Philip Barton is a Chief Customer Officer | Technology Strategy & Transformation Leader at First Focus. He possess expertise in network architecture, virtualization, solution architecture, management, data center and 57 more skills. He is proficient in Japanese. Colleagues describe him as "Integrity is the word that comes to mind when I think about Phil. I had the pleasure of working with Phil as my direct manager at First Focus IT for more than a year. Above all, I was impressed with Phil's ability to show empathy and understanding towards his team under the pressures of a fast paced environment. And, of course, his ability to be a strong leader and deliver outcomes. Phil would be a true asset for any position requiring leadership of an ICT team and comes with my recommendation.", "I had the pleasure of working closely with Phil over a 12-month period at First Focus. As NSW State Manger, Phil was ultimately responsible for the bulk of the client portfolio, and ably managed a team of 8+ Technical Account Managers servicing over 50 clients. As a former Senior Systems Engineer, Phil is well respected and knowledgeable in the latest technology trends, best practice, and commercial outcomes for both client and supplier. This knowledge assisted the broader TAM team immensely in areas such as solution and product design. Another area Phil excelled was in confliction resolution and expectation management. In a fast-paced MSP environment, this is a pivotal attribute! Prior to my departure, Phil was deservedly promoted to General Manager. To that end, I have no hesitation in highly recommend Phil as a leader of professional teams in the ICT industry.", and "It was an absolute pleasure working with Phil. As my direct manager, I found him to be a no-nonsensical leader with a strong business acumen. He has a talent for identifying the management style which works for an individual and has a track-record of producing effective results with teams he has managed. Technically, Phil’s on-the-tools experience shines through when discussing complex technical projects and issues. On numerous occasions, during the course of various such projects Phil has guided me through recognising business context and enabled me to deliver pragmatic, fit-for-purpose solutions to our clients. On a personal level, I admire Phil’s integrity, honesty, humility and his ability to convey these traits to those around him while maintaining a disciplined work ethic. I have learnt a lot from working with Phil and wish nothing but the best for his current and future endeavours."