation that provides radio, television, and digital content to British Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide. Operating since 1943, BFBS aims to keep military communities connected to home, delivering entertainment, news, and information, whether stationed in remote areas or abroad. BFBS also supports the forces with welfare services, including the distribution of educational content and initiatives designed to boost morale. The organisation plays a crucial role in fostering communication within military circles, especially in challenging environments.

Achievements:

Linux / Change control training and certification

CMS - Drupal training and put into production

CMS - Joomla training and put into production

MySQL and SQL training

MS Project installation and training

SFTP training and put into production

Change control using early SVN and GIT

Microsoft /linux server updates training

CMS - WordPress training and put into production

PRINCE 2 Training and certification

Jira, Asana installation and Training courses

ServiceNow training/setup customer workflow and put into production

Zoho desk training/setup customer workflow and put into production

CMS - Magento (before adobe) training and put into production

Facebook AI "bots" training and put into production for Facebook groups for the Armed Forces

ISO 27000 Certification working with CISO

CMS - Umbraco training and usage into production with developers

CMS - Sitecore (linux) training and usage into production with developers

AWS Cloudflare training and put into production

Adobe Creative Suite training

Adobe Creative Cloud

Product Management team, rebuilding corporate websites

BaseCamp usage with specific client, trained and a training partner

Power BI - business analytics, intelligence and data visualisation tools

Experience using reporting tools from Google analytics (GA4)

Trello, Toggle and Monday.com installation and training

2021 - 2024 - GlobalizeMe

GlobalizeMe is a digital services company specialising in delivering tailored software and technology solutions to clients across various industries. They focus on web development, software engineering, mobile applications, and digital transformation projects. GlobalizeMe offers end-to-end project management, from discovery and design through to development and deployment. Their approach emphasises collaboration, client engagement, and delivering efficient, scalable digital products that align with business objectives. Additionally, they have experience working with global clients, providing custom solutions to meet both local and international needs.

Achievements:

Toggle and Monday.com delivery

CMS - Craft CMS self trained and put into production with developers

Live Video broadcasting - OBS training and put into production

Project managed PWA for AXON TASER 

AWS Cloud training and put into production

Experience using reporting tools from Google analytics (GA4)

ZOHO / Xero training used to create client accounts and invoices

CMS - Magento (before adobe) training and put into production

Facebook AI "bots" training and put into production for Facebook groups for the Armed Forces

ISO 27000 Certification working with COO

Adobe Creative Cloud

Veolia 2024

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, focusing on resource management and sustainability. The company provides solutions in water management, waste management, and energy services, aiming to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact. Veolia serves municipalities, industries, and businesses worldwide, offering services such as recycling, waste-to-energy processes, water treatment, and renewable energy production. With a commitment to circular economy principles, Veolia strives to help its clients meet their sustainability goals while enhancing operational efficiency and promoting environmental stewardship

Lead the digital transformation strategy to enhance operational efficiency in waste management processes

Implement advanced technologies (IoT, AI, Power BI, data analytics) for real-time monitoring of waste collection, recycling, and disposal

Streamline resource planning, route optimisation, and fleet management using digital tools

Oversee digital solutions to enhance customer service, including self-service portals and mobile apps

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices with technology

Manage stakeholder relationships and align digital initiatives with business goals

Monitor project progress, budgets, and KPIs for digital transformation projects

Manage the crews Operations for time and best practices to improve the contracts with each council/borough in London