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Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

With a focus on the rapid expansion and adoption of digital wallets, I am implementing new technologies to increase “to-market” speed whilst reducing complexity for the customer.I lead and develop cross-skilled teams that self-manage using DevOps and Agile methodologies.Accountable for setting and implementing the technical strategy and managing the.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

Contracting technical expertise to large (2,000+ employees) and small businesses.Consultation regarding customer-facing products that are critical to the success of my clients.Advising clients in the following areas:Aligning technology and teams to business objectives, IT Strategy, Agile methodologies, DevOps best practices, risk management and mitigation.

University Of Canterbury, Christchurch

I was responsible for the applications that enabled the University of Canterbury to continue to operate during the COVID lockdown. UC needed to rapidly deliver all of its teaching, learning and assessments online and systems were pre-emptively scaled up to deliver this.I lead teams of developers and system support consultants to deliver and fulfil business.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Full-stack DevOps role responsible for the University’s busiest web application, the learning management system, with 21,000,000 page views per month. I was responsible for the day to day running, maintenance, performance and development of the site (Moodle LAMP stack). Developed a technical roadmap and moved to a LEPP stack for performance and functional.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

As a full-stack web application developer, I wrote the code that powers Red Paris' websites, to deliver great results (SEO, webpage speed, easy to use CMS) for their clients.Also involved in sales, utilising my previous experience to represent Rad Paris, engage with potential clients and "sign them up" on a commission-only basis.

Christchurch New Zealand

As director of a small company with 6 staff I wore every hat at some point. HostQuarters started from a desire to develop the highest performing websites and grew to have more than 300 clients.

London, United Kingdom

I was Lead Web Developer on the Royal Mail account and other high profile sites such as Lloyds Bank, Barclays Bank and Shell Oil to mention a few.I wrote one of first mobile websites, for Mercedes Benz in 2000 and the website for the launch of the "smart car".

Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration

As part of the Executive Development Programme, the diploma is designed to elevate skills and capabilities of business leaders in all.

Postgraduate Certificate, Strategic Business Leadership

The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership builds knowledge, skills and capabilities of managers and leaders. As part of the.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Ergonomics, Honours

Activities and Societies: Parachute Club, Ski ClubErgonomics is the study of how humans interact with their environment. The psychology.

A Levels, Maths, Physics, Design Technology, Art, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Mountain BikingAt College I learnt to blend design with technology.

Education record

Activities and Societies: CyclingThis is where I developed the left side of my brain.