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Australia

New Zealand

Business Development

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Working with the Nokia Enterprise team to ensure the NZ Government and asset-intensive industries, with mission and business critical needs, are aware of the value Nokia offers within it's portfolio of high performance fixed and mobile networks and it's digital automation solutions.Achievements:• Partnered with Vodafone to deliver dedicated mobile coverage to NZDF bases • Contributed to KiwiRail signaling strategy (ETCSL2 and evolution to FRMCS)• Advisor to City Rail Link and… Show more Working with the Nokia Enterprise team to ensure the NZ Government and asset-intensive industries, with mission and business critical needs, are aware of the value Nokia offers within it's portfolio of high performance fixed and mobile networks and it's digital automation solutions.Achievements:• Partnered with Vodafone to deliver dedicated mobile coverage to NZDF bases • Contributed to KiwiRail signaling strategy (ETCSL2 and evolution to FRMCS)• Advisor to City Rail Link and Auckland Transport on tunnel and station mobile coverage• Participated in Trans-Tasman engagement on Emergency Services networks• Delivered key note address at NZ Critical Communications Conference 2021 Show less

Auckland

The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture between the three largest mobile companies in New Zealand; Vodafone, 2degrees and Spark. The three companies are partnering to deliver a mobile AND wireless infrastructure solution for rural New Zealand, as part of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Black Spot programmes.Responsibilities and Achievements:Establishing the RCG• Develop skills matrix and hire key employees• Procurement strategy and negotiate supply… Show more The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture between the three largest mobile companies in New Zealand; Vodafone, 2degrees and Spark. The three companies are partnering to deliver a mobile AND wireless infrastructure solution for rural New Zealand, as part of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Black Spot programmes.Responsibilities and Achievements:Establishing the RCG• Develop skills matrix and hire key employees• Procurement strategy and negotiate supply contracts• Develop reporting and governance frameworks for Board and Government• Initial funding and financial management framework, including DFACapability development and program launch• Secure vendor contracts and prove 3G and 4G shared network capability• Securing TICSA approval for shared network and obtaining personal clearance for any NZ Police (network interception) requests• Site acquisition strategy and nationwide engagement with rural communities and IWI• Cross Government Agency collaboration; Department of Conservation, NZ Police, NZTA and MBiE• Implementing RCG H&S framework and governance/audit modelBusiness Development• Signing expansion deal to the original base contract• Develop RCG presence through conferences, print media, radio and TV appearances. Also met with representatives of other countries looking at NZ model, including Minister Paul Fletcher from Australia Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Mobile Mentor is an independent provider of enterprise mobility solutions to Corporations and Government entities. Mobile Mentor combine innovative technology, service excellence and many years of experience to accelerate the business benefits that mobility offers their clients.Achievements: • Turned around the company culture and delivered year on year improvements in employee engagement and satisfaction.• Doubled the business revenue, improved the cash flow and returned… Show more Mobile Mentor is an independent provider of enterprise mobility solutions to Corporations and Government entities. Mobile Mentor combine innovative technology, service excellence and many years of experience to accelerate the business benefits that mobility offers their clients.Achievements: • Turned around the company culture and delivered year on year improvements in employee engagement and satisfaction.• Doubled the business revenue, improved the cash flow and returned company to profitability- Selected by NZ Government for TaaS mobile aggregation and mobile security services• Signed multi-year frame work agreement with Vodafone New Zealand• Signed multi-year contracts with Ministry for Primary Industries, NZTA, NZTE and Fulton Hogan• Lead consultant on complex engagements with NZDF, Auckland Transport and ACC• Key note speaker at IDC and MobileTECH conferences in New Zealand and Australia Show less

Auckland

Nokia Solutions and Networks is the world’s specialist in mobile broadband, providing highly efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize their value and the services to make it all work together.AchievementsMotivated and focused a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional value to our customersUtilised my Nokia R&D and Marketing networks to bring thought leadership on global telecommunications business and key drivers; including spectrum allocation, chipset… Show more Nokia Solutions and Networks is the world’s specialist in mobile broadband, providing highly efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize their value and the services to make it all work together.AchievementsMotivated and focused a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional value to our customersUtilised my Nokia R&D and Marketing networks to bring thought leadership on global telecommunications business and key drivers; including spectrum allocation, chipset development, device capabilities, network security and application adoption to NZ. Achieved highest supplier performance rating ever given by a Vodafone Operating Company to a Nokia country or region.Met or exceeded all key business objectives, including revenue growth and profitability targets, in each of the 4 years I was at the helm. Show less

Auckland

AchievementsDeveloped strong relationships with VFNZ across C-Suite and all key personnel.Successfully defended business against aggressive competitors and signed multi-year network infrastructure and service contracts with VFNZ. Identified and supported negotiation with key service delivery partners.Participated in policy discussions related to spectrum with NZ Government.Ensured the NSN NZ team had exposure to and training on evolving technologies such as 4G and… Show more AchievementsDeveloped strong relationships with VFNZ across C-Suite and all key personnel.Successfully defended business against aggressive competitors and signed multi-year network infrastructure and service contracts with VFNZ. Identified and supported negotiation with key service delivery partners.Participated in policy discussions related to spectrum with NZ Government.Ensured the NSN NZ team had exposure to and training on evolving technologies such as 4G and fixed-mobile convergence. Bought Nokia marketing experts to New Zealand to share global experience and support Vodafone strategy.Cemented the position of Nokia as the primary partner for Vodafone New Zealand. Show less

Singapore

In December 2010 Ericsson acquired Optimi, a specialist provider of planning and optimization products and services.Optimi's technology forms part of Ericsson's Plan, Build and Optimize OSS portfolio and also supports a growing range of services for spectrum refarming, network consolidation and radio network optimization.Established the Singapore office for Optimi. Signed key mobile operators in the region, secured global partnerships and developed a sales pipeline of 10M USD in less… Show more In December 2010 Ericsson acquired Optimi, a specialist provider of planning and optimization products and services.Optimi's technology forms part of Ericsson's Plan, Build and Optimize OSS portfolio and also supports a growing range of services for spectrum refarming, network consolidation and radio network optimization.Established the Singapore office for Optimi. Signed key mobile operators in the region, secured global partnerships and developed a sales pipeline of 10M USD in less than 12 months. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Telmar Network Technology provides repair and reverse logistics of consumer electronics, computers, mobile devices, set top boxes, medical devices and network infrastructure.In this role I created a strategic framework to increase the business with the tier I carriers (Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Rogers and Alltel) and the rural tier 2 carriers and managed OEM and service partner relationships with Lucent, True Position and Bechtel. I grew quarterly business by 200%… Show more Telmar Network Technology provides repair and reverse logistics of consumer electronics, computers, mobile devices, set top boxes, medical devices and network infrastructure.In this role I created a strategic framework to increase the business with the tier I carriers (Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Rogers and Alltel) and the rural tier 2 carriers and managed OEM and service partner relationships with Lucent, True Position and Bechtel. I grew quarterly business by 200%, led the introduction of new product/solutions and executed a strategic outsourcing contract with Cingular Wireless. Show less

Bbs, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Table Tennis, Rugby League BBS ; major in Accounting and Finance

Education record

Activities and Societies: Table Tennis, Football, Badminton, Brass Band