Peter Van Grinsven Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

As the lead and manager for the solutions advisory team and a senior member of the product development team, I play a key role in architecting cloud products across private cloud (dedicated & shared), cloud storage, data resiliency and emerging infrastructure technologies. I collaborate closely with colleagues in the development of platform architectures for customer solutions leveraging Datacom's private cloud offerings. My work involves expertise in various technology stacks, including VMware VCF, Veeam, OpenShift, Dell, Cisco, and Azure Arc.

Auckland, New Zealand

As a key member of Plan B's executive team, I led technology strategy and product services across cloud, networks, voice, and datacentres. I drove business growth by spearheading the development and launch of three next-generation services: cloud hosting, voice services, and cloud backup, while also leading the redesign and build-out of next-generation block and object storage platforms. Managing a team of three responsible for architecture, pre-sales, and product management, I worked with key tech stacks including VMware, Veeam, Pure Storage, VAST Data, Lenovo, and Fortinet to increase business revenue and market relevance.

Auckland, New Zealand

In my role, I spearheaded the innovation of new cloud products from ideation to release, including the incubation of two next-generation service offerings: dedicated private cloud and edge cloud. I drove the adoption of two new technology stacks, VMware VCF and Dell VxRail, while also providing incubation and advisory support for GPU-assisted storage in partnership with Nyriad. Through these efforts, I consistently drove innovation of products and facilitated the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for the Datacom Cloud business.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Spearheaded the development of hybrid solution capabilities for private cloud services, crafting a comprehensive hybrid cloud strategy and guiding the evolution of hybrid functionalities. I led the build-out and launch of the Azure Stack Hub cloud service, leveraging Microsoft's on-premises cloud platform. Additionally, built cloud management platform solutions proposition based on VMware Aria to provide seamless integration and management across hybrid environments.

Auckland, New Zealand

Led technology strategy for Datacom Cloud Services in NZ, driving the roadmap for platforms underpinning services and playing an integral role in strategic direction, development, and future growth. Served as Datacom Lead for Microsoft Partner Program in developing Azure Stack Hub. Expertise in key tech stacks including VMware, Dell Storage, Cisco UCS & Nexus, NetBackup, and Zerto.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Served as technical lead for new product incubation, driving strategic technology development across multiple business units. Developed a comprehensive framework for accelerated technology evaluation, enabling rapid progression from conceptual ideas to market-ready products. Successfully incubated a new cloud backup service leveraging Asigra technology, demonstrating expertise in transforming innovative concepts into viable technological solutions.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

As a technology leader at Datacom Cloud Services, I lead the comprehensive technology strategy and service development, driving strategic initiatives from conception to execution. I actively collaborated with key vendors to shape and advance platform roadmaps, ensuring cutting-edge technological alignment. Additionally, I conducted a rigorous technical evaluation of next-generation all-flash storage platforms, demonstrating a commitment to identifying and implementing innovative infrastructure solutions.

Auckland, New Zealand

As a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect, I collaborated strategically with professional services teams to develop comprehensive solution architectures for large-scale customer opportunities and RFP proposals. My expertise encompassed end-to-end consultation, design, and delivery of sophisticated infrastructure solutions that met complex client requirements. Notably, I served as the Lead Infrastructure Solution Architect for the Chorus account, driving technical innovation and ensuring high-quality infrastructure design and implementation.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

As Principal Infrastructure Architect seconded to Chorus, I led the development and delivery of a new corporate infrastructure platform during the company's separation from Spark (formerly Telecom). This role involved spearheading the build-out of Chorus's entire corporate infrastructure, including driving the RFP process for vendor selection. My leadership was instrumental in establishing the foundational technology systems needed for Chorus to operate as an independent entity.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

In my role as a senior consultant in the Design Services team, I provided pre-sales support, consultation, design, and delivery of infrastructure solutions for customers, leading the infrastructure solutions consultancy for the Spark (Telecom) account.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

In my role within the Professional Services team, I provided senior pre-sales consulting, designed, and delivered infrastructure solutions for customers while also contributing to the development of the Professional Services business unit.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

As the Lead Technical Consultant and Engineer for Identity and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) on the Transformation Project for the Fonterra Account, I oversee the design and implementation of secure identity management solutions.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Delivered senior pre-sales consulting, design, and implementation of infrastructure solutions for customers as a key member of the Professional Services team.

Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa