Anthony Taylor Email & Phone Number

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Committed to achieving a truly innovative digital outcome, I am leading a program that is a State First in the ACT. Consolidating 7 years of planning, funding reversals, direction changes and when this program is completed, we will have achieved In Building Coverage of Australian Telecommunication Carrier 5G network Services across three Major Health Directorate Hospitals in the ACT. A successful delivery requires cultivating collaborative partnerships across all levels of government, national carriers and specialised vendors for the development of detailed designs for approved and options to scope, funding validation, procurement approvals, legal contracts and lease agreements and a prioritised program of works. This is the level of responsibility, program and challenge that I thrive on, drawing on my years of experience in strategic thinking, stakeholder partnerships, complex planning and innovative technologies.

Dept Justice And Corrections - Construction Australia And New Zealand

Headhunted for pivotal roles in Australia and New Zealand, I identified new business prospects in collaboration with global, country, and project account managers for the delivery of Department of Justice and Corrections building infrastructure solutions and alternative renewable energy solutions. My efforts facilitated discussion within the partnership on significant and complex infrastructure business requirements, resulting in the successful development, delivery, and transition to operations of technology infrastructure/systems worth $106M+. I spearheaded the integration of information systems, processes, and workflows to consolidate end-to-end service deliverables, reducing time and effort through paperwork by 55% and securing the company's bottom line. I also influenced project deliverables transition from build/installation to operation by devising actionable plans, procedures, and documentation in collaboration with operation teams, partners, and clients. As a result, I facilitated all claims' approval, including those for contractual, modification, and delay (EOT) management, while managing project finances and providing direct or indirect reporting on the cash flow and progress of the projects in comparison to the budget. By controlling the budget, work schedule, resources, and internal and external project stakeholders and partners, I enabled business growth. I also redesigned current policies, practices, and tactics to implement a disciplined, uniform approach, lessening the impact to the governance, policies, and ITIL processes. My contributions ensured the successful delivery of infrastructure solutions and alternative backup power solutions.

Retirment/Aged Care Construction - Qld, Nsw And Vic

During my tenure, I led end-to-end project operations across several states and locations in Australia, managing the delivery of business initiatives. By developing client contracts and creating workable project plans, facilitating the accomplishment of project deliverables and milestones. Additionally, I influenced C-level personnel with change management by establishing effective communication channels throughout the organization. I am proud to have achieved a 30% decrease in labour and material costs across high-rise and broadacre developments by overseeing the transition in design and delivery of FTTH and HFC. Through structured analysis and evaluation of responses, I coordinated and managed the RFQ process for procurement and delivery of selected work streams, supporting the delivery of business programs across Australia. Furthermore, I led the provision of wholesale open-access telecommunications and carrier services into 27 construction brownfield and greenfield Retirement and Aged Care facilities throughout Australia, ranging from $20M to $300M.

Ehealth Infrastructure Technology Solutions (Ehits)

As an ICT Project Manager / Contracts Advisor, I influenced strategic advice for the development of customer contracts to acquire managed services in line with the government's direction. My expertise in ICT technologies and project delivery allowed me to offer recommendations to the executive leadership team. In addition, I managed the transition of DOH staff to a new managed service platform and administered the relocation of 2000 Health Executive workers to a new Whole of Government Building. My collaboration with technical leaders and service providers allowed for the successful implementation of an ICT managed service strategy.I also ensured high-quality service delivery, improved customer satisfaction for systems support and changes, managing key vendor support for IaaS contracts. My efforts to optimize ongoing maintenance costs for the systems installed raised awareness and support for ICT Services project, customers, and business objectives.

Project Discovery Telecommunication Construction Papua New Guinea

As part of the Project Discovery Programme, I had the opportunity to plan, deliver and construct 85 of 300 telecommunication 3G/4G tower and renewable energy solution sites in the Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea. By creating detailed forward delivery plans, timetables and financial projections, I prepared strategic, logistical and geographical advice for presentation to senior stakeholders in and out of the country, for a program of works approximate value of $220M.Through collaboration with locals, landowners, local authorities and government agencies, I coordinated the acquisition of identified program sites, addressing ownership, environmental damage, labour hire, property rental, civil works and payment disputes. As a result, we were able to deliver mobile phone coverage to over 90% of PNG. I addressed multi-cultural team, staffing and training requirements to increase efficiencies and optimize on the delivery of works for the roll-out of sites adhering to constraints, implementing enhancements, specifically suited to isolated areas outside the power grid. This resulted in efficient and satisfactory completion of the Sepik Region Program within a six-month period, exceeding project goals. The initiative was a challenging yet rewarding experience, which improved the customer satisfaction making a significant impact on the people of Papua New Guinea

