Peter Williamson
Chief Information Officer @Roke
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Officer @Roke
Romsey, GB
As Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Roke Manor Research, I lead the development and execution of operating models and strategies that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term success. Working with an exceptional multidisciplinary team, we align technology initiatives with organisational goals, delivering measurable value across a complex, highly secure enterprise. Our efforts enable stakeholders to achieve the critical missions and projects that our customers depend upon.We provide advanced platforms to foster collaboration and innovation, facilitating seamless interaction across teams, customers, and partners. Grounded in ITIL 4 principles, we deliver high-quality IT support and drive continuous service improvement to meet the diverse needs of technical specialists and operational teams.Through enterprise architecture, we enhance organisational resilience and adaptability, ensuring technology serves as a catalyst for efficiency, competitive advantage, and sustainable growth.Our team is driving the integration and optimisation of enterprise systems, including ERP, MRP, HCM, CRM, CAD, Microsoft 365 (M365), CI/CD, and DevOps tools. By streamlining workflows and automating processes wherever practicable, we enhance productivity and enable data-driven decision-making through advanced business intelligence (BI) capabilities.Cybersecurity is a foundational priority. We implement robust threat monitoring, incident response, and secure-by-design principles to protect critical assets, while enabling DevSecOps to embed security throughout our development practices.We are investing in hybrid private-public cloud infrastructures and software-defined networking (SD-WAN) to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity. Our \"buy it once, buy it right\" philosophy ensures a strong return on investment, maximising value for the organisation and our stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Imperial College London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology
ABOUT PETER WILLIAMSON
At Roke we create technologies and products that solve practical problems for our customers, save lives and make the world safer and more secure for millions.As CIO, I lead the delivery of secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that align with organisational objectives and empower critical missions. My focus is on enabling teams, streamlining workflows, and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making across a highly secure enterprise.Working with a multidisciplinary team, I prioritise collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement ensuring technology becomes a driver of innovation and success. I am passionate about building strong relationships, mentoring talent, and collaborating across the organisation to deliver impactful results. With cybersecurity and secure-by-design as a core operational focus and a dedication to fostering resilience we are implementing advanced platforms and optimising enterprise systems, delivering measurable value for stakeholders while ensuring our technology infrastructure supports long-term growth-Former board member for IT and tech-enabled business improvement projects at Knights Brown Construction contributing to the year on year growth of the business. I was the proud custodian of a transformative technology strategy aligned to the vision of Knights Brown: To create a company people aspire to work for where they will always deliver the best experience for their customers. Institute of Quarrying Fellow and recent board trustee. My role included forming and taking a seat on the Finance and Risk Committee plus oversight/guidance on the Institute\'s digital transformation. For over a hundred years the Institute has provided a representative and professional view of the industry and now aids the professional development of thousands of people each year. Governor at Fordingbridge Infant and Junior School Federation
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