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Heidi  Meloy

Heidi Meloy

Bristol

Summary

An experienced technology professional with 5+yrs experience in the commercialisation and application of Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the world’s largest most advanced quantum computer company, to address some of the most complex challenges. Highly experienced in lead generation and identifying large opportunities in cutting edge technologies. Contemporary understanding of the key commercial and regulatory drivers in classical and quantum technology eco-system including: EUAI Act, and international AI standards. Brings an extensive network of 5,000 global contacts in the quantum and technology eco-system including technology investors and Fortune 500 companies across Finance and Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Media, Healthcare and the Government and the European Commission. Successfully completed 'Oxford University Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program': attained highest grade band ' Exceeds Expectations'. Strong commercial acumen. Experienced in working in global teams and building international strategic relationships. Organised and effective. Thrives in a fast- paced environment utilising analytical and sound decision making to inspire confidence and influence others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Global AI Regulatory Services

British Standards Institution - BSI Group
2023.11 - Current

Global AI Regulatory Services Role objectives:

Global Consultative Business Development Management and Global Account Management. Working with organisations innovating with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve some of the the worlds most important challenges. Enabling organisations to inspire trust and confidence in AI systems and prepare for forthcoming legislation including the EUAIAct. Experienced specialist with contemporary insight into ISO42001, EUAI Act, Algorithm Auditing and Dataset Testing, and Technical Design Assessment, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Interconnected Intelligence, High Performance Computing (HPC), Advanced Analytics, Cybersecurity, and associated Business and Digital Transformation technologies in Finance and Banking, Technology, Healthcare and Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Materials Science & Industry.

Key Achievement's :

  • First Global Sales ISO42001
  • First Global Sales BSI's AI Performance Verification service
  • First Global Pilot of BSI 's Algorithm Auditing and Dataset Testing Service
  • First Global Sale AI Pre-certification Assessment
  • Selected to speak at BSI major event 'Meet the Experts'
  • Selected to represent BSI at Royal College of Radiologists AI Workshop contributing t a whitepaper on AI
  • Selected to represent BSI and speak at international AI events.
  • Selected to represent BSI at Government site Biometric Institute Congress to discuss high risk AI systems and BSI offering.
  • Engaged Fortune 500 Companies, Government, start-up, spin-out from University's, Academia, Public sector , AI ecosystems, AI innovation Hubs, and AI Consultants.

Innovation & Strategy Lead / Metaverse BDM

Metaverse Hub
2023.03 - Current

Metaverse Hub (V-gather Group) is an innovative 'start-up' which provides SaaS custom 3D virtual environments incorporating virtual reality (VR) extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) (metaverse technology) and digital twin environments to education, government, public and private sector.

Role objectives:

  • Consultative identification and securing of new business opportunities in large enterprise and public sector organisations in Energy, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and other large enterprise and public sector organisations.

Key achievements:

  • Identified £500k business opportunity with Large Enterprise and Fortune 500 companies.
  • Selected to represent business at government (Department for Education & Department for Trade & Industry) and industry and events.
  • Requested to deliver keynote speech on 'How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Affect Future Workforce' to senior education leaders at their annual event.
  • Selected to project manage commercial success of new product created from strategic partnership with Welsh Government.

Study break

MSc Computer Science & AI
2023.01 - 2023.03

Preparatory study for MSc - Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Global Business Development Representative

Quantinuum (Honeywell, USA & Cambridge Quantum)
UK
2021.03 - 2022.12

www.quantinuum.com

Quantinuum is world's largest most advanced full-stack pure play quantum computing company.

Role objectives:

  • Consultative identification and securing of new business opportunities in large enterprise for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, and Optimization use-case in Energy, Oil & Gas, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and other large enterprise.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Identified $850k in closed new business (year-end 2022)
  • Generating $4 million in pipeline - direct end users and $10million+ in pipeline - channel partners.
  • Requested to represent Quantinuum at national and international technology events.
  • Generated touchpoints with 4,000 key targets.
  • Commended by Vice President for creation of SDR strategic 'road map' (2022/3) identifying key targets and use-cases in several leading domains: Finance, Drug Discovery, Oil & Gas, Materials Science and Cybersecurity.

