John Gundry

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Busy with 2 Azure Migrations, but looking forward for the next one. @ DDS IT
auckland, auckland, new zealand
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About John Gundry

Strong results oriented, motivational leader of virtual functional teams who, together, achieve an organisations project objective. I fill the gap between Management Plans and Strategies and Technical Delivery.Project Management Methodology Agnostic.20+ years IT experience in management, project management, systems consulting and software.Utilities - Electricity, Public Service, NZ Tourism, Telco, Airline, Manufacturing and Distribution sectors. Software implementation, consulting, infrastructure, web site development, software development, upgrade, and support.Skilled in developing long term vendor and customer relationships across various industries including small private organisations and large public companies.Specialties: Project Management of FAB, ERP & Web Software & IT Infrastructure Implementations.Communication including writing departmental reports. Chair and participate in management meetings, liaise with internal and external vendors and clients. Project Management from design of project, setting of objectives and management of expenditure to monitoring progress and evaluation and review of outcomes. Staff Management 20 direct reports - Leadership, delegation, supervision, performance Reviews. Project Team size up to 140. Project Tools: MS Project, Primavera and SAP.

John Gundry's Current Company Details
DDS IT

Dds It

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Busy with 2 Azure Migrations, but looking forward for the next one.
auckland, auckland, new zealand
Website:
ddsit.co.nz
Employees:
56
John Gundry Work Experience Details
  • Dds It
    Senior Project Manager
    Dds It Jul 2019 - Present
    Auckland, Nz
    Currently working on Azure Cloud Migrations for 2 NZ Companies.Migrated Datam (NZPost subsidiary) from the Datacom DCSG to the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
  • Mercury Nz
    Senior Project Manager
    Mercury Nz Apr 2016 - May 2019
    33 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023
    Implemented SAP Hybris Commerce, which will go live in May 2019.Prior to this implemented SAP Cloud for Customer and the creation of the Mercury Go mobile application.These projects main themes are to increase customer satisfaction by allowing them to purchase products and access their information and bills simply and digitally.The above projects were delivered using Agile Methodologies with oversight from an experienced Senior PM.My first project at Mercury was to migrate the majority of their software systems out of their Data Centre and into an Amazon Cloud and/or Datacom Datacenter, thus giving Mercury the flexibility to relocate offices without the need to also move their computer infrastructure.This project was implemented using basic PMI based methodologies.
  • Nz Post
    Tsr Programme Manager
    Nz Post Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Manage a Programme of Technology Change Projects. The major focuses being technological improvement and spend reduction.
  • Aa Tourism
    Programme Director
    Aa Tourism Nov 2011 - Oct 2012
    North Shore City, Auckland
    Directing a Programme of Projects to standardise, refresh and deliver many more services and content to customers of the Australian & NZ Car Clubs. Making travel easy, interesting and exciting.
  • Telecom New Zealand
    Senior Project Manager
    Telecom New Zealand Feb 2009 - Sep 2011
    Auckland
    Used PMI based Project Management Methodology.Project Management a number of short tight timeline and high profile projects at Telecom NZ to achieve Government Regulatory Requirements and Major Cost Out Initiatives.Project Management including project design, setting objectives to deliver scope, financial management, monitoring & reporting on progress, risk & issue management, success review, and input to project team staff appraisals.Achievements:Large cost out achieved through the In-sourcing of 220 HP staff, including moving the Service Desk from Manila, and centralised the NZ Technology Operations / support and Application Development & Support Teams, within the 3 months requested.Acknowledged by Group Chief Technology Officer for my contribution to the achievements of this project and of the sustainable benefits gained.Eliminated any penalties through the delivery a Broadband Network, with equivalent access to all access retailers in the market, within the 9 months specified by the NZ Government.Acknowledged by Group Chief Transformation Officer for my contribution to the achievements of this project, for achieving the regulatory milestones and ensuring no fines were incurred.
  • Telecom New Zealand
    Tech Ops Operations Manager
    Telecom New Zealand Nov 2007 - Jan 2009
    Auckland
    Management of the Tech Operations & Operational resources required to design & build the computer infrastructure & network for the Data Centre components of the XT Mobile Network. And to define & implement an Operational Support Model.Redefine, agree and implement the operational readiness governance processes to enable the multi-streamed (Multi-projects) "XT" Programme to deliver, and be approved as delivered, as one project. Provide guidance & governance processes to the "XT" Project Managers to enable them to achieve Operational Readiness.Achievements:The "XT" Network was delivered on time and to budget.
  • Telecom New Zealand
    Senior Operational Implementation Specialist
    Telecom New Zealand Jun 2006 - Nov 2007
    Auckland
    Management of the Tech Operations, Operational and 3rd Party resources required to design & build the computer infrastructure & network for the Data Centre components of the Telecom Network, to define & implement an Operational Support Model, and to provide guidance & governance processes to the Project Managers to achieve Operational Readiness.Achievements:Delivered multiple new services into the Mobile, Broadband and Retail Landline sectors.Delivered stability to the "Identity and Access Management" systems supporting Telecom's Retail Services.Delivered "Local Loop Un-bundling".Delivered the transfer of the Broadband Help Desk to Manila.
  • Telecom New Zealand
    Project Manager
    Telecom New Zealand Nov 2004 - Feb 2007
    Auckland
