Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

• I perform the role of leading and managing the Software Asset Management (SAM) practice within the organisation and as part of a specialised consultancy, with a strategic focus on both technical aspects and governance and compliance.
• 📌 Key Responsibilities:
• SAM Strategy Development:
• 1.1. Design and implement policies, processes, and tools to manage the software asset lifecycle.
• 1.2. Ensure the organisation complies with software licensing agreements.
• Team and Project Management:
• 2.1. Lead a team of SAM analysts and specialists.
• 2.2. Manage software audit projects, licence optimisation, and SAM tool implementation.
• Compliance and Audits:
• 3.1. Prepare the organisation for software audits (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe).
• 3.2. Mitigate legal and financial risks related to improper licence usage.
• Cost Optimisation:
• 4.1. Identify cost-saving opportunities through licence consolidation, contract renegotiation, and removal of unused software.
• Vendor Relationship Management:
• 5.1. Negotiate licensing contracts and maintain strong relationships with software vendors.
• SAM Tool Utilisation:
• 6.1. Implement and manage tools such as Flexera, Snow Software, ServiceNow SAM, among others.
• Reporting and KPIs:
• 7.1. Provide executive-level reports on software usage, compliance, and optimisation opportunities.

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

• I play a key role in ensuring that all physical IT equipment is managed efficiently, securely, cost-effectively, and in compliance with the group’s policies.
• 📌 Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Hardware Asset Lifecycle Management:
• 1.1. Oversee all phases of the hardware lifecycle: procurement, deployment, maintenance, replacement, and disposal.
• 1.2. Ensure that assets are registered, tracked, and updated in inventory systems.
• 2. Development of HAM Strategies and Policies:
• 2.1. Define and implement policies for the effective management of physical IT assets.
• 2.2. Establish standards for labelling, tracking, and auditing equipment.
• 3. Resource and Cost Optimisation:
• 3.1. Identify underutilised or obsolete assets and propose strategies for reuse or disposal.
• 3.2. Reduce operational costs through more efficient management of physical resources.
• 4. Compliance and Audits:
• 4.1. Ensure that assets comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• 4.2. Prepare for and support internal and external audits related to physical assets.
• 5. Team Management and Cross-Department Collaboration:
• 5.1. Lead technical teams responsible for asset maintenance and control.
• 5.2. Work with departments such as IT, procurement, finance, and security to align hardware management with organisational goals.
• 6. Sustainability and Responsible Disposal:
• 6.1. Implement environmentally friendly and secure disposal practices for electronic equipment.
• 6.2. Ensure secure data erasure from decommissioned devices.
• 7. Use of Management Tools:
• 7.1. Manage HAM platforms for tracking, maintenance, and reporting.
• 7.2. Integrate tools with ITSM and ITAM systems for a unified view of assets.
• 8. Reporting and Performance Indicators:
• 8.1. Produce reports on asset status, lifecycle, costs, and future needs.
• 8.2. Support strategic decision-making based on concrete data.

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

• I operate at the intersection of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational quality, with a focus on ensuring that production processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with best practices and established benchmarks.
• 🧩 Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Corporate Governance:
• 1.1. Assess and enhance governance structures, policies, and processes.
• 1.2. Ensure that decisions are aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• 1.3. Support boards and committees with data-driven reports and recommendations.
• 2. Production Assurance:
• 2.1. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of production or service delivery processes.
• 2.2. Identify operational risks and propose improvements to ensure continuity and quality.
• 2.3. Collaborate with technical teams to implement controls and performance metrics.
• 3. Compliance and Audit:
• 3.1. Ensure the organisation complies with internal and external standards (such as ISO, ITIL, COBIT).
• 3.2. Conduct or support internal and external audits.
• 4. Risk Management:
• 4.1. Assess risks related to production and governance.
• 4.2. Develop mitigation plans and incident response strategies.
• 5. Continuous Improvement:
• 5.1. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in governance and production processes.
• 5.2. Apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile for process optimisation.
• 6. Communication and Training:
• 6.1. Facilitate workshops and training sessions on governance, compliance, and operational best practices.
• 6.2. Act as a bridge between technical and executive teams.