Jun 2023 - Oct 2024
J. & J. Denholm Group
Power Platform Solutions Lead at Denholm Group, driving digital transformation for over 4,500 employees by delivering enterprise-scale automation, intranet systems, and data analytics tools. Led the design, development, and rollout of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions, enabling smarter business processes and improved operational efficiency.
I led 10 technical projects, ensuring application rollouts, data migration, and integration were completed on time and within budget, reducing project overruns by 90%. I enhanced application governance, improving operational efficiency and boosting launch success rates by 20%. By optimizing end-to-end lifecycle management, I aligned technology projects with strategic business goals, significantly accelerating time-to-market.
At Denholm Group, I led multiple digital transformation initiatives, focusing on Power Platform and Modern Workplace technologies. I delivered over 20 Power Apps and 35+ Power Automate flows that streamlined workflows across HR, Finance, and Operations. I was responsible for designing scalable Dataverse data models, creating Power BI dashboards, and managing large-scale SharePoint Intranet deployments for thousands of users.
In addition, I managed Dynamics 365 upgrade projects, optimised cross-departmental collaboration, and established governance frameworks to align IT services with strategic business goals. My work directly reduced costs, improved time-to-market for solutions, and elevated overall process efficiency across the organisation.
From this role
As Lead Migration and Data Analyst, I directed the full-scale data migration during the merger of John Goods Logistics and Denholm Goods Logistics. The project involved migrating over 7.4TB of data—including SharePoint Sites, Teams Channels, and Microsoft Planner tasks—ensuring business continuity, compliance, and a smooth digital transition.
Lead Developer and Business Analyst I designed and implemented a custom IT Procurement app using Microsoft Power Apps. The project automated procurement workflows, from request to approval, and was built collaboratively with business stakeholders to ensure functional alignment, seamless integration, and user adoption.
Managed the Data migration from one organisation to another. Ensuring the migration strategy and processes were adhered to across internal and external stakeholders. Creating the solution design using ETL by evaluating data from UCL (Source) reviewing data in SharePoint, Teams and applications. Converting the data by removing unnecessary data through reporting and discussions with UCL stakeholders for the identification of data to be Kept, Deleted or Archived. Complying with data governance and internal policies. Removing duplicates and correcting data errors. Loading the data into JJD (Target) ensuring data is written to the relevant SharePoint and OneDrives.
As Technical Lead and Project Manager, I led the evaluation and selection of an enterprise ERP platform at J.&J. Denholm Group. After comparing Dynamics 365, SAP, Sage, and Salesforce, I drove the implementation of Dynamics 365 across Finance, HR, and Operations. The solution included integrated workflows, data migration, and real-time reporting through Power BI dashboards.
Led the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of a modern SharePoint intranet across the Denholm Group. This project aimed to improve internal communication, drive engagement, and consolidate legacy systems into a cohesive digital workspace.
Dynamics 365 system, initially implemented to manage work orders from BAE Systems, had failed to meet Denholm’s business requirements. After the project ran £30,000 over budget, you were brought in to assess and rectify the system. You collaborated with Denholm's stakeholders and BAE customers, gathering a backlog of 90+ requirements and user stories to guide the upgrade. You applied Agile methodologies to partition requirements into manageable sprints, overseeing each sprint from planning through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to deployment. By managing the backlog, environment permissions, and all stakeholder communication, you ensured the system was finally functional and tailored to Denholm’s needs.