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  • $60 hourly
    About Your work: • You will get exceptional service : I will provide world class services, with exceptional quality deliverables. • Your work is my passion : I enjoy my work and will give your project full attention, I only work with limited clients at a time. • My Guarantee : I will not charge you, until you are 100% satisfied with the quality of deliverables. I'd love to have long term relationship ! About Me : Experienced world class product manager and business analyst. (Ex-Deloitte) Excellent atttention to details. Experienced in taking the idea from concept to global launch. Deep technical and interpersonal skills. Collaborative and easy to work with. I dedicate my full energy and commitment to my clients and make sure that there is a clear plan in place for our combined success. At the start of the engagement, I will work with you to define or refine your vision. We will then agree on a number of objectives and key results. Once we agree on objectives, I will agree on a cadence of our work and governance mechanisms, e.g. how often we meet and the reporting format and frequency. Based on our objectives, agreed cadence, and timelines, I will then work to develop a project plan. Once we have those artifacts in place, we can start looking into lower-level details e.g. product roadmap, backlog, risks, and mitigations. I will also share information from my huge knowledge base, which I've built over the years, including free articles, imagery, and topic-specific materials. I will bring over 18 years of experience with me, where I have helped both startups and Global organizations on their product and digital transformation journey. I started my freelance career back in 1999, where I would go to small charity organizations in Karachi and offer them my services to develop their websites, using HTML. After my graduation in IT in 2003, I did my M.Sc from the world-renowned University of Leeds. After working as a software engineer and supporting clients like Vodafone and O2 for a number of years, I moved into the consulting world with Deloitte in 2012. Within Deloitte, I learned how to work effectively with customers and how to be more result-driven. I provided strategic services to prestigious clients like Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals. And was also fortunate to lead the product (functional and non-functional) stream for the UK Driver License production system replacement program. Since 2016, I am working as a freelancer and have delivered exceptional products and transformations to my clients, notable clients include Allstate Insurance and Northern Ireland Electricity along with a couple of small startups. For my recent client, I conceptualized, developed, and successfully launched an API-based global B2B2C loyalty platform. This cutting-edge service, which delivered hyper-personalized offers and cashbacks via mobile-banking apps, made a substantial impact on over 10 million users worldwide. Notable clients included major financial institutions such as First Abu Dhabi Bank in the UAE and Monzo bank in the UK. I believe in continuous learning for myself, so I can deliver the best results to my clients. I have attended a number of training programs and gained industry accreditations, including Business Analysis Practitioner (CBAP®), Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, BCS Intl. diploma in business analysis, SAFe® Agilist, TOGAF® Certified Enterprise Architect, PRINCE2® Practitioner, ISTQB-ISEB certified tester, Certified JAVA programmer, Oracle Certified PL/SQL. Currently, I am doing a machine learning specialization from Coursera.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Information Technology Strategy
    Solution Architecture Consultation
    Business Process Modeling
    Management Consulting
    Business Consulting
    Topic Research
    API
    Digital Transformation
    Product Documentation
    Product Discovery
    Scrum
    Jira
    Product Management
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Market Research
  • $150 hourly
    With 25+ years of experience in business transformation, I specialize in strategy execution, operating model design, and post-merger integration. I have led enterprise-wide programs for Fortune 500 brands like Kellogg’s, Mondelēz, and Kraft Foods, managing $100M+ budgets and teams of 200+. My expertise spans business restructuring, program leadership, and scalable operating models that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and long-term growth. I help businesses align strategy with execution by optimizing workforce structures, streamlining operations, and strengthening governance frameworks. Consulting Areas: • Organizational Strategy & Operating Model Optimization – Redesigning structures, governance frameworks, and leadership models for efficiency and scalability. • Leadership Development & Business Growth – Strengthening leadership teams to drive transformation, scalability, and high-performance cultures. • M&A Integration & Business Transformation – Aligning HR, IT, and operational structures for seamless post-merger integration and execution. • Enterprise Change & Digital Transformation – Leading complex transitions, consolidations, and technology adoption for long-term operational efficiency. • Workforce & Talent Strategy – Developing retention, engagement, and restructuring initiatives to align teams with business priorities. • Governance & Performance Management – Implementing frameworks that enhance decision-making, accountability, and measurable business impact. Project Highlights: • 🏢 Enterprise-Wide Post-Merger Transformation – Led C-suite engagement and restructuring operations across 21 countries, centralizing HR, IT, Finance, and Supply Chain under a shared services model, delivering $89M+ in efficiency savings through automation and outsourcing. • 🧮 EMEA Manufacturing & Logistics Optimization – Directed an EMEA-wide transformation, driving cross-functional leadership alignment and smart factory