• Led technology strategy at Perfection Fresh Australia, driving innovation and digital transformation.• Managed complex IT projects to enhance business operations in the fresh produce industry.• Advised on technology-driven business transformations and delivered value through digital solutions.

I provide management direction and leadership in the company's ICT applications development and ICT operations.I'm the technology champion of the SMT team and Consultant of the Company Board of Directors for technology-related and digital transformation projects.I'm the Partner Investigator for Pathway to Market Research Project with the University of Tasmania.We are developing novel digital solutions with Sense- T to assist performance management in the supply chain and assess how the economic benefits can be shared equitably by the businesses involved.I'm currently managing the integration of our internally developed ERP with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central to streamline the finance operations.After I implemented MS Teams as a video collaboration tool during the pandemic to facilitate remote working, I'm now steering a project to implement Telstra calling within MS Team to bring together all technologies and tools in one place.I've recently completed a $2M project to provide a platform capable of scale up or scale out to cloud to align with business growth for just in time investment with banking-level availability and resiliency of critical services through the delivery of a business appropriate disaster recovery strategy.The contemporary architecture with a reduced hardware footprint and lower complexity consistent with the use of VMware Hyperconverged private cloud solutions was implemented in two certified Tier III fully redundant Data Centre.I'm currently involved in many industry Traceability projects to help streamline the supply chain and find better ways to improve consumer trust, produce quality and business processes.

I created and lead a Business Intelligence division with a focus to implement the Cognos TM1 and BI platforms. I managed the delivery of the budget and forecasting model for the Group and introduced the cost drivers model to better understand profitability across categories.

IT strategy, portfolio management, and solution delivery management.Key achievements:- I developed and executed business solutions that improved performances and functionality across an organization with savings of 4FTE/year- I leveraged my ability to analyze current business states and implemented change through innovative technology solutions, building strategic plans, multi-year roadmaps, and supporting new product development and rollouts in SaaS and traditional environments.

Oversee all IT functions including ERP implementation and management, datacenter management, vendor relationships, technical support, application development,financial monitoring and disaster recovery planning.Challenged to improve productivity and reduce costs through improved uses of technology,collaborated with department managers to analyze and document process and systemworkflows. Consolidate/upgrade servers and establish consistent hardware/softwarestandards to eliminate unstable, highly mixed operating environment. Key player in the strategic senior manager group providing clear directions for theoperational planning and IT infrastructures of new business ventures.

Automating the Australian mango harvest to solve critical labour availability and reduce food waste

I helped this startup designing the world's most advanced autonomous food inspection system by advising on the Australian produce supply chain.

Our company stands at the forefront of the food industry, specializing in the distribution of raw materials, semi-finished items, and premium finished products. Catering to diverse sectors including bakery, catering, pastry, and ice-cream, we pride ourselves on delivering quality with efficiency.My Role:As the head of the IT department, I'm deeply involved in orchestrating the technological advancements and strategies that drive our company's digital transformation. My focus remains on streamlining processes, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring our operations remain cutting-edge.Key Achievements:Digital Transformation: Successfully transitioned from an outdated AS/400 system to a modern SaaS warehousing and distribution ERP platform. This pivotal shift has not only improved our efficiency but also positioned us as a modern, tech-forward distributor in our industry.Innovative Implementation: Proudly became the first in Europe to harness the potential of Microsoft Smart Document Technology. By integrating this with RDS SaaS ERP, we've taken salesforce automation to the next level, offering our sales team unprecedented tools and resources.Salesforce Digitization: By embracing digital transformation, I spearheaded the digitization of our salesforce. This monumental shift has led to a dramatic 95% reduction in order fulfilment time, ensuring our clients receive timely deliveries and unmatched service.