Sam Brown

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  • About me

    Mobile technology evangelist, specialising in building strategic partnerships #eSIM #IoT

  • Education

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Computer Science
  • Experience

    • NextGen Technology Limited

      Oct 2006 - May 2013

      Senior role in an expanding specialist company providing Bluetooth Interoperability services to the automotive industry, their suppliers and mobile phone manufacturers.This role included:-Client liaison-Management of customer facing client website's data-Lead for improvements to in house cloud database system-Management of multiple simultaneous projects to completion-Writing UAT and Non-functional Test cases derived from customer requirements-Analysis and delivery of test results-Part time team leader-Co-ordination and management of work plans for local and global offices to meet agreed deadlines Show less

      • Senior Project Engineer

        May 2010 - May 2013
      • Project Engineer

        Oct 2006 - May 2010
    • Self-employed

      Jul 2013 - Sept 2021
      IoT Consultant - Strategic Partnerships and Solutions

      Independent consultant focussed on building partnerships within the Internet of Things, Automotive and mobile telecoms sector.

    • GSMA

      Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
      Project Manager - mAutomotive | Billing & Charging (contract)

      Project manager developing and trialling a new mobile network solution for split billing and charging technologies in the automotive industry, to enable shared data connectivity.The group's initial solution was demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.

    • Swansea University

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
      Electrical & Electronic Engineering Industrial Advisory Panel Member

      Voluntary role.

    • GSMA

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
      Ecosystem Project Manager (contract)

      Responsible for deepening the engagement with the wider industry ecosystem for the benefit of the mobile operator members. Cross team engagement and special interest group industry engagement.

    • GSMA

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2020

      Providing a major technical resource for the IoT programme within the GSMA. Working globally with companies from start-ups to multi-national to support the development of devices and services utilising IoT technology. Subject matter expert for the IoT programme within the GSMA. Creating partnerships globally with the automotive, transport and telecoms industry . Working with GSMA member and external organisations to support and enable them to utilise mobile technologies.+GSMA Connected Vehicle Forum Project Manager

      • IoT Technical/Solutions Manager - Contract

        Apr 2016 - Mar 2020
      • Automotive Manager - Contract

        Sept 2015 - Mar 2020
    • Valid

      Oct 2021 - now
      OEM Business Development Manager

      Key account management, Strategic Sales and partnerships with a focus in IoT devices, Automotive, IoT Connectivity Companies - MVNOs and MNOs with a strong IoT scope. Please reach out to me for #eSIM #IoT #automotive #RSPsolutions

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2 Agile Foundation

      APMG International
      Aug 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • PRINCE2 Practitioner

      APMG-International
      Nov 2013