Stuart R.
Global Head of IT Operations @LRQA
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of IT Operations @LRQA
London, GB
Key achievements and business outcomes include:Successful migration from on-prem Services to M365/Azure (Modern Workplace) with no downtime or disruption to LRQA Nettitude end user estate.Successful implementation of M365, Mimecast, Zscaler, Halo, Teams Telephony, & Fortinet with no disruption to service.Spearheaded and delivered CE & CE+ internally whilst maintaining ISO27001 and ISO9001 accreditation. Efficiently oversaw and managed the technical Integration of acquisition businesses into LRQA Nettitude.Designed and directed cloud and on-site IT services disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities, using Azure site recovery manager and immutable backup capability to ensure cyber resilience. Successfully led and planned the global network Wi-Fi refresh of circa 60 sites.Championed and delivered Azure Infrastructure services to power the LRQA Nettitude CyberPortal, enabling a Digital engagement for customers for TI, Pentest reports, and opportunities, etc.Managed the AI integrations of CoPilot into the business.RoleMentored a global Service desk, Infrastructure, Network & security team (circa 65 FTE), fostering skills development and driving operational excellence.Optimised IT budget allocation (CAPEX/OPEX), achieving cost savings while enhancing service delivery.Pioneered and developed ongoing IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business requirements.Designed and implemented Azure DR, Site recovery and Ransomware proof backups for LRQA.Designed, managed, and implemented an offshore IT function to support the provision of Managed Security Services operations within Athens, Greece, offering OPEX reductions and increased profitability. Designed, led and implemented an Azure Landing Zone and Sentinel XDR services.Management of Service Desk, Network Security, and IT operations functions across end user environmentsExecutive/C level (internal/external) stakeholder management across all managed services.
EDUCATION
University of Liverpool
Master of Science (MSc)
JBC Computers
MCSE, MCITP, CCNA
ABOUT STUART R.
A highly able, versatile & results-driven Technical Leader with a very successful…
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