Christopher Dawes

• Rapid development of an Android-based “Proof-of-Concept” prototype with integrated social networking interface. • Identified targets, developed the business plan and associated IP-prospectus, then initiated and led negotiations for the sale and worldwide licensing of Scanweb's intellectual property.

• Increased company value significantly by managing patent re-development and submissions, following a second rejection, with intense US PTO interaction resulting in autumn 2009 allowance (US patent 7,613,510). • Defined and secured stakeholder agreement for a business exit strategy, and managed the rationalisation and specialisation of development operations.

• Delivered the initial packaged, market-ready solution three months ahead of schedule and 20% under budget through hands-on project management and the identification of superfluous first-release functionality. • Proactively developed and formally proposed a re-oriented business plan, building on the existing core hardware and software. • Secured additional private equity funding • Led the acquisition of Asia-based business partners.

Led the design and development of the launch product targeting US-based healthcare & wellness professionals.

Created and led an elite technology group of 15 analysts identifying new technologies, tools and processes to secure quality, streamline delivery, increase margins, ensure competitiveness and sustain pre-IPO 40% annual growth.

Directed a 120-person worldwide team in the review and complete overhaul of organizational processes, business systems and communications infrastructure with view to supporting revenue growth towards $100 million and an IPO.

Established and managed a globally distributed eCommerce consulting and software development practice over a period where company revenues grew annually by 60% from an initial $25 million.

Led the eCommerce practice with full P&L responsibility and an emphasis on rapid growth and profitability, becoming a market leader in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Provided opportunity identification and business development support to the sales group, managing all client engagements and delivering business process analysis, rationalised process design, eCommerce solutions selection and systems integration.

Software developer/project leader for HP's worldwide order management/distribution system supporting the LaserJet business.

Major Computing Science, minoring in German