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Visionwest Community TrustConsulting Architect - Enterprise Systems and Security
Jul. 2023 - Dec. 2023Auckland, New ZealandDesigning and building new primary data centre, redesigning core network, migrating key enterprise systems to the PDC, decommissioning legacy AD Domain controllers, resolving key cyber security threats which involves the implementation of a zero trust network access framework and a modern SD-WAN.
ManawanuiConsulting IT Systems Architect
Sep. 2022 - Apr. 2023Auckland, New ZealandLeading the architecture and design workstream for a new self directed funding platform. Manawanui are seeking to extend and expand their systems and IT platforms into a full SaaS offering that can be licensed to other self directed hosting organisations. I analysed their existing back office processes and technology components and put forward a general solution framework and technology roadmap.
StuffConsulting Systems Architect
Feb. 2022 - Apr. 2022Auckland, New ZealandTechnical Lead on the migration of core print publication and related remote access systems onto a new hardware cluster and operating environment. Involved the decomissioning of Citrix and the deployment of Parallels remote desktop services along with the installation and deployment of a new HP DL360 gen 10 hardware cluster and storage area network into the existing Stuff production data centre environment.
Digitalise ItChief Technology Officer - Acting
Apr. 2021 - Apr. 2022Auckland, New ZealandI have the pleasure of helping to design and deliver the new Aria Experience platform into the hospitality industry.
Computer Concepts, Inc.Solutions Architect - HR | Payroll Implementation Programme
Mar. 2021 - Sep. 2021Auckland, New ZealandLead Architect - Business transformation programme HR | Payroll workstream. Implementation of Dynamics 365 HR platform using Azure cloud services. Integration with Ramco payroll system. Produced system configuration specifications and integration design material. Production of solution architecture document.
Bestseat360.tvTechnical Advisor - Media Transmission Solution
Oct. 2020 - Mar. 2021Auckland, New ZealandResponsibile for the design and delivery of a broadcast transmission solution. Initial work focused on the build out of a NVidia Jetson based GPU transceiver unit. Media processing pipeline involves generating a 360 view live stream from connected camera units along with telemetry data feeds. Networking uses an innovate 5G mobile network being designed and built by the team at Bestseat360.tv. Software running on Ubuntu Linux with NVidia Jetpack 4.5 extensions and GPU / Clock device support. Media processing software leverages the open source GStreamer framework.
The University of WaikatoConsulting Architect - Enterprise and Solution Architecture
Oct. 2019 - Apr. 2020HamiltonSolution design and implementation support for the new financial and workforce management systems. The University of Waikato core corporate system improvement programme includes:
- Oracle Cloud ERP and HCM application migration along with the decommissioning of on-premise Oracle eBusiness
- Ascender Payroll and related integrations
- IBM Mamimo Asset Management and related integrations A significant part of the work involves ensuring that we clean-up and retire corporate satelite systems and legacy processes that evolved to handle supplementary corporate functions connected to the core finance and HR systems.
Bill RushPrincipal Consultant and Founder
May. 2019Auckland, New ZealandBill Rush aims to provide the worlds most cost effective full featured Billing and Revenue Acceleration Platform. It is provided as a white label solution offering an array of enterprise billing features including time series based analytics that are updated in real-time, data warehouse hosted revenue recognition processing to classify and categories transactions, along with a regulatory compliance sub-system hosted on top of a leading document management framework that includes versioning, retention and destruction policies. The Bonanza platform supports a wide variety of automated settlement mechanisms which include leading distributed ledger smart contract platforms. The Distributed ledger settlement module allows for fast and easy implementations into Ripple, Hyperledger, Hadera Hashgraph, Tezos and Algorand networks. Bonanza cloud is a modern micro-services billing platform built on top of a service mesh that binds together leading open source software components that have been carefully curated. Selection criteria considered how the features where designed and built, the ease in which the software can be maintained, enhanced, packaged and deployed. Bonanza can be automatically Terraformed into most leading global cloud environments. It runs inside a virtualised kubernetes cluster with all modules and sub-systems packaged and released as versioned container images. Bonanza is intended to offer smooth trouble free billing operations solution providing extensive automation and has been designed to instrument, integrate and stream line the revenue collection process; incorporating workflow based process models that reduce exceptions, leverage connectivity and minimise costs. Go to www.billrush.co.nz for more information.
Next Engine Nuclear TechnologyFounder / CEO
Jan. 2019Auckland, New ZealandDeveloping a nuclear powered steam engine.
RockgasConsulting Architect - Systems Integration
Oct. 2018 - May. 2019New ZealandTechnical stream lead on the Contact Energy Sale of subsidiary Rockgas to Firstgas in New Plymouth. The role involves migrating all production systems out of the Contact Energy environment and into a separate IaaS environment. New test and production environments are being created as part of this project.
Waikato District Health BoardConsulting Architect - Waikato District Health Board
Jul. 2018 - Sep. 2018Hamilton new zealandDesigning upgrade and migration strategy for the Laboratory Information System being used at Hamilton Hospital.
Auckland CouncilSolution Architect
May. 2018 - Jun. 2018AucklandProviding technical advisory around Holidays Act 2003 compliance across Timesheet/Rostering and Payroll systems.
XM DevelopmentsConsulting Architect
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2018queen st, aucklandRestructuring software engineering team. Introducing new development methodology that includes continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Moving application on to Kubernetes container run time. Lead Architect on the new Cart 2.0 and SAGE synchronisation sub-systems.
