Andy Smith

Andy smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Services Manager / Principal Consultant at Cohesive (Bentley Systems)

  • Education

    • Sidegate lane primary

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    • Northgate high ipswich

      1984 - 1989
  • Experience

    • Hutchison ports uk

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2004

      As part of a 4-person team of supervisors who’s main responsibility is to manage a team of up to 15 Multi-disciplined Engineers on a rotational shift pattern. The supervisor would have to manage all planned maintenance & reactive breakdown activities during their shift and in addition included the procurement of spare parts or Engineering Services from 3rd parties. The role also required a high level of interpersonal and communication skills where open channels of dialogue are encouraged with Operational management. It also developed many fundamental principles like Human Resources for Absence Management, Time & attendance. Engineering Management skills for Resource planning of maintenance activities. Principles in Inventory / Procurement activities to include an understanding of 3 way matching, Tendering & Inventory control. Show less

      • Engineering Workshop Supervisor

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
      • Electrical Engineer

        Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
      • Engineering Apprentice

        Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
    • Hutchison ports uk

      Aug 2004 - Jan 2014

      Manage and administrate Maximo application software up to and including all related integration points to external systems.Assist with evolving processes to deliver system-enabled improvements in line with business requirements. In conjunction with the relevant stakeholders develop and agree implementation strategies, roll out schedule and training plan for future any future developments of systems.Manage the upgrade of Maximo 6.1 to 7.5 utilising a zero downtime approach ensuring that all business data was captured and converted to Maximo 7.5 Database. Developing test plans in line with end users to ensure all current business processes are maintained. Develop training methodology to ensure swift knowledge transfer from test team to end users. Ensure critical Actuate v8.1 reports were converted successfully to BIRT. Show less Manage and administrate all Engineering related Systems upto and including all related integration points to external systems.Maximo v6.1 (Asset Management) Permit To Work system (In-House developed system) Actuate Report tool v8 Oracle Financials Labour Management System (In-House developed system) Operational Management Database Personal Protective Equipment systemAssist with evolving Engineering processes to deliver system-enabled improvements in line with business requirements. In conjunction with the relevant stakeholders develop and agree implementation strategies, roll out schedule and training plan for future any future developments of Engineering systems. Show less

      • IS System Controller

        Mar 2012 - Jan 2014
      • Systems Controller

        Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
      • Senior Engineering Controller (systems)

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      • Engineering Works Controller

        Aug 2004 - Jan 2006
    • Sro solutions ltd

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2021

      SRO Solutions specialise in IBM Maximo Asset Management and Maximo Database Replication solutions. We take into consideration our customer’s needs, objectives, budget and expectations and provide a range of ‘best-of-breed’ software products, expertise & resources.Specialties:Maximo Replication solutions, via Satellite or poor connections and Maximo Upgrades with ZERO downtime. Full blown Maximo on Laptops for remote workers and Marine maximo consultancy.Delivery of Maximo EAM solutions- Project Management- Business Process Definition- Training- DataLoading- Customisation- Report Writing- Support Show less

      • Senior Maximo Consultant

        Oct 2015 - Jan 2021
      • Maximo Consultant

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2021
    • Cohesive

      Jan 2021 - now

      Working as a Principal Consultant at Cohesive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bentley Systems. Cohesive is a systems integrator of IBM Maximo Asset Management. working on projects across all seven continents for an extensive list of blue-chip owner-operators of assets on and off-shore. Cohesive is a Gold Accredited IBM Business Partner, providing a unique Maximo replication and zero downtime upgrade solutions.

      • Services Manager

        Feb 2023 - now
      • Principal Consultant

        Jan 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Iot - maximo contract management

      Ibm
    • Ibm certified deployment professional - maximo asset management v7.6 functional analyst

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo inventory items

      Ibm
    • Ibm scheduler skill workshop

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo workforce management

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo safety management

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo corrective maintenance

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo inventory management

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo asset management

      Ibm
    • Iot - maximo multi-site and organization

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