Canary Wharf & O2 ice rinks

During my role as project manager for OMG Construction Ltd, I worked on a job in conjunction with SkateCo to construct open air ice rinks in the centre of Canada Square, Canary Wharf and in the O2 Arena.

I project managed the process of transforming the areas with indoor and outdoor lighting, decking, a locker and changing room area and a large restaurant and bar area where skaters could purchase food and drinks.

I worked and liaised with an array of bodies from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, designers, architects, health and safety, internal and external suppliers, the Canary Wharf Group and Greenwich.INC

Following its massive popularity, the ice rink was expanded to over 20 locations throughout the UK and continues to expand yearly.

Surgery Media Systems

The Priory Surgery, an NHS general practice situated in the heart of High Wycombe, is the location of a digital signage installation I have recently project managed for Surgery Media Systems. Comprising of a 40″ LCD screen and two smaller 32″ LCD screens installed throughout a large c1900s three story converted Victorian house.

I sourced and tested all hardware for the installation, including screens, media player, wall mounted brackets and display splitting and extending equipment.

Working in conjunction with the practice, I prepared and tailored the screen content ensuring all content was suitable and the content loop appropriate.

WHSmith Travel

My first introduction to the digital signage sector back in 2002 was working with the WHSmith Travel and Retail digital signage network. The network consists of over 200 LCD and plasma screens, rack mounted media players, web browsers, interactive kiosks, exterior digital signposts, live train timetables and in-store POP (point of purchase) screens.

The network spanned over 60 stores in all major airports and railways stations throughout the UK, including Selfridges and AXA’s HQ, and all major USA airports.

My involvement in this project included:-

• Helpdesk support
• Software development
• Project management
• Custom playback reporting
• Installations
• Internal IT support

My key achievements included developing a digital signage network monitoring system which took screen captures, health information and last login details. This information was used to populate a web page front-end. This was used on a daily basis to solely monitor the network.