Like all good consultants, Bill places considerable emphasis on training and professional qualifications.  He is a member of the Institute of Management and a long-standing member of the British Computer Society.  He is also a qualified PRINCE 2 practitioner.

Bill worked in the armed services as a trainer and, later as an IT consultant before joining Highland Regional Council where he was the IT manager in its Social Work Department.  He joined the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration where, as its first Head of IT he developed and implemented its IT strategy.  Bill has considerable experience of leading and developing teams of people in both their management and technical skills.

He has a wide knowledge and experience of ICT equipment, software and services, including PFI and outsourcing issues, under EU public procurement rules.