Projects as a road trip

A project is defined as something that has a beginning and an end, where a target objective must be achieved. There is a starting point, there is a destination, there is a roadmap and itinerary, which may have to change due to unplanned situations on the road.

There are stops and breaks along the way, landmarks to see, there is a driver in the vehicle and other passengers traveling with us. We may have a simple and clear map to get to a known destination, or we may have an exploratory trip to an unknown territory.

I approach delivery the same way, instead of a static plan, a guided journey that needs structure, direction and constant adjustment.

Stellar Epics define me as a leader, as a project manager, a delivery expert and a high achiever

Stellar Epics reflects how I approach delivery;

“Stellar” because I reach for the stars and deliver structured results, I aim for excellence and limitless potential with light, clarity and direction.

“Epic” because I target heroic achievements via an iterative Agile framework.  

London-based Project Manager and Delivery Expert

My name is April. I live and work in London. I’m a senior project and program manager with over 20 years of experience in managing, leading and delivering projects, from start-ups and scale-ups, to global enterprise level organisations in FinTech, HealthTech, iGaming and Digital industries.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on cross-functional delivery, operational change, strategic initiatives, regulatory programmes, workflow design, and technology-driven projects in both fast-moving and highly regulated environments.

I hold industry certifications including PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile Scrum qualifications, and AWS certifications in cloud and AI technologies.

Alongside my professional work, I also contribute to charitable and health-focused initiatives involving research, operational support, event organisation, and educational content development.

My Experience

• New product and new market launches 
• Complex, cross-functional initiatives in regulated environments
• Commercial and technical compliance projects in heavily regulated industries including fintech, health tech and igaming
• Data, technology and transformation programs
• Mergers & Acquisitions and business change and transition programs
• Work across corporate, scale-up, and non-profit settings
• Stakeholder-heavy projects with real operational impact

My Professional Background

• Executive Director in a global investment bank
• Management and Director roles in a joint venture from start-up through scale-up
• Project Manager roles in small to medium businesses
• Advisory and Consulting roles in non-profit, charity and research institutions
• Certified PMP PMI, Certified Agile Practitioner, ScrumMaster, Product Owner, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, SAFe Agilist 4.
• Hands-on execution across strategy, operations and technology