Gary Dakin

Experience

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  Barclays Bank

  Jul 1988 - Jul 1989

  Senior Business Analyst

  Technical role in Behaviour Scoring implementation team covering statistical modelling and IT systems development activities

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Jul 1989 - Dec 1994

  Technical Leader

  Team leader of the Database Development Group, involving design, development and implementation to 1000+ users of client-server projects.

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  Natsoft

  Dec 1994 - May 1996

  Senior Consultant

  Specialising in the development of client-server applications, working primarily for Nestlé World HQ on global project for a commodity purchasing & trading system (including futures and options) using the Ernst & Young RAD Navigator structured methodology.

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  Sybase

  Dec 1996 - Dec 2000

  Senior Consultant, Sybase Professional Services

  Focus on the design and development of distributed client-server, web-based IS applications and Enterprise Portals. Involvement in the sales lifecycle and business management of the professional services business.

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  JP Morgan

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

  VP (Technology)

  Programme Manager for solution delivery supporting the business strategy of the Private Bank. This involved budgetary proposal and cost control, business analysis, technical design, solution execution (on-shore and off-shore development and testing), resourcing, vendor engagement and effective organisational change management.

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  HSBC Private Bank

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  Director - COO Technology

  Member of the Private Bank IT Shared Services Senior Management team with remit to define, implement and manage the day-to-day operations, with a focus on ensuring the effective delivery of flagship programmes and departmental budgetary and cost control

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  Independent

  Apr 2010 - Oct 2014

  IT Governance Consultant and Programme Manager

  Independent IT Governance Consultant and Programme Manager working with Business and Technology Leadership teams to resolve the fundamental Business and IT Governance questions such as, “Are we doing the right things?” and “Are we getting the value from our initiatives?” , with a focus on the effective delivery of PMO/programmes and GRC initiatives to deliver business benefits. Clients include: JP Morgan, Nestle World HQ.

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  UBS

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2022

  Executive Director

  Implemented Quarter Business Reviews (QBRs) integrating Agile Ways of Working and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for better strategy alignment and monitoring of IT investments.Led team to identify, define, socialize, and implement improvements in the firm's program / project management standards, the Program Management Framework (PMF), to provide a consistent firm wide robust standard and facilitating a positive user experience (including quality reviews and coaching/education).

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  University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

  Executive Diploma in Digital Leadership, Warwick Business School

  The Executive Diploma in Digital Leadership at Warwick Business School equips business leaders and senior managers with the skills to navigate and lead in the digital era. The program focuses on developing strategic roadmaps for digital transformation, understanding the impacts of technologies like AI, blockchain, open APIs, big data, and platforms, and fostering innovation.Participants gain deep insights into digital innovation, IT strategy, platform strategy, and digital transformation. The course enhances leaders' abilities to drive digital initiatives, manage organizational change, and strategically position businesses to leverage digital opportunities for sustainable growth. It challenges participants to rethink value creation and business model innovation in light of technological progress.Key Benefits:• Developing skills to adapt to the demands of leading organizations and forming collaborations in a fast-changing digital world.• Creating strategic roadmaps for leadership in the digital age and maximizing opportunities while counteracting challenges offered by digital transformation.• Gaining an in-depth understanding of the transformative potential of digital technology for contemporary business. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2024 - now

  Independent Advisor & Coach

  As an independent advisor and coach specializing in Digital Transformation, IT Governance, Change Management, Program Management, and PMO Leadership, I partner with organizations to streamline processes, optimize operations, elevate IT frameworks, and manage complex change initiatives, driving significant business value and growth. I bring extensive experience from my tenure in Big 4 consulting, international banks, and multinationals.I leverage Digital Transformation Maturity Models to assess and enhance clients' digital capabilities. This involves evaluating current practices, identifying improvement areas, and implementing strategies to boost digital maturity, ensuring organizations effectively navigate the digital landscape to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Show less