I assist companies in optimising current databases and record-keeping systems for AI integration, enabling smooth adoption and implementation of AI-driven workflows.Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerationsFundamental principles of Machine Learning Features of Computer Vision workloads Features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloadsFeatures of Generative AI workloadsResponsible AI and Data Security

Ola (ANI Technologies) is a global software development company with 7000 staff, valued at US$5b. Ola's biggest achievement was building rideshare/mobility technology apps that service a user base of 125 million people and facilitating over 1 billion rides annually. Our operations currently span across the United Kingdom, India, Australia, and New Zealand. As the inaugural New Zealand team member, I was hired by Ola six months prior to its launch date in NZ and began laying the foundations upon which to build the business. In this capacity, my responsibilities included establishing and maintaining regulatory and government relationships, overseeing the recruitment of the local team of 40 staff, fast growth and capturing 40% of the market in NZ, managing a $25m marketing budget over 6 years, and assuming full accountability for the profit and loss (P&L) of Ola in New Zealand Since our launch, Ola New Zealand has amassed over 14,000 registered driver partners, serving more than 500,000 customers and successfully completing over 25 million trips. In addition to my role , I also lead strategic partnerships in Australia and New Zealand for our corporate business division.Furthermore, I am entrusted with the comprehensive management of the Ola New Zealand brand, which encompasses engaging in extensive media interviews, contributing to publications, establishing prominent partnerships and overseeing the production of creative assets for our marketing campaigns. My area of expertise lies in identifying growth opportunities within businesses and assembling and leading high-performing teams to facilitate such growth.

In summary, my professional role involves comprehensive oversight of IRD and NZSIC matters, reviewing legal and investment documentation, providing Company Secretarial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory rulings, managing accounts, overseeing lease contracts, and fulfilling Public Officer duties. By diligently performing these tasks, I contribute to the organisation's compliance, efficiency, and overall operational excellence.

A member of the team responsible for providing the overall direction and competitive strategy for the ANZ rideshare/mobilty business for both Australia and New Zealand competing with Uber .Both Australia and New Zealand launched in 2018 and since has completed over 75million trips, recruited over 60,000 driver partners and built a customer base of 1500000 million users.

Ola Electric Mobility is an electric vehicle manufacturer, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India that recently had India's biggest successful IPO. It is India's largest electric vehicle manufacturer valued around US$5.4 billion My role was preparing the Australia and New Zealand market for launch.This role is primarily to research the ANZ Electric Vehicle market , analyses of the feasibility of an Ola Electric launch and built the launch strategy and 3 year business plan.

Call of Africa Safaris is a family run business and has been designing and leading safaris in Africa for over 35 years.I am currently responsible for growing the business in Australia and New Zealand.Responsible for the management of sales and relationships within the Oceania region.Specifically through establishing relationships with potential resellers e.g Travel Agencies.I assist in the designing of the itineraries and offering advice on best options and pricing, liaising with the offices in Africa.www.callofafrica.co.za

Responsible for the management and leadership of all operations.Managed the budgetResourced all requirements for the business , including technology and people.Champion the master project list, monitor work flow of team members and assign special projects as needed.Arranged performance reviews and professional development plans for team.Coordinated all licensing, continued education and insurance for the team.Participated in the selection of new team members.Worked with team members as necessary to handle challenges or implement improvements.Lead all tactical team meetings.Educate and encourage team members to identify ways to systematise the business to increase efficiency.Managed all third-party vendor relationships

As a Safari Guide, I was responsible for managing up, close and personal encounters with Africa’s big five on foot,in the vehicle or a canoe, ensuring our guests enjoy a thrilling closeness to the game yet with the necessary caution taken.

Horizon Robotics is an Auckland based technology startup that is using robotic technologies to reimagine the way physical goods are transported and delivered

12 month contract to help SharedSpace grow their sales and revenue by identifying and securing channel partners ,corporate clients, identifying and converting adjacent market opportunities and developing growth options. I am essentially contracted to build their the B2B opportunity.

12 month contract to help Goodnest grow their sales and revenue by identifying and securing channel partners ,corporate clients, identifying and converting adjacent market opportunities and developing growth options. I am essentially contracted to build their the B2B opportunity.

