Experience

Zentag

• New Zealand
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ZenTag General Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Riki, Anthony and I have started ZenTag to help New Zealand Organisations realise the benefits of RFID solutions. Riki, Anthony and I have started ZenTag to help New Zealand Organisations realise the benefits of RFID solutions.



The New Zealand RFID Pathfinder Group

• National Committee Member of New Zealand RFID Pathfinder Group

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  The National Committee is a voluntary group composed of RFID enthusiasts and experts from some of New Zealand’s leading RFID savvy organisations. The committee is elected under the provisions of the NZ RFID Pathfinder Constitution. The National Committee is a voluntary group composed of RFID enthusiasts and experts from some of New Zealand’s leading RFID savvy organisations. The committee is elected under the provisions of the NZ RFID Pathfinder Constitution.



RF Data Systems Limited

• New Zealand
• Technology, Information and Internet

• National Sales Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

  RF DATA has been a leading specialist in RFID technology and software systems for over 16years. We provide Radio Frequency Identification based solutions and services to a broad range of industries across New Zealand. We typically build bespoke RFID based solutions to meet specialist client needs and requirements and often integrate RFID to bridge data gaps between different processes.Radio frequency identification system (RFID) is an automatic wireless technology that aids machines or computers to identify objects, record metadata or control individual target through radio waves. ... RFID is often seen as a prerequisite for the IoT.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6201508RF Data has a team of experienced and qualified specialists design solutions which can integrate with your existing system/s or alternatively build a new system that offers the latest features. At all times the RF DATA team works closely with customers to ensure the design solution meets budget andimportantly has the capacity for future upgrades and enhancements.



Tellen Systems

• New Zealand
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Regional Sales

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Tellen is a Wireless Integration company, we are in the business of conveying critical information via various platforms in many forms at multiple intervals and at various urgency levels.Our engineered solutions will embrace software driven systems, hardware components and communicative tools. We supply solutions alongside this - as well as front line support, skills and confidence. Tellen is a Wireless Integration company, we are in the business of conveying critical information via various platforms in many forms at multiple intervals and at various urgency levels.Our engineered solutions will embrace software driven systems, hardware components and communicative tools. We supply solutions alongside this - as well as front line support, skills and confidence.



SATO New Zealand Limited

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Project Management of AIDC Software Solution rollout to new site for Major NZ Building company.Conceptual design and implementation of Asset Management Solution for Airline.Implementation of RFID Solution into Major NZ Hospital for Orthopedic Prosthetic tracking.Account Management of difficult customer so that SATO not only retained existing business but won new to business.Management of NZ Fashion Week Event Printing requirements for contra Customer eventManagement of Sales Team of 9 people.



Avnet Technology Solutions ANZ

• Country Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Avnet Incorporated is one of the World’s largest technology distributors. It is a USAbasedmultinational corporation, established in 1921.Avnet has a presence in more than 300 locations Worldwide and distributes to 70countries.Avnet Technology Solutions improves how technology products and services are defined and delivered to businesses worldwide. In today's marketplace, end customers expect solution providers to understand their business and the unique requirements of their industry. Solution providers possessing both solution-centric and customer-specific knowledge, have a significant competitive advantage, and have the ability to maximise profit from high-growth markets and increase solution sale opportunities. From our place at the centre of the channel, Avnet Technology Solutions enables our channel partners to grow faster with less investment by helping them with their customers unique business requirements and industry-specific needs. Our value to your business spans the entire go-to-market cycle - helping you to enter new markets quickly, and with less investment. We can help you accelerate your time to market, expand your capabilities, and gain a sustainable competitive advantage.



Elite Business Systems LP

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

  Working with Vodafone Focused Sales team to develop ICT and WAN services business Working with Vodafone Focused Sales team to develop ICT and WAN services business



DTSL

• New Zealand
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Generated new IT services business with Global Cosmetics company. Generated new IT services business with Global Cosmetics company.



