PERSONAL DETAILS

 

Name:              John Frank Smith

 

Address:                    Harlow, Essex.  

 

Tel.No                         07993 x41834

 

Email:                         john@smith.fsnet.co.uk

 

Nationality:                 British

 

Marital Status:           Married

 

PERSONAL STATEMENT

 

I possess the technical and personal skills to ensure your projects are managed and implemented using PRINCE 2 methodology to the satisfaction of shareholders, stakeholders and users.

My comprehension of both Business and IT communities enables the essential communication to ensure technology is appropriately harnessed for your business need.

I have demonstrated flexibility and mental agility to bring new ‘cutting edge’ technologies to successful business implementation within budget and time frame.

My 23 years experience within major financial institutions means that I can bring a mature and deep knowledge pool immediately into your organisation.

 

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

 

I hate to be idle, and with two active teenage children that is hardly possible, but on occasions when I have my own time I play football, cricket, tennis, golf  and do about 4 hours per week in the gym. I believe it is important to keep a fit and healthy body to enable a fit and healthy mind.

 

After my mother passed away I got involved with Will writing and now have a part time money making venture writing Wills and Powers of Attorney. I find it most rewarding to provide a useful service to people on what can be a quite sensitive topic.

 

REFERENCES

 

References are available on request

 

 

MAIN SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

 

Technical

• Practical experience of full software development cycle.
• Experienced with PRINCE 2 project methodology
• Proven Management skills in IT and non IT environments.
• Management of IT Support and Development.
• Business analysis skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Selection and implementation of new IT systems.
• Conversion / Migration of Legacy data.
• Management of Web development and XML interface projects.
• Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project
• Adobe Professional expertise.
• HIQuality – ‘Fuzzy logic’ searching software
• ITIL Foundation certificate
• CHP Asset finance administration system - ALFA

 

Personal

• Good communication skills with all levels of Company and Project Hierarchy.
• Flexibility – work effectively with new and varied applications.
• Teamwork – leader of many happy and successful projects.
• Mature and experienced - 23 years service with current employer.
• Problem solving via pragmatic and appropriate solutions
• Friendly nature and good sense of humour.
• Educated to Degree Standard.

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION RECORD

 

1977 – 80                        University of Newcastle upon Tyne

                              BSc (Hons) Geology

1970 – 77                        Hadham Hall School, Bishops Stortford

                              A Levels: Geology, Biology, Chemistry

                              O Levels:  6 including Maths and English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

 

July 1986 – PRESENT

 

COMPANY: ING LEASE (UK) LTD

In July 2004 ING Lease (UK) Ltd Purchased Abbey Business.

I transferred to ING Lease (UK) Ltd under TUPE.

 

Date:                           July 2004 – Present

Position:                     Senior Specialist, IT Strategy

Location:                    Redhill & Home based

Duties:

• Project management for major e-commerce development (INGOT) using PRINCE 2 and adherence to ING Group governance and reporting.
• Senior consultant for data migration from legacy system (GLAS) to new ING system ( ALFA).
• Responsible for governance and Quality assurance of all new IT projects ensuring conformance to ING PRINCE 2 methodology.
• Preparation of Project Briefs and Project Initiation documentation for various projects.
• Liaison with external business partners to evaluate and accommodate their systems requirements including XML interfaces to third party systems.
• Project management for new fraud detection system using ‘fuzzy logic’ searching technology.
• Creation, training and ongoing support of company documentation (using Adobe Professional) for online completion.
• Preparation of feasibility and benefits analysis for ‘Paperless office’ requirements.
• Communicate with all levels of the business to understand and facilitate appropriate system solutions for business problems.

 

COMPANY: ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

In October 1998  Abbey National purchased Lombard Business Equipment Leasing Ltd. I  transferred  to ING Lease (UK) Ltd under TUPE, duties remain the same .

