Digital Transformation Specialist
Hi there!
I’m Thomas Franklin a Digital Transformation Specialist from
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.
Digital Transformation Specialist; EKODA Founder & Director
Get in Touch Directly:
+44 (0) 1234 237 663
Currently Seeking Projects in:
- PTC Windchill Bulk Migrations
- PTC Windchill Solution Architecture
- PLM Strategy and Business Development
- Software Development (For Industrial Companies)

Check out my CV and Portfolio below
Experienced Product Lifecycle & Configuration Management Specialist with 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, and digital transformation. Background in design engineering, now focused on process optimisation, system integration, and digital transformation strategies.
Key Expertise:
✅ CAD Systems: PTC Windchill, PTC Model Manager, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5
✅ Data Migration & ETL / ETLV: Windchill Bulk Migrations, extraction, transformation, load, validation
✅ Engineering & Manufacturing: Lean manufacturing, process automation, digital twin
✅ Digital Transformation: Business process automation, IIoT, enterprise digital strategy
✅ Software & System Development: Java (Windchill customisation, REST APIs), JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Azure
✅ IT & Infrastructure: Database admin (MSSQL, Oracle), virtualisation, server setup
✅ Consultancy & Leadership: Process improvement, training, stakeholder engagement
Career Highlights:
🔹 Founder & Director, EKODA (2024–Present) Digital Transformation consultancy delivering PLM, software development, and enterprise automation solutions.
🔹 Technical Consultant, PDSVISION (2021–2024) – Led PTC Windchill and Model Manager implementations, complex workflows, and system architecture.
🔹 PLM & Configuration Manager, Niftylift (2018–2021) – Managed Windchill PLM, configuration, change management, and process development.
🔹 Design Engineer, Niftylift (2017–2018) – Led CAD support, developed digital processes, and implemented PLM best practices.
Qualifications & Certifications:
🎓 BSc (Hons) Engineering – First Class
📜 CM2-C Certified – Configuration Management
🏆 PTC Windchill & Creo Certifications
📍 Open to contracting, consultancy, and leadership roles in PLM, Digital Transformation, and Engineering IT Solutions.
Let’s connect! 🚀
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Experienced Product Lifecycle & Configuration Management Specialist with 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, and digital transformation. Background in design engineering, now focused on process optimisation, system integration, and digital transformation strategies.
Key Expertise:
✅ CAD Systems: PTC Windchill, PTC Model Manager, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5
✅ Data Migration & ETL / ETLV: Windchill Bulk Migrations, extraction, transformation, load, validation
✅ Engineering & Manufacturing: Lean manufacturing, process automation, digital twin
✅ Digital Transformation: Business process automation, IIoT, enterprise digital strategy
✅ Software & System Development: Java (Windchill customisation, REST APIs), JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Azure
✅ IT & Infrastructure: Database admin (MSSQL, Oracle), virtualisation, server setup
✅ Consultancy & Leadership: Process improvement, training, stakeholder engagement
Career Highlights:
🔹 Founder & Director, EKODA (2024–Present) Digital Transformation consultancy delivering PLM, software development, and enterprise automation solutions.
🔹 Technical Consultant, PDSVISION (2021–2024) – Led PTC Windchill and Model Manager implementations, complex workflows, and system architecture.
🔹 PLM & Configuration Manager, Niftylift (2018–2021) – Managed Windchill PLM, configuration, change management, and process development.
🔹 Design Engineer, Niftylift (2017–2018) – Led CAD support, developed digital processes, and implemented PLM best practices.
Qualifications & Certifications:
🎓 BSc (Hons) Engineering – First Class
📜 CM2-C Certified – Configuration Management
🏆 PTC Windchill & Creo Certifications
📍 Open to contracting, consultancy, and leadership roles in PLM, Digital Transformation, and Engineering IT Solutions.
Let’s connect! 🚀
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Number: TF00001
Version: 9.1
Status: Released
Updated: 29/01/2025
Summary
Experienced Product Lifecycle, Configuration, & CAD Management Specialist with over a decade of industry experience. Initially operating as a Design Engineer in industrial product design and manufacture. Now focusing on achieving process excellence & optimal efficiency in any organisational setting.
“Digital Transformation through Culture, Process and System Harmony”
Thomas Franklin
Biddenham, Bedfordshire, UK
Thomas.Franklin@ekoda.co.uk
+44 (0) 1234 237 663
British National
Current Position: Digital Transformation Specialist, Founder and Director (EKODA)
IT, Engineering & Manufacturing Consulting
Headline Skills
PTC Creo Parametric, PTC Creo Elements Direct, CAD/PDM Integrations (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Windchill CAD Management)
PTC Creo Parametric, PTC Creo Elements Direct, CAD/PDM Integrations (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Windchill CAD Management)
Qualifications & Education History
PTC Technical Enablement Certifications and Courses:
- Windchill Fundamentals and Professional Certification (2022)
- Creo Parametric Fundamentals Certification (2022)
- Completed various PTC Technical Enablement courses in Windchill configuration, tuning, BoM management, and installation.
Other:
- ILM Team Management (Level) Qualified
- Previous qualifications available upon request. These include: Engineering HND, Engineering HNC, A-Levels, GCSEs.
Employment History
Employer Profiles

