I am currently the Executive Product Manager for Local and Location Services within BBC Future Media and Technology.
This includes responsibility for the development of regional and local interactive services across the UK, improving the delivery of local content and location services across bbc.co.uk, and coordinating the use of maps/mapping technology on the BBC’s interactive platforms.
I’ve been working in regional and local broadcasting in the UK since 1998 when I began as a strategy analyst for BBC English Regions, covering the audience reporting and strategic positioning of regional television and local radio services across England.
In the right place at the right time, I designed and built the initial pilots for the BBC’s local web service in 2000 and have since worked in a variety of editorial and technical roles as the service developed.
I subsequently spent four and a half years as Assistant Editor for the local BBC websites in England, working on many new editorial initiatives and overseeing advances in technology during this time.
In need of a rest I decided to take some time out, packed a rucksack and booked a one way ticket to Sydney, Australia.
One year later and I was back at the beeb and getting stuck into the work to revamp the BBC’s website, project-named BBC2.0, under the guidance of Tom Loosemore (now working at Ofcom Channel 4). During this time I focused on plans for developing localness on bbc.co.uk which led to a role as Development Manager, Interactive for BBC Nations and Regions.
Originally from Devon in the South West of England, I moved to Birmingham, England, in 1995 where I gained a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science from The University of Birmingham.
…and if that wasn’t enough to satisfy your curiosity then you can find out more about me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Flickr.
