Pip Bennington
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Stuart MacDonald
The below comments is an unsolicited review of my experience working with Pip in MPI. We were lucky enough to have Pip mentor and provide trainings to our ETS Transformation members across Agile and Scrum delivery themes and trainings for Azure Dev Ops use. I personally found Pip to be engaging and knowledgeable on both Agile delivery and Azure Dev Ops. Pip works with a good set of principles, grounded in good experience. From my experience, Pip is very hands on; and works with an energy that results in quick effective results. I found Pip to be a joy to work with. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Pip again. I can recommend Pip as a value add member for any teams who are looking to build an Agile capability within their organisation.
Jo Marnane
Pip is one of those people that everyone wants to work with. She is a positive person who quickly adapts into the working environment and makes work fun. Her enthusiasm for and knowledge of Agile and Kanban ways of working has helped many people and teams across MPI embrace agile ways of working.
Stuart MacDonald
The below comments is an unsolicited review of my experience working with Pip in MPI. We were lucky enough to have Pip mentor and provide trainings to our ETS Transformation members across Agile and Scrum delivery themes and trainings for Azure Dev Ops use. I personally found Pip to be engaging and knowledgeable on both Agile delivery and Azure Dev Ops. Pip works with a good set of principles, grounded in good experience. From my experience, Pip is very hands on; and works with an energy that results in quick effective results. I found Pip to be a joy to work with. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Pip again. I can recommend Pip as a value add member for any teams who are looking to build an Agile capability within their organisation.
Jo Marnane
Pip is one of those people that everyone wants to work with. She is a positive person who quickly adapts into the working environment and makes work fun. Her enthusiasm for and knowledge of Agile and Kanban ways of working has helped many people and teams across MPI embrace agile ways of working.
Stuart MacDonald
The below comments is an unsolicited review of my experience working with Pip in MPI. We were lucky enough to have Pip mentor and provide trainings to our ETS Transformation members across Agile and Scrum delivery themes and trainings for Azure Dev Ops use. I personally found Pip to be engaging and knowledgeable on both Agile delivery and Azure Dev Ops. Pip works with a good set of principles, grounded in good experience. From my experience, Pip is very hands on; and works with an energy that results in quick effective results. I found Pip to be a joy to work with. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Pip again. I can recommend Pip as a value add member for any teams who are looking to build an Agile capability within their organisation.
Jo Marnane
Pip is one of those people that everyone wants to work with. She is a positive person who quickly adapts into the working environment and makes work fun. Her enthusiasm for and knowledge of Agile and Kanban ways of working has helped many people and teams across MPI embrace agile ways of working.
Stuart MacDonald
The below comments is an unsolicited review of my experience working with Pip in MPI. We were lucky enough to have Pip mentor and provide trainings to our ETS Transformation members across Agile and Scrum delivery themes and trainings for Azure Dev Ops use. I personally found Pip to be engaging and knowledgeable on both Agile delivery and Azure Dev Ops. Pip works with a good set of principles, grounded in good experience. From my experience, Pip is very hands on; and works with an energy that results in quick effective results. I found Pip to be a joy to work with. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Pip again. I can recommend Pip as a value add member for any teams who are looking to build an Agile capability within their organisation.
Jo Marnane
Pip is one of those people that everyone wants to work with. She is a positive person who quickly adapts into the working environment and makes work fun. Her enthusiasm for and knowledge of Agile and Kanban ways of working has helped many people and teams across MPI embrace agile ways of working.