automation. Managed logistics, GMP compliance, and WMS/TMS integration, delivering $30M in operational improvements. • 💡 Procurement Strategy Overhaul – Designed a procurement transformation strategy for a multinational, aligning 6,000+ employees across global operations. Implemented standardized governance frameworks, increasing operational agility and cross-functional efficiency. • ⚖ Enterprise Program Governance Implementation – Developed an enterprise-wide project governance framework, aligning C-suite priorities and standardizing execution methodologies to enhance decision-making, team productivity, and program execution. • 💼 Executive Advisor & Leadership Coach – Worked with 225+ business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams across the UK & US, advising on organizational design, strategic decision-making, and scalable business transformation. Client Feedback: 🗣️ "Tailored strategies with real business impact. Highly recommended." – CEO, Marketing Agency, USA 🗣️ "Zoe went above and beyond. Professional, fast, and a pleasure to work with." – CEO, SaaS Platform, UAE 🗣️ "Excellent service, valuable advice, and practical solutions." – CEO, Graphic Designer, UK About Me I’m a strategy consultant and transformation leader with expertise in operating models, post-merger integration, and workforce transformation. I help clients optimize leadership structures, scale operations, and execute strategic programs that drive efficiency and business stability. 🎓 Credentials: MBA | HR Degree | Associate CIPD | PRINCE2 PMP Let's Connect 📩 Message me to discuss your project scope, timeline, or NDA requirements. — Zoë
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
    Enterprise Resource Planning
    Enterprise Architecture
    Information Technology Strategy
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    System Automation
    Process Optimization
    Business Transformation
    Business Cases
    IT Procurement
    IT Sourcing
    IT Consultation
    Digital Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Management Consulting
  • $40 hourly
    With over two decades of experience, I specialise in transforming business processes, enhancing customer services, and implementing effective change management. Implementing Knowledge Management services are also a forte. My focus is on helping organisations refine their operations, improve customer experiences, and implement value-adding strategic initiatives with precision and minimal disruption. I hold an MSc in Management Information Systems and a BA(Hons) in Information Management. My academic foundation is reinforced by professional certifications, including PRINCE2, CMI L7 in Leadership, and a Certificate in Technical Writing. These qualifications highlight my commitment to continuous and staying ahead of industry standards. As a Certified Knowledge Specialist I understand how crucial it is for organisations to acquire, capture and organise their knowledge assets and manage innovation effectively. By providing knowledge-on-demand strategies, I empower organisations to maximise their potential by equipping their staff with the right information at the right time. Applying Information Architecture ensures all assets: knowledge, data, information, training, processes and procedures are findable and usable. Process Management is an area where I excel. My extensive experience in process mapping and process improvement, utilises a combination of tried and tested techniques to help your business reduce costs and improve customer experience. Comprehensive process documentation is an important part of an organisation’s knowledge base, which is essential for staff training, operational efficiency and customer services. In addition to process and knowledge management, I bring a wealth of experience in project and change management. My approach combines robust methodologies with a management style that adapts to the organisation’s culture and needs. I successfully manage IT/IS, business change, and process change projects, always prioritising RAID, clear communication and stakeholder engagement. Lessons Learned activities are integral to my methodology, ensuring that each project not only achieves its goals but also contributes to the organisation’s knowledge base.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Business Process Reengineering
    Business Analysis
    Office 365
    Information Technology Strategy
    Taxonomy
    Content Management
    Information Architecture
    Knowledge Management
    Continuous Improvement
    Process Improvement
    Business Process Management
    Technical Writing
    Project Management
    Change Management
  • $110 hourly
    If you have an IT project and would like an experienced professional to help you bring everything together, I should be top of your list for consideration. With over thirty years' experience working with clients large and small, you can be certain that I am able to help you take a project from conception to realisation and beyond. If you are looking for general advice, or a professional to specify, design and implement a system, I have extensive experience translating business requirements into efficient and reliable solutions. When choosing a professional to work with, you need someone who is passionate about their area of expertise and who has an extensive and up-to-date understanding of all areas that affect your project. I read extensively about software development, server hosting, and IT security and follow many of the latest trends in IT, carefully assessing their suitability for my clients. More importantly, I have been around long enough to know what is going to work for you and what is not. You will find that during our discussions, I understand quickly, think logically, make appropriate suggestions, and am able to support your decision making with relevant advice and excellent insight. If you are looking for someone who has managed a team of software developers and who maintains their programming skills at a high level, I am an excellent choice. Examples