Ryan Purvis

Packt

Packt Tech Advisory Board Member

Finxone

No Code//FullStack//Embedded Finance - For Everyone!

Finxone allows your idea to turn into a licensed, regulated fintech solution. Faster than you can put your 
pitch deck together or get a PO approved. Using a revolutionary drag-and-drop interface with application templates for browser and mobile apps and a partner ecosystem of regulated and licensed providers, the FinxOne ecosystem allows anyone from any walk of life to be a tech entrepreneur. It transforms access to the technology creation ecosystem.

Co-Founder - Product

Valuu AI

Founder

Digital Workspace Works

We help clients overcome the friction that stops their users from achieving the transformational business benefits enabled through the use of Technology.

Lakeside Software

Head Of Solutions

HiLo Maritime Risk Management

I was the Chief Information Officer for HiLo Maritime Risk Management (HiLo). HiLo is a not for profit organisation founded from within the Shipping industry focused on improving the HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) implementation across the board.

In this role, I am responsible for the end to end HiLo product development, security and technology. An important focus in this role is to ensure a strong alignment of both product and technology to the business strategy and customer need. 

To learn more about HiLo (see videos) and my role, connect with me via this profile.

Chief Information Technology Officer

TECH MANCHESTER

Mentor

Singula Decisions

Paywizard has 20+ years of TV/Media subscriber management experience. I am advising on how to transform this expertise and their investment in technology into an industry leading AI based product. This has including assisting with the strategy to deliver the product and selection of the technologies to use.

Information Technology Expert

In this role I managed the implementation of tools for Security Operations and End User Management. These tools are centred around detection and mitigation in the Security Monitoring, Anti-virus and Anti-malware vectors.  The focus of my role is to understand the various risk to the organisation and implement solutions that aid in securing UBS, including:

-Requirements gathering
-Tool selection
-Roadmap development
-Project & programme management
-Implementation of Splunk ES, Mcafee, Fire eye AX & HX
-Executive stakeholder management & consulting
-Infrastructure reviews 
-Audit preparation & response 
-Software Development 
-Data analytics and storage
-DevOps / DevSecOps implementation

To learn more about UBS and my role, connect with me via this profile.

Director

Upland Software

In this role,  I worked with customers primarily in financial services, insurance, health, and manufacturing sectors within an EMEA remit.  I provided pre-sales consulting, working with customers to understand their requirements and derive value by mapping their needs to appropriate technology based solutions. This included: 

-Extensive stakeholder consulting
-Requirements gathering
-Systems and business analysis
-Business case development
-Logical and physical data model design
-Product demonstrations
-Implementation support
-Architectural advice.

Senior Solutions Consultant

As a Co-Founder and Product Leader at Finxone and Valuu AI, I help entrepreneurs and businesses turn their ideas into licensed, regulated fintech solutions. With over 8 years of experience in the technology industry, I am passionate about enabling digital transformation and creating value through technology-based products. I have a BSc in Mathematics with an endorsement in Computer Science and Informatics. I am a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), a SysTrack Certified Professional, and a Splunk Certified Power User.

My core competencies include product development, fintech, end-user experience, customer relationship management, problem-solving, and databases. I have also developed speaking, podcasting, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. I enjoy working with senior stakeholders and helping them solve their most complex problems using technology as a business-enhancing tool. I believe in listening to and understanding business needs, planning and implementing technology solutions, building and supporting teams, and delivering value and outcomes.

James Akin-Smith - The CEO Coach®

I have well over 10,000 hours of experience as a Business Coach and 30+ years experience building and running my own businesses across multiple industries. As a Coach I am dedicated to helping business leaders to avoid costly mistakes and accelerate their growth.

Much like a sports coach will push their athletes to achieve the best performance without overwhelming them, I act as a safety net, trusted advisor and constant challenger to help you achieve your business goals.

With over 30 years first hand experience growing my own businesses I can provide you with structured support and practical advice and actions that you can implement into your own business.

