Bryan Oak
Lead Associate @Digital Wow Group
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Associate @Digital Wow Group
GB
With Digital Wow Group, I undertake fractional and consulting engagements with a specific focus on ERP and other business applications, as well as how to architect for and exploit data, integration, automation and AI.Engagements typically cover: developing strategic roadmaps, helping with solution selection, assurance reviews of in-flight implementations, and post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and additional benefit realisation.
EDUCATION
Brunel University of London
MPhil, Expert Systems
Brunel University of London
B.Eng 2.1, Special Engineering Programme - broad ranging engineering and management degree course
SKILLS
ABOUT BRYAN OAK
Independent adviser helping manufacturing, supply chain leaders and CIOs turn ERP and operating model ambiguity into clear, actionable decisions that actually deliver.I help leadership teams cut through ERP and operating model complexity, gain clarity, and make confident decisions. My work combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, giving organisations a reliable path from where they are to where they need to be — without the assumptions, noise or over-promising that often derail major change.With over 30 years in business technology, enterprise architecture and ERP transformation, I’ve advised boards and senior executives across manufacturing, supply chain, consumer goods, pharma and retail. I focus on business outcomes first — profitable growth, operational control, capability uplift and better decision-making — and use ERP and architecture as enablers, not constraints.Clients typically bring me in when they need someone who can- define direction in unclear or politically sensitive situations-challenge assumptions constructively without slowing progress- translate complexity into simple, actionable steps- balance strategic ambition with organisational reality- provide advice they can trust, even under pressureMy experience covers- Operating model design and enterprise architecture- ERP strategy, selection and roadmaps- Manufacturing, supply chain and operations improvement- Business capability modelling and composable architecture- Programme direction, assurance and recovery- Data and planning insight to improve scheduling, flow and controlMy approach is calm, structured and outcome-led. I’m comfortable working in ambiguity, interpreting stakeholder motivations quickly, and ensuring decisions are robust and defensible. I focus on building durable capability rather than short-lived fixes, and deliver advice that stands up in the boardroom as well as on the factory floor.Outside work, I’m a keen naturalist, wildlife gardener and photographer, and can often be found outdoors, at a gig, or in the kitchen.
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