Digital Transformation Director | 20+ Years Experience | AI, Cyber, Digital, CBDC, Cloud

Strategic Technology Leader

AI/ML Program Director

Digital Transformation Expert

Cyber Security

Digital Currency

Accomplished Technical Program Manager with 20+ years driving enterprise-scale digital transformation across global financial institutions. Currently Director at UK BANK Advanced Technology, leading cutting-edge AI/ML initiatives and emerging technology adoption.

Proven Track Record:

• Delivered £30M+ cost avoidance through strategic technology implementations
• Established Machine Learning Models Forum governing 300+ AI deployments with 40% risk reduction
• Led cross-functional teams of 50+ across 26+ countries achieving 100% regulatory compliance
• Spearheaded UK CBDC prototypes and Central Bank Digital Currency research initiatives
• Published 12+ research papers in leading financial technology journals

Core Expertise:

• AI/ML Governance & Large Language Model Implementation
• Cloud Transformation (AWS/Azure) & Infrastructure Modernisation
• Regulatory Technology & Financial Services Compliance
• Stakeholder Management (C-suite to technical teams)
• Cross-border Program Delivery & Risk Management

Key Achievements:

• Reduced implementation timelines by 35% whilst maintaining strict compliance standards
• Improved operational efficiency by 60% through strategic automation initiatives
• Managed £20M+ program budgets with 95% milestone completion rates
• Established innovation frameworks adopted across multiple business divisions

Technical Leadership:

Former European Central Bank Technical Program Manager with deep expertise in cybersecurity (CISSP), enterprise architecture (TOGAF), and agile delivery methodologies. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business outcomes.

Education & Certifications:

• BSc Computer Network Management, University of Portsmouth
• CISSP
• TOGAF
• PRINCE2
• Scrum Master
• ITIL v4