Summary
I am a highly accomplished and results-driven Program Director and Transformation Leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex IT projects for major organisations across the globe. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on establishing clearly defined outcomes, maintaining business user focus, and instituting business outcomes as key performance indicators to ensure project success.
I have a proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and drive digital transformation strategies that optimise operations and enhance business outcomes. My expertise spans cloud migration, data centre consolidation, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure modernisation. I’m adept at building high-performing teams, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and navigating complex environments to achieve strategic objectives.
Experience
Defence Australia
Deputy Director Platform | Senior Program Manager | Defence Digital Group
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Sep 2024 – Present
In my current role, I’m contributing to the modernisation of Defence’s IT infrastructure through cloud migration, agile transformation, and security enhancements. By implementing key upgrades and transitioning to cloud-based solutions, I ensure Defence stays ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. I foster an agile mindset and methodology within the team to effectively respond to emerging challenges and priorities. Additionally, I’m strengthening Defence’s cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge technologies like SIEM, zero trust, and AI-powered solutions.
Royal Australian Air Force
RAAF Officer
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Jun 2022 – Present
I’m supporting and mentoring the next generation of aviators within the Australian Air Force Cadet (AAFC) organisation. I contribute to the development and execution of training programmes and activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. I’m also advocating for veterans and their needs through the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association and the DVA Operating Working Group.
Kyndryl
Director, Transition/Transformation, Program and Change Management, ANZ Market Leader
Australia | Jul 2021 – May 2024
At Kyndryl, I led the design and implementation of the Kyndryl SD-WAN project in Australia, modernising the legacy network infrastructure to a cloud-first model for improved scalability, security, and agility. I successfully led the exit from Baulkham Hills Data Centre, migrating over 20 customers’ critical infrastructure to a new Sydney facility, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
I managed the Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) – Evolve programme, executing a rapid cloud migration of 1,500+ VMs and achieving over $75 million in cost avoidance. I also led a turnaround of Telstra’s Workplace Digital Transformation programme, replacing the legacy portal with the BMC Digital Workplace Advance Portal, improving user experience for 60,000 employees.
IBM
A/NZ Head of Transition & Transformation (T&T) | Executive Project Director
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Aug 2016 – Aug 2021
As the Head of Transition and Transformation Services for ANZ clients, I oversaw some of the largest ICT transformation programmes in the Southern Hemisphere. I managed key programmes including the AIA Infinity Programme, TAC Worksafe, Westpac EBR Programme, Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) Complex Data Centre Migration, and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. I successfully delivered complex IT infrastructure transformations, cloud migrations, data centre consolidations, and security enhancements for major clients.
IBM
Executive Project Director – Transition & Transformation (T&T) – NZ Cloud Programme
Auckland, New Zealand | Sep 2015 – Aug 2016
I led the turnaround of the troubled NZ Cloud solution, realigning project goals with client needs and delivering the redefined IaaS solution within nine months. I spearheaded the migration of critical workloads for a large health service integrator, ensuring minimal disruption and enhancing operational efficiency.
IBM
Executive Project Director – Transition & Transformation (T&T) – Westpac NZ Programme
Auckland, New Zealand | Aug 2014 – Aug 2015
I led the Westpac NZ programme, implementing a private cloud, migrating over 150 legacy applications, upgrading mainframe and storage systems, and enhancing security for 1.5 million customers.
IBM
Executive Project Manager – NAB Transition and Transformation Programme Leader
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Sep 2012 – Jul 2014
I led the National Australia Bank (NAB) Transition and Transformation Programme, a $120+ million initiative involving over 600 resources across 22 projects. By establishing clear objectives and maintaining a strong business user focus, I successfully delivered the programme on time and within budget, modernising NAB’s IT landscape and optimising operations.
IBM
Executive Project Manager – NAB Connect Transformation Programme
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Jan 2010 – Aug 2012
I led the NAB Connect Replatform Initiative, a $40+ million project to upgrade NAB’s digital business banking channel application. By instituting business outcomes as key performance indicators, I successfully delivered the project on time and within budget, enhancing the reliability, performance, and scalability of NAB’s digital banking infrastructure.
I’m confident that my expertise and commitment to these principles can help drive the success of your projects, ensuring they meet their goals on time and within budget.