of systems that I have worked on include payment processing software, a complete fully integrated business management system (that I tailor to client requirements), process controllers, an electronic point of sale application, health-care systems and various software integrations. I primarily target desktop software development but have also built a number of web-based systems in recent years, primarily for researchers, data analysts and a subscription management application. Should you need someone who is highly proficient with a number of commercial and open source database systems, I can help. I presently focus my attention on Postgresql and in the past have worked extensively with Oracle, Interbase/Firebird and MySQL. I am a keen advocate of open source software and use it extensively. If you need a full-stack developer, you’ll find that I am a solid choice. My preference is working on the “back-end” software that supports information storage, retrieval and processing and with suitable designs I am able to construct a GUI or web-based interface. I am able to design clear user interfaces, though my preference is to make use of a designer’s work, or a template, where possible. I use Object Pascal (Delphi or Lazarus) on a daily basis and regularly work with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Server-side, I work with PHP and Node.js. I am familiar with a number of different version control systems. I have also worked with C, C++, and a number of different Assembly languages in the past. I create clean, structured, reliable and easily verifiable code that stands the test of time. If your specific business requirement would be well-served by an open source solution, you'll find my knowledge invaluable. I am able to assist with setting up a suitable implementation, with extensive experience actively managing servers for different clients, primarily running RHEL (and its derivatives) 6 through to 9, and Ubuntu server 16.04 through to 22.04. I also have extensive experience with Kubernetes and generally use either Alpine Linux or Debian for base images that I work on. Finally, I think that it’s important to say that sometimes a specialist is required for certain tasks in more complicated projects and on the rare occasion that I cannot help directly, I will support you making the right choice of professional to work with, acting as your interface to specialised experts if the need arises. All of my present learning is informal and I possess a first class honours degree in Computer Science, awarded just over thirty years ago.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    PHP
    PostgreSQL Programming
    Linux System Administration
    Information Technology Strategy
    Oracle PLSQL
    Cloud Computing
    CentOS
    PostgreSQL
    Database Design
  • $150 hourly
    PROFILE * Senior level technology consultant with over 30 years experience * Specialist in the charity and not-for-profit sector * Interim CIO and fractional technology leader * Experienced digital, data and technology strategist * Accomplished technology change and transformation delivery leader * Expert in team restructuring and recruiting to create highly effective, delivery focused teams * Confident manager of large-scale contracts and budgets MY APPROACH * To work collaboratively with you to help maximise your organisation's ability to deliver your goals * To listen, engage and connect in order to fully understand your organisation's particular needs * To provide bespoke, budget appropriate, achievable solutions and roadmaps * To deliver clear, straightforward and easy to understand proposals * To offer insight and advice at executive level to help get projects off the ground
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Problem Solving
    IT Consultation
    Coaching
    Recruiting
    Organizational Design & Effectiveness
    Digital Strategy
    Data Engineering
    Data Analytics
    Information Technology Operations
    Information Technology
    Information Technology Strategy
  • $60 hourly
    Specialising in technical support, consulting and other IT services for startups and small to medium sized businesses. - IT Consultancy - Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions - Cloud Computing - Cyber Security - Office 365
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    VMWare
    Information Technology Strategy
    Office 365
    Cloud Architecture
    Microsoft Teams
    IT Management
    Budget Management
  • $14 hourly
    Personal Profile Twenty two years old, work from home, I am responsible and reliable. Previous experience as a content writer
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Information Technology Strategy
    Writing
    Review
    College & University
    Article Writing
    Retail
    Ebook Writing
    Gaming
  • $10 hourly
    I’m a highly skilled Tech Project Manager and Manual Tester with a passion for delivering high-quality digital solutions. With extensive experience in project planning, stakeholder management, and quality assurance, I ensure that software products meet the highest standards before reaching end users. Qualifications: PSM1, Asana Workflow Specialist and Project Management 🔹 Project Management Expertise: I specialise in overseeing end-to-end technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. I excel in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk & stakeholder management, and team coordination to drive success. 🔹 Manual Testing & QA: As a meticulous manual tester, I conduct functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing, identifying critical bugs before deployment. My keen attention to detail helps enhance product reliability and user satisfaction. ✅ Why Choose Me? ✔ Clear and effective communication ✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ✔ Dedicated to quality and efficiency ✔ Experience with various industries and technologies Let’s collaborate to optimise your project workflow and enhance software quality. Feel free to message me to discuss your requirements!
