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Independent Consultant
FreelanceIndependent Consultant
Sep. 2024AustraliaWith over 20 years of proven expertise, I offer freelance consultancy services across the full spectrum of data and analytics, including data strategy, cloud data services & architecture, data integration & storage, AI/ML solutions, and data visualization. I am passionate about empowering businesses to unlock insights, drive smarter decisions, and achieve transformative results. Whether you're looking to establish a robust data foundation or harness the power of AI, I bring a wealth of experience in delivering impactful, tailored solutions across diverse industries. Let's connect and discuss how I can help elevate your data strategy to new heights.
Director - Data Platforms
Merkle Australia Director - Data Platforms
Dec. 2022 - Aug. 2024Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaAfter the integration into Merkle was complete, I continued to lead a team of data consultants with a wide range of technical skills and support the pipeline development with presales activities such as estimates, architecture design and highlighting potential risks. As a leader, my role included attracting and retaining key team members and helping them broaden their skill sets to ensure high utilisation on our clients projects. I was also required to oversee solution delivery on all data projects and ensure architecture and design sets up our customers for success now and into the future. To achieve this, my extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and expectation management were key. As Merkle is part of the broader Dentsu Group, my role also included showcasing what our team can deliver and how they drive value for our customers across Dentsu’s different businesses. I achieved this by explaining how data driven solutions drive high value business outcomes for customers in a way that non-technical stakeholders could understand.
Head of Capability - Data
Aware ServicesHead of Capability - Data
Mar. 2019 - Dec. 2022Sydney, AustraliaI was hired Aware Services six months after its launch to help scale the Data and Analytics part of the business. Reporting directly into the executives and founders, the role was a combination of people management, presales support and technical oversight. I used my extensive communication and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure successful outcomes for all of Aware's customers and enhance our reputation. We helped our customers achieve their reporting and analytical goals through the use of market leading technologies such as Snowflake, Alteryx and Tableau, and leveraged our teams extensive experience. Aware Services was acquired by Merkle/Dentsu in December 2022 and the team was integrated into a broader Data & Analytics capablity. Over the five and a half years I worked with Aware & Merkle the data and analytics team grew from a handful to nearly twenty data consultants at our peak.
Principal Consultant - Insights
RXP Services LimitedPrincipal Consultant - Insights
Jul. 2015 - Mar. 2019Sydney, AustraliaAt RXP, my role as Principal Consultant involved leading the successful delivery of Analytics and Business Intelligence projects, driving valuable insights and measurable outcomes for our clients. A key aspect of my responsibilities was supporting the sales team through pre-sales engagements, where I contributed to solution design, client presentations, and strategy alignment. Additionally, I played an integral role in building and mentoring our team of talented data consultants, helping to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Through consistent, high-impact results, I contributed to the growth of our data division from a small team to a thriving 25-person unit, securing repeat business and solidifying client trust.
Senior Practice Leader
SMS Management & TechnologySenior Practice Leader
May. 2010 - Jun. 2015Sydney, AustraliaAfter leaving the contrator market, I joined SMS inititally as a senior consultant but was soon promoted to a new Senior Practice Lead role. The role created was a balance of team leadership and technical delivery in the business intelligence and analytics part of the SMS business. I played a significant role in the recruitment process and once consultants have come on board, their training, career development and ensuring they remain connected with the company whilst on client projects. During my time with SMS I gained an extensive background in all aspects of data management solutions from business analysis through to technical implementation and oversight.
Senior Software Developer
Cyberflex SoftwareSenior Software Developer
Aug. 2009 - Sep. 2010Sydney, AustraliaIn a contract role, I developed a Business Intelligence and reporting solution loading sales and inventory data from multiple Excel files and importing it into a central SQL Server database. The project was developed using Microsoft's SQL Server Analysis Services and ASP.net and delivered using the Agile methodology. The front end was written in HTML and CSS with advanced scripting using Javascript and JQuery.
Senior Developer
Calumo GroupSenior Developer
Mar. 2001 - May. 2009Sydney, AustraliaAfer relocating to Australia, I worked for Calumo to help build a Excel and Web based solution create a bespoke planning and reporting solution. The product was developed using Microsoft .Net Framework in conjunction with various open source tools. The development team leveraged AGILE methodologies and we built CI/DevOps processes for automated builds and testing using technologies such as nAnt, nUnit and Cruise Control.
Developer
XtempusDeveloper
Feb. 2000 - Dec. 2000Wrote mobile apps using JSP, XML and WML. Also wrote internal intranet using classic ASP
Developer
Siemens Business ServicesDeveloper
Sep. 1998 - Jun. 1999Dev in infrastructure team writhing COM components in VB6 plus a few apps.

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