Chief Information Officer
CurrentI am responsible for all aspects of IT including defining and implementing IT Strategy, Budgets, Hardware, Applications and Enterprise systems for the Walkinshaw Group of companies. We provide IT services to external companies. Enterprise Solutions- ERP.I project managed the installation of a new Enterprise System – Infor (Baan) ERP Ln. This replaced HSV’s legacy systems for Finance, Engineering, Logistics and Production operations. This solution has been featured in the Australian newspaper CIO section because of its innovative approach. It was Delivered on time and on budget! I have recently added four other companies onto the new ERP platform.Ecommerce – ERP integratedWe have a number of online shops. This includes ERP integration of stock, price lists, business partners. Includes automatic ERP sales creation.www.wsports.com.au and www.lionsden.co.nz CRMIn-house HSV owners CRM, salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics. Business Intelligence.We use Crystal Reports and SSRS to delivery reports to the organisation. I have developed supplier web portals.Business Support.First class business process knowledge including Finance, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics.Web Development. - I manage a team of web developers providing web services.www.hsv.com.auwww.wsports.com.auwww.hrt.com.auCommunications / CloudWe manage our own VPNs, we have a secure WLANs installed at all offices and V8 Race Circuits. Partners with Dell Sonicwall.We run Microsoft Exchange servers, using Android and IOS mobile devices running mail for exchange to keep all employees in touch at all times. Video conferencing.I have recently negotiated significant savings by consolidating our communication providers. We are using Microsoft Azure for servers based in the cloud.Technical Support.We provide help desk services and technical support to the Walkinshaw Group.