John Blance Email & Phone Number

Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand

Managing the Project Management Office (project managers and business analysts) and Architecture TeamProvide oversight of IT capex and project opex programme (approx. $4m per annum). Drive modernisation of project and programme reporting and toolingEnhance project methodology to embrace more agile and flexible project approachesDrive technology strategy and tactical initiative to deliver to the strategy

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Currently working in the Automation and Monitoring realm. Using Devops tooling to create Infrastructure as Code solutions. Thus driving towards infrastructure solutions that are test driven, create on-demand and destroy when not needed.As part of this progression, opportunities for serverless solutions are identified and implemented where they meet customer goals and aspirations.

Provided technical leadership and co-ordination for large government client. Ensured technical solutions delivered to business needs. Provided technical and strategic leadership across infrastructure areas including :-Microsoft infrastructure, including Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, DPM, SCVMMDisaster Recovery Solution – VMware SRM, storage replication, database replication / clustersVirtualisation – VMware, OVMDatabase – Microsoft SQL, Oracle Backup – Enterprise and Cloud Network, Network Virtualisation and Software Defined NetworkingAchievementsTechnical lead during large transformation programDisaster Recovery planning and preparation Design lead for managed security solutionTechnical lead for All of Government services implementation and buildDesign lead for Oracle Private Cloud Appliance solution

Wellington

Mentored internal staff and provided strategic advice and implementation results. Delivered technical leadership and co-ordination for large financial sector client. Ensured technical solutions delivered to business needs. Drove multi-vendor work streams to ensure completion. Provided technical and strategic leadership across infrastructure areas including :-Microsoft infrastructure, including Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, DPM, SCVMMMS Desktop deployment – design and deliver Windows and Office upgradesCitrix Virtualisation – VMware, Hyper-V and XenServerBackup – Enterprise and Cloud Network and Network VirtualisationStrategic use of ‘Cloud’ (private, public and service provider)AchievementsDefined strategy for moving to Office365 for Healthcare 24x7 operations Transformation and migration of 4 datacentres New Core System implementation Upgrade and move to virtualised environments Redesign of disaster recovery resilience Solution delivery for application upgrade Solution design for desktop management and upgrade Disaster Recovery planning and preparation Project lead for infrastructure refresh, move and DR implementation Monitoring solution implementation and improvement Implemented Cloud level backup solution and reportingTechnical lead for large client mergerTechnical co-ordination of large infrastructure program of workMentoring of system engineer to senior architect career suppor

Project Management of Meridian ICT projects, primarily focused on IT components related to generation infrastructure, including:-Generation Control System UPS review and upgradeHydro station PABX upgradeGeneration Control data network diversity upgrade

Leader of the technical delivery team. Part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors on technical strategy for the company in conjunction with architectural structure of the software product. Managed operational and technical 24x7 delivery for the contracted client base in Asia Pacific. Delivered robust technical solutions on project implementations. Managed technical and non-technical support personnel. Line management, performance management and leadership of:-Technical Services team – providing support to the customer base in both application and technical support. Team management and mentoring of staff in NZ and AustraliaPerformance management including training and personal development plansClient management and solution provisioning around:-Providing solution architecture solutions and consulting.Providing end to end project management from inception to go-live including post implementation support and review.Advising CEO and Leadership team on technical strategy and business planning including:-IT infrastructure input into annual company budget for capital and operational expenditureClient management on infrastructure solutions to meet requirements Internal IT infrastructure architecture design and integrationInternal IT business continuity and disaster recovery operationsDesign and implementation of virtual environments internally and to the external client solutions.Contribution to growth and development strategies of Comrad.Contribution to Comrad Business Plan and Board inputs/meetings.AchievementsImplementation of Virtualisation in COMRAD and the Client EnvironmentImplementation of proactive client monitoring solutionRestructure of Technical Services focussing on client growth and geographical demandPreparation of business continuity planImplementation of internal infrastructure refresh plan

Provided direction to the Health Board based on general policies and management guidance. Interpreted and executed policies and procedures that typically affect other CDHB organisational units. Responsible for setting strategic direction for the Board’s infrastructure assets to maximise business benefit while providing cost effective solutions and flexibility to meet changing business requirements. Responsibilities included; Advising senior staff regarding strategic impact of technology developmentsBusiness liaison to ensure technology supports and improves business processes Leadership and line management of 4 developers and 1 solution architect including their performance, training and development planningResearch and implementation of novel solutions to satisfy specific business requirementsDesign and validation for technology solutions including development approaches and environmentData centre solution and support for 250 servers within the support environmentDevelopment and maintenance of relationships with external vendors and suppliers Technical lead for specific projects System interface architecture design and validation Achievements Technical lead on the server and desktop upgrade project (18 months, 30 servers and 3500 desktops).Designed and implemented the standardisation of desktop environment, adoption of wireless network technology, and supported use of voice over IP.Drove the use of web technologies for adhoc application deliveryKey influencer for new technology implementations, including SAN refresh, Oncology Information System, Clinical Information System, Messaging Broker.

Mba, Business

Bsc (Tech), Chemistry