Gary Meldrum

As an Executive Business Leader, I have extensive experience and a successful track record across diverse projects within fast-paced environments. I have developed extensive transferable skills and believe I possess the ability, drive and vital experience necessary to make a significant contribution to the operational efficiency of your organisation.

My expertise, which focuses on both managing strategic change as well as overseeing daily operations has continually proved instrumental in driving organisations forward.  As such, throughout my career, I have developed an adept faculty for change management, overseeing forecasts and budgets, building relationships as well as developing and implementing robust and cost-effective functions and processes, all of which have contributed to the establishment proven track record of achieving objectives.

To complement these skills, I have a decisive but collaborative management and leadership style and consider myself an adept negotiator and a straightforward communicator with a multi-dimensional approach to identifying and instigating new operational improvements. I strongly believe in applying motivational skills and maintaining a positive and supportive attitude to effectively deliver solutions. I work well under pressure, have an analytical and practical approach to projects and excel in planning and organisation.

Additionally, I have in-depth knowledge and rigorous analytical and oversight skills that have allowed me to deliver reliable, cost-effective, commercial service solutions in my current and prior work. I am measured and methodical and ensure company procedures are understood at all levels. I am also reliable, responsible and hard-working, focused on delivery and client satisfaction. 

Capable of expertly managing the following Iterative, Agile and ITID roles where appropriate; IT Dept Head, IT Manager, Service Delivery, Product, Project Implementation & Project Management. 15 Years of Change, Release and Asset Management for the whole of Scotland and 2nd line for the UK and 53000 users. Currently seeking a new position and challenge. An innovative, driven and strategically focused Business Leader, with over 35 years of extensive multi-sector experience and a proven track record of deliverables and projects on time and within budget by undertaking inclusive ownership of the entire project lifecycle, overseeing all aspects from the conceptual stages, through to delivery. An adept communicator who bridges the gap between business and technology; solutioning business requirements into technical specifications and explaining technical constraints and possibilities, to all parties. where experience, expertise, and diverse strengths can bring immediate value to a forward-thinking organisation who needs someone with strong software/hardware/Infrastructure technical knowledge and experience who is not afraid to get their hands dirty.

A natural leader, who empowers, inspires, and steers organisations and individuals to achieve their true values and goals. Possesses wide-ranging risk and change management experience, has successfully driven the implementation of diverse initiatives and managed successful relationships with high profile stakeholders across a range of projects and help staff and companies be all they can be through continuous improvements, best practice & governance.

None applicable, I am 35 years in the IT industry.