Consultancy to Small Business

Reporting to the Vice President Mobile Networks responsible for:- Planning the Optus National Mobile Network to achieve the YoY strategic business objectives: National Landmass Footprint; Population Coverage; Long Term Capacity needs and Customer Experience (Speed) Metrics including for the 3G / HSPA+ and 4G Technologies.Tracking and Reporting Delivery Outcomes (against plans) using clear and simple to understand maps, charts and metrics.- Providing tactical guidance and the… Show more Reporting to the Vice President Mobile Networks responsible for:- Planning the Optus National Mobile Network to achieve the YoY strategic business objectives: National Landmass Footprint; Population Coverage; Long Term Capacity needs and Customer Experience (Speed) Metrics including for the 3G / HSPA+ and 4G Technologies.Tracking and Reporting Delivery Outcomes (against plans) using clear and simple to understand maps, charts and metrics.- Providing tactical guidance and the development of models to achieve short term goals for strategic and project specific initiatives.- Providing recommendations for Medium to Long Term Deployment for Spectrum, RF Technology selection and Backhaul bandwidth requirement. Providing Competitor Network Intelligence.- Technical Lead for interworking and negotiation with JV partner Vodafone Management of a Team of 10-15 Network professionals Budgetary Planning and co-ordination of a Capital Works Program of approximately $1 billion. Technical engagement and collaboration with Sales and Marketing and Corporate Strategy to ensure alignment of metrics and KPIs. Show less

Reporting to General Manager Technology and Planning responsible for:- The investigation, technical cost modelling and proof testing of various access technologies to increase the reach of the Optus Customer Access Network. These include: Fibre to the Premises; xDSL; HFC; WiMAX; WiFi Mesh; Particular focus on Disruptive Technologies such as Powerline Communications.- During this period assumed the position of Technical Lead for “Broadband Connect Infrastructure Program” – Development of… Show more Reporting to General Manager Technology and Planning responsible for:- The investigation, technical cost modelling and proof testing of various access technologies to increase the reach of the Optus Customer Access Network. These include: Fibre to the Premises; xDSL; HFC; WiMAX; WiFi Mesh; Particular focus on Disruptive Technologies such as Powerline Communications.- During this period assumed the position of Technical Lead for “Broadband Connect Infrastructure Program” – Development of Optus’ Technical Solution in response to the federal government request for proposals to address areas of Australia (chiefly Regional) underserved for broadband services. This resulted in the Development of a $1 billion National Network solution including Wireless and Wired Access Technologies plus National Backhaul and Backbone Transmission. The solution was made more cost effective by leveraging the use of Optus Mobile Base Stations. The proposal was accepted by the Department of Communications but the initiative was subsequently abandoned before implementation due to a change of government and the announcement of the NBN.- A notable highlight of this project was the honour of making a presentation of the selected technologies to then Prime Minister John Howard in front of live media. Show less

Reporting to the General Manager Customer and Product Engineering responsible for:- The Development of and (where successful) the Implementation of Customised Solutions in line with the needs of Wholesale (Carrier), Government and Enterprise Customers. Typically in response to Tenders and RFx, opportunities offered revenues of up to tens of millions of dollars.- Creating Solutions that were usually bespoke and involved multiple technologies ranging across Telephony, Data/IP, eftpos… Show more Reporting to the General Manager Customer and Product Engineering responsible for:- The Development of and (where successful) the Implementation of Customised Solutions in line with the needs of Wholesale (Carrier), Government and Enterprise Customers. Typically in response to Tenders and RFx, opportunities offered revenues of up to tens of millions of dollars.- Creating Solutions that were usually bespoke and involved multiple technologies ranging across Telephony, Data/IP, eftpos, Contact Centre Solutions. Fibre and Wireless Transmission.Solutions often required recommendation of efficient Network Topology and special resilience requirements as well as ensuring full Operational capability was addressed.- Management of an annual $20m Capital Works Program and associated Business Case development per opportunity.- Resource Management of a team of approximately 15 Engineers and Technical Specialists.- Notable clients include: St George Bank; Department of Defence; ASX; Northern Territory Government; AAPT Communications; Hutchison Telecoms. Show less