Carl Binnion

Carl Binnion

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Enjoying Retirement with some library work to keep me out of trouble.

  • Education

    • Mid Cheshire College

      1978 - 1982
      HTC Electronics
    • Woodford Lodge Comprehensive

      1973 - 1978
      O'Levels
    • University of Brighton

      1985 - 1987
      Diploma Business Studies
    • Bournemouth University

      2021 - 2022
      BSc Anthropology

      Completed the first year but decided to focus on retirement instead.

  • Experience

    • International Computers Ltd

      Sept 1978 - Nov 1983
      Test Engineer

      Completed Technical Apprenticeship.

    • Sintrom Group

      Nov 1983 - Dec 1990
      Service Manager

      Responsible for IT Support for Clients across the UK.

    • TelCom Ltd

      Dec 1990 - Sept 2000
      Operations Manager

      Set up, launched and managed the outsourced operation, Ford Cellular Systems and an operation to install pre-paid telephone services in public shopping centres and private sites with public access.

    • IBM Global Business Services

      Nov 2000 - Sept 2008

      Provided people management of up to 40 professional project managers. Completing employee performance reviews and managing employee Personal Improvement Plans for underperforming employees. During this time I also acted as Service Delivery Manager for the Surrey Council account. Projects included: • £10m+ Portfolio for Defra• £10m Transformation Programme for Nokia based in Finland.• £3m p/a SAP Service for Surrey County Council• £500k TUPE Transition project for Virgin Media• £8m Banking programme for The Post Office• £150k Web Proof of Concept project for Sterling Pumps.• £350k Web Parts Ordering system for Perkins Engines

      • Business Manager

        Feb 2006 - Sept 2008
      • Project and Program Manager

        Nov 2000 - Feb 2006
    • IBM Global Technical Services

      Sept 2008 - Sept 2012
      GTS UKI Risk & Compliance Manager

      Managed the Risk & Issue Management processes including Sarbanes Oxley compliance on behalf of the IBM GTS Strategic Outsourcing (SO) Business Unit Executive, across a number of IBM SO Accounts, with total annual revenue of approximately $400m. I also managed the PMO Team on behalf of UK SO Accounts during internal corporate audit providing advice on how to respond to audit requests.

    • Timico Technology Services (formerly Wirebird Ltd)

      Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
      Customer Services Director

      Timico Technology Services (formerly Wirebird Ltd) provide services ranging from selective outsourcing at application level to fully managed data and communications systems. Delivering tailored solutions and projects as required by the Customers business need. Reporting to the Managing Director, I was responsible for all aspects of contract delivery, including hosting and support.

    • Aselco Limited

      Mar 2014 - Feb 2020
      Director

      Aselco Limited is a Project and Business Management consulting company offering expertise across a range of market sectors.

    • Peterevans & associates ltd (Equinity Group)

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
      Interim Programme Manager

      peterevans is a leading independent provider of front to back office solutions for the financial services sector. Clearly focused on the securities and investment market, and built upon more than 27 years experience of providing solutions to this sector, peterevans presents a sophisticated boutique approach in a homogenised market place. Like the best wealth management and private banking service providers, peterevans remembers that each client or prospect is unique and individual. With this new suite of applications we can help ensure that you deliver extraordinary products and services to your customers. Show less

    • CloudBuy limited

      Dec 2014 - Feb 2020
      Delivery Project Manager

      CloudBuy makes the complex world of eProcurement and eCommerce accurate and easy through its unique cloud platform and artificial intelligence that delivers savings and sustainability in return for a regular renewable income stream. Large organisations throughout the world require savings and sustainability and cloudBuy can automatically identify these within 48 hours on delivery of the data. The savings are delivered by cloudBuy's unique eCommerce marketplace technology that provides easy to use secure trading and is the only system to provide correct pricing in the complex world of B2B eCommerce. Show less

    • Adecco

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      NHS Test & Trace Call Agent

      Supporting the NHS Test & Trace programme.

    • Software Limited

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      Solution Delivery Manager
    • Bournemouth University

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
      BSc Anthropology Student at Bournemouth University
    • Retired - Everyday's a Saturday

      Jul 2022 - now
      Retired

      Looking after my wellness and at some point my fitness.

    • BCP Council

      Nov 2022 - now
      Relief Assistant librarian
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PMI PMP

    • Prince2 Practitioner

      Mar 2014