Technology specialist

Atos (external)
UK
2018.06 - 2021.02

Outreach & Engagement Technology Specialist

www.Atos.com

Atos is a global multinational information technology service and consulting company specialising in Quantum technology, AI and Machine Learning, business and digital transformation.

(An external role - seconded via ITFocus).

Role objectives:

  • Market analysis, lead generation, and research activities on behalf of Atos, -a global leader in technology with turnover of $1billion.
  • Initiating discussions with CIO, CTO, CSO around protecting their critical data: personal data, intellectual property, financial data to identify and nurture new business opportunity.
  • Key achievements:
  • Highly commended by ATOS CEO and Atos Sales Directors in gaining intros to senior executives in several leading domains.
  • £10million+ closed new business (2020) and building multi-million pipeline projects (2021) (including major pharmaceutical businesses).
  • Invited to join Global Health & Life Science Team, as a Research & Outreach Specialist (Covid-19).

Sales Development Representative

IT Focus
, UK
2012.09 - 2021.02

• (client of MasterPeace) www.it-focus.com
Temp to Perm. Self-employed (MasterPeace) contract with ITFocus transitioned to permanent, fulltime role with ITFocus.
IT Focus specialises in working with information technology companies including global vendor, distributor, systems integrator or value-added reseller including: IBM, Microsoft, SAP, and ATOS, SaaS, CRM & ERP, Mobility, BI, Data Management, Cloud and Virtualisation software and IT Services

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art in Social Context (Interactive Arts)

University of The West of England
Bristol

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

Oxford University
Oxford
2023.05 - 2023.07

IBM
2022

Skills

  • Highly skilled in providing introductions into ‘C’ suite and with senior executives for CSO and CEO
  • Leads meetings and demos in new and emerging markets
  • Utilises a consultative approach with target clients, key stakeholders, business sponsors and decision makers
  • Leverages Account Based Marketing approach to ensure messaging, emails and PR activities maximise potential
  • Identifies ‘net new’ business opportunity with end clients and strategic partners in existing and emerging markets
  • Performs market research, analytics, and outreach to provide business intelligence
  • Provides business insight based on evidence to inform marketing and product roadmaps
  • Builds effective internal and external relationships Relied upon to share knowledge and mentor junior team members

Sales training:

  • Sandler Sales and Prospecting Training wwwsandlercom
  • Harvard Business School - negotiation, consultative selling
  • SPIN / BANT

Memberships:

  • AI Guild
  • Women in AI
  • UK STEM Ambassador (pending induction)
  • British Kendo Association (BKA)

Volunteering:

'Better Images of AI':

Cambridge University, The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence https://betterimagesofaiorg

Invited to participate in workshops to inform scientific research paper

Hobbies: Kendo (team competition), horse riding, yoga, socialising, scuba diving, travel

Languages:

  • English - native
  • French - basic
  • Japanese - basic

Timeline

Global AI Regulatory Services

British Standards Institution - BSI Group
2023.11 - Current

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

Oxford University
2023.05 - 2023.07

Innovation & Strategy Lead / Metaverse BDM

Metaverse Hub
2023.03 - Current

Study break

MSc Computer Science & AI
2023.01 - 2023.03

Global Business Development Representative

Quantinuum (Honeywell, USA & Cambridge Quantum)
2021.03 - 2022.12

Technology specialist

Atos (external)
2018.06 - 2021.02

Sales Development Representative

IT Focus
2012.09 - 2021.02

Bachelor of Arts - Art in Social Context (Interactive Arts)

University of The West of England

IBM
Heidi Meloy