Qgc Lng Construction - Suart Basin

In my role as Senior Project Manager, I improved the service delivery, customer accounts, network support, and relevant logistics and procurement. I coordinated project timelines, resources, KPIs, and SLAs throughout the project lifecycle and examined all health, safety, and environmental requirements. I also verified conformance of the project's execution with the business's ITIL strategy for ongoing network management. Furthermore, I established the project estimates, construction documents, equipment/material selection standards, contracts, and negotiated revisions, additions, and alterations to the contractual agreements.• Promoted business development in QLD assessing and mitigating operational and project risks, as well as executed virtual management and reporting back to Perth Head Office.• Negotiated variation payments up to $755K and payments for removing scopes from projects worth $850K by resolving delivery-related complaints in accordance with communication strategy and contract.• Acquired additional tasks worth $1.5M by virtually leading cross-functional team, subcontractors, and vendors across two states and creating complex IT infrastructure in accordance with set schedules and quality standards.• Managed all key aspects of QLD business operation, while ensuring conformance of funding project activities and maintenance contracts for delivery of project infrastructure ($19M) with procurement and resource requirements

Qgc Lng Construction Project - Curtis Island

Engaged to manage multidiscipline project team (25) on and off shore to deliver $3.5million ICT project to agreed scope, quality, budget and timelines supporting a 2600 person workforce, covering Optus carrier service, telecommunication tower, antenna systems, environmental works, Q of S, civil works, outside plant fibre/copper and electrical backhaul systems, uninterrupted power system, communications shelter, RAN, BTS, plant and marine radio (UHF/VHF) system, telephony system, WLAN, transmission equipment and carrier services at Curtis Island.

Health Planning Infrastructure Division - Construction

Engaged initially as a technical Consultant to conduct systems and infrastructure audits of 360 sites to inform Capital Infrastructure project budget development, progressing onto business analysis, system engineering, network/system design, and project management for the delivery of building infrastructure solutions into Capital Building Projects – new and existing health facilities. Transferring across to the Capital Delivery Program as the clients Project Director, leading multiple project construction teams, covering land acquisition, native title extinguishment, aviation landing site, laundry, accommodation, health facility and hospital upgrades/new builds, conducting work space audits for future health facilities development and development of a Patient Transport Information System, as part of the portfolio of works valued at $6.5B.• Streamlined project delivery by implementing prince2/agile methodologies, resulting in a 30% reduction in project timeline and a 10% increase in overall client satisfaction; successfully delivered projects within budget and exceeded stakeholder expectations • Transitioned to the role of Project Director within the Capital Delivery Program, spearheading multiple projects and achieving a 20% increase in project efficiency through effective team management, streamlined processes, and strategic resource allocation • Led business analysis, system engineering, digital network/system design, and project management for delivery of building infrastructure solutions in new and existing health facilities; managed the completion of 30+ Capital Building Projects and 100+ network/system projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery • Conducted comprehensive systems and infrastructure audits for 360 sites, informing Capital Infrastructure project budget development; identified cost-saving opportunities and reduced project expenses by 15% through strategic analysis and recommendations

Australia

Served as a Manager Communications System, with the Australian Defence Force, with responsibility for strategic planning, operations, contingency planning, network management/design, provision of services, systems engineering, risk management, resource management, fleet management, workplace safety, trade training, human resources, management reporting, governance, compliance, accreditation, certification and all associated documentation, advising executive management in the delivery of ICS&T platforms(cabling, voice, data, radio, satellite, bearer) and infrastructure in order to support 24x7x365 military operations, government contingencies, incidents, civilian assistance requests and natural disasters, within Australia or Internationally.• Systems adviser, planner and architect, adept at deliberate and emergency planning of complete communication platforms and infrastructure in order to support 24hr military operations, government contingencies, incidents, civilian assistance requests and natural disasters, within Australia or Internationally.• Adviser to executive management, with responsibility for strategic, operations, contingency planning, network management /design, provision of services, systems engineering, OH&S, resource, fleet management, trade training, human resources, management reporting, governance, compliance, accreditation, certification and all associated documentation.• Initiated planning, engineering and security accrediting all deployable networks and maintaining network integrity, through regular security auditing of fixed and mobile networks, antenna systems and server / application configurations.• Implemented a technically sophisticated and geographically extensive communications network linking 21 provinces of Cambodia to the seat of the government in Phnom Penh, supporting a 40 thousand military and civilian workforce.

Graduate Diploma, Portfolio Management

Graduate Diploma, Strategic Leadership

Diploma Work Health And Safety

Advanced Diploma Management

Advanced Diploma Project Management

Prince2 Project Management, Practitioner Level Certification

Advanced Diploma Telecommunication Engineering

Year 12, High School