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Laverton Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

Management of a technical team’s across geographies Australia and India.Transition two vendors to perform data completions functions enabling the delivery of NBN’s build programs from design and construction through to Ready for ServiceEstablish production, service level agreement reports and daily product run sheetCross training of staffReduce process time by streamlining the processes, removing waste and duplication.Establish and standardisation of process and proceduresDevelop strong relationship with Telstra and NBN Co’s Regional Deployment groupsDevelop strong internal relationship with construction and system ownersParticipate in user acceptance testing of new technologies and productsImplementation of NBN strategy, new tools, processes and procedures

Elizabeth St Melbourne

Conduct detailed reviews of Ericsson’s Fixed Priced Quotes and sign off or reject as required on behalf of NBN CoConduct detailed reviews of project variations and sign off or reject as required on behalf of NBN CoConduct detailed reviews of the NBN Co’s financial contacts with Telstra and Optus for co-located site buildsEscalate Fixed Priced Quotes to NBN Co senior management for over budget approvals.Conduct reviews and selection of future stiesConducted Quality Control of works to be started.Provide redesigns of fixed wireless tower sites to reduce expenditure and to improve site lay-outs. Work in collaboration with NBN Co engineering groups and other stakeholders which include con-tractors and vendors

Richmond, Melbourne , Victoria

Provided effective leadership to Infrastructure Design Team, ensuring team members are moti-vated, empowered and developing their skills and experience.Provided End to End project management for infrastructure and service delivery projects.To work in collaboration with other engineering groups and stakeholders across Uecomm & Optus which include external field contractors and vendors.Provided designs, planning and project management support to group for the external and inter-nal fibre designs for capacity upgrades, expansion & network builds i.e.: cable underground and aerial networks, optical joints, civil pit & pipe designs ensuring network readiness for ongoing customer provisioning & growth.Provided conceptual and feasibility designs based on specific requirements outlined by customer demands.

33 Collins St Melbourne

Major responsibilities included customer solution responsibility, risk analysis, project scope manage-ment, negotiating with 3rd party on pricing, expert industry, product and technical knowledge, price approval, overall design, costing and prices for Customer Solutions:Key Achievements• Founded Nextgen Networks’ Solutions Team• Totally green fields start. Created all of pre-sales/solutions procedures and processes from noth-ing.• Established and participated within the Nextgen’s Pricing Committee• Founded and developed Nextgen’s sales quoting system.• Created cost estimation models for internal and external networks• Trained 14 new staff to become competent solutions consultants • Planned and oversaw the designs for the Regional Backbone Black Spots Project and Ochre network.• Created price models on new networks such as the Regional Backbone Black Spots Project and Ochre network.• Established 3rd Party Suppliers relationships.• Project managed multiple successful projects from quote to implementation.

East Bentleigh Vic

This was an opportunity of a life time to design and build a world class telecommunication network from Brisbane to Perth. Major responsibilities were to establish, manage and maintain the installation and commissioning teams. Manage the day to day activities of the teams. Manage delivery of the customer connections to an agreed schedule. Identify, assess & document risk. Develop & implement risk mitigation strategies. Write work and test instructions and procedures. Review designs of network facilities and equipment implementation plans. Manage multiple projects. Manage and supervising contractors. Produce Work Breakdown Structures and quotes for projects.

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