I am currently a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at a leading software Telco and CX solutions development company called telDev.telDev are your partner for Telecommunications Solutions and Custom Software Development. We are a leading software development firm specializing in innovative Telco solutions that drive business growth. Our expert team excels in creating custom software, mobile apps, and scalable enterprise systems tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction, we deliver cutting-edge technology that transforms ideas into impactful digital experiences. *Formerly known as IQ Hive Services Limited*www.teldev.ioAs the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at telDev, I play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of this business. I'm responsible for spearheading business development initiatives with a primary focus on expanding our client base beyond current engagements. In this role I work closely with the executive team and with the CEO to identify new market opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients, and drive long-term growth for telDev and its products.Key areas of my focus are:Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentClients Engagements and RelationshipsMarket ExpansionProduct ResearchInnovation and GrowthLeadership and CollaborationPlease feel free to reach out at any time.Keen to connect and discuss how we can possibly partner and achieve success together. Aksana RusakovaChief Strategy Officer Email: arusakova@teldev.ioMobile: +64 22 500 7035www.teldev.io

Having worked for several large corporate and medium sized recruitment firms, I have now launched my own IT recruitment business - Aksamit Recruitment Ltd.I'm Director and Founder of this organisation: www.aksamit.co.nz.Aksamit Recruitment Ltd are a specialist IT Recruitment Agency for technology hires in New Zealand and Australia.We connect top IT talent with leading businesses. I head and manage this business as I recruit across all types of IT roles in software product development, vendors and professional services, engineering, infrastructure, Cloud/AWS, C-Level roles, and many others.My IT recruitment and search specialties include:• Pre-Sales and Sales Consultants• Solution Architects (Cloud/ Azure/ AWS/ GCP, etc)• Enterprise Architects• Software Developers • Tech Leads and Team Leads• DevOps • Product Owners• Product Managers• UX/ UI Specialists• Development Leads• Development Managers• IT Managers• Business Analysts• Project Managers• Infrastructure, Cloud/ AWS/ Azure and Systems Engineering roles• Security and Cyber Security• CIO, CTO, CDO, other C-level rolesAksana Rusakova Director and OwnerAksamit Recruitment LimitedEmail: aksana.rusakova@aksamit.co.nzMobile: +64 22 500 70 35Website: www.aksamit.co.nz

Halcyon Knights is an IT&T Executive Search and Recruitment firm, operating in Australia and New Zealand, and working with clients and candidates across the APAC region.I have worked at Halcyon Knights as a Director - NZ for over eight years.In this role I headed and managed the HK NZ branch as well as recruited across all types of IT roles in product development, vendors and professional services, engineering, infrastructure, Cloud/AWS, C-Level roles, and many others.Whilst at Halcyon Knights, my recruitment and search specialties included:• Pre-Sales and Sales Consultants• Solution Architects (Cloud/ Azure/ AWS/ GCP, etc)• Enterprise Architects• Developers (various tech skills; perm and contract)• Tech Leads and Team Leads• Testers and QA (manual and automation)• DevOps Specialists• Product Owners• Product Managers• UX/ UI Specialists• Development Leads• Development Managers• IT Managers• Business Analysts• Project Managers• E-Commerce Managers• Business Solutions Managers• Scrum Masters• Functional Consultants• Technical Consultants• Other roles within SDLC & product development• Infrastructure, Cloud/ AWS/ Azure and Systems Engineering roles• Security and Cyber Security• CIO, CTO, CDO, other C-level roles

Potentia is a specialist IT Recruitment Company who are 100% New Zealand owned and run. Potentia Accolades:*AUT Business Support Awards Winner - 2014 * Global Recruiter APAC Recruitment Awards Winner for Best Specialist Recruitment Business - 2014 * Global Recruiter APAC Recruitment Awards Finalist for Best Innovation – 2014 * Seek SARA legend - 2011, 2012 & 2013 * Voted NZ's Favourite IT Recruiter - 2008, 2009 & 2010 * Deloitte/Unlimited Fast50 Winner - 2007 & 2008 * CIO Excellence in IT Recruitment Winner – 2011My role at Potentia was a Senior IT Recruitment Consultant.I recruited across all types of IT roles, both in SDLC as well as infrastructure.Particular specialties included Developers and Tech Leads (Java/ J2EE, Integration, Middleware; ASP.NET MVC, C#.Net, JavaScript, JQuery, AnjularJS, etc); Business Analysts, Project Managers, Architects and Functional and Technical Consultants across every spectrum, including Dynamics AX, Dynamics NAV as well as ERP and CRM. I also recruited Infrastructure and Engineering roles (Microsoft and Unix/ Linux) at all levels.I successfully delivered assignments in the Digital space too and this was one of the niches that I really enjoy recruiting in.Finally, I also successfully delivered a number of executive search assignments recruiting for senior C-level (CIO, CTO etc) types of roles.

Role in brief: Working on both permanent and contract ICT assignments (all roles, starting from desktop to most senior IT /CIO management type positions).

IT Recruitment Consultant specialising in the recruitment of ICT roles across all sectors.

Recruitment Consultant specialising in the recruitment of educational roles (both permanent and temp) all across New Zealand.