Recommendations

Jonathan is a pragmatic architect who is able to comprehend complex technical solutions and is always willing to assist colleagues and partners meet mutually beneficial results.

Jonathan worked at BIS (formerly DTI) for a number of years in various technical architect roles, particularly related to remote access solutions but also developing into an enterprise-wide role. He has deep technical knowledge and understanding and is able to translate this into focused advice for an organisation to meet its objectives. He can be relied upon to give evidence-based advice not tainted by political influence.

His early work was an important contribution to delivery of a cutting-edge Citrix-based remote access solution. His latter role as enterprise systems architect was based more on analysis and advice than delivery and suited him well. He only left BIS because of changes in Government policy around contracting and, if we had been permitted, we would have retained his services.

I worked with Jonathan for 3 years on a complex new IT system in a restricted environment. Jonathan is an excellent enterprise architect able to see how things have to work in the real world to be effective. He is able to explain the most complex of issues in plain English which enables Business Change to exploit the solution for the benefit of the business. He is reliable, hardworking and forward looking, always up to date with the latest products and methods. He is and will be an asset to any organisation looking to update/upgrade it’s IT in the most effective, user friendly way possible. I highly recommend Jonathan.

Jonathan’s expertise was invaluable in the time we worked together. I always respected his advice on technical issues and assistance in general. I would certainly enjoy the prospect of working with him again in the future.

Jonathan has that rare mix of deep technical expertise and business awareness. He was one of my key contacts in the first piece of work I did at BIS and was always approachable due to his collaborative way of working.

I only worked with Jonathan for a short period but I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, astute, pragmatic and helpful. I would certainly like to have him in my team if the opportunity arose.

Jonathan was a valuable member of the technical team. His ‘can do’ approach coupled with a deep technical knowledge was appreciated and valued by his technical colleagues as well the wider business. Tasks were always completed in a conscientious manner and seen through to the end.

His positive outlook and cheerful personality meant the team was never short of a laugh. Jonathan was always prepared to engage and put the required effort in both during the working day, but also in his own time in order to keep current with the latest technical information in a fast moving field.

Jonathan worked for me for four years across a range of design and delivery ICT projects. He has a broad and deep range of IT skills and knowledge and a very strong problem solving ability.

Whilst working client side, on our ICT modernisation programme, he made some key design interventions which improved the quality of our supplier’s products and services which ultimately benefited our end users.

He demonstrated a keen understanding of the security implications of designs and offered sound options for reducing the risks to our information. He is fully up to date with ‘Cloud’ technology and services and offered some real insights as we started to move in that direction.

Jonathan is a committed individual who appropriately challenges traditional thinking in order to move matters forward; he proved himself to be a real asset to my team.

Jonathan has a very good and very broad technical understanding and also a very good understanding and appreciation of the needs of a business. He worked with me on a number of remote access solutions and also on the security and infrastructure elements of a tender evaluation exercise. His broad skillset and ability to articulate the most technical of issues in a language understood by the business proved invaluable.

Jonathan is a very experienced architect who was unfailingly helpful whenever I had questions on the BIS technical strategy or particular products. His knowledge is excellent and I thoroughly recommend him.

I had great pleasure in working with Jonathan as part of a small team of Security Architects. Jonathan held the role of Lead Security Architect on a large and complex IT outsourcing programme within a large HMG Department.

Jonathan is a highly capable, experienced and consummate IT Security professional. Jonathan is a caring, supportive and outgoing leader, passionate about getting the job done and driving high quality performance within his area of responsibility.

Jonathan is one of those rare breeds; he combines an in-depth expertise in technology with the added ability to communicate with a clear and business relevant manor.

I have worked with Jonathan for over 8 years; he has never let me down.

I worked with Jonathan on very difficult project spanning 18 months. Jonathan was the security consultant and technical lead for the client. I worked closely with Jonathan who had a practical and pragmatic view of the issues we faced. He provided valued advice and guidance which was both in keeping with the business requirements and the technical/security parameters. I would happily work with Jonathan again and recommend him without hesitation.

Jonathan is a well grounded and thoughtful individual. His Technical aptitude whilst working with myself was exemplary and I enjoyed many an intellectual debate/discussion on the nuances of the finer detail with all things technical.

Jonathan has a fantastic work ethic and I look forward to working with him again in the future. A pleasure to work with.

Jonathan not only has the technical skills to define his vision for the technical architecture and ICT strategy but also possesses the energy and communication skills to make it happen.

Jonathan has a wide and deep range of technical knowledge and has the ability to understand business needs and can clearly communicate ICT solutions to non-technical folk. Jonathan has a flexible approach and can architect the solution to match the ambition, requirement, capacity and vision of the business.

I worked with Jonathan as part of a sub group of the UK CTO Council and found him to be strong technologist with a good strategic mind set and always willing to innovate and share ideas.

Jonathan brings a refreshing thought process to the discussion table and has a deep understanding of the information and technical assurance challenges that face the UK Government and wider public sector.

A diligent professional that continually seeks to expand his knowledge and expertise. Jonathan has a core ability to communicate detailed understanding from senior executive level through to engineers.

Jonathan is able to work clearly and concisely at an individual level and collaboratively with, or leading a team to achieve objectives. Jonathan has proven on several projects to be a high performing team member and excellent colleague to work with.

I had the pleasure of working for Jon as a member of his team of security architects for a challenging programme delivering substantial technical refresh and new business services. Jon proved to be a strong and supportive leader providing clear direction both for the team and programme delivery managers on the development of secure solutions. I appreciated Jon’s direct style and pragmatic approach. I look forward to working with Jon again in the future.

I worked with Jonathan for over 8 years; always a pleasure to work with – insightful with great clarity – always looking to deliver.

Jonathan has a great understanding of the technical and security complexities that combine to make enabling cloud based services for business character building. He is ably capable of articulating the challenges and offering pragmatic answers to your business.

Jonathan is a highly skilled IT Professional, who produces high quality results with everything he does. He is well respected among his peers and an excellent communicator. I was able to throw Jonathan into the most complex of situations with the confidence that he would deliver successful results every time.

I worked for Jon as part of a team of security architects and consultants on a major HMG IT outsourcing programme.

Jon is a supportive manager with the ability to inspire a team and get results under pressure and he is able to combine leadership with the ownership of multiple competing responsibilities.

Jon has a deep technical knowledge of IT and information security, including key areas such as cloud, networks and protective monitoring technology. He complements this with a solid grasp of information security management processes and compliance requirements.

I worked with Jonathan on a number of projects in a secure environment over a three year period. Not only did he demonstrate excellent technical knowledge but, when considering potential solutions, always remembered that at the end of any technical solution were real people trying to do a real job. He often took time out to sit with users to fully understand their issues and worked closely with them to secure the best possible outcome, both from a technical and business perspective – something many “techies” forget to do!

He is very conscientious and very approachable. He readily offers advice and guidance and challenges when required. He made a significant contribution to the team and it was a pleasure to work with him.

Jonathan is an exceptionally knowledgeable individual, able to identify problems rapidly and express articulately potential solutions.

Jonathan was my client on a major Government department. He was extremely knowledgeable, not just about security, but IT in general and modern system architectures. A great pleasure to work with – takes challenges with a smile and determined attitude. Would love to work with him again if I get the chance!