Head of Product / IoT Product Leader

I lead product strategy and roadmap execution for a global IoT connectivity platform.

I manage cross-functional teams to deliver analytics, automation, and data capabilities while balancing commercial priorities, customer needs, and delivery capacity.

I also oversee JIRA Service Management and agile delivery practices, and I support go-to-market efforts with product positioning and roadmap narratives.

I defined and managed a three-year roadmap for the Infinity IoT Platform, including billing, SIM lifecycle management, and Remote SIM Provisioning.

I owned the product backlog, sprint planning, and user stories in JIRA, and worked closely with development, sales, and customer success teams.

I also collaborated with MNOs and MVNOs across more than 190 countries and introduced Agile SCRUM, JIRA, and GitLab to improve delivery efficiency.

I led a £9M UK Government-funded 5G testbed project and worked with industry partners including Huawei, O2, and BT.

I managed the rollout of a private 5G network for smart manufacturing and supported AI-driven predictive maintenance use cases.

I also coordinated cross-functional stakeholders, conducted process mapping, and presented findings to senior leadership.

I led a smart city R&D platform initiative and oversaw a 10-person team across multiple communication technologies.

I delivered EU-funded R&D projects, managed strategic partnerships, and contributed to the launch of the first 5G test bed.

I also helped shape experimentation-as-a-service and smart city innovation strategies.

I provided consultancy services focused on early 5G technologies, including multi-access edge computing solutions.

I supported large international blue-chip customers with technology strategy and solution development.

I led a GSMA working group providing thought leadership for global mobile network operators.

I developed technology strategy and delivered solutions in areas such as encrypted traffic management, NFV, IoT, cloud services, and MEC.

I also authored whitepapers and created product propositions for emerging technologies including blockchain, WebVR, and web payments.

I guided the evolution of HTML5-based web apps and defined SaaS and PaaS strategies for mobile operators.

I integrated Rich Communication Suite with WebRTC and managed the Smarter Application Guidelines website.

I also supported developer engagement and sponsorship growth.

I managed technical validation activities for device OEMs and led the OpenOS working group within Telefonica Group’s global technical committee.

I worked with OEMs such as HTC and Nokia and helped improve test quality and efficiency.

I also managed the O2 Health mobile telecare platform and completed technical delivery ahead of schedule.

I developed and delivered Telefonica Group’s mobile platform technology strategy with a focus on R&D and innovation.

I led strategy for smartphone platform security and pioneered cloud-based mobile platform processing concepts.

I also established compliance processes to improve user experience across major smartphone platform providers.

I oversaw the device lifecycle for O2 branded devices from development to end of life.

I worked with white-label OEMs on product specification, design, software, UI development, accreditation, and sales support.

I also led cost-saving initiatives, including savings on USB modems.

I was responsible for device interoperability testing and vendor relationship management.

I worked with major vendors such as LG Electronics and Samsung on device integration, functional testing, conformance, and quality gate testing.

I managed the device accreditation process and trained new staff for lab testing and protocol stack evaluation.

I developed testing scopes and specifications for 3G handsets and created vendor self-certification processes.

I also supported the launch of Vodafone branded flagship devices across global markets.

I served as a technical test and package leader for packet switching systems.

I managed technical projects, handled daily technical issues, and set up global software verification objectives.

I also supported Vodafone Group projects across Europe.

Professional certification in Scrum Mastery.

Project management certification covering PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner levels.

Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM).