My name is Karo Bonas and I am the Head of Programme and Portfolio Management here at Opticore IT. Before joining Opticore, my career has mainly been comprised of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management/Directorship, delivering complex technical and transformational programmes of work into the financial sector. During this time, I have enjoyed onboarding knowledge in different technologies and methodologies, building structured teams to assist in successful deliveries and creating strong relationships with vendors, internal stakeholders and business customers along the way.

Here at Opticore, the Project and Portfolio Management Practice (PPM) has the primary objective to build a high calibre capability across Project & Programme Management and its supporting proficiencies that encourage trust and confidence, gives our customers visibility, and provides innovation and continuous improvement. I aim to do this by building strong relationships with our customers, developing and encouraging growth within our team and continuing to innovate how projects are successfully delivered.

Outside of the office, I like to socialise with friends, and I am a family man with interests in golf, photography and a self-confessed geek when it comes to technology. Drones, cameras, video cameras, smart lights and a device that keeps your cup of coffee at the perfect temperature for a sustained period of time to name a few…