David S
Telecommunications Manager
Baulkham Hills
Summary
Dynamic Telecommunications Manager with a proven track record of leading diverse projects throughout all phases of the project life cycle, including planning, execution, control, and closure. Expertise in aligning project outcomes with business objectives, consistently adding value and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Passionate about infrastructure projects and committed to delivering solutions that meet organizational needs while driving significant cost savings. Recognized for a results-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and innovation within teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Telecommunications Manager
St Vincents Health Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Lead and directed team of 5 technical professionals.
- Negotiated maintenance contracts to maintain budget guidelines.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate cost-effective service contracts and ensure timely delivery of equipment.
- Managed and integrated telecommunications services and systems Nationally.
- Telecommunications planning
- Telecommunications Reporting & Billing Audits
- Call Centre design & administration
- Infrastructure design & planning
- Vendor management
- IT Infrastructure design & project management
- Stakeholder management
- Wrote, implemented and maintained the Data and Cabling standard for SVHA nationally. This allowed for improved compliance with standards across the organisation.
- Redesigned and relocated Communication rooms as part of Building Projects and also to improve the overall Communications design and plant and design.
- Audited Telecommunications expenses and have saved SVHA over $500,000 a year and was on track to save over $1M a year by implementing a cost saving strategy along with removing old services no longer required.
Acting Telecommunications Manager
St Vincents Health Australia
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead and directed team of 5 technical professionals.
- Negotiated maintenance contracts to maintain budget guidelines.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate cost-effective service contracts and ensure timely delivery of equipment.
- Managed and integrated telecommunications services and systems Nationally.
- Telecommunications planning
- Telecommunications Reporting & Billing Audits
- Call Centre design & administration
- Infrastructure design & planning
- Vendor management
- IT Infrastructure design & project management
- Stakeholder management
- Wrote, implemented and maintained the Data and Cabling standard for SVHA nationally. This allowed for improved compliance with standards across the organisation.
Senior Communications Analyst
St Vincents Health Australia
12.2000 - 03.2022
- Key Responsibilities
- PABX management
- Telecommunications planning
- Telecommunications Reporting & Billing Audits
- Call Centre design & administration
- Infrastructure design & planning
- Vendor management.
- IT Infrastructure design & project management
- Stakeholder management
- Contract Management & Compliance
- Team Manager
- Key Achievements
- Managed the Nurse Call & TV replacement project across 8 wards in the Public Hospital. This has improved patient care and the patient experience.
- Successfully managed the complete PABX replacement in the Private Hospital. Through successful transition planning and vendor management this was achieved as per the Project plan.
Data Technician
FDC Group – Construction & Fitout
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Key Achievements
- - Relocated phone services and outfitted offices and communication rooms for CSC.
Electrician
T&P Maintenance
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Key Achievements
- - Successfully designing, quoting and installing power and lighting solutions.
Electrician and Data Cabler
Ray Wilkins Electrical
04.1999 - 04.2000
- Key Achievements
- - Being part of a team that installed the complete access control system for Wharf7
- - Led a team of Electricians and trade assistants for six storey office block from the ground up.
Education
Diploma - Project Management
University of New England
Certificate IV - Project Management
University of New England
Certificate - Electrical (Trade)
Tafe
Certificate - Electronics Technology
Tafe
Skills
- Strong technical expertise
- PABX system management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Team leadership
- Investigative analysis skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Rapid learning and uptake of new tech/skills
- Ability to work in a team or autonomously
- Independently motivated
- Cost control
- Supplier relationship management
Certification
Contractor Licence - Electrical – 100432C
Interests
Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Rock Climbing, Graphic Design
Timeline
Telecommunications Manager
St Vincents Health Australia
03.2023 - Current
Acting Telecommunications Manager
St Vincents Health Australia
03.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Communications Analyst
St Vincents Health Australia
12.2000 - 03.2022
Data Technician
FDC Group – Construction & Fitout
09.2000 - 12.2000
Electrician
T&P Maintenance
06.2000 - 08.2000
Electrician and Data Cabler
Ray Wilkins Electrical
04.1999 - 04.2000
Certificate IV - Project Management
University of New England
Diploma - Project Management
University of New England
Certificate - Electrical (Trade)
Tafe
Certificate - Electronics Technology
Tafe
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