Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in managing and delivering various software, security, application, and infrastructure programs and projects across industries such as Banking, Finance, Insurance, Pension, eCommerce, Retail, and Public Sector.

His expertise spans different methodologies and frameworks including Agile, Scrum, KANBAN, Waterfall, Prince 2, PMI, and SDLC, showcasing a deep understanding of IT project lifecycle management.

Andrew holds proficiency in corporate standard project management tools like Planview, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project, Oracle, Clarity & Open Work Bench, SAP, and HP PPMC, among others.

With a strong focus on security, he is well-versed in PCI DSS, ISO 27000 standards, cloud security, and is actively studying for certifications like CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CSA+.

Andrew's leadership skills shine through in his ability to manage diverse teams of up to 35 members, handle budgeting up to GBP6m, conduct business and systems analysis, and plan solution deliveries into production.

He is a proactive professional who actively engages with 3rd party consultants and suppliers, defines testing requirements, specifications, and test plans, and manages change using tools like HP Service Manager and ServiceNow.

Andrew's educational background includes a BSc (Honours) in Cyber Security, Computing and IT, as well as various certifications and diplomas in cyber security, digital forensics, team project management, and electrical engineering.

Throughout his career, Andrew has held key roles at reputable organizations like The Scottish Government, Namos Solutions, RBS, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, HSBC, Tesco Bank, Premier Farnell, EDS, HBOS plc, and Aviva plc, showcasing his versatility and expertise in managing complex projects within diverse environments.