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I help businesses save time, reduce manual work, and scale faster through smart automation, data-driven insights, and structured project delivery. I specialise in building automation systems using tools like Make, N8N, and Zapier; connecting apps, streamlining workflows, and eliminating repetitive tasks. From lead generation and CRM automation to internal operations, I design solutions that are simple, reliable, and built for real business use. Alongside automation, I bring strong experience in market research and project management. I have supported projects across fintech, healthcare, and digital products, helping teams define requirements, improve processes, and deliver results efficiently. My approach is practical and results-focused: -Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies -Design scalable automation workflows -Deliver clear, structured solutions -Ensure smooth implementation and handover I hold Make certifications and advanced diplomas in AI in Business, as well as AI Design and Deployment, which allows me to combine automation with intelligent systems where needed. If you’re looking to streamline your operations, improve productivity, or build automation that actually works, let’s talk.

Senior Product Owner and Business Change Lead (SAFe 6.0 certified) with 12 years delivering digital transformation programmes across energy, healthcare, and financial services. £5M+ in operational savings delivered; 15+ transformation projects at 98% on-time/on-budget. I take ambiguous business problems — a legacy system nobody trusts, a backlog nobody's prioritized, a change initiative stalling on stakeholder buy-in — and turn them into a working roadmap, a prioritized backlog, and a delivery team that actually ships. Recent work: • Led product discovery with 15+ stakeholders (including regulators) at National Energy System Operator, delivering a £2M+ solution roadmap and managing a 50+ story backlog in JIRA at 95% sprint completion. • Ran change management across 100+ stakeholders at National Grid ESO, hitting 92% employee engagement and preventing £500K+ in delay costs through early risk assessment. • Restructured a PMO at Leeds Credit Union, cutting project approval time from 4 weeks to 10 days. • Delivered a healthcare digital transformation (pharmacy operations) that cut expired-stock waste 60% and patient wait times 35%. Certifications: SAFe 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), BCS Foundation in Business Analysis, Certified Scrum Master. Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce (Health Cloud, Service Cloud), SQL, Power BI, Balsamiq, Visio, UML/BPMN. If your project needs someone who can run discovery, write the requirements, manage the backlog, AND get skeptical stakeholders on board — that's the gap I fill. Message me with what you're working through and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.

I'm a management consultant with experience working for Boston Consulting Group and the United Nations. I have over ten years of experience designing and implementing large scale change management programs for some of the world's biggest businesses, but I'm just as comfortable working with SMEs and startups as with corporate and government clients. I have particular expertise supporting organizations in complex operating environments in emerging and frontier markets.  Key areas of expertise: - Organizational strategy and design - Digital transformation - Operating model design and operations optimization - Program management and stakeholder engagement - Value chain analysis - Market analysis and entry planning - Public policy, political and geopolitical risk management - Regulatory and compliance management

PhD-qualified scientist and emerging tech programme leader, most recently at Google DeepMind where I developed the impact evaluation methodology for AlphaFold - now deployed across all DeepMind frontier AI models. I help AI labs, biotech companies, and research organisations turn complex science programmes into structured, measurable outcomes. What I deliver: - Research impact evaluation. Designing frameworks to identify, validate, and communicate how AI models and scientific tools drive real-world discovery. - Programme strategy and operational design. Building tracking infrastructure, operational cadences, and cross-team workflows for research-driven organisations. - AI for Science consulting. Advising on how frontier AI models (AlphaFold, LLMs, generative AI) are being adopted across life sciences research. - Stakeholder engagement strategy. Connecting researchers, leadership, and external partners around shared scientific goals. Recent work: - Google DeepMind: Built AlphaFold's research engagement function from scratch. Managed 120+ researcher partnerships across 6 continents, produced 39 impact case studies, and delivered research intelligence that informed a $2M bet in Google's AI for Science Fund allocation. - Consilience (my company): Building an AI-for-science research intelligence platform with Claude. A multi-stage LLM triage and quality scoring to identify frontier discoveries in real time. - Edify/Soluis: Director of Product & Programs for an immersive learning platform. Managed agile delivery (Jira SDLC setup), cloud infrastructure (AWS, edge), HPC compute budgets, and a $15M Digital Twin programme. - AI Safety: RLHF model evaluation as a chemistry domain expert — stress-testing LLMs for scientific accuracy, safety, and factual precision. Background: PhD Natural Product Chemistry (University of St Andrews), AstraZeneca Process R&D. 12+ years programme management across AI labs, edtech, education, and non-profit science organisations. I'm based in Edinburgh, available for remote work globally, and open to short-term or ongoing engagements. Skills & Specialities: - Research Impact Assessment - Programme Management - AI Consulting - Science Communication - Stakeholder Engagement - Project Management - Strategic Planning - Research Strategy - Life Sciences - AI & Machine Learning - Data Analysis - Technical Writing

I love working with founders who have great ideas but need help making them real. Bonus points if they're trying to make the world a bit better! I design and run community and event experiences that combine human connection with clear structure. My background in digital marketing means I think in audiences, funnels, and feedback loops, while my community work keeps the focus on trust, belonging, and participation. I’m comfortable taking an idea from a blank page to a live, working community. Practically, that looks like defining the community value proposition, designing onboarding and engagement flows, setting up the right platforms and tools, planning and delivering events, moderating conversations, and tracking what’s actually working. I use simple systems (Notion, CRMs, community platforms, analytics dashboards) to keep things organised and measurable, without over-engineering the experience. Proven experience delivering executive-level communities and events, coordinating speakers and partners, shaping content and programming, and putting the systems in place that allow communities to grow without losing depth, trust, or soul.

AI-powered Social Media & Community Strategist with 7+ years of experience helping global brands across the U.S. and Europe. I’ve worked with companies like Grifols, L’Oréal, Red Bull, and Pawland, turning conversations into insights and insights into strategies that boost engagement, reputation, and growth. Looking for someone who can turn data into engagement and insights into growth? That’s my zone. With 7+ years of experience across the U.S. and Europe, I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies, global agencies, and fast-growing startups to decode conversations in multiple languages and markets, and transform them into strategies that deliver measurable impact. Some highlights: Healthcare & Pharma → Social listening and competitive intelligence for Grifols, Roche, Abbott, Bio-Rad, Ortho Clinical, providing executives with clear market insights and patient-centric communication strategies. Consumer Goods & Beauty → Consumer verbatim analysis and influencer campaign insights for L’Oréal (Fragrance Division), shaping brand narratives that resonated across international audiences. Wine & Spirits (World’s 2nd largest seller) → Post-COVID consumption analysis, combining quantitative & qualitative evidence to challenge traditional “On Trade First” strategies. Lifestyle & Entertainment → Social activation for Red Bull’s street culture initiatives, amplifying authentic voices within global dance communities. Pet Care → Digital community management for Pawland (UAE), achieving a +35% increase in engagement and faster response times, building stronger trust with pet owners. My toolkit blends AI-powered analytics (Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Meltwater, Talkwalker, BuzzSumo, HubSpot) with data visualization (Power BI) and sharp storytelling. What makes me different is my ability to merge advanced analytics with emotional intelligence—because numbers tell you what’s happening, but empathy explains why it matters. 👉 If you want a strategist who can combine analytics + creativity + empathy to build lasting community trust and brand growth, let’s connect.