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
Zendesk 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