Top-performing, solutions focused technology professional with 25+ years experience in driving ICT strategies, leading organisations through technological and departmental lifecycles. Skilled in managing both on and offshore (Asia Pac) environments, and personally credited with achieving significant cost-reductions through the introduction of new and innovative technology architecture. Proven project management skills, working from initial business case through to project lifecycle management. Effective communicator at all organisational levels.Complementing my ability for producing exceptional results is an equally strong appreciation of developing ICT frameworks and solutions for large corporate groups (APN News & Media, Ecolab etc) through to a variety of SME's, whilst driving a clear Change Management strategy utilizing ITIL standards. • Solid experience in dealing with both outsourced and in-house delivery teams, including the transitioning between the two;• Ability to integrate ICT strategies and roadmaps that align with short & long range business goals;• Project management skills with a thorough understanding of agile methods;• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally, with a ‘can do’ attitude;• Strong Technical Skills, willing and able to get my ‘hands dirty’;• Hands-on strategist with the ability to provide guidance at all levels with a solid customer focus;• Pro-active vendor negotiator who is able to drive projects with timelines whilst maintaining service levels;• Able to respond with urgency whilst maintaining a flexible, proactive approach;• Experienced in working within Customer Centric organisations;• Exceptional Staff leadership and management skills across Infrastructure, Telephony, Application Support, Service Desk and ground up Application Development teams. Able to ‘talk the talk’.Specialties: Strong Technical Skills, Strategic Planner, Vendor Negotiation, Experienced Team Leader and Mentor, Project Management, Excellent Communicator