Andy Calise
Group IT Manager @National Timber Group
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WORK HISTORY
Group IT Manager @National Timber Group
Sheffield, GB
Responsibilities:• Oversee daily IT operations for the largest independent timber distribution company in the UK, servicing 1200+ employees across 47 sites. Reporting into the Group IT Director.• Managed teams specialized Infrastructure and Development personnel• Manage critical third-party vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency, removing significant overspend.• Ensuring the business remains safe and secure from all types of threats, whether external or internal.• Maintaining effective cost control to ensure the department stays within the allocated £5m budget.• Ensuring the company\'s business goals and objectives for IT are met.Achievements:• Managed the integration of 7 businesses into 2 business units, enhancing operational efficiency.• Directed the strategic migration of on-premises hosts to a full-stack Azure tenancy • Spearheaded a full estate refresh, deploying the latest Microsoft Intune solutions.• Managed the creation of a multi-fed Azure Data Warehouse, supporting business reporting needs through Power BI.• Achieved high paced branch growth to achieve PE aspirations.• Developed bespoke applications to enhance business performance, including a delivery app concept and creation within a month, during COVID-19, Providing a significant RIO on delivery associated costs. Circa 100k.• Managed the creation and development of the CRM system using Dynamics 365. Increasing sales %• Led a comprehensive communications overhaul, transitioning from analogue to advanced digital solutions, including Webex and Teams.• Successfully managed the digital transformation of legacy reporting systems.• Fostered a high-performing team through mentorship and development.• With full MS stack knowledge
EDUCATION
University of the West of England
HND BDA, Business Analysis
ABOUT ANDY CALISE
Experienced IT Leader with 20+ years of expertise in driving technology strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence across mid-to-large scale environments, including private equity-backed mergers.I have a proven track record of delivering complex IT programs that align with business objectives and accelerate growth. My leadership style combines strategic vision with hands-on execution—mentoring high-performing teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Strong communication is essential, and I excel at presenting complex IT concepts at C-suite/ board level in a clear and actionable way. Whether explaining past events, outlining future plans, gathering requirements, or diagnosing issues, I ensure stakeholders fully understand the situation and the solutions available.Key strengths include:* Digital Transformation & Cloud Strategy – Leading digital disruptions to drive change and growth.* ERP Implementation & Consolidation – Extensive experience upgrading, consolidating and implementing.* Significant Cost Optimization & Vendor Management experience through change and consolidation* Innovation & Business Impact – Delivered bespoke applications, born out of necessity that become business critical solutions ROI and improving efficiency.Data & Analytics Enablement – Designed and implemented a multi-source Azure Data Warehouse to deliver advanced, real-time business insights through Power BII am open to connecting with technology leaders, investors, and organizations seeking a proven IT executive to lead strategic transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes. Let’s connect and explore how I can help drive your technology vision forward.
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