Fionn Colvin
Chief Technology Officer at Champion Data- Claim this Profile
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Greg Ewing
Over a long working life, the past 22 years spent in IT, it is a rare pleasure to recommend a colleague that I hold in the very highest regard. At Champion Data over the past 12 years, we have seen Fionn deliver consistent, highly successful, results across an extraordinary range of skill sets -- from communicating with stakeholders at the highest level of technical competency; to patiently guiding and mentoring his team while using his sharp design sense to wow the judges and win yet another major contract; or simply jumping in to cut code in a new language on a new platform when no-one else could be relied upon to meet the deadline. But the one quality, as you will quickly discover, that really makes Fionn stand out from the crowd is his wonderful warmth, humour, generosity and spirit.
Greg Ewing
Over a long working life, the past 22 years spent in IT, it is a rare pleasure to recommend a colleague that I hold in the very highest regard. At Champion Data over the past 12 years, we have seen Fionn deliver consistent, highly successful, results across an extraordinary range of skill sets -- from communicating with stakeholders at the highest level of technical competency; to patiently guiding and mentoring his team while using his sharp design sense to wow the judges and win yet another major contract; or simply jumping in to cut code in a new language on a new platform when no-one else could be relied upon to meet the deadline. But the one quality, as you will quickly discover, that really makes Fionn stand out from the crowd is his wonderful warmth, humour, generosity and spirit.
Greg Ewing
Over a long working life, the past 22 years spent in IT, it is a rare pleasure to recommend a colleague that I hold in the very highest regard. At Champion Data over the past 12 years, we have seen Fionn deliver consistent, highly successful, results across an extraordinary range of skill sets -- from communicating with stakeholders at the highest level of technical competency; to patiently guiding and mentoring his team while using his sharp design sense to wow the judges and win yet another major contract; or simply jumping in to cut code in a new language on a new platform when no-one else could be relied upon to meet the deadline. But the one quality, as you will quickly discover, that really makes Fionn stand out from the crowd is his wonderful warmth, humour, generosity and spirit.
Greg Ewing
Over a long working life, the past 22 years spent in IT, it is a rare pleasure to recommend a colleague that I hold in the very highest regard. At Champion Data over the past 12 years, we have seen Fionn deliver consistent, highly successful, results across an extraordinary range of skill sets -- from communicating with stakeholders at the highest level of technical competency; to patiently guiding and mentoring his team while using his sharp design sense to wow the judges and win yet another major contract; or simply jumping in to cut code in a new language on a new platform when no-one else could be relied upon to meet the deadline. But the one quality, as you will quickly discover, that really makes Fionn stand out from the crowd is his wonderful warmth, humour, generosity and spirit.
Credentials
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PRINCE2 Foundation
AXELOS Global Best PracticeJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner
AXELOS Global Best PracticeJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Champion Data
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Technology Officer
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Sep 2020 - Present
> Collaborated with the CEO and Board to develop and execute aredesigned technology strategy to align with the changing and futureneeds of the business.> Led a business-wide technology transformation and realignment,integrating cloud-based platforms and creating new opportunitiesusing innovative technology.> Reviewed and renegotiated agreements with offshore serviceproviders to enhance service delivery outcomes aligned to businessneeds.
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Program Manager
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Aug 2016 - Present
> Introduced Agile project methodologies into the business, including onsiteScrum Master training and accreditation for the projects team,enhancing project delivery outcomes across the business.> Developed and implemented enhanced monitoring of risks, issues,dependencies, contingency plans and resourcing, which led to theeffective removal of project roadblocks and the achievement of 99% ofproject milestones both on time and within budget.
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Head of Development
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2020
> Coordinated a large-scale technical, operational and cultural businesstransformation that upgraded the business from a monolithic legacyproduct suite to a fully cloud-based serverless architecture.> Program managed the engagement, design and delivery of a cloud-basedtechnical solution for the relaunch of XFL in the United States.
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Project Manager
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
> Planned, executed and delivered a multi-million-dollar technical projectfor the Australian Football League (AFL) in collaboration with a suiteof local and international stakeholders, partners, clients and suppliers.> Designed and developed a sport-wide national player tracking solutionfor the AFL.
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Head of Broadcast & Design
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Dec 2006 - Jul 2015
> Facilitated the expansion of the workforce from 20 employees to over45 staff over three years to meet a continually evolving market shareand client list.> Drove the company to become the leading provider of sportsbroadcast services in Australia through the development andimplementation of key technology solutions for major sporting bodiesacross the country.> Provided end-to-end technical and graphics services for countlessinternational sporting events.> Managed the development of several key technologies for the AFL,including the official interchange capture system and scoreconfirmation project.
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Senior Broadcast Designer & Technician
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
Developed a new sector within the business. Quickly became proficient with all facets of broadcast graphic services, including Vizrt and control system development, and successfully provided live sports services for Fox Sports AFL and Channel 9 cricket broadcast across Australia.Outcomes: Established the Champion Data broadcast services business.
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Senior Web Developer & Designer
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Dec 1999 - Jan 2003
Recruited to Champion Data to assist in the transition from a-print based data service to digital and internet technologies. Role of Lead Graphic Designer and Web Developer.Outcomes: Developed the core online sport statistics, analytical and display systems, for sporting bodies, coaches and electronic media.
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Education
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1995 - 1995
University of New England (AU)
Graduate Diploma of Computer Science, Computer Science -
1991 - 1994
University of New England (AU)
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
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