Project coordinator for Transdev Harbour City Ferries. Co-ordinate the refurbishment of CCTV/network/ information systems on the ferry wharves in Sydney Harbour.

Lead a team of skilled staff and contractors implementing IT infrastructure and providing technology development/project services to the broadcast and business divisions of the ABC. AchievementsSuccessfully implement numerous major projects including upgrade of the national data network, introduction of WiFi to all capital city offices, implementation of networked video conferencing and migration of servers infrastructure to VMWare.DutiesStrategic planning of IT infrastructure development servicesManage team of up to 20 permanent and contract staff responsible for the purchase, configuration and installation of desktop, network, storage and server (VMWare, Windows and Unix) infrastructure for all projects.Ensure delivered infrastructure complies with relevant security standards, facilitate handover including system documentation to relevant support areas for BAU support in accordance with ABC IT procedures Project manage multiple IT projectsProject coordinator for multiple IT projectsManage ~ $3 million operational budget and multiple project budgets

Managed team of 9 network design and operational staff responsible for the development, support and operation of the ABC’s national IT Cisco based data communications network covering international bureaux, capital city offices, fifty-two regional offices and ABC Shops. AchievementsIntroduced device, configuration and documentation standards throughout all aspects of the Cisco based data network facilitating quicker deployment, reduced outages and easier support of the network. Project managed the upgrade of the ABC's data network and implemented the aformentioned device and configuration standards throughout the network.DutiesOperational and strategic planning of the ABC's IT data network servicesManage team of up to 10 permanent and contract staff responsible for the support and development of the ABC national and international data network infrastructure Day to day management of the data network including staff management, recruitment and performance and fault reportingManaged data network equipment and telecommunications services supplier contracts and ongoing relationship Project manage multiple data network related projectsProject coordinator for multiple data network projectsManage ~ $4 million operational budget and multiple project budgets

Managed the day to day operation of the office.

Managed a team of 4 Optical and SDH network design engineers in addition to providing pre- and post- contract network design and technical support for UK operators AchievementsWorked with th pre-sales team to win several new customer accounts including NEOS Networks and Torch NetworksDutiesManaged team of optical and network designers ensuring that all pre and post sales network design requests were delivered as per customer required timeframes.Preparation of network designs and costings to pre sales teams supporting UK based telecommunications companies including NTL, NEOS Networks, Global One, BP Amoco and Torch NetworksAssisted junior team members with preparation of network designs and costings for their allocated companies.

Monitored capacity utilisation of MCI WorldCom’s Pan European Optical/SDH backbone and DXCs.Forecasted using historical trending data, planned and instigated network upgrades.