Employment Length
7 Years
Profile
Niftylift designs and manufactures world-class mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) – also known as cherry pickers. Niftylift’s products are designed to be compact, lightweight, and environmentally friendly.
Website
Address
Chalkdell Drive,
Shenley Church End,
Milton Keynes
MK5 6GF

Employment Length
3 Years
Profile
PDSVISION provides industrial companies digital tools to manage their products. Examples include CAD, PLM, IoT, and AR.
Website
Address
15 High St,
Longstanton,
Cambridge
CB24 3BP
[Employment Active]
Since 2024
Profile
EKODA provides expertise and implementation resource to align industrial companies in their culture, processes, and systems to enhance their efficiency, boost their customer-focus, and deliver high-quality, compliant products faster.
Website
Address
Ebenezer House, Ryecroft,
Newcastle-Under-Lyme,
Staffordshire,
United Kingdom,
ST5 2BE

Employment Length
7 Years
Profile
Niftylift designs and manufactures world-class mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) – also known as cherry pickers. Niftylift’s products are designed to be compact, lightweight, and environmentally friendly.
Website
Address
Chalkdell Drive,
Shenley Church End,
Milton Keynes
MK5 6GF

Employment Length
3 Years
Profile
PDSVISION provides industrial companies digital tools to manage their products. Examples include CAD, PLM, IoT, and AR.
Website
Address
15 High St,
Longstanton,
Cambridge
CB24 3BP
[Employment Active]
Since 2024
Profile
EKODA provides expertise and implementation resource to align industrial companies in their culture, processes, and systems to enhance their efficiency, boost their customer-focus, and deliver high-quality, compliant products faster.
Website
Address
Ebenezer House, Ryecroft,
Newcastle-Under-Lyme,
Staffordshire,
United Kingdom,
ST5 2BE
Employment Timeline (Interactive)
NIFTYLIFT
Senior Technician Apprentice
NIFTYLIFT
Design Engineer
NIFTYLIFT
Configuration & PLM Manager
PDSVISION
Technical Consultant
EKODA
Digital Transformation Specialist, Founder & Director
NIFTYLIFT
Senior Technician Apprentice
NIFTYLIFT
Design Engineer
NIFTYLIFT
Configuration & PLM Manager
PDSVISION
Technical Consultant
EKODA
Digital Transformation Specialist, Founder & Director
Role History & Experience
PDSVISION - TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
MAY 21 – JULY 24
As a PLM Consultant I used my knowledge of Engineering & Manufacture, PLM, and Configuration Management principles on a daily basis to deliver high quality Digital Transformation Solutions to Customers.
- Extensive knowledge in PTC Windchill and PTC Model Manager architecture, functionality, object behaviour, Java classes, and database schema.
- Extensive knowledge of Engineering & Manufacturing processes in industry.
- Problem solver in Digital Transformation, Engineering & Manufacture, and IT.
- PTC Thingworx experience: mashups, services, JavaScript, CSS, and Kepware integration.
- System architecture knowledge: servers, storage, and protocols.
- Java developer: custom REST APIs, workflows, JSPs, Info*Engine, and UI components.
- Hosting platforms: AWS, Azure, Linux.
- DBA & SQL: MSSQL, Oracle, virtualisation, physical setups.
- CAD configuration: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA.
- 18+ years CAD experience including Pro/Engineer.
- Consulting and project delivery: managing complex, high-level technical services.
Day to Day
Focused on delivering transformation projects and mentoring team members on complex service and support tasks.
NIFTYLIFT - CONFIGURATION & PLM MANAGER
JULY 18 – MAY 21
Worked with Engineering leadership to establish a Configuration & PLM Team. Led programme development and cultural change initiatives.
Team Responsibilities:
- Process, Requirements, and Change Management
- Tool, Team, Data, and Knowledge Management
- Training and Configuration Structures
Achievements & Responsibilities
- Programme Manager: Delivered 70+ PLM projects across departments.
- Team Manager: Led a 4-person team with cross-departmental collaboration.
- Enterprise Change Manager: Closed 1,400 changes in 6 months.
- Process Creator: Developed and managed PLM and QMS documentation.
- Quality Reviewer & Data Manager: Controlled parts, documents, and datasets.
- CM2 Advocate: Delivered training on industry best practices.
- Requirements Manager: Standardised and validated company-wide requirements.
Technical & Systems Management
- Supported 150 engineers across 3 sites
- Administered Windchill with over 500k datasets
- CAD Manager: Creo expert
- Managed software estate across 120 users
Training & Development
- Lean implementation and waste reduction
- Training programme coordination
- Built BI dashboards and 2-way PDM Web App
Compliance
- Maintained ISO 9001, ISO 10007, DEF-STAN 05-57, SAE EIA-649-B, NATO ACMP 1-7 compliance
NIFTYLIFT - DESIGN ENGINEER
MARCH 17 – JULY 18
Responsible for design engineering and change management using CAD tools, analysis software, and calculations. Supported internal processes and developed PLM systems.
- Led PLM project planning and adoption
- Configured Windchill PLM
- Standardised CAD use and best practices
- Supported 80 users across 3 sites
- Authored QMS documentation for Engineering
NIFTYLIFT - SENIOR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
JULY 13 – MARCH 17
48-month engineering apprenticeship covering production, logistics, CAD, electronics, and controls. Led to technical responsibility and systems development.
- Kanban, production, testing, and design activities
- Change management and engineering data processes
- Contributed to control system development and electrical design

