John Bird is a Technology Leader, Cloud Solution Delivery. Colleagues describe them as "I had the privilege of working closely with John during his tenure as our Head of Engineering at Openpay. There are several aspects of John that stand out to me: Firstly, John is an exceptional leader. His ability to motivate and inspire his team consistently results in the delivery of high-quality software products. Furthermore, he excels as a communicator, articulating his vision for the engineering department with clarity and precision. John combines his remarkable leadership skills with exceptional technical expertise, a testament to his unwavering commitment to continuous learning and his genuine passion for technology and its application in solving real-world problems. Additionally, John's dedication to fostering collaboration and inclusivity played a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of open communication within our team. He is approachable and always willing to engage in discussions, regardless of whether the topic is significant or minor, to enhance our working processes. In conclusion, John is an outstanding leader, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any leadership role within the field of engineering. I am confident that he will continue to excel wherever his career takes him." and "It was wonderful to work with John. He is motivated, forward-thinking and leads by example. In a technology led business, John was able to structure the team to manage multi jurisdictional offices and keep everything running on time and to budget. He is cool, calm, collected and most importantly thorough. This was welcomed in many instances as the pace of work and output presented many challenges. John was able to solve for all of these. He is loyal and insightful and has a positive attitude towards work. He is a well-balanced individual that also gives of his time generously in his capacity working with Eildon CFA, a true professional. I would happily recommend John and hope to work with him again in the future."