Express Data

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Sales and Marketing

  • Apr 1998 - Dec 2012

  I joined this IT Distributor in its 3rd year of business. The team and I added major Vendors like Microsoft and Cisco, service offerings and annuity offerings to name a few highlights that saw the company revenue grow over 10 times in that period.Over this time I negotiated a preferred supplier agreement with the largest ICT company in NZ, we won a Microsoft Global Award, (1st ever to be won by a NZ company) and were a Best Workplace in NZ for 6 years and across ANZ for 2 years.I successfully managed the company through the Dot-Com bust, the Global Economic Crisis as well as 2 acquisitions by Global ICT companies.Working with most major IT vendors we adapted or changed the business to meet their requirements around every IT related trend or change successfully.Express Data NZ was a Best Workplace in NZ for 6 years and across ANZ for 2 years.We focused on long term trusted customer relationships around high value complex products and services.I was a member of the Global Leadership Development Program for 8 years which received specific training tasks and regularly met with the Global Leaders of the Company.Over this period I was fortunate to travel extensively to Vendor Conferences all over the world.



Interconnect

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3Com Product Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Apr 1998

  I was approached to join this Datacom Group company and asked to address some specific challenges that they were facing. I introduced Email Marketing new letters, the first in the industry and several successful marketing campaigns over this time. I was approached to join this Datacom Group company and asked to address some specific challenges that they were facing. I introduced Email Marketing new letters, the first in the industry and several successful marketing campaigns over this time.



Tech Pacific

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager Northern Region

  • Jan 1995 - Jun 1996

  Managed outbound and inbound sales teams selling mostly HP and Microsoft as a distributor to the IT channel. Integrated sales team of an acquired company which doubled the team overnight.Company turnover doubled and continued to grow rapidly during this time. Managed outbound and inbound sales teams selling mostly HP and Microsoft as a distributor to the IT channel. Integrated sales team of an acquired company which doubled the team overnight.Company turnover doubled and continued to grow rapidly during this time.



Axon Computer Systems Ltd

• New Zealand
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jun 1994 - Jan 1995

  Server and PC sales with services for Auckland located Enterprise Accounts such as DB and Ciba-Geigy. Server and PC sales with services for Auckland located Enterprise Accounts such as DB and Ciba-Geigy.



Imagineering

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer - Product Manager - Account Manager

  • Apr 1990 - May 1994

  Joined 3Com Unit within Imagineering as Network Engineer.Promoted to be 3Com Product Manager 1991 - 1993Account Management for Tier 1 Northern Region Accounts - 160 Resellers including Wang, Computerland and Axon Joined 3Com Unit within Imagineering as Network Engineer.Promoted to be 3Com Product Manager 1991 - 1993Account Management for Tier 1 Northern Region Accounts - 160 Resellers including Wang, Computerland and Axon



Computer Logic

• Software Development

• Network Engineer

  • Jan 1989 - Apr 1990

  Networked Apple and PCs for Corporate and Enterprise Customersincluding Lion Nathan, Jordan Sandman Were, Price WaterhouseCompleted 3Com, Apple and Compaq Technical training Networked Apple and PCs for Corporate and Enterprise Customersincluding Lion Nathan, Jordan Sandman Were, Price WaterhouseCompleted 3Com, Apple and Compaq Technical training



Walker Scienific

• United States
• Wholesale

• Hardware Engineer

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

  Installed and Maintained Sun Microsystems CAD Workstations for customers including Fletcher Construction and RNZN Installed and Maintained Sun Microsystems CAD Workstations for customers including Fletcher Construction and RNZN



RNZAF

• Construction

• Avionics Technican

  • Jan 1978 - Dec 1988

  Avionics Technican mainly working on Comms, Radar, Computer and Electrical Systems onboard the Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft.Extensive on going training on all aspects of the above Systems. Extensive International travel on excerises and to repair aircraft. Avionics Technican mainly working on Comms, Radar, Computer and Electrical Systems onboard the Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft.Extensive on going training on all aspects of the above Systems. Extensive International travel on excerises and to repair aircraft.