John Blackie Email & Phone Number

I am an accomplished technology leader and general manager with over 20 years of experience in systems engineering, test and implementation. I have led and managed the verification and implementation of complex national and regional network technology infrastructure solutions. Operationally, I have established a network testing centre of excellence focussed on driving solution quality and cost-efficiency. I have implemented engineering processes covering the management of high-risk changes in networks.As a strong advocate of sound engineering practice for delivering business outcomes to quality, schedule and cost, I have increased team engagement and productivity through improved knowledge sharing, clear performance measures and focussed training. Cost optimisation achieved through the establishment of performance metrics and key vendor relationships.