Greater Sheffield Area
I am an IT Director leading digital transformation, data, AI, and Industry 4.0 across a global industrial and manufacturing business operating in 30+ countries and 130+ sites. My experience spans enterprise IT leadership, application modernisation, cloud platforms, analytics, AI adoption, and business-facing technology delivery, combined with hands-on OT/IT experience across SCADA, PLC, and industrial data. I work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology strategy with business priorities, turning complex requirements into clear roadmaps, scalable solutions, and measurable outcomes. Recent examples include migrating the data warehouse to a modern cloud architecture, delivering a cloud-first strategy into Azure by migrating 30+ applications, introducing AI into core business processes such as invoice automation, rolling out a global mobile inspections platform integrated with ERP, and shaping the AI governance framework and Digital, Data & AI strategy at executive level. I bring a practical, collaborative leadership style, with experience building high-performing teams, strengthening the relationship between IT and the business, and positioning technology as a strategic enabler rather than just an operational support function. Always open to connecting with peers working on industrial digital transformation, data platforms, and applied AI.
Lead enterprise applications, digital delivery, data, BI and AI capabilities across a global industrial business, aligning technology strategy with operational, finance and transformation priorities. • Defined and executed the Digital, Data & AI strategy. • Led cloud-first transformation and Azure-based application modernisation. • Advanced modern architecture through reusable services, integration standards and secure platforms. • Embedded DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing and security controls. • Led AI adoption, governance and enterprise use case delivery. • Expanded operational data capabilities through platform modernisation, analytics and IoT integration. • Managed global technology teams and Capex/Opex budgets.
Led global Digital and Business Intelligence teams, improving technology delivery, analytics capability and business engagement. • Managed global digital application and BI delivery. • Standardised cloud architecture for enterprise applications. • Introduced CI/CD practices to improve delivery quality and consistency. • Expanded reporting and analytics capability across the business. • Delivered mobile solutions supporting operational efficiency and visibility.
Designed and delivered scalable digital solutions, bridging business requirements with architecture and technology delivery. • Developed solution architectures, prototypes and delivery roadmaps. • Defined current and target-state architecture landscapes. • Guided development teams through solution delivery and governance. • Improved alignment between business priorities and technology outcomes.
Early career role supporting IT, telecoms, desktop, server and infrastructure services.
Supported telecoms provisioning, supplier management and business connectivity services.
Supported regulated information handling and legal notice processes.
Provided second-line support across mobile, data and multimedia services.