Technical Strategy & Business Development
AdvancedBridging technical and commercial needs, researching emerging technologies and translating them into scalable business solutions across hospitality, retail, and sports sectors.
18 years experience•Technical Strategy
Tools & Technologies
Technology ResearchDeployment PlanningBusiness DevelopmentStrategic IT DecisionsRoadmappingVendor Evaluation
Evidence & Examples
- ✓Led ISO27001 certification enabling enterprise contracts
- ✓Wireless Social expansion into new sectors and markets
Overview
As IT Director, I've consistently identified technology opportunities that create competitive advantage and enable business growth. I translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for boards and stakeholders.
Strategic Capabilities
- Technology scouting: Research and evaluate emerging technologies for business fit
- Roadmap development: Build multi-year technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Build vs. buy: Data-driven decisions on internal development vs. third-party solutions
- Risk assessment: Identify technical risks before they impact business outcomes
Business Impact
- ISO27001 certification: Led 8-month project that unlocked enterprise and international contracts
- Market expansion: Technical research and planning enabled Wireless Social to expand from pubs to stadiums, gyms, and shopping centres
- Vendor partnerships: Evaluated and integrated enterprise hardware (Unifi, Mikrotik) to deliver reliable solutions
Approach
I combine deep technical knowledge with commercial awareness. Every technical decision is evaluated through the lens of business impact, cost, and risk.
Want to talk any of this through?
I enjoy comparing notes with other technology professionals — always happy to share what's worked for me.
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