UrbanSherpa is technology that connects you to your city via mobile phone and web platforms. I raised $1m seed capital from investors to build this technology business. Key Responsibilities:Recruit initial teamManaging Cash Flow – Unit MetricsProduct Vision – visible to all staffEmployee engagement and recruiting – KPI’sInvestor and Board management – monthly board meetingsBrand Management – Media interviews and publicationsCorporate Development and Sales – PR and relationship buildingI was responsible for promoting,marketing and fronting the business brand. I initially raised $1m seed capital from investors for UrbanSherpa.com with a pitch deck and business plan. I have since raised another $330k, at a $3m valuation after 1 year, attracting a further 60 investors. I have arranged all PR and media activities and UrbanSherpa as a brand has been featured extensively throughout various media channels including TV and is well known today. I recruited the whole UrbanSherpa team including the 45 driver contractors.

I was part of this board that was responsible for strategy development and implementation for Australasian region.Responsibilities of the board:New business development, Membership growth & retention, managing regional committees, Industry recognition, Member and trainee education,Graduate and student training, Continued professional development (CPD) events, Assessor interview panels,International speaker seminars & conferences, Media liaison, Research and guidance note publication, Government liaison & submissions, Sponsorship.

I am licensed by the RICS to conduct training sessions to qualify new assessors to perform final interviews. These interviews are the final step to assess candidates looking to achieve a chartered status (RICS membership) in the Land, Construction, Property and the Environmental sector professions.I ran 4 hr long training seminars for prospective candidates and was responsible for the assessment process.

I managed and built this committee made up of a Chairperson and 16 senior chartered professionals representing the land, property and construction sectors in New Zealand. I also managed the 4 sub-committees made up of 26 professionals.The committee had the following responsibilities: New business development, Membership growth & retention, Industry recognition, Member and trainee education,Graduate and student training, Continued professional development (CPD) events, Assessor interview panels,International speaker seminars & conferences, Media liaison, Research and guidance note publication, Government liaison & submissions, Sponsorship.

The RICS is a well know global brand in the construction, property and built environment sectors. Membership of the RICS is a degree equivalent qualification and recognised globally as the gold standard. I was responsible for developing & directing all aspects of the RICS New Zealand including: New business development, Membership growth & retention, the NZ Committee, Industry recognition, Member and trainee education,Graduate and student training, Continued professional development (CPD) events, Assesor interview panels,International speaker seminars & conferences, Media liasion, Research and guidance note publication, Government liasion & submissions, Sponsorship. I work with property, construction & legal associations including professional groups, in tandem with RICS Australia and RICS Global.

This board was responsible for the overall alignment of all the RICS committees across the various regions with the strategy for Oceania.My role as the first chairman of this committee was to call the first meeting, set the agenda for the committee and the purpose. I also set up the various online forums for collaboration of the committee members outside of the quarterly meetings.

In this role I identified,built and led initiatives to help business owners,leaders, directors and C- level executives participate in, and get the benefits of, business best-practice.This was primarily achieved through an ongoing national business seminar series in collaboration with Westpac Business and other strategic partners. I was also responsible for establishing and managing key national business partner relationships on an executive level.This business seminar series was the main channel through which I got qualified leads for the RESULTS.com business.Other ways in which I generated leads was through writing articles and publishing our client success stories across the various media platforms in New Zealand. Through daily research I also identified the decision makers of potential client companies and arranged meetings.A big part of my success in this role was through my relationship building skills.

I was responsible for the marketing and sales of residential and commercial land & property. I won the award for top salesperson for each quarter of 2006.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a business plan to optimise every business opportunity and actively generate revenue for the company through the sale of second-hand homes, new homes, conveyancing and mortgage related products.Assist the Branch Manager in maximising the overall income and profitability of the branch.Provide coaching and support to new team members.Maintain an adequate applicant register.Maintain regular contact with the company's clients.Adopt a positive and motivational approach to engender a culture of professional behaviour and customer care at all times.Daily activities included :Appraisal, inspection, legal matters for contract and agency, purchase agreements, land ownership and transfer, council zoning and titles

The SDFs (Skills Development Facilitators) are at the cutting edge of the National Skills Development Strategy which aims to improve personal performance and productivity, thereby helping businesses to grow. Business growth means more job opportunities are created, which makes this possibly the most far-reaching government plan to alleviate unemployment."Central to SDF activity is identifying opportunities for learnerships, sponsored workplace training and persuading employers to take learners into their workforces for the duration of the programme."

Conducted seminars and workshops on the practical application of the Vedic philosophical texts written in Sanskrit, which are over 5000 years old. I lived in monasteries in India as a student and followed the disciplines of the resident monks as I learned the philosophies of the Sanskrit texts.I also worked with psychologists and motivational speakers to incorporate my experience as a scholar of these texts into their processes.

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