Executive Profile
Technology leader with 27 years delivering enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure transformation, and cyber-secure operations across complex organisations.
Spent the last two years deep inside AI systems: building production platforms, designing multi-model pipelines, implementing security and governance controls, and learning firsthand what it takes to move AI from experimentation to reliable, cost-effective operation. This is hands-on experience with the real challenges organisations face when adopting AI: cost management, vendor selection, data security, human oversight, and knowing when AI is the wrong tool for the job.
Seeking a senior technology leadership role where deep enterprise experience and practical AI implementation knowledge combine to guide responsible AI adoption.
Professional Experience
Okavyx
Self-directed deep dive into modern AI systems, focused on building production-quality tools rather than theoretical research.
Designed and built an autonomous AI agent platform with persistent memory, multi-model orchestration, sub-agent delegation, and real-time voice interaction. Deployed with infrastructure monitoring, automated health checks, cost analytics, and role-based access control. Running in production as a daily operational tool.
AI-powered media bias analysis platform. Automated n8n pipeline ingests news articles, uses AI to extract neutral facts, then generates parallel narratives through three distinct AI personas (progressive, conservative, centrist). Multi-model workflow running in production with daily output.
Fully automated video production pipeline. A single topic produces a publish-ready YouTube Short: AI script generation, ElevenLabs voiceover with word-level timing, multi-source video selection with AI judge, ffmpeg assembly with crossfade transitions and subtitles, YouTube upload, and token-secured approval flow. Three cents per video. Architected the approach and cost model, then directed an agentic AI to implement three interconnected n8n workflows, pushing production work into automation that runs without tokens.
Ultimate Positioning Group
National multi-site organisation (details on request)
Founded and led the IT function from scratch, building a modern technology environment that supported sustained business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
- Built a greenfield IT function and operating model supporting rapid expansion across multiple sites and countries
- Delivered enterprise-grade infrastructure with zero major outages across eight years of operation
- Led cybersecurity strategy including endpoint security, identity management, and threat response frameworks
- Key contributor to achieving ISO 27001 certification through security architecture, policy development, and governance
- Introduced modern identity and endpoint security platforms including MFA, conditional access, and EDR
- Managed technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic procurement across the full portfolio
MACH Technology
Microsoft-focused infrastructure consultancy
- Designed and delivered hybrid cloud architectures for organisations migrating to Azure
- Led virtualisation and infrastructure modernisation across multiple client environments
- Acted as senior technical authority for complex multi-site deployments
The CN Group
Enterprise managed services provider
- Led infrastructure audits and transformation programs across enterprise datacentre environments
- Designed resilient systems and monitoring frameworks that measurably improved operational reliability
- Worked directly with executive stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives
Queensland Eye Hospital
Specialist medical facility
Complete IT infrastructure transformation. Inherited an environment requiring significant improvement and overhauled it end-to-end.
- Designed and deployed VMware ESX virtualisation in a redundant three-server configuration, rebuilding all servers in a virtual environment
- Migrated all systems and services to new infrastructure with minimal clinical disruption
- Implemented endpoint security, internet gateway, content filtering, and backup/DR solutions
- Built a standard operating environment (SOE) that remained in production unchanged five years after departure
- Delivered measurable improvements to uptime, reliability, and disaster recovery capability
Technology One
ASX-listed enterprise software company
- Led nationwide technology deployments and infrastructure integration for government clients
- Translated complex technical requirements into practical, deliverable solutions
- Supported pre-sales and solution architecture engagements
City of West Torrens
South Australian local government
- Led major infrastructure modernisation initiatives across the council's technology environment
- Managed vendor relationships and external contractor delivery
- Acted in the IT Manager role during leadership transition periods
IMC Communications
IT services provider
- Deployed point-of-sale infrastructure and SQL Server across cinema chain locations throughout Queensland
- On-site server deployment, configuration, and support across multiple regional sites
KAZ Computer Services
Managed IT services provider
- Scoped, designed, implemented, and supported backend server systems, SQL databases, and network infrastructure for enterprise clients
- Developed and deployed SOEs, group policies, and software distribution across client environments
- Promoted from Technical Administrator after demonstrating capability during client secondment
KAZ Computer Services
Managed IT services provider
- Windows 2000 rollout, SOE development, server maintenance across Novell and Microsoft environments
- Designed and implemented corporate intranet; Lotus Notes and Novell NDS administration
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance
Community health organisation
- Network administration across Novell, Lotus Notes, and Windows NT environments
- Second-level helpdesk support; hardware and software troubleshooting and deployment
Began career in trades (fibrous plastering) before transitioning to IT through self-directed learning and TAFE certification. Started as a part-time PC consultant in 1995, building skills through hands-on client work before entering corporate IT.
Education & Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Certificate I & II in Information Technology - TAFE SA
ISO 27001 delivery experience (infrastructure & controls)
Industry qualifications in fibrous plastering
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