I am a retail IT consultant focused on transforming the the traditional IT & Business engagement model to leverage off modern technology and methodologies. My current focus is in creating solutions that leapfrog the Retail Experience forward using predictive algorithms (AI & ML) on a scaleable and agile framework. The core skills that set me aside are: • Experience in building and delivering transformation retail solutions • A broad understanding of the retail value… Show more I am a retail IT consultant focused on transforming the the traditional IT & Business engagement model to leverage off modern technology and methodologies. My current focus is in creating solutions that leapfrog the Retail Experience forward using predictive algorithms (AI & ML) on a scaleable and agile framework. The core skills that set me aside are: • Experience in building and delivering transformation retail solutions • A broad understanding of the retail value chain • Creative and unique approach to problem solving and solution design Partnering with the business stakeholders and leading a diverse team to provide solutions that deliver to the strategic business objectives. Show less

As System Manager, I am a product owner for several applications and systems.Woolworths Foods business: Assort & Space management, Price & Promotions, Foods Product Information and Audit.Having started as a developer, I have a deep understanding of application design and development. Since 2012 my focus has transcended from deep technical to enabling retail business functionality.The role entails designing and advising on solutions architecture, evaluating best fit… Show more As System Manager, I am a product owner for several applications and systems.Woolworths Foods business: Assort & Space management, Price & Promotions, Foods Product Information and Audit.Having started as a developer, I have a deep understanding of application design and development. Since 2012 my focus has transcended from deep technical to enabling retail business functionality.The role entails designing and advising on solutions architecture, evaluating best fit applications, working with vendors and consultants, managing the technical team and environments. I am passionate about the business of retail and love the breadth of my portfolio; every day is a new learning experience. Show less

Software developer working on in-house developed category management tools.

At Appleton I designed and built what we called a 'mini CRM' to manage our clients and their multiple currency accounts. From a technology point of view, my only brief from the CIO was that it should be in XML. The final product was a web based (XML, JavaScript, XSL) application which used the concept of asynchronous data islands managed through JavaScript (essentially AJAX 0.1).The best part of the project was not the application itself, but the code generator which I wrote… Show more At Appleton I designed and built what we called a 'mini CRM' to manage our clients and their multiple currency accounts. From a technology point of view, my only brief from the CIO was that it should be in XML. The final product was a web based (XML, JavaScript, XSL) application which used the concept of asynchronous data islands managed through JavaScript (essentially AJAX 0.1).The best part of the project was not the application itself, but the code generator which I wrote to assist the process: the code generator took three months to refine. The first version of the CRM, even though it had a complex data design, took four weeks to produce.Appleton, and the work I did there, is one of the highlights of my career. Show less

Fruitways shipped local produce to intentional market maximize the farmer's profit.Web and applications development.Data management, developing systems to integrate with remote pack-sheds with limited internet access.

Freelance development across multiple industries including:VB3 and VB6 development SQLAccess (VBA)Web development (XML, XSL, HTML, JavaScript, ASP) Clients:Superior ArmsBayer chemicalsArmscorFirst Golf

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