EXPERIENCE
Work History
DIRECTOR,
GLOBAL SOFTWARE @ UBT
Feb 2020 - Today
UBT is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries. We support our clients with a variety of services, helping them to thrive in this increasingly competitive world. UBT recognises the part that technology plays in creating new revenue streams, reducing cost to serve and supporting business agility. Supporting more than 3,000 businesses worldwide with consulting, training, group buying and personnel services, UBT has significant plans for growth, fuelling the ability to add new value back to its ecosystem of suppliers and clients.
LEAD PARTNER, TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION @ DXC
Leading digital transformation and innovation to create meaningful engagements for customers and users alike.
Sep 2019 – Feb 2020
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY & TRANSFORMATION @ WEDOUS
Feb 2019 - Sep 2019
‘We Do Us’ is a boutique consulting company that works closely with companies and leaders in achieving scale by bringing deep experience in technology, business and commercials, project execution, business transformation and community engagement into an orchestrated and well-managed operation, while actively seeking to grow both the company and its community alike.
* Board advisory services for several fast-growing start-ups: AI/ML, AR/VR and other tech innovation.
* Strategy and operations management for several community-based medical centres.
* Transformation strategy, advisory, assessment and planning for large scale organisations.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER @ HORIZON STATE
Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
Horizon State is a hybrid SaaS and blockchain system set to transform the way governments & citizens engage. Horizon State built a frictionless trust services platform to enable digital transformation via direct relationships and decentralized participation without intermediary involvement.
The platform provides accountability and transparency for citizens and communities to deal directly with community leaders, NGO’s, councils or government on essential matters such as policy, budget, elections, taxes, political donations, rates, fundraising, social challenges and endeavours.
In joining the community of Technology Pioneers (2018) Horizon State is part of the World Economic Forum’s initiatives, activities and events, bringing cutting-edge insights and novel perspectives to world-critical discussions.
GENERAL MANAGER, SOFTWARE @ DATACOM
Apr 2014 - May 2018
The ultimate responsibility for all business-related functions in Victoria in regards to software, which includes sales, delivery, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and commercials. Tasked with the establishment of a new software branch in Melbourne from the ground up, the role includes a broad overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the software branch in Victoria in line with client contractual requirements, whilst overseeing the establishment and management of commercial commitments to customers.
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Corporate Entrepreneurship
* General Management & Leadership
* Sales, Business Development & Commercial Negotiation
* Business & Financial Management
* Operations Management
* Technology & Information Management
* Project and Programme Management
* Product Management and Development
GENERAL MANAGER, OPERATIONS @ FRONDE
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
The ultimate responsibility for the Operations function in New Zealand which includes delivery of all projects and services, operating in a COO type capacity. Responsible for ~280 staff / 15 P&Ls @ $60m revenue, and for the day-to-day operational management across all branches in New Zealand. In particular, lead the service delivery teams to achieve a profitable outcome for the NZ business and be ultimately responsible for all services delivered by NZ. As an executive member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contribute to the overall strategic direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direction and company leadership.
* Client management and relationships
* NZ operational management of all technology service lines.
* Leadership and staff management
* Development of profitable business
BUSINESS MANAGER @ DATACOM
Jun 2006 - May 2012
Primarily responsible for securing, constructing and delivering information technology solutions to customers. The output measures against this activity are project-related (delivery and quality), commerce-related (the profit centre’s balance sheet) and staff-related (team growth, quality and staff development)
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS @ ADVANTECH
Dec 2005 - May 2006
Head of PMO (Programme Management Office), Responsible for projects management and business development at AdvanTech's Microsoft division. Performed a parallel role as a CTO for several large customers providing executive-level consultancy to CXO's in regards execution in delivery, complex architecture design, security and software development.
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER @ NESS TECHNOLOGIES
Aug 2000 - Nov 2005
During 5 years at Ness Technologies, performed a vast range of roles: team leader, business analyst, development manager, product manager, project manager, architect,
.Net TOP consultant and eventually nominated as Chief Technology Officer for the outsourcing group (~3 years of experience as CTO). Specifically handled challenged (“at-risk”) projects and customers in regards to the technical aspects (architect, mentor) as well as the strategic aspects (risk management, project management and control).