Co-Founder and Mission Director

• Jul 2018 - Present

My journey in the tech education sector has led me to challenge the way talent is developed within the tech sector. Why invest 3-4 years of your time in education, when technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace? Why spend $20k, when you could be earning $50k in 3-6 months? Why wait for someone to take action, when we have amazingly motivated tech business leaders who want to enable talent who are passionate delivering both individual and business outcomes? That's why @Alan Kan and I got together to create NZ's first tech skills accelerator with a social mission, designed to launch tech talent and careers in 14 weeks. We set out to bridge the growing skills shortage, by challenging the way the next tech talent enters the workforce. That’s why we created this model in collaboration with industry employers and leaders. We have also created an Aspire Grant, for those who would otherwise not be able to afford the programme due to financial hardships or job losses (and redundancies). In 14 weeks versus 3-4 years (in traditional education), candidates will gain skills, real experience and recommendations from employers to get them started in the tech workforce ready to hit the ground running. We are launching our first impact programme in November 2018. If you know someone interested in this, or if you have an idea, a business project or simply want to challenge us to help us get better, then connect with us and help us increase our impact. #successredefined #bettertogether Show less

Mission Director

• May 2021 - Present

Director

• Apr 2021 - Present

Board Member

• Mar 2021 - Present

Non Executive Board Member/ Trustee

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

http://www.akohiko.org/ Ako Hiko Trust is a registered charity working with 8 schools in the Mt Albert/ Mt Roskill area with the vision to increase achievement in a low decile area by making education more accessible & fun through technology in the classroom. Ako Hiko access relevant research through Manaiakalani Education Trust and has made available 1000 Acer Chrom books to these cluster schools; invested in teacher professional development; and invested in wireless network to make education accessible beyond the gates of the school. Show less

COO

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

Responsible for the execution of our vision to create modern and dynamic methods for developing accomplished, agile Talent who will have a positive and immediate impact on businesses around the world. Led a team to design immersive, adaptive learning experiences to rapidly create high-demand talent for the tech sector. Led a team to design CX strategies and operational implementation of plans and processes. Led a team to launch a digital CX experience from website design, digital badges to digital recruitment and placement services. Show less

General Manager Alliances & Partnerships

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2017

GM ALLIANCES & PARTNERSHIPS A member of the senior management team. Responsible for sustainable commercial growth through: * the successful management & growth of key strategic partnerships and alliances including innovative joint ventures * development of partnership and alliances operational strategies * assist the business development team to review and assess new partners and alliances as well as business cases * operationalisation of academic partnership services including managing learning design and development, assessments and delivery models * establishment of KPIs and SLAs to measure and assess partnership performance and recommend strategic decisions to steering groups and governance boards as necessary * competitor analysis and environment scanning to provide strategic advice to executives Managed high value strategic partners including partnerships with IBM, Concentrix, The MindLab by Unitec, Tech Futures Lab and TATA group India. Each of these partnerships are unique and innovative and hence requires creative management of virtual project teams. BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGER: A member of the senior management team, was responsible for: * strategic business planning support, analysis and measurement of commercially oriented projects across the organisation. * development of strategic plans to promote Business Development that realises new business opportunities and initiatives to generate revenue. PROJECT MANAGER Managed the launch and set up of large scale projects including Unitec's first academic alliance with the Indian partner CMC Ltd., domestic alliances with local businesses and commercial projects. PROJECT LEAD Managed business development projects with small to medium businesses from concept phase to implementation phase in coordination with the business development manager. Show less

Corporate Trainer & Consultant

• Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

Designing, developing and delivering innovative customised training and coaching programmes to individuals and businesses. Specialised in Soft skill training and development, Management development programme, Leadership programme, Customer Service and Sales programmes. Designing, developing and delivering innovative customised training and coaching programmes to individuals and businesses. Specialised in Soft skill training and development, Management development programme, Leadership programme, Customer Service and Sales programmes.

Sr. Corporate Trainer

• Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

Designing and delivering knowledge management solutions to small and large businesses across the country. Managed key corporate accounts, engaging with clients on a regular basis and overseeing the on-going development of the training section Supervising, coaching and assisting the team to advance their own skill base and meet the company targets Specialised in soft skill training and large outbound training programmes. Designing and delivering knowledge management solutions to small and large businesses across the country. Managed key corporate accounts, engaging with clients on a regular basis and overseeing the on-going development of the training section Supervising, coaching and assisting the team to advance their own skill base and meet the company targets Specialised in soft skill training and large outbound training programmes.

Senior Quality Coach/ Trainer

• Apr 2003 - Jun 2007

Supervising, motivating and monitoring the performance level of the service staff for ensuring superior customer service and the accomplishment of service standards Interacting with clients and utilizing excellent organizational skills to arrange implementations, upgrades/migrations and maintenance of service levels Preparing and compiling various reports pertaining to processes and productivity Providing training to new employees and internal/external clients on process function while creating programs for on the job training Show less