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TECHNOLOGY LEADER AND INNOVATOR | SIMPLIFYING ENGINEERING & SYSTEMS | CLOUD, AUTOMATION & AI INTEGRATIONDriving innovation at the intersection of cloud, automation, and AI to streamline engineering and enhance operational efficiency. Experienced in leading technology teams, simplifying complex systems, and integrating emerging technologies. Passionate about creative projects, technical writing, and mentoring – from system architecture to video editing and coaching.
Professional Profile
Strategic technology leader and innovator with 20+ years of experience delivering transformative technology products and services that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. Proven ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives, leveraging data, AI, and automation expertise to enhance scalability, security, and long-term value.
Hands-on with deep technical knowledge across traditional and emerging technologies like Kubernetes, blockchain, and AI-driven platforms. Complementing this technical acumen is a strong foundation in finance, macroeconomics, and strategic analysis, supporting a holistic approach to technology leadership and business resilience.
Experienced across diverse industries, including web, retail, regulated gaming, and higher education. Adept at leading high-performing teams, managing complex projects, and articulating complex technical strategies to stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
Strengths and Competencies
Strategic Leadership
- Built and scaled a 25-person engineering team at The Lottery Corporation (TLC) to establish core engineering functions, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
- Successfully managed the technical separation of TLC from Tabcorp by migrating over 50 applications and environments to a standalone platform.
Data Analytics and AI Integration
- Spearheaded a blockchain proof-of-concept at Tatts Group, enhancing transactional security and scalability.
- Improved platform reliability by integrating AI-driven monitoring and alerting systems, achieving 99.9% SLAs for critical systems.
Cloud and Automation Expertise
- Led a $2.5M Kubernetes initiative at TLC, reducing platform maintenance by 90% and enabling autoscaling to enhance scalability.
- Unified cloud services for Tatts Group across 13,000 retail stores, securing regulatory approval for cloud adoption.
Operational Excellence
- Reduced development build times from 8 weeks to 8 hours by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC), significantly improving project velocity.
- Streamlined IT infrastructure, achieving cost reductions of up to 50% for core platforms and 65% for WAN operations at Tatts Group.
Current Role
May 2021 - Current Role/PositionHead Of Engineering
The Lottery Corporation (TLC) (formerly Tabcorp)
Description
Led the engineering division, managing platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and environment automation to enhance scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Directed a team of 25 engineers, establishing scalable, secure platforms and driving innovation.
- Developed automation and standardisation roadmaps to improve system efficiency and reduce costs.
Achievements
- Built the engineering team from scratch, establishing critical functions for platform management.
- Delivered a $2.5M Kubernetes project, reducing maintenance costs by 90%.
- Increased platform uptime to 99.9% by implementing advanced monitoring and alerting tools.
- Reduced build times by 40% through CI/CD tool consolidation and process streamlining.
Past Experience
April 2015 - December 2020Senior Manager (Core Technologies) Strategy and Cloud
Tatts Group, Tabcorp
Description
Managed a team of architects and engineers to modernise infrastructure, unify technology strategies, and integrate emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
Responsibilities
- Directed cloud migration and infrastructure optimisation projects to align with business goals.
- Partnered with executives to secure funding and approval for innovative technology initiatives.
Achievements
- Reduced IT infrastructure costs by 50% and telephony costs by 60%.
- Delivered a blockchain MVP to enhance lottery transactional security.
- Unified services across retail stores, achieving sector-first regulatory cloud approval.
- Enhanced R&D sprint velocity by 70%, driving innovation and productivity.
June 2010 - April 2015Infrastructure and Network Manager
Wotif.com (acquired by Expedia Inc.)
Description
Directed global infrastructure and network operations, overseeing cloud migrations, data centre modernisation, and global communication platforms.
Responsibilities
- Managed infrastructure deployments, network upgrades, and cloud migration projects.
- Directed multi-region teams to deliver large-scale projects and operational improvements.
Achievements
- Reduced data centre costs by 30% with hyper-converged systems.
- Migrated $1B in site traffic by transitioning platforms to in-house data centres.
- Improved collaboration with unified communications platforms across global offices.
- Accelerated deployment by 75% through automation with Ansible and Terraform.
Foundational Experience
February 2007 - June 2010Solution Architect
TTGroup Communications
Description
Designed and delivered technology solutions for SMB clients, specialising in IP telephony, networking, and cloud services.
Responsibilities
- Developed tailored communication and network solutions for diverse business needs.
- Conducted pre-sales engineering, project management, and post-sales support.
Achievements
- Migrated clients to cloud platforms, enhancing reliability and scalability.
- Modernised client communication systems with IP telephony solutions.
October 1998 - December 2005COMPUTER SUPPORT/NETWORK ENGINEER (various roles)
Griffith University (Multiple Campuses)
Description
Held multiple IT support and network engineering roles, contributing to large-scale infrastructure upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Supported campus-wide IT infrastructure and managed network performance.
- Participated in modernisation projects for network and data centre systems.
Achievements
- Upgraded campus networks to 100Mbps, improving speed and reliability.
- Automated desktop deployments to streamline bulk workstation upgrades.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Information Systems.
TAFE QUEENSLAND
Certificate IV from QLD Tafe in Workplace Training and Assessment.
Professional Development
TLC HACKATHON WINING TEAM
Team LOTTO LAB 2024
TLC ELEVATE COACHING PROGRAM
Hellomonday 2025
BRILLIANT MINDS LEADERSHIP BY DESIGN
Tatts Group – Proteus Leadership / 2016
CONTINUOUS LEARNING, SELF-STUDY
Various Sources