Software Engineering Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

DevOps Lead

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2020

Raken provides innovative mobile technology to streamline field workflows for construction workers. Raken's "digital toolbox" connects the field to the office with daily reports, time cards, project insights, photo management, and more. Clark Construction, AECOM, Skanska, Whiting-Turner, Hensel Phelps, and thousands of the world’s top construction companies use Raken to solve their field reporting needs.My focus is on improving the delivery of our application to customers, and I work across the Infrastructure, Architecture, Operations, Testing and Development disciplines. I seek Continuous Improvement, rather than making big bang changes to ensure stability and uptime. Key areas I am working on are:• Design and Delivery of a Microservices Platform• Building a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins Pipelines• Infrastructure as Code• Monitoring and Alerting• Security Show less

Consultant | DevOps Advocate

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

I am passionate about moving businesses towards continuous delivery - which will massively improve the return on software development investment. I coach businesses to adopt processes and tools to move them on their journey, including: • Agile development and DevOps • Containerisation and Microservices • Automated testing, building and deployments • Software architecture and development toolsets • Business and cultural changes necessary for each different approach Equinox IT is a New Zealand-owned technical IT consultancy with the expertise of the big guys, but with the 'give a shit' attitude of a local IT consultancy. We provide expert IT advice, cloud and technology delivery and training – right-sized for NZ conditions and grounded in our practitioner experience. Equinox IT has over 50 people based in our Wellington and Auckland offices. Show less

Solutions Architect

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

Working for Foodstuffs North Island to develop an Online shopping system, and at the same time transform the way they do business by introducing a services platform that forms a national reference data layer, and a single point of entry to their underlying core systems. The platform uses a Microservices approach, with each service built into a Docker container image and deployed to a Kubernetes cluster in AWS. Key Skills:Solutions Architecture, Containers, Microservices, Technical Leadership, Communications, AWS, Continuous Delivery, Project Management, APIs Show less

Solutions Architect

• Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

Back at GlobalDairyTrade to design solutions for an ambitious programme of work. This includes new service lines, a finance system and integrations with third party services. This role includes taking the solutions from concept, to design, to guiding the development teams through implementation. Having 4 streams delivering at once means new techniques, including introducing continuous delivery pipelines, feature toggling, automated testing and deployment, and improving development processes.The new projects introduce exciting new capabilities for GlobalDairyTrade and make use of some cool new technologies. A significant part of this role is providing technical leadership to the client, to ClearPoint and to the development teams. This involves selecting and prototyping technologies, advocating for their use, and coaching others in how they work and what can be achieved with them. The new solutions are being deployed on AWS, and make use of the platform services and flexibility offered by AWS. Key Skills:Solutions Architecture, Technical Leadership, Communications, Management, Design for AWS, Continuous Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Show less

Solutions Manager

• Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

Managed the team responsible for development of new features and maintenance of the TVNZ websites, including ONE News, Entertainment, TVNZ OnDemand and the Corporate pages. This role involved managing and delivering a number of time critical projects including the Fifa World Cup mini-site, and the 2014 NZ Elections Hub. Other projects included a search engine replacement, monitoring ad blocker usages, and synchronizing on screen graphics with web promotions. In addition to this I looked after a team of developers and testers, ensuring that they delivered the features prioritized by the digital media teams. I had regular meetings with the various business units to ensure their projects were delivered on time and to their requirements. As a Solutions Manager I was responsible for designing the solution to business problems and either handing off to another team to implement the work, or to deliver it through my team. Key Skills: Vendor Management, Problem Tracking and Resolution, Management, Communications, Solutions Design, Stakeholder Liaison, Television, Project Delivery, Video - OnDemand and Streaming, Content Delivery, Content Management Show less

Full Stack Developer

• Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

Using the Feature Driven Development methodology on an Auction Management system for GlobalDairyTrade. The project used AngularJS to deliver a great UI, and a Mule-powered RESTful back end to deliver the perfect mix of functionality and ease of use. This project won ClearPoint an Innovation Award at the Fonterra Vendor Awards. Key Technologies: Java, REST, JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap 2&3, Mule, Hibernate, MySQL Using the Feature Driven Development methodology on an Auction Management system for GlobalDairyTrade. The project used AngularJS to deliver a great UI, and a Mule-powered RESTful back end to deliver the perfect mix of functionality and ease of use. This project won ClearPoint an Innovation Award at the Fonterra Vendor Awards. Key Technologies: Java, REST, JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap 2&3, Mule, Hibernate, MySQL

Project Manager

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

Project management is a new string to my bow. In this role I am responsible for quoting, designing, specifying and delivering a major project for a client, and several smaller point releases. The PM role has me involved with all aspects of the software delivery life cycle, and I am looking forward to starting on the next big release.

Lead Developer

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2013

At Aotea I am responsible for a wide range of projects, from large Java applications to multimedia iPhone and iPad apps, to JavaScript widgets designed to be embedded in a client's web page.

Team Leader/Senior Developer

• Apr 2008 - Mar 2009

I returned to RHE & Associates to lead the e-asTTle team, responsible for delivering a web-based student assessment and learning management tool. In this role I was responsible for the delivery of the final phases of the project, load testing, development and also leading a fantastic team. The project was delivered successfully into the Ministry of Education in February, 2009. I returned to RHE & Associates to lead the e-asTTle team, responsible for delivering a web-based student assessment and learning management tool. In this role I was responsible for the delivery of the final phases of the project, load testing, development and also leading a fantastic team. The project was delivered successfully into the Ministry of Education in February, 2009.

Senior Developer

• Oct 2007 - Apr 2008

Worked as a Senior Developer on the NZ Radio Spectrum registry (Project SMART) Worked as a Senior Developer on the NZ Radio Spectrum registry (Project SMART)

Senior Developer

• May 2005 - Oct 2007

Senior Developer / Team Leader on a long, multiphase insurance project for a client in Australia. Very interesting work and I learned a lot - not just about development. Senior Developer / Team Leader on a long, multiphase insurance project for a client in Australia. Very interesting work and I learned a lot - not just about development.

Developer

• 2001 - 2005

Software developer on a variety of fun and challenging projects including Project asTTle for the NZ Ministry of Education and a release for the National Screening Unit of the Ministry of Health Software developer on a variety of fun and challenging projects including Project asTTle for the NZ Ministry of Education and a release for the National Screening Unit of the Ministry of Health

Developer

• 1999 - 2001

Software developer and systems administrator on various website projects Software developer and systems administrator on various website projects