A product-focused Principal Consultant with 7+ years’ experience delivering complex digital transformation programmes across UK Government, National Security, Defence, and Law Enforcement. Skilled in defining product vision, translating user needs into clear requirements, managing product backlog and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. Proven ability to bridge technical and business domains—shaping AI strategies, driving concept development, and aligning product roadmaps with organisational objectives. Combining a PhD in Physics with hands-on experience in product management, digital transformation and systems integration, to bring analytical rigour, C-suite stakeholder influence, and a results-driven approach to delivering high-impact products in complex, regulated environments. Passionate about using AI and emerging technologies to create meaningful value.…

Andrew Hale

A product-focused Principal Consultant with 7+ years’ experience delivering complex digital transformation programmes across UK Government, National Security, Defence, and Law Enforcement. Skilled in defining product vision, translating user needs into clear requirements, managing product backlog and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. Proven ability to bridge technical and business domains—shaping AI strategies, driving concept development, and aligning product roadmaps with organisational objectives. Combining a PhD in Physics with hands-on experience in product management, digital transformation and systems integration, to bring analytical rigour, C-suite stakeholder influence, and a results-driven approach to delivering high-impact products in complex, regulated environments. Passionate about using AI and emerging technologies to create meaningful value.…

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A product-focused Principal Consultant with 7+ years’ experience delivering complex digital transformation programmes across UK Government, National Security, Defence, and Law Enforcement. Skilled in defining product vision, translating user needs into clear requirements, managing product backlog and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. Proven ability to bridge technical and business domains—shaping AI strategies, driving concept development, and aligning product roadmaps with organisational objectives.

Combining a PhD in Physics with hands-on experience in product management, digital transformation and systems integration, to bring analytical rigour, C-suite stakeholder influence, and a results-driven approach to delivering high-impact products in complex, regulated environments.

Passionate about using AI and emerging technologies to create meaningful value.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Principal Consultant at Actica Consulting Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Delivered a wide range of high-profile programmes for UK Government clients across National Security, Defence, Serious Organised Crime, and Law Enforcement. Expertise in AI product management, strategy implementation, systems integration and large-scale digital transformation, with roles including Product Manager, Product Owner and Programme Manager.
AI Product Manager at Confidential Programme / UK Government Client
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Directed project team supporting a critical UK Defence partnership in implementing its AI Strategy, focusing on concept development, reporting directly to the CTO. Owned end-to-end product lifecycle for a suite of AI solutions; led user requirement sessions; defined product roadmap and success metrics; managed backlog; collaborated with data scientists and software engineers to translate requirements into AI models; facilitated stakeholder engagement and sprint ceremonies; delivered 7 UAT-approved AI proofs-of-concept; increased analyst efficiency and AI engagement; secured £2M+ follow-on contracts.
Product Owner at Confidential Programme / UK Government Client
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Acted as Product Owner for a new information-handling capability centralising three government ERP systems; defined and prioritised backlog; translated complex user and policy requirements into actionable user stories; collaborated with cross-functional delivery teams to plan, test, and deploy compliant solutions under strict time constraints; engaged senior stakeholders to secure alignment on delivery priorities; delivered the product over one month ahead of schedule with 100% compliance, reducing workstream risk by 50%; commended by Deputy Programme Director.
Systems Integration Manager at Confidential Programme / UK Government Client
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Managed integration of existing business-critical systems into a single ERP platform, ensuring seamless continuity of operations through targeted business process re-engineering. Defined functional specifications, managed data transfer approval, and oversaw SIT, UAT, and cutover; acted as liaison between Business stakeholders and Programme Delivery Leads to mitigate risks; 15 systems integrated on schedule with zero disruption.
Programme Manager at Windows 10 Transformation Programme / Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Directed GMP’s Windows 10 Transformation Programme; served as Project Manager and Lead Business Analyst; produced deliverables underpinning 3 major IT procurement exercises; captured complex technical requirements; authored Full Business Cases (Five Case Model); ensured governance and assurance; secured £20M+ funding to upgrade 8,000+ devices.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics at University of Nottingham, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master of Science (Integrated) (MSci), Physics at University of Nottingham, UK
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

IBM AI Developer
January 1, 2023 - February 6, 2026
IBM Python for Data Science, AI & Development
January 1, 2023 - February 6, 2026
IBM IT Scrum Master Capstone
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
BCS ISEB: Business Analysis Practice
January 1, 2018 - February 6, 2026
ISEB Requirements Engineering
January 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026
ISEB Modelling Business Processes
January 1, 2020 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper AI Product Manager

    • Directed the project team supporting a critical UK Defence partnership in implementing its AI Strategy, focusing on concept development, reporting directly to the CTO.

    • Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle for a suite of AI solutions designed to enhance analytical capability.

    • Led user requirement sessions to capture evolving needs, define product roadmap and success metrics in alignment with strategic objectives, ensuring all deliverables met operational, compliance, and policy standards.

    • Managed the product backlog and prioritised features based on stakeholder input, user feedback, and business value, using Agile methodologies and tools including Jira and Confluence.

    • Partnered with cross-functional teams of data scientists and software engineers to convert users’ business requirements into technical AI models (TRL 6).

    • Monitored emerging AI technologies to identify opportunities for product enhancement.

    • Acted as the primary liaison between technical teams and C-suite stakeholders—translating complex AI and data science concepts into clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

    • Facilitated sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely delivery of milestones across multiple workstreams.

    • Advocated for user needs and adoption, leading the development of an Operational AI Engagement Framework to scale awareness and ensure business alignment.

    • Outcome: Delivered 7 UAT-approved AI proof-of-concepts, improving analyst efficiency by up to 80%. Increased AI engagement-reach tenfold across the organisation, secured £2M+ in follow-on contracts, and expanded the programme team threefold. Commended by the CTO for excellence in delivery and stakeholder management.

    Skills: Consulting · Large Language Models (LLM) · Concept Development · Product Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Requirements Engineering