    Used Prince 2 and PMI based Project Management Methodologies.Project Managed the Infrastructure builds.implemented a new network design methodology (SDN) to Telecom, which was also used to network the platform infrastructure.Implemented the Sun Microsystems Inc Automated Server Provisioning System (SPS) for the Telecom Mail Platform.Achievements:Increased capacity through a replacement Mail Platform.Best Practice Network Design Methodology.Faster server builds through the delivery of an automated server build.
  • Air New Zealand
    Programme Manager
    Air New Zealand Dec 2002 - Nov 2004
    Auckland
    Used PMI based Project Management Methodology.Programme Manage a team of Project Managers to implement the PeopleSoft Financial, HR and Payroll modules, and a customised Airline Profitability solution. Achievements:Picked up the Programme, after 2 months (With no handover from the previous Programme Manager) and completed the Implementation of PeopleSoft Financial, HR and Payroll modules, and the Air NZ designed and written Airline Profitability module within the timeline and budget set by the company.Received acknowledgement by Deputy CFO for my PM skills.
  • Air New Zealand
    Project Manager
    Air New Zealand Sep 2002 - Dec 2002
    Auckland
    Used PMI based Project Management Methodology.Project Management of a 3 month project to create a centralised, self funding EAI (Enterprise Application Interfaces) Practice to provide interface services to the other Software Delivery Teams at Air NZ.Achievements:Implemented the SeeBeyond EAI software solution and created an EAI Practice from a team of IBM and Air NZ staff.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Product Services Manager
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 2001 - Jul 2002
    Auckland
    Management of the 1st and 2nd line support and custom development teams for Geac’s StreamLine, i2, TIMS, SmartStream and System 21 products in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa and England.Achievements:Stabilisation of all products under my management. Improved profitability while also increased the Customer Satisfaction rating by 35% over a 12 month period.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Project Manager
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 1998 - Feb 2001
    Auckland
    Used PMI based Project Management Methodology.Implementation and upgrade projects for Geac's StreamLine, SmartStream, i2 and TIMS ERP & Forestry Packages.Achievements:Projects delivered on time and to budget.Implemented StreamLine Manufacturing & Distribution Modules and SmartStream Financials Modules at DiverseyLever.Implemented Streamline at Tidd Ross Todd & Esvin Wines.Implemented TIMS Forestry Modules at Tachikawa Forest Products.Upgraded i2 at Maxwell Winches, ACI Plastics Packaging & Spicer's Paper.Implemented TIMS at Dairy Containers Ltd & Steel Can Components Ltd.Designed, developed & Implemented i2 Warranty module to Simpsons Whiteware.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Group Leader
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 1994 - Feb 1998
    Auckland
    Management of the Consulting Group responsible for consulting, implementation, customisation, upgrading and support of Geac's i2 ERP Package for Auckland, Canada, USA, U.K., Holland, Belgium & Japan.Achievements:Achieved Group profitability while also reducing the tier 2 support outstanding call level from 220 to 5 and regularly zero.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Software Support Manager
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 1993 - Feb 1994
    Auckland
    Re-appointed to the management of the Software Team responsible for standard package delivery and customisation services for Geac Divisions & Value Add Resellers in Canada, USA, U.K., Holland, Belgium & Japan. Tasked with returning the team to profitability and efficient delivery.Achievements:Returned the team to profitability and software stability within 12 months.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Programmer
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 1992 - Feb 1993
    Auckland
    Standard package software development for Geac's i2 ERP Package.Achievements:Bug free software customisations and upgrades.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Software Manager
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd Feb 1991 - Feb 1992
    Auckland
    Management of the Software Team responsible for standard package delivery and customisation services for Geac Divisions & Value Add Resellers in Canada, USA, U.K., Holland, Belgium & Japan.Achievements:Achieved team profitability and continued software stability.
  • Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd
    Team Manager
    Geac Computers (Nz) Ltd May 1988 - Jan 1991
    Auckland
    Management of the Consulting and Analyst Programmer Group responsible for consulting, implementation, customisation of Facts ERP Package for Auckland.Achievements:Achieved continued Group Profitability as delivered by the previous Team Manager.
  • Fact International Ltd
    Product Manager
    Fact International Ltd Nov 1986 - Apr 1988
    Auckland
    Delivery Interface between the Research & Development / Standard Package Development Team and the Fact NZ & US Consulting Groups. Performed Q/A testing and software packaging & delivery, plus defect call management services to the regions.Achievements:Provided stable standard package software delivered to the regions and responsive defect management.
  • Fact International Ltd
    Systems Consultant
    Fact International Ltd Feb 1986 - Nov 1986
    Auckland
    Provided ERP Software Consultancy advise to customers on package functionality, defined & estimated customisations, researched bugs and provided one on one customer training for the FACT ERP software. Achievements:Stable ERP Back Office software on customer sites allowing them to run their businesses.
  • Ccl Computing Ltd
    Analyst Programmer
    Ccl Computing Ltd Feb 1979 - Feb 1986
    Auckland
    Software design development and support of batch ERP and Payroll packages.Achievements:Stable software. Designed & built online Payroll/Personnel system.
  • State Services Commission
    Programmer / Computer Operator
    State Services Commission Feb 1975 - Feb 1979
    Wellington
    Programmer responsible for the improvement, upgrading and support of the NZ Teachers Payroll System, & for the programming parts of the School Certificate Marking & Road User Charges System.Computer Operator on the SSC's ICL 1904 and IBM 360 & 370 systemsAchievements:Provided stable software, software support, and batch computer operations services.

John Gundry Skills

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