Apprenticeship Coordinator (April 15 – March 17)
- Managed interviews and training for 25 apprentices
- Worked with local industry to support apprentice employment
- Named ‘Apprentice of the Year Milton Keynes 2016’
PDSVISION - TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
MAY 21 – JULY 24
As a PLM Consultant I used my knowledge of Engineering & Manufacture, PLM, and Configuration Management principles on a daily basis to deliver high quality Digital Transformation Solutions to Customers.
- Extensive knowledge in PTC Windchill and PTC Model Manager architecture, functionality, object behaviour, Java classes, and database schema.
- Extensive knowledge of Engineering & Manufacturing processes in industry.
- Problem solver in Digital Transformation, Engineering & Manufacture, and IT.
- PTC Thingworx experience: mashups, services, JavaScript, CSS, and Kepware integration.
- System architecture knowledge: servers, storage, and protocols.
- Java developer: custom REST APIs, workflows, JSPs, Info*Engine, and UI components.
- Hosting platforms: AWS, Azure, Linux.
- DBA & SQL: MSSQL, Oracle, virtualisation, physical setups.
- CAD configuration: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA.
- 18+ years CAD experience including Pro/Engineer.
- Consulting and project delivery: managing complex, high-level technical services.
Day to Day
Focused on delivering transformation projects and mentoring team members on complex service and support tasks.
NIFTYLIFT - CONFIGURATION & PLM MANAGER
JULY 18 – MAY 21
Worked with Engineering leadership to establish a Configuration & PLM Team. Led programme development and cultural change initiatives.
Team Responsibilities:
- Process, Requirements, and Change Management
- Tool, Team, Data, and Knowledge Management
- Training and Configuration Structures
Achievements & Responsibilities
- Programme Manager: Delivered 70+ PLM projects across departments.
- Team Manager: Led a 4-person team with cross-departmental collaboration.
- Enterprise Change Manager: Closed 1,400 changes in 6 months.
- Process Creator: Developed and managed PLM and QMS documentation.
- Quality Reviewer & Data Manager: Controlled parts, documents, and datasets.
- CM2 Advocate: Delivered training on industry best practices.
- Requirements Manager: Standardised and validated company-wide requirements.
Technical & Systems Management
- Supported 150 engineers across 3 sites
- Administered Windchill with over 500k datasets
- CAD Manager: Creo expert
- Managed software estate across 120 users
Training & Development
- Lean implementation and waste reduction
- Training programme coordination
- Built BI dashboards and 2-way PDM Web App
Compliance
- Maintained ISO 9001, ISO 10007, DEF-STAN 05-57, SAE EIA-649-B, NATO ACMP 1-7 compliance
NIFTYLIFT - DESIGN ENGINEER
MARCH 17 – JULY 18
Responsible for design engineering and change management using CAD tools, analysis software, and calculations. Supported internal processes and developed PLM systems.
- Led PLM project planning and adoption
- Configured Windchill PLM
- Standardised CAD use and best practices
- Supported 80 users across 3 sites
- Authored QMS documentation for Engineering
NIFTYLIFT - SENIOR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
JULY 13 – MARCH 17
48-month engineering apprenticeship covering production, logistics, CAD, electronics, and controls. Led to technical responsibility and systems development.
- Kanban, production, testing, and design activities
- Change management and engineering data processes
- Contributed to control system development and electrical design

Apprenticeship Coordinator (April 15 – March 17)
- Managed interviews and training for 25 apprentices
- Worked with local industry to support apprentice employment
- Named ‘Apprentice of the Year Milton Keynes 2016’