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Expertise in proposal writing, project management, business improvement and grant funding for technology, engineering, and research companies.
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25 Years of Experience in Successful Delivery
Alan has 25 years’ experience in the successful delivery of a wide-range of complex bids and projects: personally delivering over 60 proposals and projects including grant-aided collaborations, new product development, internal investment and business change. Previous roles include Head of Project Management for BAE Systems’ Advanced Technology Centre.
Alan is a subject matter expert in Project and Portfolio Management with particular strengths in coaching and development of teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. He has a reputation for innovating in the design, tailoring, implementation and optimisation of effective process.
Based in Bristol, Alan is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), and Chartered Project Professional. (ChPP).
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Dominick Forde - Steatite Ltd
“Alan has facilitated the formation of an effective partnership and made rapid early progress on this strategically important product development investment. It is a real pleasure to work with Alan and I can heartily recommend him to anyone who needs help with their project challenges.”
Alan Peake - Bridgeman Jacks Ltd
“I grew to respect Alan’s professionalism, diligence, knowledge and leadership skills all combined with his pragmatic approach. I have no reservation in recommending Alan’s skills and would have no hesitation in working with him again.”
Recent Projects - Diverse Challenges, Consistent Delivery
Planet Ocean
Taking over as interim project manager half way through Alan managed the delivery of a multi-partner grant-funded R&D project. Working with Planet Ocean, ASV Ltd and the National Oceanography Centre the project delivered an extremely capable, low cost AUV (Autonomous Underwater vehicle) together with launch and recovery systems which can be installed on almost any floating asset.
The project led to the launch of a new subsea robotics solution “ecoSUB“.