Derek Conlon An Information Systems professional with over twenty years experience of working within the banking and telecoms industries, notably within the city of London. Extensive experience of IT project management within the context of financial services, in applying technological solutions to business problems and of addressing technical and non-technical audiences. I have a proven ability in the translating of business needs into specific IT requirements. Direct experience of managing financial assets, ranging from securing IT systems handling over fifty billion pounds worth of Life\assurance products to directly managing budgets of over four million pounds, when in the role of IT project manager. Management of cross matrix teams comprising of teams from 3 to 40 members i.e. across both the retail and private banking sectors. A graduate of computing and philosophy (Oxon) I am a chartered member of the British Computer Society, a professional member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (formerly the IEE) The Association of Project Mangers and also the Project Management Institute. Core skill sets in the managing of IT Infrastructure and Application development. A background of consultancy in delivering computer networking, server configuration, e-mail, Internet technologies, together with a firm understanding of the Project management’s role in delivering business objectives via Information Technology. I believe that the combination of my professional experience and academic training is well-suited to the position as advertised. I currently reside in Surrey and I am available for interview. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to receiving a favorable reply. Yours faithfully, Derek Conlon