Professional Profile
A seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in the maritime industry, particularly the cruise sector. I am known for delivering transformative business solutions and driving significant strategic and tactical changes that enhance efficiency and cost-saving.
My expertise spans the entire maritime IT spectrum, including shipbuilding, hospitality, entertainment, vessel operations, and asset management. I have a proven track record of leveraging technological trends to enable successful business transformations.
Formal education history
Professional training
Competencies
HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Ordinary and Advanced Level statutory education
Practitioner in Change Management, Project Management and Business Analysis
Foundation for P3O Portfolio and ITIL
Situational Leadership II
ISO 9001
Management of People, Contracts, Portfolios, Projects and Programmes, Service Delivery, Budgets
Advocate of Continuous Improvement, Benefits Realisation, Solution Design, Cyber Security
Experience
MSC Cruise Management UK
Senior Manager · Projects Manager · Business Analyst
2017 – Present Day
Led strategic and technical functions within lean IT operations
Coordinated projects, contracts, solution design, and budget management
Supported innovation with business cases and delivery frameworks
Delivered transformation programs including Quality Systems, Facial Biometrics, and Health Records
Mentored leadership and supported program, budget, and contract planning
Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard Line)
Business Analyst · Project Leader
1997 – 2016
Spearheaded technology initiatives to modernize operations
Interpreted business needs and managed system implementation
Delivered Asset Management with 99% accuracy in ship delivery cost forecasting
SpecTec (UK) Ltd
Technical Specialist
1993 – 1997
Implemented AMOS across cruise, container, tanker, and workboat fleets
Provided training, support, and technical guidance to operators
HillTech Solutions
Self Employed Consultant
1987 – 1993
Analyst and solution provider to industries
Furniture Manufacturing, Textile, Foam Part Moulding