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Highly Accomplished IT Leader and Infrastructure Transformation Expert. 

Charismatic and influential leader with over two decades of diverse leadership experience, driving innovation and delivering results.

Bringing extensive expertise in enhancing internal IT operations and engineering across diverse industries. Known for visionary, strategic leadership with a strong track record in technology implementation, budget management, cost savings, and strategic planning.

Committed to aligning strategies for business objectives, nurturing self-sufficient, dynamic teams for seamless operations, and fostering growth and success across domains. 

Open to leadership roles in various fields

In Career Transition 

ExpressVPN

Stepping into the realm of ExpressVPN, a global leader in digital privacy, I took the helm as the Head of Information Technology during some transformative times. My tenure was marked by orchestrating intricate system environments, driving forward-thinking IT strategies, and ensuring our technology infrastructure supported the robust needs of millions of users worldwide.

After the acquisition by Kape Technologies, I was promoted to the head of IT for the group of companies. This journey started with a huge project of merging the IT systems across the board.

Under my leadership, the IT department flourished as we embarked on ambitious projects, from streamlining legacy systems to pioneering next-gen IT solutions. My approach consistently bridged the gap between business and IT, ensuring our technological advances directly supported ExpressVPN's overarching mission and business goals.

Head Of Information Technology

Nutanix

At Nutanix, a powerhouse in hyper-converged infrastructure solutions, I took on the pivotal role of IT Operations Director for the APAC region. Overseeing a landscape as diverse and dynamic as APAC presented both challenges and exhilarating opportunities, a tapestry I thoroughly relished weaving.

My primary responsibilities encompassed driving the strategic IT vision across APAC, ensuring seamless system integrations, and providing unwavering support to our business units in the region. With a focus on blending technical expertise with a business-centric approach, I successfully led numerous initiatives that streamlined operations, reduced costs, and enhanced productivity.

IT Operations Director - APAC

VPK Packaging Group

At VPK Packaging Group's Coreboard Division, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, my tenure as the Director of IS and Technology was both intense and rewarding. With the industry in the throes of digital transformation, my role was instrumental in aligning the division's technological framework with its ambitious growth goals.

In those seven months, I delved deep into refining the division's information systems, optimising operations, and spearheading technology-driven strategies that added tangible value to our processes. By combining my extensive IT insights with VPK's sustainability vision, we embarked on initiatives that fostered innovation and improved efficiency.

Director of IS and Technology at VPK Coreboard Division

NPAC Holdings Ltd

At NPAC Holdings, I steered the IT and Infrastructure direction, aligning tech solutions with business needs. My role was pivotal in streamlining operations, harnessing innovation, and ensuring a robust technological foundation for the company's ambitious growth trajectory.

Director of IT and Infrastructure

Powerflute

In my consultancy role at Powerflute, I was engaged on a short term to define and deliver a full stack of IT services when powerflute bought corenso from StoraEnso. This short term role then turned in to the full time role at NPAC.

IT Consultant

Volex PLC

I have been productively involved in the transformation of the global IT infrastructure of the UK listed Volex Group PLC with offices in Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe and the Americas and took responsibility for the operational IT management of the company’s facilities for more than 2 000 users in three regions globally, and for more than 30 local and remote staff.
This was one of the largest IT projects in the company’s history, costing $4 million to transform its IT platforms over a period of two years to a modern, centralised system.

Key achievements included, inter alia:
Extension of two regional data centres using IBM hardware and VMWare virtualisation software.
Migrating Email to MS Exchange and migrating global desktop and server to a single manufacturer and image.
Perimeter security, remote access and penetration testing, as well as MS Lync for global VoIP calling and voice/video conferencing.
Globalising and legalising all software licensing.
Managing vendor relationships with suppliers such as AT&T, Singtel and Microsoft.

As Infrastructure Manager of Volex, I also ensured efficient use of global resources by centralising the IT department, reducing staff by 40% and implementing service level agreements (SLA’s) and a service desk system to track the department’s performance and enable continued service improvement. I furthermore helped to safeguard the ability of the business to meet its goals by implementing process improvements and more functional systems.
I was involved in numerous green field site builds, including the provision of building work, cabling, desktops, a local data centre, a Cisco Call Manager and WAN/WWW connectivity for a 200-user factory in Batam, Indonesia – a $300 k project completed on time and within budget.

