Manage information from perspective of whole company.Aid in development of a mature data-driven culture and the necessary organisational structures and processes to deliver information with integrity. Establish and enhance internal and external partnerships supporting delivery, innovation and overall team performance.

Assist support personnel with difficult and complex customer support issues on a retainer + hours basis.

Initially a one-year career break to recharge, study and do personal research. Ultimately lead to a decision to relocate from Cape Town (ZA) to Tauranga (NZ) starting a brand new project.

A test bed and hands-on learning experience in running a company, handling all aspects of the business.Administration and management of sales, banking, supplier management, customer relationships, accounting including financial statements and tax, statutory and regulatory compliance.

Visionary and pragmatist, value creator and cost cutter.Employed to ensure and improve continuity and technical agility while facilitating company transformation into a global, enterprise-class organisation.Planned, organised, directed, controlled and coordinated the information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, plans and operations to ensure the ICT infrastructure and team supported the overall operations and priorities of the organisation by analysing information… Show more Visionary and pragmatist, value creator and cost cutter.Employed to ensure and improve continuity and technical agility while facilitating company transformation into a global, enterprise-class organisation.Planned, organised, directed, controlled and coordinated the information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, plans and operations to ensure the ICT infrastructure and team supported the overall operations and priorities of the organisation by analysing information needs & risks and specifying technology as appropriate; formulating and directing ICT strategies, policies and plans; directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and provisioning of user training; directing ICT operations and setting priorities; acting as trusted broker to external vendors; recruitment and development of ICT personnel; preparation, negotiation and control of ICT budget; overseeing security of ICT systems. Show less

Assisted and ensured the Microsoft consultants were productive and profitable by driving people development, minimising distractions & stumbling blocks along with continuous work scheduling, project management and client relationship building. Responsible for an extensive number of strategic and operational functions whilst operating within company and legislative controls.

Consultant: January 1999 - May 2001 (2 years 5 months)Senior Consultant: June 2001 - May 2005 (4 years)Principal Consultant: June 2005 - June 2009 (4 years 1 month)Assisted and ensured clients' needs were realised through analysis, design, programming and implementation of strategic systems according to client needs. Played a role in new business development by providing expertise in proposals and high-level client presentations. Provided technical and/or team leadership… Show more Consultant: January 1999 - May 2001 (2 years 5 months)Senior Consultant: June 2001 - May 2005 (4 years)Principal Consultant: June 2005 - June 2009 (4 years 1 month)Assisted and ensured clients' needs were realised through analysis, design, programming and implementation of strategic systems according to client needs. Played a role in new business development by providing expertise in proposals and high-level client presentations. Provided technical and/or team leadership (dependant on project).A high degree of autonomy and full accountability was expected along with key responsibilities for client relationship management. Worked on a number of projects with clients concurrently. Given the greater experience and knowledge the role included guidance/mentorship of less experienced colleagues.Typical work breakdown included business analysis, business process (re)engineering, monitoring emerging/updated technology, systems design, software creation (programming) and integration, systems testing, user support, project management, server installations and performance tuning.Specialised in all-round Business Intelligence and as a Microsoft Software Developer (Data Warehouse/MIS Database Design. ETL, Integration and Front-End Design and Development using Cognos and Microsoft platforms). Show less