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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

SaaS | University Admission | Postgres Database Migration | Scrum | AWS | CI/CDElevated two 8-member Scrum teams to deliver SaaS solutions that streamlined enrolment and admissions for universities and agents. Achieved a 90% boost in velocity and a 63% reduction in cycle time within 9 months by implementing CI/CD and using velocity data for realistic planning and forecasting. Successfully revamped the Partner Portal (A$600K) and Admission Portal (A$250K), reducing processing times by 25% and 30%. Led the migration from Oracle to Postgres on AWS Cloud for 2,000 users (A$500K). My approach was widely recognised for enhancing performance and fostering a highly collaborative environment.

Adelaide, Australia

Government | Education | Agile Transformation | SAFe | Scrum | Lean | Change CatalystTransformed curriculum development for the government’s education arm by implementing SAFe and Scrum, delivering innovative, student-centric subjects. Reduced curriculum renewal intervals by 50% and launched six successful “Thriving Learner” pilot projects across 69 schools. Overcame resistance to change by running targeted workshops, showcasing successful pilots, and maintaining continuous communication. Facilitated effective PI planning and sprint execution, ensuring clear alignment and high-impact results. Built a strong Agile culture, significantly improving curriculum updates and meeting evolving community needs, particularly during COVID.

Hong Kong Sar

SCMP is a leading global media with 27 million monthly users. Drove a A$6M program, delivering a proprietary newsroom platform that boosted productivity by 30% and saved 20% in costs. Managed 4 squads of 30+ members using Scrum and Nexus to deliver interconnected applications, streamlining workflows with AI-enhanced tools and automation. Successfully migrated over 100 years of data, integrated content authoring, publishing, and digital asset management, and coordinated with C-level stakeholders. Internalised system ownership, enhancing flexibility and driving global expansion. My leadership earned high recognition for one of the most successful newsroom implementations.

Hong Kong Sar

Achieved the successful migration of 1,000 employees from MS to Google Workspace, achieving a 100% adoption rate and earning the staff-nominated 🏆𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱🏆. I conducted a thorough needs assessment, developed a detailed project plan, and coordinated internal and external teams, completing the project on time and under budget. Key to success was the pilot program and 60 training sessions that ensured seamless rollout and high data integrity. My strong communication and change management were highly commended by C-level executives, reinforcing trust and delivering exceptional user satisfaction.

Hong Kong Sar

Delivered the transformation of a legacy Java-based Windows content publishing system, boosting editorial efficiency by 25% through optimised workflows and a modernised UI. I Scrum-mastered iterative improvements, prioritising key enhancements and implementing automatic background updates, reducing downtime and de-risking potential disruptions for 400 users. Managing both internal teams and a vendor, I ensured seamless system updates with minimal impact. The project significantly improved system performance and usability, earning strong trust and exceptional satisfaction from editorial stakeholders.

Hong Kong Sar

At Haymarket, a global B2B media organisation with 1,300 employees, I led the first successful Scrum team in the Group, launching 10+ digital products across APAC for Finance, Travel, and Advertising sectors. By building a multinational team and navigating resource constraints, we delivered exceptional results, achieving regional goals and earning both 🏆𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱🏆 and 🏆𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱🏆. The migration to a centralised CMS cut annual costs by 20% and significantly boosted efficiency. Our successful strategies were later shared internationally with teams in the UK and US.

Hong Kong Sar

I led the end-to-end delivery of event websites, job boards, and digital media platforms, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completion. By gathering and analysing business requirements, I translated them into technical specifications and collaborated with C-level, event, and editorial teams to align objectives. My vendor management skills secured cost-effective CMS solutions, while my problem-solving abilities kept projects on track. I successfully launched multiple platforms, negotiated favourable contracts, and earned high praise from senior management for delivering exceptional business value and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Hong Kong Sar

At the global marketing consultancy, I spearheaded CRM system deliveries for high-profile clients across Fashion, Travel, Health, and FMCG sectors. I expertly captured client requirements and translated them into detailed plans and database designs, significantly enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency. My strategic approach, which involved developing reusable modules, effectively reduced costs and effort. Overseeing the entire project lifecycle from requirements gathering to final delivery and data cleansing with MS SQL, I ensured successful CRM implementations and a smooth transition from development to project management.

Hong Kong Sar

I was responsible for gathering client requirements, designing, and developing interactive web solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs, create user-friendly designs, and deliver high-quality websites that align with business goals.