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Manual Testing
    IT Project Management
    IT Consultation
    Information Technology Strategy
    QA Testing
    Testing
    Project Planning
    Change Management
    Management Skills
    IT Management
    Tech & IT
    Agile Project Management
    Scrum
    Project Management
  • $70 hourly
    Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in IT Service Management, IT Outsourcing, IT Consulting, Board of Directors, and IT Operations. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science - BS focused in Business information Technology from Bournemouth University.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Information Technology Strategy
    Information Technology
    Business Process Outsourcing IT Services
    IT Service Management
    Business Operations
    Server
    Technical Project Management
    Information Technology Operations
    Tech & IT
  • $70 hourly
    A Fractional CTO / Technology Consulting with over 20 years experience in delivering innovative digital solutions across a range of industries. I help you maximise the value you get from existing technology, deliver new solutions or advise on platform strategy and selection. I specialise in transformation through technology with a very hands on approach to designing and building solutions. For established businesses I help drive change through technology. For startups I help with strategic decisions, building a technology team and starting to build your product. I have helped leading organisations across many industries deliver innovation through technology including BBC, Channel 4, Lloyds Bank, Clarion Events, National Association of Broadcasters (US), Tesco, Ministry of Justice. I have also helped to build and grow businesses from scratch with experience of successful exits.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Software Architecture & Design
    Software Development
    Information Technology Strategy
    Tech & IT
  • $40 hourly
    With 13 years of expertise in IT Service Management, I specialise in IT Change Management, Problem Management, and Major Incident Management, ensuring seamless IT operations and minimising business disruptions. As a certified ITIL 4 Managing Professional (soon to be ITIL 4 Master), I have a deep understanding of ITSM best practices and can optimise, refine, and document processes to enhance efficiency and compliance. 🔹 What I Offer: ✔ IT Change Management – Driving smooth transitions with minimal risk ✔ Problem Management – Identifying root causes and preventing recurring issues ✔ Major Incident Management – Rapid resolution to restore critical services ✔ Process Optimisation – Developing clear, actionable documentation ✔ Microsoft Office Suite – Crafting reports, dashboards, and presentations I take a structured, results-driven approach to ITSM, ensuring that organisations operate with efficiency, resilience, and continuous improvement. Let’s work together to elevate your IT service operations!
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Data Entry
    Microsoft Excel
    Data Analysis
    Process Documentation
    Incident Management
    Problem Resolution
    Customer Service
    ServiceNow
    Information Technology Strategy
    Change Management
  • $20 hourly
    GUEBSON SYSTEM LTD Is Uk leading Information Technology & Language Service Solutions Provider We provide Innovative Solutions for your Technology & Language Needs, transforming Language Barriers into Opportunities, we ensure effective interpretation and Translation across different languages, enabling smooth business operations and global collaborations. With our competent and expert native speakers, there are no language barriers anymore. Our services & Solutions can be provided via personalized packages. We are proactively available when you need us at a convenient price.
    Featured Skill IT Strategy
    Information Technology Strategy
    AI Consulting
    Technology Management Solutions SIMS
    Italian to French Translation
    Italian to English Translation
    IT Consultation
    Technical Support
    Consecutive Interpreting
    Over-the-Phone Interpreting
    Language Interpretation
    Customer Service
    Technical Project Management
    Information Technology
    IT Support
    Tech & IT
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