Ashley Davis

Independent Consultant

Technology Program Director responsible for the delivery of the firms technology infrastructure/ architecture for their new 700,000ksqft London Trading Head Quarters, with occupation commencing 2016. Key focus areas: mission critical platforms, affiliated design concepts, agile work environments, work station architecture , media/ trading platforms and future state infrastructure.

An accomplished I.T. Director, seasoned Program Manager and Strategic Consultant with a 25 year career spanning executive management positions for JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, & CS Technology. Rare blend of technical expertise, people skills, consultative approach and program management abilities coupled with organisational and operational competencies; an adaptable high achiever with a persuasive demeanour, unrelenting attention to detail, credibility and a dedication to achieving first class results.

Substantial experience and a recognised specialist in the design, build and organisational management of Data Centres/ Mission Critical facilities & IT Sustainability for four premier Investment Banks; with expert knowledge and understanding of diverse IT Infrastructure environments. Significant exposure to Merger related initiatives driving towards commercial business objectives, efficiencies and standardisation.

Global in attitude, managed critical assignments in the UK, North America, Asia and Europe having successfully delivered multiple large scale programs. Commercially sensitive whilst entrepreneurial, encourages accountability and empowerment of resource with effective budget management responsibilities.

In 2004 gained an MSc (Merit) at Reading University In ‘Intelligent Building Design & Operation; achieved Chartered Engineer accreditation & Fellowship with IET in 2009. Serves on numerous Advisory Boards and Industry Working groups within the Data Centre and Cloud industry and has achieved recognised ‘green’ credentials.