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Professional Summary

Experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of Agile, Lean and Waterfall methodologies. Strong communications skills, with exceptional problem solving abilities, focusing on human-centered design.

In addition to my business know-how, my extensive technical skills, has supplemented my ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams in a variety of projects throughout my career, facilitating interaction and collaboration between technical and business users and teams.

Over 25 years of experience in information security analysis and management, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, probability and impact; having skills in a diverse range of security technologies, and risk management.

Skills and Knowledge

  • More than 30 years experience of Project and Change management.
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as public speaking and writing.
  • A strong understanding of defining and delivering high performance products and services that resonate and are tailored to the customer’s needs.
  • Information processing abilities, including the ability to break down data, compile material, or verify facts.
  • Strong focus and good attention to detail, which minimizes errors, mitigates risks and improves system security.
  • Extensive technical expertise in developing, testing and implementing cyber security applications and measures.
  • The ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems, determining how they should work and how adjustments to their operations will affect outcomes.
  • Experience in teaching and training, as well as to end-users who have little experience with computer security and IT.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Windows and Linux.

Work Experience

PROJECT MANAGER / AGILE SCRUM MASTER, Barclays, Jersey (Jul 2011-to present)

Project management of efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations throughout the software product lifecycle, adhering to agreed time, budget and quality requirements.

• Management of the delivery, resource allocation and improvement of complex technical project capabilities across the bank using Agile Scrum, Kanban and Lean methodologies for planning, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives and the execution of sprints.
• Collaboration with stakeholders, customers and business teams to deliver features and changes that deliver value and meet their expectations.
• Teamwork with software engineers, quality teams, product managers and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle aligned to the bank’s objectives, regulation and security policies.
• Identification, assessment and mitigation of risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.
• Management of vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.
• Staying abreast of the latest industry technology trends and technologies, to evaluate and adopt new approaches to improving deliver outcomes and to foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence and growth.
• Projects managed include Banking & Payments - Migration of SWIFT MT messaging to ISO 20022 XML, various data feeds into Avaloq, SEPA Direct Debits, MiFID II, and FATCA.
• Barclays’ Cyber Champion, arranging events, creating marketing and event collateral and other Cyber Security related activities; presenting globally to enhance Cyber Security Awareness. Recognized on numerous occasions for my contributions on Cyber Security.

IT MANAGER, Payoffshore, Jersey (Aug 2009-May 2011)

Managed all IT systems, including Windows Servers, Ubuntu Linux boxes, networks and firewalls, using Agile methodologies.

  • Ultra-secure configuration of systems, ensuring the company met the Payment Card Industry Standards (PCI-DSS).
  • Installation and maintenance of firewalls and other forms of security software to protect data and systems.
  • Adhered to the Agile Extreme programming (XP) best practice model, that focuses on delivering high-quality software through frequent and continuous feedback, collaboration, and adaptation, with stakeholders.
  • Risk assessments for all major systems against the threat landscape.
  • Delivery of governance, risk and compliance activities in support of the Information Security strategy.
  • Documentation of security processes, security measures, emergency procedures, and incident response policies; using Confluence and JIRA.
  • Migration of databases from Microsoft SQL to MySQL.

SENIOR IT BUSINESS MANAGER, Ashburton, FirstRand Limited, Jersey (Oct 2005-Jan 2009)

Responsible for the overall running of the company’s business-related IT systems, including the support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure.

  • Implemented a working DR (Disaster Recovery) process; and assisted with setting up the governance, risk, and compliance framework.
  • Documentation of IT and business system functions and procedures.
  • Worked with external vendors to implement improved and more efficient business plans.

CONSULTANT, Coutts, Royal Bank of Scotland, Jersey (Mar 2004-Sep 2005)

Delivered a large-scale project implementing the European Savings Directive between Jersey and Switzerland.

  • Producing project plans according to internal standards, with comprehensive documentation.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders, and business teams to deliver features and changes and supported testing.
  • Management and nurturing of subcontractors and external staff.

Employement pre-March 2004, includes:

  • DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Access Research Technologies Ltd, UK (Apr 2000-Dec 2003)
  • SENIOR CONSULTANT, Q Data Consulting, UK and South Africa (Dec 1992-Dec 1999)

Education and Qualifications

DEGREE: Studied towards a degree in law through the Open University (2005), but did not complete this.

MATRICULATION: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Accountancy & Geography; with Exemption (1996)

COURSES: Agile Scrum Master, Agile@Scale, AWS Practitioner, Cyber Champion, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, UNIX Administration, UNIX User Skills, UNIX Operating, SQL, General Computer Programming, and various other in-house and external training programs.

Hobbies and Interests

My interests are varied and focus around Linux, computer security, neural networks, chess, traveling, spending quality time with my family, and simply being happy.

Additional information

Jersey residentially qualified - Resident in Jersey since 2003.

References available upon request.