Mike Roberts
Consulting Partner and Practice Director at Millpond- Claim this Profile
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Rasa Whitaker
Mike is one of the most professional, well rounded and balanced people I've ever worked with. If he says he will do something, then you can guarantee it will happen, and to an exceptionally high standard. Throughout the time I have known and worked alongside Mike, he has always been invaluable to both clients and colleagues, excelling in all settings with his technical ability and astute interpersonal skills. Mikes involvement in any capacity will always guarantee you the highest possible outcomes.
Chris Coetzee
I am very honoured and pleased to recognise Mike, a PMINZ Project Professional for his contribution, commitment and innovation as a volunteer to serve our PMINZ members within Professional Development. Mike’s achievements appear on the PMINZ Wall of Fame: -http://www.pmi.org.nz/pmi/?q=wall_of_fame
Rasa Whitaker
Mike is one of the most professional, well rounded and balanced people I've ever worked with. If he says he will do something, then you can guarantee it will happen, and to an exceptionally high standard. Throughout the time I have known and worked alongside Mike, he has always been invaluable to both clients and colleagues, excelling in all settings with his technical ability and astute interpersonal skills. Mikes involvement in any capacity will always guarantee you the highest possible outcomes.
Chris Coetzee
I am very honoured and pleased to recognise Mike, a PMINZ Project Professional for his contribution, commitment and innovation as a volunteer to serve our PMINZ members within Professional Development. Mike’s achievements appear on the PMINZ Wall of Fame: -http://www.pmi.org.nz/pmi/?q=wall_of_fame
Rasa Whitaker
Mike is one of the most professional, well rounded and balanced people I've ever worked with. If he says he will do something, then you can guarantee it will happen, and to an exceptionally high standard. Throughout the time I have known and worked alongside Mike, he has always been invaluable to both clients and colleagues, excelling in all settings with his technical ability and astute interpersonal skills. Mikes involvement in any capacity will always guarantee you the highest possible outcomes.
Chris Coetzee
I am very honoured and pleased to recognise Mike, a PMINZ Project Professional for his contribution, commitment and innovation as a volunteer to serve our PMINZ members within Professional Development. Mike’s achievements appear on the PMINZ Wall of Fame: -http://www.pmi.org.nz/pmi/?q=wall_of_fame
Rasa Whitaker
Mike is one of the most professional, well rounded and balanced people I've ever worked with. If he says he will do something, then you can guarantee it will happen, and to an exceptionally high standard. Throughout the time I have known and worked alongside Mike, he has always been invaluable to both clients and colleagues, excelling in all settings with his technical ability and astute interpersonal skills. Mikes involvement in any capacity will always guarantee you the highest possible outcomes.
Chris Coetzee
I am very honoured and pleased to recognise Mike, a PMINZ Project Professional for his contribution, commitment and innovation as a volunteer to serve our PMINZ members within Professional Development. Mike’s achievements appear on the PMINZ Wall of Fame: -http://www.pmi.org.nz/pmi/?q=wall_of_fame
Credentials
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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management InstituteMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteDec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management InstituteMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management InstituteDec, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Foundation Certification in Software Testing
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
Experience
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Millpond
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New Zealand
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting Partner and Practice Director
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Jan 2013 - Present
Millpond are your trusted partners in calmly delivering business change. With a focus on leadership, we engage at all stages of project delivery and can provide a broad range of services including; - Project management - Project governance - Business intelligence - Change management - Strategic planning - ICT project support - Project resourcing - Project rescue - Mentoring & Project Management Coaching Millpond are your trusted partners in calmly delivering business change. With a focus on leadership, we engage at all stages of project delivery and can provide a broad range of services including; - Project management - Project governance - Business intelligence - Change management - Strategic planning - ICT project support - Project resourcing - Project rescue - Mentoring & Project Management Coaching
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Falcon Training
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New Zealand
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Professional Training & Coaching
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Principal Trainer and Mentor
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Aug 2015 - Present
Our project management training courses provide all aspects of project management training from introductory level up to international credential (PMP) level. Whether you want to pass the PMP® exam or simply increase your capability, Falcon Training can help you achieve your goals. We are pleased to be able to offer all PMI New Zealand members a 10% discount on any course fees, simply send us your PMI membership number and we’ll provide you with a promotional code to use. Some of our course offerings include; 1. PMP® Examination Preparation Course – our famous and very successful 5 day PMP (&CAPM) examination preparation course. 2. Introduction to Project Management Techniques – our modular course covering everything you need to know about project management. 3. PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) – our 3 day course will prepare you to pass the PMI-ACP exam and ensure you understand all the fundamental principles and tools used within an Agile project environment. Please get in touch - we are happy to help!
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University of Otago MBA
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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MBA Project Management Lecturer and Supervisor
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Jan 2017 - Present
Teaching the practical application of Project Management practices - for students completing their Professional Consulting Engagement during their final phase of their MBA qualification. Teaching the practical application of Project Management practices - for students completing their Professional Consulting Engagement during their final phase of their MBA qualification.
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CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)
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New Zealand
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Management Lecturer
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Teaching the principles of the profession of Project Management - for students studying towards either a Bachelor of Applied Management (Project Management) or a Graduate Diploma in Project Management. Teaching the principles of the profession of Project Management - for students studying towards either a Bachelor of Applied Management (Project Management) or a Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
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Stats NZ
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New Zealand
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Delivery Manager
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Responsible for the IT Delivery of a large software platform, developed to enable a common, flexible, and sustainable approach to survey processing and analysis.I have also been involved within a Legacy translation and redevelopment programme of work, responsible for managing the migration of legacy applications onto modern frameworks.
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UAT Co-ordinator
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Assisting with the rollout of Windows 7 across the three Statistics NZ offices. Activities included verifying the use of applications, identifying key users, scheduling UAT activities, educating users on testing concepts, and supporting users throughout their verfication and acceptance of their application's performance on Windows 7.
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Test Analyst
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Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Test Analyst
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2007 - 2009
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Bachelor of ICT (Dist), A -
2010 - 2012
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Dist), A+
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