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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

- Development and implementation of new products and systems measured by revenue for online-based products.- Production of innovative code in line with industry best-practices measured by rate of errors in web-based applications- Smooth running of all ICT systems incl. managing crisis situations.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

During this intense course, I have learned all the skills required to become a full stack web developer. I have learned new technologies every day and how to apply them effectively. These include HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Redux, Bootstrap, Node.js, SQLite (with Knex) and many more.I have worked in teams and pairs on several projects applied agile methodologies, practised test-driven development and assumed different roles such as front-end and back-end lead.The extensive training on human skills helped me to enhance my self-compassion, empathy and resilience when working under high pressure in small teams.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Ensured that the right products were being delivered. Orchestrating the entire creation process of new features covering discovery research, prototyping, user testing, design, build, test, launch and measuring the outcome so we could confidently demonstrate success.Applied collaborative methods such as story mapping, design sprints, assumption mapping, prioritisation frameworks and road mapping which resulted in a shared and aligned understanding of the problem to be solved throughout the process.Key Achievements:- Prototyped, scoped and implemented a new feature that changed the way customers could perform a core process in our tool. This gave us an edge in the market and was well adopted by users.- Implemented an API for participant recruitment that generated NZD ~ 200k ARR.- Halved the time it took internal developers to deploy code (CI/CD).

Worldwide

Projects include:- Co-founded SituateMe, a NZ startup aimed to help governments and humanitarian organizations crowdsource citizens’ intelligence in case of natural disasters using chatbot technology.- Launched a Kickstarter campaign for an emergency watch.- Sold software for custodians and insurance brokers- Telemarketed SEO services from www.fairtechltd.com

Switzerland

In collaboration with industry experts, developed a business plan for the exploitation of a new 3D laser technology as part of an international large-scale project funded by the European Union.

Bern Area, Switzerland

Taught a 'Swiss Certified Executive Assistants' course.Subjects included: - Project management- working methods- presentation skills- dealing with conflicts- learning strategies- organization of meetings and training courses

Thun, Switzerland

- Thoroughly evaluated needs and requirements of clients so that they felt understood.- Scoped and implemented solutions in collaboration with IT specialists and the business that helped them to do their jobs better.Key achievements:- Transformed an intranet from a static information site into a digital collaboration workplace allowing 150 employees to work more effectively.- Provided 1500 police officers with a Windows app to write and transmit incident reports and forms electronically in offline situations.- Designed and implemented a tool that enabled a business to scan and review all their ~30 metres of running wall space paper records.

Bern Area, Switzerland

Detected organizational weaknesses and developed appropriate solutions. Engaged in strategy or organizational change-related projects and topics such as enterprise standards, business processes and improvement of productivity. Advised the business on organizational aspects.Achievements:- Formulation and implementation of the ISAE 3402 Compliance Framework (a legal and strategic issue in the reorganization of the Swiss Post group).- Adaptation of a methodology kit for continuous improvement and implementation in five different IT teams.- Development of “IT-Toolbox”, a digital catalogue for employees which trains them to use the existing tools more effectively.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Management of interdivisional projects involving product management, marketing, IT as well as legal and compliance matters.Achievements:- Design and implementation of a new investment product for institutional investors (targeted investment volume: approx. CHF 500 Million / NZD 700 Million)- Implementation of business continuity management- Creation of an internal communications concept

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Worked within various departments, including:- Private Clients- HR / Education Resources- Investment Analysis- Corporate Clients

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General, 5.2 (Good - Very Good)

Swiss Certified Teacher (Education Of Adults / Professional Training), Adult Education / Andragogy

Accredited diploma attesting to skills in further education of adults and provision of professional training

Graduate, Web Development, Graduate