My experience spans 15 years in the commercial IT industry and I specialise in Bespoke Software Development.
Senior IT Executive with extensive experience leading world-class multi-disciplined teams to develop and implement multiple IT strategies, products, architecture and process re-engineering projects. Commercially astute agent of change with an outstanding record of shaping and driving efficiencies within complex global organisations and business start-ups. Proven record delivering strategic technology projects concurrently, business integrations and the transition of service delivery. Well-honed analytical, presentation, senior management and technical (development, infrastructure, hosting, databases and security) skills allied with ability to maintain productive relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Specialties: Leadership & Management, Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing and Program Management.
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E greg@cloud9services.co.uk
Interim Head of Applications & Development @ We are recruiting 38 creative team members to support new ways of working, adopting a DevOps manifesto and social collaboration principles.
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Changes in the water industry are being driven by technological advancement and IT capability and competence is more critical than ever for Affinity Water’s future success. Our aim is to have an IT function that can: help shape the business; that is responsive and agile; and can deliver modern day solutions that enhance overall business performance. From February 2015 to Present (11 months) Director | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @ Cloud9Services specialise in cloud computing, IT strategy, transformation and software engineering. Working with a series of exciting companies we assist in providing simple cost effective solutions to complex problems. From October 2013 to Present (2 years 3 months) Oxford, United KingdomDirector | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @ Primary role as CTO but I also have responsibilities within sales and operations. Strategic growth and company positioning is critical to ensure the company maintains its cutting edge.
iRostrum is a superior and innovative online auction platform with integrated auction management software to power individually branded online auctions.
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E greg@irostrum.com From October 2012 to Present (3 years 3 months) London, United KingdomInterim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @ Habyts is an internet start-up with an exciting software product crossing the fields of parental controls, e-learning and personal motivation. The complex multifaceted internet control software is designed to manifest itself on all devices (multi OS) and is aimed at both consumer and business audiences.
Working directly with 2 highly successful serial entrepreneurs, I set-out and delivered strategy to implement their conceptual vision and build the initial prototype product. Guiding them throughout the process I utilised my existing network of expert resources both onshore and offshore UK to supply key components and deliverables. From May 2014 to January 2015 (9 months) Guildford, United KingdomInterim Head of IT @ As the acting Business Systems Manager I was the primary IT representative for Vehicle Solutions, Business Finance and Group HR. Sitting within multiple senior management teams I was responsible for systems which turned over in excess of £764 million annually. From January 2014 to April 2014 (4 months) Head of IT & Operations @ Logic Software specialise in bespoke software development and have an impeccable history of achievement within a broad range of industries within the UK.
The solutions were typically cloud based, developed using Microsoft technologies and controlled using Agile development processes, tightly coupled with the PRINCE2 project management methodology.
The business experienced significant cultural change and accelerated growth as a direct result of my appointment. From November 2010 to September 2012 (1 year 11 months) Cardiff, United KingdomIT Shared Services Development Manager @ Responsible for UK based software development and systems management ensuring operational efficiency and systems security is maintained at all times. In addition to my role at xit2 Limited I worked with MDA and other MDA subsidiary companies to deliver and co-ordinate IT requirements for the group. From January 2009 to October 2010 (1 year 10 months) Oxford, United KingdomDevelopment Manager @ Managing an IT team of up to 14 highly skilled professionals, I was responsible for all of xit2's information products and services hosted internally across multiple platforms and technologies. Systems turnover was up to £150 million annually, handling in excess of 240 transactions per second, with a user base of over 35,000 users. As market leaders in Lender outsourcing services, available, secure and robust systems were fundamental to the businesses success. From October 2006 to December 2008 (2 years 3 months) Oxford, United KingdomSenior Software Engineer @ My responsibilities covered the entire software process from initial system analysis and design to future deployments, maintenance and training. Working in rehabilitation clinics across the UK my role was to automate many paper centric, resource intensive and manual processes; Core management systems I implemented covered patients, appointments, manufacturing, stock and device specification. Microsoft MSDN developer. From June 2001 to September 2006 (5 years 4 months) Oxford, United KingdomIT Consultant @ E-Commerce consultancy which involved the design and implementation of an online digital store. The sales solution was supported by back office management systems which included stock management and accountancy. From September 2000 to December 2003 (3 years 4 months) London, United KingdomIT Consultant @ Safety critical system consultancy providing initial project research and feasibility for a Stripe lighting control system. Typically the lighting was deployed on large ships, providing guidance for passengers in the event of a fire, directing them to safety. The software’s main function was to control and report on any of the given fire zones, providing users with current, accurate and visual information. From July 2000 to May 2002 (1 year 11 months) London, United KingdomDeveloper @ The development of Low Flows 2000, a PC based interactive software package for the rapid estimation of low flow statistics, linking GIS functionality with a 4D universal data model. I played the role of a full-time software engineer within a small development team. My responsibilities were to multi-task my workload ensuring support of the development of the large-scale commercial product, requiring detail and accuracy. From September 1999 to June 2000 (10 months) Oxford, United Kingdom
BSc Honours, Computing @ Oxford Brookes University From 1996 to 2001 Greg Horne is skilled in: Executive Management, Business Strategy, PRINCE2™ Practitioner, Software Engineering, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Programme Management, Service Delivery, B2B, B2C, Security, Compliance, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management
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http://www.irostrum.com,
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