ICT / DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE · EPCM ADVISORY

Technology that
works across the
whole project.

Independent ICT and digital infrastructure consulting for complex energy, industrial and infrastructure projects across Africa.

25+years in IT & technology
leadership
Owner-side clarity.
Project-side experience.
CONNECTED
SYSTEMS
01DESIGN
02PROCURE
03DELIVER
04COMMISSION
FROM REQUIREMENTS
TO HANDOVER
INDEPENDENT ADVISORYENERGY · LNG · INDUSTRIAL · INFRASTRUCTUREAFRICA
SUPPORTINGProject Owners·EPC Contractors·Engineering Consultants·Industrial Clients

PRACTICAL ADVICE. PROJECT PERSPECTIVE.

Bridge the gap between
engineering intent and
operational reality.

Martin is an independent ICT / Digital Infrastructure EPCM Consultant and Project Management Advisor, bringing 25+ years of IT and technology leadership to project environments.

He helps owners, EPC teams and engineering partners define, coordinate and deliver the ICT systems projects depend on—from early requirements and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

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INDEPENDENT PROJECT SUPPORT

Focused expertise.
End-to-end perspective.

Engage for a defined work package or for support across multiple project phases.

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ICT Strategy &
Requirements

Turn operational needs into clear, coordinated ICT scope and a delivery plan.

  • Requirements definition
  • ICT architecture & design review
  • IT/OT interface coordination
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02
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Engineering &
Technical Assurance

Make technical packages easier to evaluate, procure, install and operate.

  • Technical specifications
  • BoQ development & review
  • Design and scope reviews
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03
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Procurement &
Vendor Evaluation

Support a disciplined path from tender documents to technically sound selection.

  • Tender technical input
  • Bid evaluation support
  • Vendor and solution comparison
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04
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Project &
Delivery Advisory

Coordinate interfaces, decisions and delivery through the project lifecycle.

  • EPC / EPCM advisory
  • Project management support
  • Contractor and interface coordination
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05
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Testing, Commissioning
& Handover

Help ensure systems are verified, integrated and ready for operations.

  • Testing & commissioning planning
  • Integration and readiness reviews
  • Documentation & handover support
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06
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Independent
Owner’s Support

Add experienced ICT perspective to owner teams and project governance.

  • Scope and risk review
  • Technical decision support
  • Independent progress insight
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SYSTEMS THAT NEED TO WORK TOGETHER

One connected
technology scope.

Project outcomes depend on coordinated systems, clear interfaces and decisions made with operations in mind.

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01

Network infrastructureFibre · Structured cabling · LAN/WAN · Wi-Fi

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Facilities & communicationsData centres · CCTV · PAGA · IP telephony

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Security & resilienceCybersecurity · Availability · Backup & recovery

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Industrial integrationIT/OT integration · System interfaces · Connectivity

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Project deliveryBoQ · Procurement · Vendor evaluation · Commissioning

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EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE NOISE

Built on 25+ years
of technology leadership.

Martin’s background spans IT and technology leadership, with experience relevant to complex project environments and the systems that support safe, connected and effective operations.

His consulting contribution can include technical definition, procurement input, project coordination, delivery oversight and readiness for testing, commissioning and handover.

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Project and client references can be shared where authorised and agreed. No client names or project details are published here.

25+YEARS IN IT / TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
ICT+INFRASTRUCTURE & DIGITAL SYSTEMS
EPCMADVISORY & PROJECT SUPPORT

AFRICA-WIDE PROJECT FOCUS

Technology for
complex environments.

Independent support aligned to project conditions, delivery models and operational needs.

01
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Energy & Power

Connected infrastructure for energy generation and supporting facilities.

02
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LNG, Oil & Gas

ICT and communications scope within demanding project environments.

03
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Industrial

Systems coordination across facilities, operations and IT/OT boundaries.

04
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Infrastructure

Digital and communications foundations for major infrastructure projects.

CLEAR SCOPE. USEFUL ADVICE.

From first conversation
to project-ready action.

Engagements are shaped around the need: a short independent review, a defined technical package, or ongoing advisory support.

01

Understand

Clarify objectives, project stage, stakeholders and constraints.

02

Define

Agree scope, deliverables, interfaces, schedule and working model.

03

Advise

Provide focused technical and project support with clear recommendations.

04

Deliver

Support decisions and readiness through the agreed project milestones.

M.

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Experience first.
Evidence always.

25+ years of IT and technology leadership, with practical capability across ICT infrastructure, digital systems, procurement and project delivery. Professional memberships, education and certifications can be added once verified.

01IT & technology leadership25+ years
02ICT project lifecycleDefinition to handover
03Independent consultantProject-based engagement

START WITH THE PROJECT NEED

Let’s make the
technology scope work.

Share a little about your project, where you are in the lifecycle and the support you need. Martin will respond to discuss fit and next steps.

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EMAILmartin.dsouza@globalservicelocal.com
LOCATIONAvailable for projects across Africa

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