Experience

Genia

• New Zealand
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Technology

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Genia is one of New Zealand's largest timber manufacturers and suppliers for companies such as Mitre 10, Bunnings and The Warehouse also exporting products worldwide.Genia is at the forefront of technology within the timber industry in New Zealand using custom in-house solutions at multiple locations. As as the "Head of Technology" and part of the senior leadership team at Genia I manage our in-house Systems Engineering, Software Development and Project management teams to create custom and professional solutions to support Genia's internal systems, customer-facing solutions and push forward company growth via digital solutions and technical architecture.Genia is growing fast and actively pushes the use of technology to help streamline its operations and facilitate growth.



Start-up's, Software Development, Investments, Consultation

• Director - Start-up's, Software Development, Investments, Consultation

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Start-ups / App's / Digital Marketing / Investments & Property / ConsultationsFounder of various businesses both online in a range of sectors and industries.Successful pass businesses include an affiliate marketing company and SAAS business... Today I am involved with various UK/US startups at an advisory and investment level. Start-ups / App's / Digital Marketing / Investments & Property / ConsultationsFounder of various businesses both online in a range of sectors and industries.Successful pass businesses include an affiliate marketing company and SAAS business... Today I am involved with various UK/US startups at an advisory and investment level.



SwipedOn | Workplace Sign In System

• New Zealand
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  SwipedOn is a technology start-up based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Developers of a primarily iPad based app (along with web-based systems) that streamlines front desks with a smart, simple, and secure visitor management system. SwipedOn has been named one of the best software companies in Australia and New Zealand.I was bought on to join the SwipedOn team due to my experience within the corporate sector using technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory to work on a software solution to synchronize these products for SwipedOn's customers.The initial role was a contract base role within the company to create a Windows-based app that performed automatic syncs between On-Premises Microsoft Active Directory and SwipedOn's visitor management system. Upon the success of creating the Windows-base product I became a full-time employee and am now working on a cloud-based Microsoft Azure Active Directory sync solution using a serverless framework with Amazon Web Services among other internal projects.

• Contracted - Software Engineer

  • May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Contracted - Software Engineer / Full Stack DeveloperSwipedOn is a technology start-up based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Developers of a primarily iPad based app (along with web-based systems) that streamlines front desks with a smart, simple, and secure visitor management system. SwipedOn has been named one of the best software companies in Australia and New Zealand.I was bought on to join the SwipedOn team due to my experience within the corporate sector using technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory to work on a software solution to synchronize these products for SwipedOn's customers.The initial role was a contract base role within the company to create a Windows-based app that performed automatic syncs between On-Premises Microsoft Active Directory and SwipedOn's visitor management system. Upon the success of creating the Windows-base product I became a full-time employee and am now working on a cloud-based Microsoft Azure Active Directory sync solution using a serverless framework with Amazon Web Services among other internal projects.



Energist UK

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Information Communication Technology Manager (Dual role of Marketing Manager)

  • May 2016 - Dec 2018

  Energist Medical Group is the UK’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced light, laser, and plasma technology systems for use in medical and cosmetic procedures. Energist Medical Group has applied ground-breaking innovations in the laser industry to respond to the dermatological and cosmetic challenges facing medical professionals.My position at Engergist was as Group I.C.T. Manager, the role consisted of day to day departmental management, technical project management, systems engineering, and software development responsible for all Energist locations worldwide.The I.C.T Managers role was part of the senior management team, The role involved traveling to other worldwide Energist locations when required and project manage large scale technical transitions helping to move the company forward.Also during my time at Energist, I took on the dual role of 'Group Marketing Manager' helping update the companies brand, reach, and sales with a new fresh look and marketing strategy.



Chromogenex Technologies Ltd (Acquired by Energist Ltd)

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Communication Technology Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2015

  Chromogenex Technologies Ltd was one of the UK/USA's largest leading developers and manufacturers of advanced light and laser technology systems for use in medical and cosmetic procedures. Chromogenex was acquired by Energist Medical Group, I was the only employee to be retained by Energist during this transition.My position at Chromogenex was as I.C.T. Manager, the role consisted of day to day departmental management, technical project management, systems engineering, and software development responsible for all Chromogenex locations worldwide.The I.C.T Managers role was part of the senior management team, The role involved traveling to other worldwide Chromogenex locations when required and project manage large scale technical transitions helping to move the company forward.

• Information Communications Technology Manager (Dual Role of Marketing Manager)

  • 2003 - Jan 2009

  Chromogenex Technologies Ltd was one of the UK/USA's largest leading developers and manufacturers of advanced light and laser technology systems for use in medical and cosmetic procedures. Chromogenex was acquired by Energist Medical Group, I was the only employee to be retained by Energist during this transition.My position at Chromogenex was as I.C.T. Manager, the role consisted of day to day departmental management, technical project management, systems engineering, and software development responsible for all Chromogenex locations worldwide.The I.C.T Managers role was part of the senior management team, The role involved traveling to other worldwide Chromogenex locations when required and project manage large scale technical transitions helping to move the company forward.During this time period (2003-2009) I also had a dual role as Marketing Manager, The role consisted of day to day marketing activities including branding, web marketing, magazine, media publications and trade shows. During this time the company grew from a small team to a team in the hundreds worldwide.



Valeant Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Engineer > Information Communications Technology Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  (Formally ICN Pharmaceuticals) Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. is a multinational pharmaceutical company based in Laval, Quebec, Canada. Valeant manufactures mostly generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products.My position at ICN Pharmaceuticals started as a Systems Engineer progressing into I.C.T. Manager as the company separated from its USA headquarters, the role consisted of day to day departmental management, technical project management, systems engineering, and software development.