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)Consulting IT Architect
May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealandinitial responsibility to design a data warehouse and advanced analytics platform
EROADConsulting Architect
Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2015Auckland, New ZealandDesign of customer facing system API's and analysis of existing data structures to identify potential component boundaries for internal module re-factoring.
Portland Software Services LtdChief Technology Officer
Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2015Auckland, New ZealandInitial responsibilities focused on establishing cloud product roadmap and installing a modern set of software development tools and processes.
Ministry of Business Innovation and EmploymentConsulting Architect
Jun. 2013 - Feb. 2014Auckland, New ZealandInitial responsibility for the solution design of a new financial product register in accordance with new legislation concerning the Financial Markets Conduct Bill [FMCB] going through parliament currently. Some interagency work related to Delegated Authority as well.
APN News & MediaConsulting Architect
May. 2012 - Jan. 2013AucklandDocumenting existing print and publication mechanisms utilised within their legacy content management system. Assisting in vendor evaluations for replacement system.
Health Alliance - ADHBConsulting Architect
Apr. 2012 - Apr. 2012AucklandSystem migration and transition consulting concerning a new patient records management system
SimplAssociate - Principal Architect
Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2011New ZealandPrincipal consultant on a variety of assignments. Architectural consulting for Enable New Zealand.
Fletcher BuildingConsulting Architect
May. 2011 - May. 2011Penrose, AucklandReview of consolidated financial reporting system. Recommendations to Datacom NZ on how a general framework can be established for specifying key infrastructure and operational requirements.
The ECN GroupLead Architect
Jun. 2008 - Feb. 2011Lead architect on a next generation software as a service collaborative supply chain solution. This is a multi-year programme of work and will see me involved for the next two to three years.
IBM NZ LtdSenior Analyst - Department of Internal Affairs Passport Replacement Project
Nov. 2007 - Feb. 2008Lead analyst working in the architecture and design team. Author of UML based system analysis and design deliverables including business processes models, conceptual data models and use cases.
Ministry of Health - New Zealand GovernmentUML Modelling Expert - HealthPAC conceptual modelling assignment
Sep. 2007 - Oct. 2007Mentor and lead modeller. Authored the conceptual framework for the NZ health payment contract and administration framework.
Electronic Commerce Network LtdConsultant - legacy VAN value added network reverse engineering project
Jun. 2007 - Jul. 2007Reverse engineering of legacy C/C++ code base. Established conceptual architectural framework for the next generation B2B/VAN system. Produced UML based analysis models. Advised senior management team on systems redevelopment strategies and direction.
Tecnodata LtdConsultant - Next Generation Salon Ezy Development Project
Nov. 2006 - Mar. 2007Defined technology strategy for next generation systems development. Designed and built the new database and ETL / data migration processing. Designed and built first stage of the next generation online reporting and analysis sub-system. Lead architect and designer.
Chelmer LtdConsultant - ACE system reverse engineering and documentation project
Nov. 2006 - Dec. 2006Developed a reverse engineering strategy needed in order to create a full UML based system model of the ACE system. Trained and educated Chelmer team members on the approach / UML / Tooling and ongoing stewardship responsibilities. Lead the modelling activities and produced the first versions of the key project deliverables
SMARTS - capital markets co-operativeSoftware Development Manager - Acting
Jul. 2005 - Nov. 2005I am running the development team for SMARTS. See www.smarts-systems.com for furhter information.
Datamail LtdEnterprise Architect
Nov. 2003 - Sep. 2004I was the lead architect on a product development project. I designed and developed an open source document management system, which has now been sold by Datamail to licensees around the Asia/Pacific region. I still provide consulting services to Datamail and will be involved in further development work in the future.
See www.datamail.co.nz for more information.
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal - HACTLConsulting Architect
Sep. 2003 - Oct. 2003Did some consulting work for HACTL around their legacy system migration strategy and their object oriented software development processes. Developed their UML usage guidelines and advised them on their development tooling and team structure. See www.hactl.com.hk for more information.
Oneport LtdConsulting Architect
Mar. 2002 - Sep. 2002Responsible for implementing software development practices. In particular the installation, training and mentoring of the Rational Unified Process along with the Rational Enterprise Suite. Lead the design team before leaving. See www.oneport.com for more information.
Method Maker LtdPrincipal / Founder / Director
Feb. 2001I founded the company and am the lead consultant. The work is assignment oriented. We engage with clients on specific projects who use us for strategy advice, architectural consultancy and design / development / delivery capability. See www.methodmaker.co.nz for more information.
EDS NZ LtdSenior Information Specialist - Enterprise Architect Telecom NZ Account
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2001Auckland / WellingtonJ2EE systems analyst, database design, release planning, requirements analysis. Author of Telecom NZ's first ever five year strategic plan.
Peace SoftwareConsulting Methodologist [SDLC] - process re-engineering
Jul. 1999 - Nov. 1999AucklandSCLC improvements and design of new change management, release planning and version control systems. Recommendations on team restructuring. Mentoring in Object Oriented Design techniques.
IBM NZSenior Methodologist - ICMS Voyager Project
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1999Auckland / WellingtonVoyager was an IBM initiative to re-implement a AS400 based customer management system originally developed at Telecom NZ using a C++ object oriented component architecture. I dealt with project methodology and SDLC improvements. UML based system analysis. Sub-assembly reviews. Ran design reviews and workshops.
Rational SoftwareTechnical Sales Engineer
Jun. 1997 - Dec. 1998Field Engineer / UML Evangelist Asia Pacific
Telecom Internet ServicesCapacity Planning Manager
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1997Demand forecasting, network design and change management.
Innerspace EntertainmentFounding Partner
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1993Company administration, investment planning, marketing, equipment operations and event management.
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