Malcolm Smith

Hi, I'm Malcolm Smith Principal Software Architect and Project Manager

I span the divide between business and information technology in an effective manner. I generally deal with the "impossible projects" - either because of complexity, size or timescales. My focus areas are financial services, transportation and telecommunications. I work with the "content" of a project - concerned with getting the design and delivery approach of the solution right, within the business, sector and IT components simulataneously. Either this role is part of Enterprise Architecture or as a project manager. I am highly creative in developing solutions to complex delivery problems and have a track record of pragmatic commercial solutions. I am fully experienced in all aspets of project management, governance and reporting (PRINCE II practitioner). I am know for my ability to cut through complexity and promote solutions.

Consultant at ItemPlus Consulting (acq by Chaucer Consulting)

August 2001 - January 2010

Programme and technical management of critical projects for large company clients. Turnaround of failing projects. Coaching of programme management teams to enable in house delivery. Management of outsourcing transitions

Associate at Booz & company

1999 - 2001

Delivery of high impact IT strategy projects at CEO/CIO level for Global 1000 companies. Results included development of operational architecture reducing development costs by 25% for a European telecom operator and major review of 5000 man development organisation avoiding audit breech.

Associate at DMR Consulting

1997 - 2000

Complex IT lead projects for large multinational clients

Associate at Perot Systems

1996 - 1998

Working as part of multidisciplinary team to develop complex outsourcing deals with potential clients.

Principal Consultant at National Computing Centre

June 1990 - July 1994

Senior Software engineer. Controlled design, delivery, quality, reputation and maintenance of a worldwide product (NCC X.400 Tester). Had “vertical” responsibility for the design, delivery, quality and maintenance for product.

Software developer at The Software Partnership

1988 - 1990

Developed voice banking and core transaction processing systems on Tandem mainframe computers.

Director at Xavca Consulting

December 2009

Operating as an independent consultant, part of a network of senior consultants dealing with director level problems within major organisations.

University of Manchester - Manchester Business School

1994 – 1996

MBA

The University of Manchester

1985 – 1988

B.Sc (Hons)

Concentration: Computer Engineering

Flying - Private Pilot, Running (10K's and half Marathons)