Mike Smith

Current

Programme Manager at BSkyB
Company Director at Chadlington Quality Foods Ltd

Past

Programme Director at Microsoft TV
Programme Manager, Microsoft Consulting Services at Microsoft Corporation
Strategy Consultant, Microsoft Consulting Services at Microsoft Corporation

Principal Sales Engineer, Communications Sector at Microsoft Corporation
Escalation Engineer, Microsoft Product Support Services at Microsoft Corporation
Consultant at Connect Computer Support

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Education

The University of Hull
Queen Elizabeth's School, Faversham

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Industry

Broadcast Media

Mike Smith’s Summary

An enthusiastic, proven leader with the ability to motivate at individual, team and group level and achieve success in the most challenging situations. My passion is to help teams achieve their maximum potential, encouraging staff to tackle problems and opportunities in new ways and driving innovation in meeting objectives.

Mike Smith’s Specialties:

Organisational leadership; relationship management; commercial accountability; engineering, product and portfolio management.

Mike Smith’s Experience

Programme Manager

BSkyB

(Public Company; BSY; Broadcast Media industry)

August 2009 — Present (8 months)

Accountable for the programme that will deliver Sky's next generation Electronic Programme Guide.
Company Director

Chadlington Quality Foods Ltd

(Food & Beverages industry)

November 2000 — Present (9 years 5 months)

Company Director of a Quality Foods production business and Village based retail outlet in the North Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
Programme Director

Microsoft TV

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

July 2005 — August 2009 (4 years 2 months)

Accountable for Microsoft Mediaroom engagement with BT Vision. Managed the initial delivery and integration programme on Microsoft's behalf that led to the launch of BT Vision in 2006.
Programme Manager, Microsoft Consulting Services

Microsoft Corporation

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

January 2004 — July 2005 (1 year 7 months)

Initially accountable for infrastructure and release management functions within complex projects. Subsequently seconded by the TV division to manage an engagement with BT for delivery of Digital TV Services.
Strategy Consultant, Microsoft Consulting Services

Microsoft Corporation

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

June 2001 — January 2004 (2 years 8 months)

Member of the ntl: I.T. Strategy Team on Microsoft’s behalf reporting to the Financial Director. Responsible for management and development of the strategic engagement and joint initiatives between Microsoft and ntl:, including the Harmony Programme and governance of Microsoft deployment activities within the ntl: outsourcing contract to IBM
Principal Sales Engineer, Communications Sector

Microsoft Corporation

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

April 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 3 months)

Accountable for the technical relationship with key accounts ntl:, Telewest, Cable & Wireless, BT and Energis. I built trusted advisor relationships that led to significant revenue opportunities and long-term deals for Microsoft. Achievements included Adoption of Microsoft technologies by Telewest to deliver the “Blueyonder” cable broadband service.
Escalation Engineer, Microsoft Product Support Services

Microsoft Corporation

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

July 1994 — April 1999 (4 years 10 months)

Provided 24x7 support for mission critical platforms deployed by Microsoft’s most significant enterprise and telecom customers across EMEA. Responsible for mentoring of junior staff and design of internet test lab facilities.
Consultant

Connect Computer Support

(Information Technology and Services industry)

August 1993 — July 1994 (1 year )

Responsible for design, installation, training and support of solutions enabling local businesses to increase office efficiency.

Mike Smith’s Education

The University of Hull

BMus (Hons) , Music History and Performance (Singing) , 1990 — 1993

Activities and Societies:

Chamber and Chapel Choirs, University Chorus.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Faversham

1983 — 1990

Additional Information

Mike Smith’s Interests:

I enjoy cycle touring in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, photography, and playing and listening to classical music. I have a keen interest in rural affairs, in particular the role of small businesses within the community.