Paul Wade

Experience

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  Unilever Research

  Aug 1983 - Aug 1984

  Industrial experiance (3rd year of degree)

  During my Mathematics and Computing degree I undertook a years experience with Unilever Research in Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire. I worked with some very smart people and took on two projects:1. Using advanced time series forecasting techniques I wrote a report projecting all the major economic indicators until the end of century (2000)2. Built a computer system to simulate a sausage production line! I called it ALSAC (Algin Line Sausage Air Computation) and it was used to experiment with various inputs such as; Extrusion rates, drying times, belt speeds etc. and determine their affects on production without having to actually build the production line. This was written in Fortran IV and was externalized so every parameter could be changed which provided a great operational research tool. A really great experience that I've referenced many times in later programming projects. Show less

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  Data Logic

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Programmer

  Learning RPG with applications in Inventory Stock management and Land Management. Studied IBM standards and was a primary adopter in Data Logic of IBM CUA/SAA standards for screen layout and application architecture. Worked as a QA Analyst for an internal (secret) IBM project called 'Clematis' based in Southampton and lived in a tent for 10 months! Another great experience. Left Data Logic to do Contract work.

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  CSI Ltd

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Analysts Programmer

  Helped establish the Berkhamstead office and worked on various client projects including Bushboard Parker.

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  Contractor

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Analyst Programmer

  Various engagements as a contract programmer for clients such as Wallis Fashions, United Distillers and BDO Binder Hamlyn which later resulted in a full time position.

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  BDO Binder Hamlyn

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Senior Analyst/Programmer

  Worked on improving Time Recording and Billing systems, specially using monitors to pick up queued activity to streamline interactive resources. Automated cash matching algorithm and various other projects including fully automated internal Change Control system.

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  Oasis 400 Software Plc

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2001

  Responsible for Development of Systems Management Products, managed relationship with Macro 4. Account Manager at Cable & Wireless (formerly Nynex), responsible for new projects (over 40) based around AS400 services projects, including BI, automation, operations and application services. Designed and delivered on budget a Telco CRM front-end called SingleView with over 5,500 simultaneous users, enabling 3 merged companies to use the same ICMS (Integrated Customer Management System) systems without extending customer call times. Responsible for AS400 divisional revenue which grow substantially under my guidance and was instrumental in YoY profit. Show less Joined a small software house specializing in Systems Management products and software consultancy projects. Contracted to BDO Binder Hamlyn developing new Billing and Time Recording functions. Also developing AutoJob, AutoPager, Access Manager and AutoTape, all specialist OS400 products. Heavily involved in the design, architecture, development and later sales of these products. Continually developed my career and pushed for a greater role which was awarded with responsibility for midrange products.AutoJob, AutoPager and Access Manager are still supported and sold by Macro4 under the Unicom company. Show less

  • Consultant

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Technical Director

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  • Senior Programmer

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
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  OS Solutions

  Oct 2001 - Mar 2005

  Assumed control of Product Development and responsibility for technical direction. Worked to stabilise existing development processes and products, added graphical front end but also looked for new directions. This entrepreneurial spirit culminated in development of a new High Availability product which sold well and showed great promise. Our HA product created interest from Vision Solutions, who saw technical leadership and innovation that they wanted to share in. This concluded with a buyout and merger with Vision Solutions in 2005, a pivotal event in my career of which I remain very proud.During this time I expanded the Dorchester team and worked closely with sales on developing our HA presence, undertaking various HA implementation projects across our early customer base.Presenter at Common Poland and Common DenverChief Architect and Designer of OS Director, Data Manager and HA Module (Later purchased by Vision and branded as Vision Solutions Standard Edition) Show less

  • Technical Director

    Jun 2002 - Mar 2005

  • Product Developer

    Oct 2001 - May 2002
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  Vision Solutions

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2015

  Supported 7 Sales Directors and managed/developed a team of Solution Architects throughout EMEA and Growth Markets covering technical pre-sales across all of Vision's products. I also provided Power and Data ETL Technical Pre-sales including Business Partner Sales enablement, architecture, technical presentations, education, and Proof of Concept (POC) implementations. Analyzed sales metrics and ran a War Room to help identify opportunities and remove objections. Extensive analysis of partner experience resulting in process and UX/UI improvements. Experienced speaker at technical conferences, managed key projects including migrations and Systems Management. Developed Sales initiatives to protect Vision's business and stimulate change within Sales but also for Partners and Customers including competitive analysis, objection handling and technology briefings. Show less Overseeing and guiding integration with Vision and managing a rapid feature expansion program but maintaining exceptional UX and UI standards. The team expanded quickly, spanned geographic borders and we delivered more than 30 releases all on time. During this highly productive period, we added real innovation to products including a staged Switch framework, Virtual Switch, distributed computing features, full integration with Systems Management, and External Sync-Check capability.Systems Management innovations include; Health assessment for IBM i and the Health Report, real-time cross-reference, Reorg While Active, Archiving framework, a Job Accounting interface and, Library Registration, Metrics (GUI feature). Throughout this period I have continually delivered innovative features and solutions that excite and empower our customers and worked closely with Sales and Business Partners on major sales, typically Enterprise accounts. Often combining roles in Product Management, Pre-sales, Project Management, Architect, and Developer. I performed a Product Management function for four products, this included Road Map, technology assessment, customer experience analysis, requirements, strategy, partner usage and extensive feedback from services that resulted in great feaures and a strong UX/UI experience. I toured extensively educating sales, partners and customers. Show less

  • Regional Lead of Sales Engineering - Europe & Growth Markets

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Senior Solution Architect

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Director SMB Product Development

    Apr 2005 - Jan 2013
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  SMA Solutions

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2018

  Intensive Product Management focus building a capability from scratch this role expanded to include analyst relations, strategic messaging, and thought-leadership while retaining strong elements of winning new business and enabling partners worldwide. With a team of Product Managers and contributions from wider teams, we developed a comprehensive Sales Pack covering Data Sheets, ROI, Product Sheets, Presentations, Road Maps, Competitive Intel. etc. Also, Best Practices and better communication/input from services and Support to help drive better UX/UI from real-world experiences.Deep industry research with Gartner has resulted in new approaches to market e.g. Migration Factory, new improved messaging and greater awareness of the Enterprise Automation market throughout the entire company. I'm proud of the the impact I had on other teams and the dozens of accolades we received spoke volumes. Being the architect behind a major new deal with a worldwide bank that will deliver Site Reliability Engineering principles and true Enterprise Automation was another major accomplishment. Show less

  • VP Products

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Solution Architect

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Inspired Automation

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

  Consultant

  Design and architect an Internet Marketplace, find and manage an off-shore development team in India. Prepare sales and technical collateral and bring to market a new product.Design new sales campaigns and advise on many aspects of automation.

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2021 - now

  Semi-professional Wood Turner
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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  VP - Product Manager

  Advancing Operations analytics and automated intelligent responses.

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  Rocket Software

  Sept 2022 - now

  Product Management Director