Solutions Architect responsible for selection through to rollout of a new EPoS system, including integrated CHIP and PIN functionality. My role involved production and scoring of software and hardware RFP, and co-ordination of business and technical workshops to clearly define requirements. Following business approval of recommendations for a leading Java EPoS product, retail-j, I was also responsible for specifying client specific enhancements and system interfaces to meet business needs, including configuration, specification and accreditation testing of Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC).
Following rollout of the system to 7 UK airports, I then designed and managed delivery of significant performance improvements to interface software.
Following take over of the company by Autogrill, I was then responsible for modifying application architecture and retail-j configuration. I then managed the rollout the retail-j solution to Alpha airports in 16 other UK airports.
Throughout the project, I worked closely with senior representatives of Retail, Finance and IT departments and monitored software delivery with external suppliers. My role involved challenging and steering the business and ensuring timely delivery by the software suppliers to achieve pilot implementation on schedule and within budget.

Project Manager responsible for managing upgrade of an existing EPoS system to include Chip and PIN.
I was involved from design to rollout in all BAA airport outlets. My responsibilities included management and testing of Chip and PIN accreditation with both Visa/Mastercard and AMEX acquirers. This required liaison across multiple third parties as well as internal IT and business users. In addition to the project management role, I performed detailed system testing using ETEC cards, ICC simulator and Smartspy tools. The project was successfully delivered on a tight schedule to meeting UK banking deadlines for CHIP and PIN rollout.

responsible for EPoS hardware and software selection through to pilot for a complete replacement of an ageing and failing EPoS system. I was responsible for planning and managing configuration and SAP interface development for a Java based EPOS system, Retail-J, which included Chip and PIN. This involved liaising with hardware and software suppliers, Novasoft SAP consultants, internal IT and business users. The project was implemented on time and to budget.

responsible for analysing options for the introduction of Chip and PIN to airport stores.
I was responsible for a detailed cost / benefit analysis and feasibility study, including upgrade and
replacement options. This involved liaising with hardware and software suppliers, internal IT and business users. This study was used as a basis for system evaluation and design in a project initiated a year later.

EPoS consultant analysing the requirements for a new EPoS system for the UK, based on the PCMS Beanstore. I used UML modelling techniques, in particular use cases, to model key processes based on my experiences with Dixons in France and workshops with UK users.

Project Manager responsible for definition of application architecture and systems requirements for a European EPoS system. This included specification of software and hardware ITTs and evaluation of responses through to successful implementation of the NSB Coalition EPoS system in pilot sites in France. Throughout the project, I was dealing with senior users, technical experts from within the group and Accenture consultants. I also defined and implemented the EFT system. This was implemented successfully on a schedule determined by the opening of Dixon’s first store in France.

Business Analyst responsible for development of in-store systems in Duty Free shops in the BAA airports. Projects included the specification, testing and implementation of releases to EPoS systems. This involved liaison with external suppliers, ICL and PCMS. I was responsible for Project Management of implementation and software modifications for stores in Eurotunnel and Naples Airport.
I was also responsible for the requirements specification of a global point-of-sale system.

Project Manager for two main projects; LIDL Discount Foodstore EPoS project and TESCO Vins Plus in Calais. This involved Hardware and Software specification with the Retailer's Senior Management and liaison with an external Software House to manage the delivery of software package enhancements.
I then acted as consultant to the TESCO New Technology Group on Smart cards and, Customer Self-scanning for TESCO systems in the UK and in France, using the PROGRESS EPOS system from Retalix. The Smart card project included detailed requirements definition for the acceptance of EMV credit/debit cards in the UKIS trial.

Responsible for System Test planning and testing of an integrated in-store EPoS and Takings Management system, running PSI FTS (EPoS software) under OS/2 v2.0 and DOS v5.0. This involved liaison with external Software Suppliers and Mainframe development.

Quality Assurance Analyst responsible for reviewing Requirements documentation, System Specifications, System Test plans and documentation for the “Vision” Healthcare System