Key Competencies

Out of the box thinking

Considered a go to for discussion and development of new business or product ideas

Training Development And Delivery

Delivery of technical training to non-technical, and technical learners

Public Speaking

Panel member for many technology discussions in banking, retail and quick service restaurants

Detailed knowledge of Banking, IT, and Product Manufacturing

Over 25 years experience in IT solutions delivery, banking, and product development.

Staff Development/Management

The key to my success is ensuring that staff and colleagues reporting to me are well trained, have a desire for self development, and that they are empowered.

Team Management

Managing geographically separated teams and team managers

Systems Experience

From local rack to cloud hosted servers, desktops and functions.

Software Development Environments

Decades of experience delivering ERP, Desktop, Server, Mobile and Web Applications

Product Development

RF/Bluetooth Low Energy, Plastics, Contract Manufacturing, Mobile SDK delivery, and hardware/software API Development.

Career Overview

Product Architect / Builder & Director, Bring A Plate Enterprises September 2020 - Present

Senior Architect (Edmonton Public Transit Project), Vix Technology March 2020 - September 2020

Head of Product Engineering, Hatch Digital July 2018 - March 2020

COO, BlueCats Australia July 2017 - July 2018

VP of Embedded Products, BlueCats Inc., Austin, Texas 2016 to July 2017

Executive Director Client Consulting, Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2013 to 2016

Executive Manager Client Solutions and Integration, Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2010 to 2013

Manager of Implementations (WA), Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2006 to 2010

Solutions Consultant, Apple Computer Australia 2016

Group IT Manager/CIO, Advance Healthcare Group, Perth, Australia 2002 to 2005

Sales Manager - Manager, Tecstream Australia, Perth, Australia 1996 to 2002

Computer Sales Consultant, Myer Group, Perth, Australia 1993 to 1996

Education

BSc - Multidisciplinary Science

Curtin University, Western Australia
minors: Computer Science, Computer Graphics, GIS

CERT IV in Training and Assessment

Current role description

Product Architect / Builder & Director of Bring A Plate Enterprises

I formally launched my dormant consultancy Bring A Plate Enterprises during the Covid19 pandemic. Launched to address the demand for local & remote technology product development and solution delivery.

I offer strategic advice and planning services to startup and established clients.

Services include helping design and deliver technology products (software and hardware), mentoring clients and their teams on best practices in software and hardware development.

My experience allows me to work with clients locally and globally to build new products and technologies using best of breed technology drawing on years of working in various industries from banking technology to pharmaceuticals and online sales.

I work with customers to build intellectual property through the development and reuse of various open source and proprietary frameworks and tools. This includes delivery of custom hardware solutions, cloud solutions (in a variety of languages), and customisation of Saas services such as Salesforce.

By utilising my product development, operational experience and people skills, I am able to excel in my direct and indirect roles in my clients' businesses.

As a certified adult trainer I also build learning syllabus for adults keen to learn about software development, and mentor them to the point of changing careers.

Achievements:

Over the years I have

• Developed global service offerings, identified new value propositions, managed cross-functional teams, and acted as a thought leader for clients at industry events.
• Built and maintained highly skilled teams, led strategic projects, oversaw business transformation, and developed strong client relationships at senior and C-level.
Supported business development, ensured high levels of client satisfaction, provided project support, and uncovered new opportunities in client portfolios.
• Transitioned technology teams to global platform capabilities, developed tools to determine ROI prior to build, and contributed to intellectual property for better client outcomes.