Development, Planning & Reporting • Contribute proactively to strategic objectives and future growth. • Oversee annual planning processes to ensure efficient project delivery. • Ensure timely compliance with all financial and non-financial reporting requirements. • Align executive reporting with governance standards. • Maintain a strong understanding of statutory compliance for a listed company.Relationship Management • Build and sustain key stakeholder relationships within Adapt IT and with clients. • Cultivate industry connections to enhance Adapt IT’s reputation locally, nationally, and internationally.Operational Management • Coordinate day-to-day operations efficiently within the established framework. • Deliver results in line with the business plan and resource planning. • Set up delivery teams for successful project execution. • Lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage risks, and drive technology adoption. • Implement governance, manage tools, and ensure alignment across departments. • Engage in pre-sales discussions and ensure effective succession planning. • Drive continuous improvements, efficiency gains, and budget management.Leadership • Foster a high-performance culture through effective coaching and performance management. • Provide clear leadership and promote a team culture aligned with company values.

• Merged “Special Projects” and “Full Mission Simulation” departments. • Recruited and onboarded software developers and testers. • Developed and maintained personal growth plans for R&D, e-Learning, and Full Mission Simulation teams. • Ensured transparent progress reporting to stakeholders. • Collaborated with product owners to prioritize feature development. • Defined team structures, performance metrics, and processes with product owners and SCRUM masters. • Worked with EXCO to forecast deliverables and development strategies. • Managed team performance and resolved conflicts effectively.

• Developed a business value proposition focused on improving mine operator behaviors and safety. Launched a flagship product to flag real-time risk behaviors and introduce targeted training. • Established cross-functional e-Learning and R&D teams, managing recruitment, structure, strategy, processes, and product roadmaps. • Cultivated a lean thinking culture, boosting productivity, efficiency, and team morale. • Implemented SCRUM methodologies across teams. • Directed marketing efforts to enhance product visibility. • Acted as Product Owner for the Workforce Excellence (WX) platform and e-Learning product line.

• Manage scope and document requirements with technical analysts. • Ensure accurate documentation of user stories, product backlog, and development specs. • Define and monitor work breakdown structures. • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. • Oversee the product roadmap as Product Owner in Agile SCRUM. • Perform initial issue analysis and feedback to the team. • Participate in SPRINT planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. • Conduct client acceptance testing, document observations, and negotiate changes.

• Developed and maintained simulation software for heavy earthmoving and military equipment. • Modeled real-time vehicle dynamics. • Added components to an in-house 3D graphics engine. • Designed C# user interfaces. • Maintained C++ graphics and network engine. • Involved in all stages of SDLC, from specifications to integration and testing. • Proficient in in-house C++ and C# libraries and interfaces.