David Lortal

David Lortal London, UK +44 --I am an enthusiastic Project Manager with a track record of implementing new successful systems and delivering results. I am an excellent communicator providing technical support, systems administration and training for remote teams. I ensure that system updates, developments and breakdowns are communicated to all stakeholders. I enjoy working autonomously, solving problems and strive to constantly improve production workflows. I proposed the business case for developing BAFTA’s online entry and administration system (Nucleus). I realised the commercial potential of the system and I initiated commercialisation of the product. Nucleus is now the centrepiece of BAFTA’s software development arm BAFTA Tech - https://baftatech.com/ After taking time to travel South America, learn Spanish and embrace different cultures I am now looking to secure a role in an exciting forward-thinking company that utilises current technology and working practices where I can bring my systems management expertise. SKILLS Project management • Leading the development of products, creating road maps and project plans • Ensuring developments are prioritised in accordance to changing priorities and budget • Working in an Agile development environment using modern toolsets (Slack, Jira, Trello) • Working with remote teams of users and developers Account management • Building and managing stakeholder relationships • Onboarding customers, scoping requirements, training and providing technical assistance • Facilitating conflict management and enhancing outcomes Technical • Salesforce, Jira, Slack, Skype, Google Docs and Hangouts, Wordpress and Microsoft Office • PRINCE 2 Qualified EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Awards Officer: January 2019-Present British Academy of Film and Television Arts After travelling I was delighted to be offered a temporary role assisting with the delivery of the Television and Television Craft Awards in 2019. Senior Technical Project Manager: June 2016 – January 2018 British Academy of Film and Television Arts • Devised and implemented the commercial launch of Nucleus which led to the system processing 26K entries and £4.5M of sales each year • Identified new Nucleus customers and doubled the customer base in this period • Persuaded all existing customers to enter new three-year contracts at a higher rate as customers typically saw an 8% increase in entries and ticket sales each year • Set-up efficient support ticketing process that dynamically responds to growing user base • Provided technical support, triaging issues as they arose, allocating development resource and assisted developers to resolve issues • Led Sprint Planning meetings and managed development through Agile methodology • Systems administration, scheduled developments and fully tested new functionality • Line managed the Awards & Membership Assistant Technical Officer: Oct 2011 – June 2016 British Academy of Film and Television Arts • Persuaded the board that developing a new awards entry administration system was the best solution to solve internal workflow issues. This resulted in the development of Nucleus that has added a huge amount of value to BAFTA as the system has been championed by customers and incorporated into many areas of the business • Project managed the development of Nucleus by scoping required features, writing the brief, overseeing the tendering process and managing the delivery process • Built on the success of the system and repurposed it to facilitate ticket sales, membership applications and initiative applications • Proposed the commercialisation of Nucleus, managed the development work required to white-label the system and on-boarded the first customers which resulted on BAFTA recouping development expenditure • Developed a secure jury tablet voting system utilising PGP encryption, local WIFI networks where results are securely uploaded to the cloud • System admin and product manager for BAFTA’s online voting system which enables members to securely cast votes Operations Assistant: Oct 2006 – Oct 2011 BBC Radio 4 Extra • Managed the online broadcast and audio storage system • Devised and implemented processes which enabled multi-user access to digital assets, improving productivity • Reached out to and established relationships with collectors who supplied missing archive programmes • Managed the online broadcast and audio storage system Senior Media Assistant: July 2005–Oct 2006 BBC Information and Archives • Responsible for identification, documentation and preservation of programme material Presentation Operator: Jan 2005–May 2005 BBC Broadcast • Communicated and responded to playout breakdowns and returning the channel to air in broadcast situations EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Goldsmiths College, University of London Major: History (2:1) A Levels, Havant College History, Psychology, Sociology GCSEs, Warblington School Eleven including Maths and English INTERESTS Photography (IG - @david_lortal), Hiking, Spanish, Travelling, Bouldering, Cooking, Podcasting, Cinema and Video Games REFERENCES Benjamin Jefferson, CTO, Bafta –-Kelly Smith, Head of Games and Acting Head of Television, BAFTA –-