Global IT Infrastructure Manager

API Group PLC

In this role I was accountable for the global IT infrastructure of this UK-listed manufacturing company with operations in Europe and the Americas and took responsibility of an IT budget of $0.75 million US dollars, as well as regional IT support teams of eight staff in four regional locations.
During my tenure, I migrated the legacy distributed IT infrastructure into centralised, standardised systems for group-wide operations to simplify support and maintenance.
I furthermore consolidated the global IT budget at less than two percent of the group’s turnover by a reduction of 60%. At the same time, I consolidated numerous data centres into two global data centres to reduce the group infrastructure in the region.
My key achievements included:
 Implementing a global VoIP unified communications system for 1000 users and guiding, mentoring and supporting the team of eight staff at four different sites
 Introducing outsourced IT solutions for operations such as Mimecast Email security and daily management of the Oracle EBS outsourcing delivery, as well as continuous improvement programmes for IT infrastructure
 Utilising shop floor data capture hardware and networking to bolster infrastructure implementation supporting Oracle ERP systems and segmented IT services for operations sold during disposal of non-core activities
 Ensuring legislative compliance and audit standards in all systems

Group IT Infrastructure Manager

In this role I provided daily technical support for all the Group’s European operations. I was accountable for Project Management of all IT Infrastructure projects including:
 Global Cisco VoIP rollout
 Annual Desktop refreshes
 Building out two global data centres
 Migrating WAN infrastructure
 Supporting Oracle ERP rollout
 Implementing Hyper-V Globally, and
 Many others

Senior IT Systems Administrator

AstraZeneca

Working for this world leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, I served on a team providing IT security and Email access to 70,000 customers world-wide. I was also responsible for the migration of NT4.0 architecture to Windows 2000, management of response and SLA’s to user support requests and the provision of technical support to other internal functions.

Email & IT Security Specialist

Shell

Working for ExPro - a function within the Shell Oil Group’s IT division that supported the exploration and deep sea oil rig staff - I was part of the Helpdesk team that provided first line IT support to more than 13,000 staff worldwide. This support also included management of the implementation and integration to legacy systems of Windows 2000 and providing liaison with 2nd line support teams to ensure that SLA’s, response and fix times were met.

IT Helpdesk Analyst

Hi! I'm Patrick, an IT Strategist and Leader with over 20 years of expertise across diverse industries in the UK, Europe, US and extensive parts of APAC.

My journey in IT is awash with a rich tapestry of experiences. Beginning in Cheshire's restaurant kitchens, I've since swapped aprons for algorithms and infrastructure, leading technical transformations at several  MNCs. My 2009 move to Singapore wasn’t just a new pin on the map; it represented a myriad of transformative challenges and growth opportunities.

Beyond technology, my ethos revolves around a marriage of technicality with genuine business impact. Every strategy I implement is meticulously crafted to not only elevate user satisfaction but also support the delivery of organisational aspirations and goals. My succinct communication style, devoid of unnecessary embellishments, ensures that messages are impactful and direct, and builds trust at all levels.

One passion sits fervently at the heart of my professional pursuits: sustainability. Living by the beach, I often find solace in its tranquillity. Yet, it perturbs me to witness the remnants of human indifference littering our shores. With my children as my motivation, I’ve been an active advocate for environmental responsibility, often taking the initiative to clear plastics from our local beachfront. Ensuring a sustainable future isn’t just a wish, it’s a commitment; one I wish to intertwine with my career objectives. Whether it's volunteering in sustainability ventures or teaching my children about the environment, I aspire for a world where technology and eco-consciousness converge harmoniously.

I've also embraced a continuous learning philosophy, from dabbling in new programming languages to graphic design, proving that every day presents a unique opportunity. I also take great satisfaction in learning from my team and peers as experts in their respective fields.

I am a visionary, strategic, and results-driven leader looking for a new opportunity to express my passion and build new leaders. Let's connect and collaborate to make our world a bit better.

Patrick Kittle

Elastiq

We are focused on delivering Applied AI Solutions to you, our customer, to help you achieve your goals while gaining a competitive advantage. Our solutions help you reimagine the customer experience and increase operational efficiency.

Our innovative platform featuring Elastiq Discover, a Generative AI insights discovery engine, accelerates your time to insights and makes anyone a Data Scientist. Meanwhile, Elastiq Compose, our content & synthetic data generation platform, helps you automate complex workflows and uncover new areas of efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.

We are intent on advancing the adoption and application of Applied AI and we offer a range of professional services tailored to where you are in your AI journey. Whether it’s harnessing the creative potential of Generative AI, crafting custom AI solutions tailored to your unique needs, or providing top-notch analytics services, our team of experts is here to guide you from ideation and roadmapping to deploying and scaling.

Co-Founder and CRO

coming soon....

Persistent Systems

Responsible for leading the Google Cloud Sales Team for Persistent Systems, focused on developing Go To Market strategy, sales plays, marketing collateral, and leading and mentoring the Corporate Sales Team.

Sales Manager, Google Cloud

MediaAgility

Sales Director, Google Workspace

MediaAgility is a premier global digital consultancy and a Google Cloud Premier Partner headquartered in Princeton, NJ. We have Google Partner Specializations in Infrastructure Services, Application Development, Data Analytics, Location-based Services, Marketing Analytics, and Machine Intelligence. Our experts with 270+ Cloud certifications are committed to delivering exceptional services, building a people-first company, and being global, diverse, and inclusive.

We bring new technologies to drive digital transformation. We help businesses improve agility, build innovative customer experiences, prepare for the data-driven world, and accelerate AI adoption. We facilitate work transformation with the best-in-class G Suite products for productive communication and collaboration.

Google Workspace Lead

Wursta Corporation

At Wursta, we are shaping the way our customers use technology to grow their businesses. 

Wursta provides Cloud services to customers of all sizes who want to use technology to better their business and secure their long term success. Our customers are doing more than taking the necessary steps towards the Cloud. Alongside our team, they are carefully planning a measured approach to improving their business. Using our hands on approach, organizations see past switching platforms or mail systems, and take long term steps towards building a foundational culture of innovation. 

In addition, we provide other top tier Google partners with the professional services they need to strengthen their customer relationships, foster platform adoption, and further business innovation for their customers. In our mind, everyone's success is our success.

Relationship Manager

Global Data Consultants

GDC is a fully integrated technology services provider and Microsoft Gold Partner. We specialize in custom software solutions, network and infrastructure services and support. We have been extremely successful with our 24x7 International Support Center, as well as our placement services.

With over 16 years of managed IT solutions and high-tech recruiting and staffing experience, GDC consistently delivers enterprise-class solutions. 

Whether your company needs flexible workforce management, application development or comprehensive IT solutions, the technical team at GDC Enterprise stands behind everything we do with confidence. With a depth of expertise, GDC can provide short or long-term contract, contract-to-hire or permanent placement staffing for individuals and full teams. 

No other company offers the experience, capability and value of GDC at our price-point. Our award-winning quality of service, quick responsiveness, strong infrastructure and attention to every detail continue to earn us large public and private sector business. At GDC, we're committed to delivering error-free solutions on time, every time.

Account Manager

GDC is a fully integrated technology services provider and Microsoft Gold Partner. We specialize in custom software solutions, network and infrastructure services and support. We have been extremely successful with our 24x7 International Support Center, as well as our placement services.
 
Technical Recruiters at GDC work to fill opportunities internally and externally. We are not only able to provide the services and support our clients need to suceed, but we are also more than happy to provide them with the qualified candidates they require to support themselves. We utilize client specific teams in order to find the right candidate for each role. 

Responsibilities:
 
- Identify/Research Client needs
 - Source for Candidates
 - Screen Candidates
 - Set interviews/client screenings
 - Perform reference checks/validate certifications
 - Lead Generation
 

With our continued growth and focus on excellence, GDC ranks regionally and internationally

Recruiter

DAK Associates

Joined DAK Associates in 2010. DAK is a retainer based executive search and consulting firm that exclusively serves the global Financial Services community.

Consultant

IronGate Security

Territory Sales Manager

KP Legacy Inc.

Corporate Trainer and B2B Sales

With over twenty years of experience in sales and leadership, I am passionate about building and solving with AI. As a co-founder and CRO of Elastiq, I lead a team of experts who deliver innovative and tailored solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and gain a competitive advantage.

We leverage our proprietary platform, featuring Elastiq Discover and Elastiq Compose, to accelerate insights discovery, automate complex workflows, and uncover new areas of efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. We also offer professional services to support our customers in their AI journey, from strategy to implementation. Our mission is to advance the adoption and application of applied AI across industries and domains.

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