Grant Gurr, Mba Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

At Iress, I've been pivotal in directing a robust cross-functional team of 14 specialists, driving the deliveryof top-tier investment software. My leadership has championed Agile methodologies, significantly enhancing software delivery efficiency. Additionally, my role extends beyond technical guidance, providing mentorship and career growth opportunities for team members and ensuring product strategies align with client requirements and innovative trends.Under my guidance, the team has substantially improved, dramatically reducing cycle times and increasing employee engagement.

New Zealand

At Iress, I've been pivotal in directing a robust cross-functional team of specialists, driving the deliveryof top-tier investment software. My leadership has championed Agile methodologies, significantly enhancing software delivery efficiency. Additionally, my role extends beyond technical guidance, providing mentorship and career growth opportunities for team members and ensuring product strategies align with client requirements and innovative trends.Under my guidance, the team has substantially improved, dramatically reducing cycle times and increasing employee engagement.

New Zealand

In this role, I championed the transformation of team methodologies to embrace Agile practices fully.Leading the charge in waste elimination and process streamlining, I redefined business processes for the product development team, ensuring alignment with overarching company goals. My responsibilities also extended to being the Scrum Master for two ATO scrum teams, where I actively guided sprint planning and retrospectives, resulting in optimised workflow and accelerated product development timelines.

Auckland, New Zealand

I led multiple development crews spanning New Zealand and Ukraine, focusing on the New Zealandpayroll. Bridging communication between strategic product owners and development teams, I amplified throughput by refining team processes. My dedication to fostering an agile mindset was evident as I offered extensive coaching on lean and agile methodologies to fellow managers. Collaborative efforts, including integrating an offshore Ukrainian team with the New Zealand crew, were a testament to my commitment to team synergy and productivity.

Auckland, New Zealand

I directed two focused development crews, navigating the challenges of the payroll module for theAdvanced ERP solution. Managing cross-functional teams, I emphasised communication and workflow enhancements, consistently improving throughput. My participation in senior management strategic planning underscored my dual role in tactical execution and strategic vision, ensuring both short-term deliverables and long-term objectives were met.

Auckland, New Zealand

At Reckon, I wore multiple hats, leading two distinct development teams while acting as the primarybridge between strategic product visions and developmental execution. By overseeing daily technical operations, I ensured the delivery of quality and consistent outcomes. My forward-thinking was demonstrated when I pioneered a proof of concept that emphasised CQRS patterns, aiming to significantly enhance the ReckonOne SaaS product's scalability.

SQL Server database administratorand developer. Microsoft SSAS development and BI specialisation.

SQL Server database administrator and developer.