Ryan Priest Email & Phone Number

Bathurst, Nsw, Au

As the CIO at VERTO, I lead the strategic direction of our Information Technology and Cyber Security initiatives, including the research, development and alignment of emerging innovation with alignment to business objectives driving growth and operational excellence. My role primarily encompasses (but not limited to):- Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning: Contributing to corporate strategy and translating business goals into actionable IT and Cyber roadmaps that deliver measurable value.- Financial Management: Overseeing the IT and Cyber Security budget to ensure cost-effective and strategic investments into technology and resources.- Digital Transformation & Innovation: Spearheading digital innovation initiatives to enhance employee and stakeholder experiences and optimise operational capability.- Governance & Compliance Excellence: Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards like ISO27001 and Right Fit for Risk (RFFR) frameworks, fostering a culture of compliance and robust risk management.- Risk Management & Business Continuity: Identifying and mitigating IT and Cyber Security risks, and ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery plans to maintain operational resilience.- Cyber Security Leadership: Overseeing comprehensive cyber security strategies to protect our digital assets against evolving threats.- AI Strategy & Governance: Leading the integration of artificial intelligence into business processes with ethical and effective governance frameworks.- Policy Development & Process Optimization: Implementing policies and processes that enhance operational efficiency and security.- Supplier & Vendor Management: Managing strategic relationships with technology partners and suppliers to align with VERTO's objectives.- Team Management & Development: Cultivating a high-performing IT and Cyber Security team and fostering a collaborative, innovative and ongoing professional development environment built on trust and expertise.

Providing Information Technology guidance and success planning to the TalentSWOT product / service offering and associated stakeholders. Working with a range of technologies including Google GCP, IBM Watson and Ai / Machine Learning technologies to enhance the TalentSwot platform.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

North Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Barangaroo, New South Wales, Au

Providing CTO consultancy services to organisations Australia-wide. Specialising in the development of strategic IT planning, transformation, innovation and integration listing proven frameworks, experience, technologies and process development.Working across a range of technologies and clients including Salesforce, Google and IBM within Australia and overseas.

Tomago, Nsw, Au

The Ampcontrol Group is a leading international supplier of electrical and electronic products to the power, energy and mining sectors. With strategically positioned operations around the world, our products and services are internationally recognised. We operate sites across Australia and internationally in China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom allowing us to meet the needs of our global customers.Design, implement and manage the IT infrastructures for large enterprise including tech stacks such as Microsoft / VMware based technologies. ITIL strategy implementation including service life-cycle, operations management and change management.

Information Technology IT Consultant working with Primatec Engineers as part of the IT Systems Refresh project. My position included the project delivery design and management for administration and control systems implementation within a brown field site. Working directly with enterprise management and senior engineers to ensure project delivery was completed on time and budget whilst ensuring quality ICT standards were adhered to.

Radio and Computer Networking on Military Systems

IT refresh, upgrading corporate IT infrastructure for head office and all connected branch sites.

Information Technology Administration

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Information Technology Management

Itil V3 Foundation, Itil

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Server 2008/2012

Diploma, Information Technology

High School Certificate