Robert Stewart Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

As CTO, I lead the development of our AI leadership platform Leadrly. Leadrly is built into Microsoft Teams and utilises AI powered leadership coaching to enhance leadership conversations and strategy execution.Key contributions:• Conducted research into leadership challenges in fast-changing environments. • Created the Leadrly app for Microsoft Teams. Leadrly's integration with Teams ensures seamless access to support and assistance, enabling users to maintain their workflow efficiency.• Led the integration of Generative AI into our solution, significantly enhancing its effectiveness. My responsibilities encompassed an in-depth understanding of Generative AI, including model training and optimisation, and discerning its most effective applications and limitations.• Managed the entire product lifecycle – from user research, strategy formulation, and design, to the build and deployment processes. Ensured Leadrly's successful deployment on Microsoft Azure, emphasizing reliability and user satisfaction.• Deployed and maintained Leadrly on Microsoft Azure, delivering a scalable and secure platform within the enterprise ecosystem.

Auckland, New Zealand

ON-Brand Partners is a business consulting firm using neuroscience and positive psychology in change management.Key contributions:• Assisted in the technology rollout within client organisations, ensuring seamless integration and adaptation to new digital tools and platforms.• Developed and executed a comprehensive digital product strategy. This strategy focused on changing ON-Brand Partners' market engagement, aligning digital initiatives with business objectives and client needs.• My strategic and technological initiatives at ON-Brand Partners led to the conception and formation of Leadrly, as a strategic tool for leadership development and organisational performance.

Auckland, New Zealand

Hive is an innovative HR Technology platform designed to reveal and utilise hidden employee talents, aligning with the evolving 'future of work' trends, and enhancing productivity and growth opportunities within organisations.Key contributions:• Played crucial role in developing Hive, a talent-identification platform enhancing productivity and employee growth opportunities.• Guided Hive's strategic and technological direction, keeping it at the cutting edge of HR technology.• Continuously evolved Hive based on user feedback, tailoring it to meet changing organisational needs.• Worked with a global development team, aligning execution with strategic objectives and vision.• Developed Hive as a SaaS solution, utilizing Amazon Web Services for robust and scalable hosting.• Successfully implemented Hive in top NZ organizations like Fonterra, Vector and Mercury and a number of others, proving its scalability and impact.

Auckland, New Zealand

As the founding CTO, Mycare emerged as New Zealand's largest online home care marketplace, serving over 15,000 users. Mycare is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves access to local support and meaningful work within their community, offering users choice, flexibility, and control over their lives.Key contributions:• Led development of a platform transforming the homecare market. Conducted product research and focus groups to address needs of people with access needs.• Raised $4.5M for Mycare's growth, launched MVP in 2016, and established Auckland offices, scaling our market presence.• Secured crucial contracts with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Development, expanding services nationwide.• Developed a novel tax system for contract workers, enhancing simplicity and transparency in financial processes.• Architected Mycare and Te Heke Mai platforms on Microsoft Azure, leading the engineering team and driving business strategy and development.• Post-departure, Mycare was adopted by “Key to Life Charitable Trust” for 30,000 counselling sessions and expanded internationally.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

In my role as the Cloud Solutions Practice Manager, I led the development and commercialization of a cloud-based Enterprise Content Management service tailored for the New Zealand Government.Key contributions:• Led the development of a cloud-based Enterprise Content Management service tailored for the New Zealand Government.• Managed sales efforts and service catalogues, generating $12M in contracted revenue and fulfilling strategic objectives.• Oversaw architectural design and implementation methodology, facilitating efficient client deployment.• Directed a large virtual team, enhancing collaboration and project efficiency.

New Zealand, Australia

I played an instrumental role in bridging sales and delivery for our digital transformation projects. My responsibilities spanned across key accounts in both the public and private sectors, driving significant sales and market expansion.Key contributions:• Successfully achieved sales exceeding $6M within 24 months, focusing on deals larger than $250k.• Assisted in Intergen's expansion into the Australasian market, establishing foundational accounts for opening the Sydney office.• Recognised for excellence with the Intergen Premier Award in 2013, reflecting dedication and impact on company growth.

Wellington, New Zealand

Leading the SharePoint development team at Intergen undertaking a number of influential SharePoint projects across government and private sector. Also a key member of the Practice Leadership Team.

Wellington, New Zealand

Working as a .NET developer creating content management solutions using Microsoft SharePoint and EPiServer CMS

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science, A

Bachelor Of Commerce And Administration, Marketing, A

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Exchange to University of Hawaii

Education record

Activities and Societies: 1st XV Rugby - Top 16