The outcome? You’ll hone existing skills and develop the new skills you need to help you drive your business towards success, effectively and with confidence.

Business Coach & Trusted Advisor

Dorset Chamber

The 12 Counsellors are a vital link between the members and the Board, promoting the services of the DCCI to the business community, and ensuring that members receive the services they want to assist business and the wider community.

Chamber Counsellor

Alerto Ltd

Alerto.com; the next generation of free to use and whole of market price comparison website was designed to make consumers busy lives just that little bit simpler. Alerto regularly searched in the background seeking out the best deals, but only notifies individual consumers with a deal that meets the specific criteria that they have set, for example “only contact me when you can save me £100 on my existing premium”.

Managing Director

etailWorks

etailWorks management consultancy focused on delivering effective solutions to business leaders seeking to maximise their online and wider business potential.  Additionally providing wide ranging board level support, advice and consultancy in areas such as; strategic planning, raising external finance and venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, new product and service development, succession planning and shareholder dispute resolution.

Partner

BeCheeky.com

BeCheeky.com was founded by JAS in May 2005, and within 2 years became the second largest multi branded online lingerie and swimwear retailer in the UK. In 2007/8 JAS  raised £3.2m of external finance to fund further expansion of BeCheeky.com.

Hanover House Ltd

Hanover House was founded by JAS and became a successful importer and distributor of top quality corporate gifts, with major blue chip clients across Europe. The company launched its first transactional consumer ecommerce website in 1999.The company was sold in 2005.

Gossip Multimedia Ltd

Gossip Multimedia was founded by JAS to provide high quality education and training capable of being delivered and tracked remotely via the internet and DVD. Major corporate clients included the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, where Gossip took life critical paper based crew training and created informative and engaging training for an educationally diverse audience.

📞+44 (0)7973 137 470  📧 james@jamesakinsmith.co.uk 

How am I different?
💡Real-world experience - My wisdom and business acumen gained from real-world experience provide you with clarity to avoid pitfalls and make better choices
💡Stretching Ambition - My ability to challenge and clarify your strategic vision and stretch your personal ambitions will inspire you to remain laser-focused on your goals 
💡Personal Integrity  - My uncompromising honesty, responsible advice, and ethical standards and principles give you peace of mind and a trustworthy partner

I started working for myself in 1984 and over that time I’ve made all the mistakes and been in every possible pitfall. While there were many great days, there have been many painful experiences along the way, many of which I could have avoided with some external guidance. I would have loved to have had a mentor that I could have turned to for advice, support, encouragement, accountability, challenge, and much more. 

I get huge pleasure in guiding business leaders to avoid those pitfalls, identify the bigger opportunities, make the right choices based on bigger picture thinking. I know the positive impact my work with clients can have them, their businesses and their families.

🚀Seize the Day!
Accelerating Business Success. Achieving Personal Freedom

Specialities 
✔️Business Coach
✔️Mentor
✔️Trusted Advisor
✔️Business Consultant
✔️Strategic Planning Days
✔️NED/Non-Executive Director
✔️Company/Work Culture 
✔️Mergers & Acquisitions 
✔️Raising Finance 
✔️Alignment Sessions 
✔️Shareholder Disputes 
✔️Leadership & Team Development 
✔️Wealth & Talent Dynamics 
✔️Business Success/Growth 
✔️Personal Freedom 
✔️Team Management & Culture 
✔️Self-Management 
✔️The CEO Coach

I love helping my clients achieve more than they dreamed possible with their businesses and personal lives. That can be growth, it can be getting personal time back, it can be guiding them to clarity about their  goals and dreams, it can be guiding them to take action on the blockers they have either ignored or not seen. It can be making their business fun once again, it can be stretching them to achieve more, it can be reducing or eliminating the overwhelm they feel at times. It can be solving unsolvable problems with them.

A husband and father, in my spare time, I like Crossfit, clay pigeon shooting, paddleboard, competitive sailing, the gym, walking and skiing off-piste in unusual places. I would rather do it than watch it so I don’t support any particular sports teams and have zero interest in football!

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