 

Date:                           Oct 1998  -  June 2004

Position:                     IT Manager – Abbey Business

Location:                    Enfield

Duties/Projects:

• Management and implementation of the Millennium compliant solutions.
• Migration of GEAC system to new hardware platform – re-named GLAS system.
• Senior consultant for all application developments.
• Review high level and detail requirements of new business enterprises and implement suitable system solutions.

 

 

COMPANY:  LOMBARD BUSINESS EQUIPMENT LEASING (LBEL)

 

Date:                           Jan 1997 – Oct 1998

Position:                     IT Manager – LBEL

Location:                    Enfield

Duties:

• As below but without responsibility for Data input, Premises and Communications.
• Detail Project work to migrate from current IT systems.
• Manage the companies Millennium Compliance Plan

 

Date:                           Nov 1995 – Jan 1997

Position:                     IT and Services Manager – LBEL

Location:                    Enfield

Duties:

• Responsible for LBEL’s GEAC computer systems in Enfield and Leeds, supporting 100+ users and over 55,000 accounts.
• Responsible for implementing a Windows NT network providing a PC desktop solution for all users.
• Manage the migration of the current computer system on to new software and hardware platforms.
• Responsible for the analysis, specification, testing, and implementation of new software applications on the GEAC system.
• Responsible for implementation of business solutions to enable the sales force and appointed dealers to interact directly with the in house network.
• Train and advise management and staff on IT matters.
• Manage through Team Leaders the areas of Financial Control, Data input, Premises and Communications.

 

Date:                           Nov 1990 – Nov 1995

Position:                     Computer Manager – LBEL

Location:                    Enfield

Duties:

• Responsibility and control for all LBEL computer operations, maintenance and development.
• Interface with all user departments ensuring accurate data capture and retrieval.
• Ensure all financial control procedures are strictly adhered to and that all financial and management information is accurately and punctually reported to Head Office.
• Management of four IT and four Financial Control staff.

 

 

 

Date:                           May 1987 – Oct 1990

Position:                     Project Leader

Location:                    Enfield

Duties:

• Implement the migration of LBEL’s computer systems from the Head office mainframe to a new GEAC system.
• Control daily processing of the new GEAC system.
• Investigate, specify and test new software requirements.
• Train staff and develop new procedures to optimise use of the new system.

 

COMPANY: LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL

 

Date:                           July 1986 – May 1987

Position:                     Marketing Assistant

Location:                    London

Duties:

• Compilation of market penetration statistics.
• Development and maintenance of Lotus spreadsheets for department use.
• Administration of a specific Vehicle Leasing Plan.

 

July 1981 – July 1986

 

COMPANY:  KESTREL GROUP

 

Date:                           June 1985 – April 1986

Position:                     Directors Assistant- Kestrel Cyprus Ltd.

Location:                    The Hague, The Netherlands

Duties:

• Assist Director in report preparation and other projects.
• Investigate and prepare data for management information.
• Provide support for various overseas operations.
• Office book-keeping

 

REASON FOR LEAVING:   Project ended.

 

Date:                           July 1984 – May 1985

Position:                     Project Leader – Kestrel Cyprus Ltd.

Location:                    Assen, The Netherlands

Duties:

• Project Planning and control.
• Work allocation and supervision of four technicians.
• Provide written monthly report to client.
• Provide consultancy services to client.
• Responsibility and administration of company assets in Assen.
• Responsibility and administration of work and social requirements of expatriate employees in Assen.

 

Date:               July 1981 – June 1984

Position:         Supervisor – Kestrel Data Management A.G.

Location:        Benghazi, Libya

Duties:

·                    Work allocation and supervision of six encoders.

·                    Definition of coding parameters for various Geological, Geophysical and General Scientific data types.

·                    Maintenance and enhancement of data library functions.

·                    Development of manual and computerised data retrieval systems.

·                    Maintenance and development of PC and Mainframe databases.

 

 

August 1980 – July 1981

 

Various Temporary Positions