Peter has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) with substantial experience in IT related areas over 25 years.CEO and founder of Tuftec Solutions, a specialist engineering/manufacturing organisation that focuses on IT solutions for demanding applications/environments.Over the years Peter has developed experience in the gaming, wagering, information, retail, and industrial technology areas. He has supervised the marketing, sales, development, manufacture and implementation of numerous electronics technology projects including systems for use in HR, customer loyalty, eGovernment. major self service retail and industrial applications.Peter has been directly responsible for a number of significant projects including systems for clients in Australia, Asia and other neighbouring export markets.With his depth of technical knowledge in relation to Information Technology projects and electronics manufacturing technologies as well as his sound business understanding, Peter is a major contributor to the strategic direction of his organisations and their clients.He has had experience with turning around poor performing production operations, lacking in technical direction, into strong manufacturing entinties capable of producing sophisticated, electronic products. He was responsible for the development and implementation of the first EFTPOS connected magnetic card based petrol vending system in Australia.Peter was heavily involved in the pioneering h/w and s/w development of an Australian engineered, UNIX based mini computer and subsequently managed the incorporation of this technology into sizeable automated systems for the safe and accurate control of petrol tanker filling operations.He has a strong interest in the promotion of business within Victoria and the encouragement of the growth of local businesses both within and beyond Australia. He has been a previous board member of the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance.Specialties: His core competencies include:• systems analysis• detailed technical appraisal• experience with financial institution and statutory approvals requirements• remote booting, thin client, networked systems development• multi-tasking, distributed processing systems h/w & s/w development• multi-disciplinary project management• international marketing and sales• business development• business management
Listed skills include Business Development, Manufacturing, Integration, Electronics, and 46 others.