Experience

Our Projects – Certified Builders Auckland

• New Zealand
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Our Projects Limited is company focused on bespoke residential renovations and new builds in the central Auckland area. My role is to support the growth and strategic direction of the company as it grows and builds a strong and healthy reputation.

• Non Executive Director

  • Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

  Supporting establishment of new construction company and develop strategies for growth.



Strawbridge Family Holdings Limited

• New Zealand

• Director

  • Dec 2011 - Present

  SFH Limited is a private investment company focusing on value add land development in underinvested and emerging residential areas. SFH Limited is a private investment company focusing on value add land development in underinvested and emerging residential areas.



KiwiRail

• New Zealand
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asset Leader

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

• Performance Engineer

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  This role includes the management of four direct reports covering both the Shunt and Mainline Reliability roles. This role requires the engagement of multiple stakeholders including Delivery teams, Asset Managers and Operations teams. As part of my role we have introduced monthly performance metrics for both the Shunt and Wagon fleets to help improve reliability of the assets. I am also responsible for managing the investigation and subsequent reports generated when our assets experience a significant failure. The above responsibilities have given me a strong understanding of the current shunt fleet condition and challenges.

• Project Engineer - Mainline Locomotives

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Supporting the functions of the Rolling Stock Asset Services (RSAS) Team, I was responsible for technical support to strategic projects associated with the mainline locomotive fleet. My primary focus was the management of a hazardous material removal program. This involves strong planning skills and effective communication with team members from across the RSAS and its key customers at a national level. I was also responsible for delivering Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and Field Modification Instructions (FMI’s) as part of continuously improving the reliability of the mainline locomotive fleet.

• Project Engineer - Signals

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Technical lead for strategic projects in the Auckland Metro Area. Including implementation of electro-mechanical gates to improve safety outcomes for pedestrians. Writing principals and standards for Signals and Telecommunications. Organising staff and resources for Block of Line activities and Quality Control for project implementation. Monitoring of spending on projects and investigation of failures of equipment in the project context. Risk assessments identifying key hazards both during construction and life of assets. Effective communication of engineering design decisions to both project staff and maintenance staff.

• Intermediate Engineer - Signals & Telecommunications

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Supporting the key functions of the Signals and Telecommunications team, I was responsible for design, asset management and repetitive failure analysis of the signalling asset across the national network. I was also the key point of contact for field staff in the central freight region, providing technical advice and investigation of repetitive failures. A key achievement while working in this team was to assist in the development of the Business Plan – streamlining the submission and assessment process and improving quality outcomes for submissions.

• Graduate Engineer

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  My role as a graduate engineer was to support and learn the roles of Signals, Telecommunications and Traction Engineers. Activities include signals design, Central Train Control interface design, testing and commissioning of SCADA systems. The graduate position gave me the opportunity to rotate around key parts of KiwiRail and develop relationships with key teams that Engineering Services interact with.



North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR)

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Lead - Remote Monitoring, Signals & Telecoms

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

  Following the November 14th Earthquake in Kaikoura, I was given the opportunity to lead the recovery effort of the Signals & Telecommunications assets on the Main North Line (Rail Corridor - Picton to Christchurch). This work involved arranging and assessing damage, managing design resources, undertaking risk assessments and liaising with key stakeholders to find the best outcome that suited the needs of the whole project. I was able to demonstrate my leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.



Callaghan Innovation

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

  My role was to implement design concepts from our Principal Research Engineers and Scientists. This includes activities such as 3D modelling, designing and implementing hydraulic systems, designing and implementing electronic controls, programming PLCs and HMIs. My role was to implement design concepts from our Principal Research Engineers and Scientists. This includes activities such as 3D modelling, designing and implementing hydraulic systems, designing and implementing electronic controls, programming PLCs and HMIs.



GRN Construction Limited

• Waikato & Hawkes Bay

• Labour Contractor

  • Dec 2006 - Feb 2009

  GRN Construction (HB) Limited was a labour contracting company that I formed with a business partner. We undertook labour contracts to build houses for David Reid Homes, Versatile Homes and Buildings, Horvath Construction and Alena Homes Limited. My role was to provide building, planning and organisational expertise and account management skills. GRN Construction (HB) Limited was a labour contracting company that I formed with a business partner. We undertook labour contracts to build houses for David Reid Homes, Versatile Homes and Buildings, Horvath Construction and Alena Homes Limited. My role was to provide building, planning and organisational expertise and account management skills.