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I help organisations design, transform and scale learning products, workforce solutions and education programmes that deliver measurable business and learner outcomes. Over the past 20 years, I have led product strategy, portfolio management and cross-functional initiatives across global organisations including InnoEnergy, Pearson and Oxford University Press. My experience spans workforce development, digital learning, curriculum transformation, impact measurement and learning product innovation across both the education and renewable energy sectors. I specialise in connecting strategy with execution—translating workforce and customer needs into scalable learning solutions, building strategic partnerships and leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, products and markets. Areas I can support include: - Learning Product Strategy & Management - Product Portfolio Management - Workforce Skills & Capability Development - Curriculum & Learning Experience Design - Programme & Transformation Leadership - Partnership & Ecosystem Development - Impact Measurement & Evaluation - Evidence-Led Product Development - Cross-Functional Leadership - AI-Enabled Learning & Assessment I have extensive experience working across international organisations, including EU-funded workforce initiatives, global education businesses and large-scale curriculum publishing. Whether developing new workforce solutions, transforming product portfolios or leading multidisciplinary teams, I combine strategic thinking with practical delivery to help organisations create learning products that are effective, commercially sustainable and built for scale.

I am a seasoned Product Manager with over 12 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, and business development. My expertise lies in fostering cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and implementing innovative solutions that drive measurable results. I excel in relationship management, market research, and consultative selling, enabling me to build long-lasting partnerships with clients and stakeholders alike. Known for my approachable demeanor and strategic insights, I thrive in dynamic environments, skillfully managing priorities and time to exceed expectations. I leverage my extensive knowledge in HR and business operations to deliver high-impact solutions that align with organizational goals. If you're seeking a professional who can navigate complex challenges and elevate your team’s potential, let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your success.

I am a hard worker who tries to keep clients happy from the opening of their request to the end of their travels. I have a natural ability to sell, in person or over the phone and over email. My objective is to find a company that I can grow with, from the ground level to top level management.

I am a systems architect and executive advisor with over 40 years of experience delivering production systems across financial services, telecommunications, environmental technology, and enterprise software. I work with organisations that need AI to function reliably in the real world — under regulatory constraint, at operational scale, and under genuine scrutiny. ───────────────────────────────────── HOW I ENGAGE ───────────────────────────────────── Clients typically engage me in one of two ways. For well-defined software delivery, I work as a Full Stack Engineer — building backend services, APIs, data models, and web applications with clear scope, predictable timelines, and a focus on long-term maintainability. For AI-enabled or data-sensitive systems, I work in an architectural and advisory role — guiding AI integration, model and vendor selection, data exposure decisions, cost controls, governance design, and production behaviour. This work prioritises risk management and operational reliability over feature delivery speed. If your project involves execution against known requirements, the Full Stack Development profile is the right fit. If it involves AI decisions with cost, security, or operational consequences, start here. If you are unsure which applies, that uncertainty is usually a signal to begin with an architectural conversation. ───────────────────────────────────── WHAT I BRING ───────────────────────────────────── Financial services has been a continuous thread across my career. I spent eight years at TD Bank, rising to Chief Systems Architect of TD Waterhouse, delivering fixed income trading platforms, brokerage account management systems, and the technology integration following a major acquisition. I subsequently designed the R-Desktop and R-Broker platform at RPM Technologies, serving Canadian banks, wealth managers, and mutual fund companies. I currently support a South African consultancy serving major regional financial institutions. Regulated environments, mission-critical systems, low tolerance for ambiguity. At SchlumbergerSema and Atos Origin I led global programmes spanning SMS and BlackBerry messaging platforms, secure mobile communications for the US Secretary of Commerce, and the deployment of Hutchison's 3 Mobile product and security services infrastructure across 22 countries. Two processes I designed during this period were awarded United States patents. I also launched Atos' initial RFID programme before leaving the organisation. I currently lead Global IT and DevOps at BlueGreen Water Technologies, overseeing cloud infrastructure and AI-enabled systems supporting environmental intelligence at global scale — while maintaining an advisory practice for organisations deploying AI into production environments. I am a member of the OASIS Data Provenance Standards Technical Committee, where I contribute to vocabulary and standards for AI data provenance, lineage, and trust. This positions my advisory work within the emerging governance framework that production AI systems will need to operate under. My primary research programme, VashOS, is building the OS primitives for structurally trustworthy AI cognition — where intelligence runs as a governed service rather than an architectural primitive. The core thesis applies directly to enterprise AI: probabilistic models require deterministic control layers, enforced structurally rather than encoded in instructions. I write on AI systems architecture, governance, and deterministic orchestration at KAIRI on Medium, with a focus on the gap between AI capability and AI accountability. ───────────────────────────────────── CLIENTS ENGAGE ME WHEN ───────────────────────────────────── · AI must move beyond proof-of-concept into production · Architecture must survive operational and regulatory realities · Cloud and AI spend must align with measurable business value · Legacy systems must coexist with modern AI capabilities · Leadership needs technical clarity without noise · A system has failed and the recovery path must be sound ───────────────────────────────────── I advise at the executive level and remain hands-on in code. Staying technical is how I test assumptions and separate durable technology from hype. Good architecture is cheaper than recovery. Governance is durability. If you are responsible for outcomes, not demos, we should speak. Key differences from the LinkedIn version: the section dividers give it visual structure that works well on Upwork where clients scan quickly. The engagement model is more explicit — the two-profile logic is preserved and expanded. Added "a system has failed and the recovery path must be sound" to the engagement list, which is a real Upwork signal. The VashOS description includes the direct enterprise application of the thesis, which LinkedIn doesn't need but Upwork clients benefit from.

I'm a Senior Product Manager and Agile Consultant with 10 years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies. I work with product teams, startup founders, and growing organisations to help them build better ways of working; more clarity, more alignment, and more momentum. My core services include: 🔹 Product consulting: From roadmap reviews to customer research audits, I help you clarify your product direction and uncover what matters most to users. 🔹 Agile coaching: Whether you're just starting out or need to get things back on track, I guide teams through Agile adoption and improvement, tailored to your context. 🔹 Cross-functional alignment: I help product, engineering, and leadership work better together through clear communication, roles, and reliable delivery practices. 🔹 Team enablement & process audits: I assess how your teams are currently working and offer practical, right-sized adjustments to boost communication, delivery speed, and satisfaction. 🔹 Short-term product leadership: Need a part-time leader while you scale or search? I step in to connect dots, coach teams, and keep the strategy on track. I believe in thoughtful questions, shared understanding, and building sustainable ways of working, not just short-term fixes. My approach is hands-on, practical, and built around empathy for your customers, your team, and your business goals. Let’s talk if: ✔ You’re not sure how to bridge the gap between strategy and implementation. ✔ Your Agile process needs refining, not replacing. ✔ You need a steady hand to lead or support your product function.

I am an experienced project manager and operations support professional with international experience across FMCG and manufacturing environments. I support businesses by bringing structure, clarity, and reliability to complex projects and day-to-day operations. My background spans project coordination, operational and financial support, marketing assistance, data analysis, and client-facing work. I collaborate closely with founders, managers, and teams to keep projects on track, processes running smoothly, and information organised, accurate, and actionable. I am comfortable working across functions, managing multiple priorities, and translating high-level objectives into clear next steps. How I can support you: 🔹 Project Management & Coordination: planning, timelines, task tracking, stakeholder coordination, follow-ups, and documentation 🔹 Operations & Finance Support: Invoicing, tracking incoming and outgoing payments, maintaining clear overviews, basic cashflow tracking, and ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date 🔹 Marketing & Business Support: Market research, consumer insights, competitor analysis, campaign support, content coordination, and performance reporting 🔹 Data Analysis & Reporting: working with datasets, structuring information, analysing trends, and turning data into clear summaries and insights 🔹 Administrative Support: inbox and calendar management, research, reporting, document preparation, coordination across teams and suppliers I bring a structured, analytical, and hands-on approach, combined with strong communication skills and a high level of reliability. Clients value my attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently while staying aligned with broader business goals. If you’re looking for someone who can quickly understand your business, take ownership of tasks, and deliver high-quality support without constant supervision, I’d be happy to work with you.