Barney Vollans Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

As the Delivery Director at PaperKite, my primary responsibility is to ensure that everything in production runs smoothly, efficiently, predictably, and with exceptional quality. I work with a team of specialists in user experience, product design, mobile app development, web and platform engineering, and quality assurance. My focus is on delivering outstanding digital experiences that go beyond just being "good enough." I excel at product thinking and have a deep understanding of what it takes to create exceptional digital products. I bring this expertise to every project, ensuring that PaperKite continues to be a leader in the industry. Overall, my role is critical to the success of PaperKite, as I ensure that all projects are delivered to the highest possible standard.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

As the Delivery Director at Springload for over four years, my primary focus was to navigate the complexities of challenging projects and ensure successful outcomes. No matter how ambitious or “crazy” the projects that came our way, I made it my mission to turn uncertainty into confidence, going from “I don’t know” to “we’ve got this”, and delivering to the best of our abilities.I played a key role in managing both client and team expectations, fostering a culture of clear communication and shared goals. One of my significant contributions was introducing and maintaining a strong focus on project margins. Unlike traditional approaches that emphasise billable hours or utilisation, I prioritised giving my team of project managers the right levers to pull. This approach allowed us to navigate the constraints of each project effectively, delivering maximum value at every opportunity.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Project management, client relationships, getting projects over the line on time and on budget.

Fortitude Valley

I was a digital producer, also known as a digital project manager, where I oversaw projects from conception through to delivery and beyond. My role involved specifying, documenting, planning, costing, resourcing, testing, negotiating, and translating across various disciplines—I’m fluent in client, account management, developer, and designer languages.I pride myself on maintaining a pragmatic and unflappable demeanor. I’m a conscientious individual who works hard, pays attention to detail, and remains flexible and adaptable. I’m quick to pick up new skills, eager to learn from others, and always full of ideas and enthusiasm. I thrive in environments where innovation and excitement are at the forefront.At BCM, we produced a diverse range of digital solutions, including websites of all shapes and sizes, kiosks, mobile and tablet apps, IA and content strategy projects, eLearning initiatives, and digital campaigns.I consider myself incredibly fortunate to do what I love for a living and even more fortunate to have worked with such an amazing team at BCM.

Brisbane, Australia

Account management, creating new sales opportunities and managing existing client relationships and providing guidance, advice, consultancy across all aspects of digital media

Digital production and project management across a wide cross section of web application projects from concept to delivery and support. Consultation, information architecture, interface design, content strategy for data migration.

Digital production for the delivery of eLearning and web project for large, blue chip clients.Led the project management team in Queensland and New South Wales.

Managed a team of 40 web developers across numerous projects of global blue chip clients.

Led development teams on a number of projects reporting to the Technical Director.

Developed applications in SQL, TSQL, ASP, Flash, Director, Scripting and HTML.

Bsc (Hons), Computer Science

Btec National Dimploma, Computer Studies