Motivated Senior manager with demonstrated knowledge of ICT best practices and operations. Proven skills in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and bottom-line profits with forward-thinking leadership. Bringing 20 years of experience in field and ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented role as SAP Solutions Architect.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Manager/ Portfolio Director
Westpac Banking Corporation
08.2021 - Current
Led digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence across Customer Solutions Portfolio.
Aligned IT strategy with overall business objectives, ensuring technology investments supported growth plans.
Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define business requirements for new technology implementations.
Implemented agile project management methodologies to improve delivery timelines and reduce risks associated with technology projects.
Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
Managed IT budget effectively, prioritizing investments to align with strategic goals.
Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for optimal pricing and service levels.
Technology Director
Lion
11.2017 - 07.2021
Responsible for delivering technology application services covering NextGen business applications across Lion Dairy & Drinks, Lion Adult Beverages and Lion Global Markets business units.
Developed strategic technology plans to align with company goals and drive business growth.
Spearheaded digital transformation projects, modernizing legacy systems for increased functionality and scalability.
Collaborated with key stakeholders to define technology requirements and deliver customized solutions.
Enhanced system performance by implementing cutting-edge technology solutions and optimizing software.
Streamlined IT processes through automation, enhancing productivity across the organization.
Applications Manager
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
08.2016 - 11.2017
Responsible for maintaining the applications services as per the product strategy, application road maps and maintaining resilience for core banking and commercial lending business units.
Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
Implemented agile methodologies into program management processes, increasing adaptability in dynamic environments.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
Solution Architect/Project Manager/Demand Manager
Caltex Australia Petroleum Pte Ltd
06.2011 - 07.2016
Responsible for managing the demand for IT portfolio, architecture of system integration solutions and managing delivery of multiple large-scale business transformation projects across Supply, Marketing & distribution, and Retail business units.
Project Manager
Total Petrochemicals Ltd
12.2010 - 05.2011
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Enterprise Applications Delivery Manager
Total Petrochemicals Ltd
02.2010 - 12.2010
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Enterprise Applications Delivery Manager
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
10.2009 - 02.2010
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
SAP ECC Implementation - Enterprise Applications Delivery Manager
Newcrest Mining Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2009
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Enterprise Applications Delivery Lead
Tokyo Chemical Industries
05.2008 - 12.2008
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Enterprise Applications Services Lead
Rio Tinto Alcan
08.2007 - 05.2008
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Business Workstream Lead
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems
04.2005 - 07.2007
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
System Analyst
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems
10.2003 - 03.2005
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Procurement Specialist
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems
08.2001 - 09.2003
Responsible for managing the delivery of systems implementation supporting an M&A, optimization of freight handling for lubes in retail business.
Education
SAP Certified Professional - SAP S4 HANA
01.2017
Certified Automation Architect - Automation
06.2016
SAP Certified Professional - Cloud 4 Customer
03.2015
Program, Project & Service Management certification - Program, Project & Service Management
04.2013
SAP Certified Application Professional - Logistics Execution & Warehouse Management
09.2010
Master of Business Administration - Finance
01.2008
ITIL V3 Foundation Certification - IT Service Management
01.2008
Postgraduate - Operations Management
01.2007
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering