STAR Stories Indi

Taking-on unfamiliar work and driving to conclusion: Being resilient, capable, dependable and dynamic

Whilst hired to work on other work streams for a newly acquired firm I was asked to kick-off and manage an overdue 3-system (Finance, Learning, HR) replacement RFP and selection process from ~28 vendors, and with a tight deadline!

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Product and supplier selection (RFP) requirement analysis Process Analysis Business Case Quantitive Research Qualitative Research facilitation Workshop facilitation
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Challenged the status-quo and unsubstantiated claims to save 25% budget and lead this organisation to an alternative Open Source solution.

At a Tier 1 Telecoms company as a solution designer I was assigned to a project (that had already started) to introduce a new business intelligence and data-warehouse platform for statistical data analysis and reporting, where the solution had already been chosen

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Qualitative Research Business Case Design Thinking business analysis Report Design requirement analysis solution design
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Deliver multi-team and discipline analysis & requirements in a hostile and disorganised environment

CTO needed to complete their over-running Datawarehouse programme & deliver related technological projects (system replacement, BI reports etc) to their senior users in order to reduce inefficiencies and innovate past the competition.

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Process Analysis process modelling People Management Project Management user requirements Workshop facilitation Report Design business analysis Data Analysis
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Head Architect, Systems Engineer and Technical Lead

To design, develop and deliver through FDA approval a worlds first medical imaging product, against very challenging timescales, technological challenges across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, optical, electronics and software), and regulatory requirements. The product consists of multiple never done before technologies, such a active eye tracking and ultra-wide OCT. The team were struggling with the...

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Developing engagement and bringing the brand to life throughout the customer journey

The Body Shop want to be best in class across all markets in which they operate. They want to offer a service that surprises and delights customers and wanted to create a plan specifically around the contact model that achieves this ambition through their outsourced partner.

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agile delivery Behavioural Change Business & Operational Analysis Business Cases Business Change Management & Communication Optimise User Journeys Business Strategy channel management customer experience strategy Omni-Channel
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£250 million cost savings through architecture and operating model simplification for a large consumer business

A consumer business in the UK, serving 10 million customers with a complex IT architecture and Operating Model, set on a large scale digital transformation programme. However, the co-existence of the transformed estate with the legacy estate, resulted in dual technology stacks and dual operating models, along with the associated uplift in cost & complexity,...

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architecture Enterprise and Business Architecture enterprise architecture TOM (Target Operating Model) Cost Optimization IT Cost Reduction IT Asset Management Software Asset Management contract management Partnerships Management Wireless Networks Mobile SD-WAN
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Digital transformation of a large complex consumer business

The customer had an ambition to become the best loved brand and double its customer base. This required the customer to be able to enter new Segments, markets and business models to unlock new revenue streams with speed, and cost efficiency. This required digital transformation across the organisation

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Business Change Management & Communication change management change strategy digital transformation Business transformation Technology Strategy business architecture Enterprise and Business Architecture cloud technologies cloud TOM (Target Operating Model) Stakeholder Engagement programme director programme management agile delivery Wireless Networks SD-WAN
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Customer experience (CX) transformation in a large consumer business

During 2003-10, my customer suffered from highest churn, and worst NPS in the market, and –ve word-of-mouth from customers due to poor customer experience. Poor brand perception became a handbrake for growth.

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3rd party delivery process agile delivery Brand Development architecture Business & Operational Analysis Business Case Business Clarity Big Data customer experience Business Strategy collaboration channel management Marketing technical architect change management stakeholder management analytics Wireless Networks
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Transitioning to a New Way of Working: The Challenges Faced by a Global Bank

As an executive director, David Kolb was confronted with the challenges faced by a global bank transitioning to a new way of working. The bank struggled with slow technology function, lack of team collaboration, and declining customer satisfaction. The task at hand was to lead the DevOps and Agile transformation in the bank’s global technology...

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devops agile people strategy technology leadership leadership development leadership Business Strategy digital strategy Innovation Strategy Strategic Planning strategic thinking systems thinking Change Communications and Engagement change management collaboration creative problem-solving Problem Solving
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A Leading Indian Bank Tackles and Conquers a Technological Hurdle on the Road to $1 Billion in Profits

David, an exceptional executive director, took charge of a leading local bank in India, determined to achieve a remarkable $1 billion in profits. However, the bank faced significant technological obstacles that hindered growth and tarnished its reputation. Service stability issues plagued the trading floor, retail branches, and ATM network. Furthermore, the bank lacked essential IT...

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People Management Leadership Coaching Team Leadership business and it operational processes Operational Risk Management leadership development technology leadership Business Change Management & Communication Finance Reporting collaboration Problem Solving creative problem-solving Business Operational Design
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