My career has been defined by successfully navigating the complexities of large-scale IT transitions and transformations for some of the world’s leading organizations. From mainframe migrations to cloud implementations and data centre relocations, I have consistently delivered mission-critical projects on time and within budget, driving operational efficiency and enabling digital innovation.
Highlights of my project management experience include:
- Department of Immigration and Border Protection: Led the complex migration of mainframe systems and the establishment of a secure private cloud environment, ensuring the seamless operation of critical IT systems for DIBP.
- Telstra: Directed multiple phases of Telstra’s ambitious IT transformation program, including the delivery of a highly complex infrastructure program (TR2.2) and the implementation of the Mediator project.
- Ausgrid: Successfully managed IBM’s takeover of Ausgrid’s IT infrastructure from Fujitsu, ensuring a smooth transition within a tight timeframe and implementing ServiceNOW to enhance service management efficiency.
- Westpac NZ: Led a major IT transformation for Westpac New Zealand, establishing a new data centre, implementing a private cloud, migrating applications, and upgrading critical systems.
- Health Benefits Limited (NZ): Rescued a struggling project to implement a critical IaaS platform for New Zealand’s healthcare sector, stabilizing and accelerating the deployment of the cloud infrastructure.
- National Australia Bank (NAB): Successfully migrated NAB’s data centre to a state-of-the-art facility and led the upgrade and migration of their digital business channel to IBM z-series mainframes.
- Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW): Managed a rapid cloud migration of over 1500 VMs, executed data center consolidation, modernized IT management tools, and enhanced security, achieving significant cost savings for TfNSW.
- AIA: Directed the implementation of the AIA Infinity Infrastructure Program, transitioning critical infrastructure services to new IBM data centres and managing a complex application and infrastructure transformation program.
- Kyndryl: Led the successful migration of Colonial First State’s mainframe workload to Kyndryl’s zCloud, securing Kyndryl’s first new logo win in the ANZ region. Also managed a complex data centre relocation, optimizing resources and modernizing infrastructure for over 20 customers.
These projects demonstrate my ability to:
- Lead and motivate large, cross-functional teams across multiple locations and vendors.
- Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Deliver mission-critical projects on time and within budget, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Implement robust governance frameworks and risk management practices.
- Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization through technology solutions.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders based on trust and transparency.
My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and digital transformation strategies. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve business challenges and drive innovation. I am confident in my ability to lead and deliver complex IT projects that create value and enable organizations to achieve their strategic goals.