Credentials
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Confluence Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Jira Fundamentals Badge
AtlassianApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Kanban Management Professional
Kanban UniversitySep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
ICP-ATF Agile Team Facilitation
ICAgileMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Team Kanban Practitioner
Kanban UniversityMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.orgApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Integrated Dance
Ashley Lopez Belly DanceApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Project Management (ICP-APM)
ICAgileMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
8Elements Cultivate
DaturaSep, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
8Elements Initiate
DaturaMar, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
ITIL : Operational Support & Analysis
ITIL Certified -
ITIL Foundations
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ITIL Release, Control and Validation
ITIL Certified
Experience
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Loyalty NZ
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New Zealand
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Agile Coach
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Agile Facilitator
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
Kanban, it’s a strategy to support Agile transformations • Coaching and guiding roles like Product Manager, Product Owner, Component Owner to understand their world and successfully delivery their accountabilities • Organise and facilitate our Agile community with Guild discussions, learning sessions and lean coffee catch-ups. • Develop and deliver learning and support to teams and individuals, as a Team • Design and develop an Agile pathway for staff • Guide and support Agile tenets like transparency, experimentation and self organisation • Support business stakeholders to understand Agile and Kanban ways of working • Role model and embody Agile principles and values Show less
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Inland Revenue NZ
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Scrum Magistra (Master)
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Nov 2018 - Sep 2019
I’ve returned to my substantive position of Senior IT Consultant to take up a Scrum Master opportunity
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Senior Information Technology Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2018
Holding Transition Manager position for the ITSM project rolling out ServiceNow across IR Operations, Solutions and BT, with our partners Deloitte.Includes delivery of technical training to staff.Fronting training to small-medium sized groups.
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Senior IT Consultant
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2018
IT Consulting resource with the Capability Centre.Coordinate and deliver high quality analysis and design of development and support solutions that enable the efficient and effective delivery of Inland Revenue information systems.Technical specialist with proven success in leading and delivering information technology solutions that are business focused and that meet and/or exceed customer expectations. A strong understanding of the integration and functioning of Inland Revenues IT services. Responsible for ensuring the optimal health and efficiency of Inland Revenue’s production systems by providing 24 by 7 support. Involved in design and development business solutions of Inland Revenue information systems in an architected environment and ensuring consistent activities are to Inland Revenue’s standards and methodologies.A high level of customer focus is required to deliver high quality solutions that meet the needs of the business within agreed timeframes.- Undertake build and test of information system components.- Document, communicate and co-ordinate the hand-over of new or modified information system components to production support areas.- Design, develop and execute the testing and maintenance of Business Continuity Planning procedures, disaster recovery or High Availability software and systems.- Plan, document, communicate and co-ordinate the release and deployment of informationsystem components through environments and in conjunction with Inland Revenue’s enterpriserelease and deployment framework. This will involve identifying and mitigating release anddeployment risks. Show less
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Change Analyst in BT (secondment)
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
Supporting the delivery of BT changes for BI-R, establishing and delivering strategies to manage the impact of change, development and management of communications plan and post implementation analysis and review.
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Acting Business Systems Manager - On-Demand Services
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
Manage the interface between IT Operations & Services and the business, providing IT services that contribute to delivering agreed outcomes. Protect assets through continually planning and working to a 12018 month technical roadmap and day-to-day management and sustainability of IT systems in my area. Proactively identify possible improvements to systems and partner business system owners to benefit from investment, tuning or efficiency opportunities, and provide strong and effective people leadership for your team.On-demand Services:- Manage a mid tier server environment, including virtualisation, with multiple vendors and suppliers.- Ensure proactive and user-friendly 24/7 support for customers.- Within the server environment ensure the delivery of logistical management Show less
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Technical Release Manager
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May 2013 - May 2015
Oversee the integration and flow of development, testing, deployment, and support of technical releases into the system, serve as a liaison between varying business units to promote smooth and timely delivery of software releases or updates ... and anything else as required :)
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Project Lead
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Appointed Project Lead to a Workstream under Jeannie Bathgate
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Senior Systems Programmer
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2012
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Cafe Istanbul
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Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
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Moonjelly Red Queens - Belly Dancer Performers
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
A dedicated and weekly performer at the Cafe Istanbul restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand. Providing a costumed and entertaining evening event for the restaurant with a little pizzazz and a lot of sparkle. Progressed as an opportunity to gain experience for dancers in the restaurant arena, allowing others to learn. A dedicated and weekly performer at the Cafe Istanbul restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand. Providing a costumed and entertaining evening event for the restaurant with a little pizzazz and a lot of sparkle. Progressed as an opportunity to gain experience for dancers in the restaurant arena, allowing others to learn.
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Network Administrator
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Dec 2003 - Aug 2005
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Administrator
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Jun 2002 - Dec 2003
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Invensys Energy Systems
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Helpdesk Operator - Network Administrator
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Oct 2000 - Jun 2002
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Duns Ltd
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Software Consultant
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Feb 1998 - Oct 2000
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Moore Markhams New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Computer Administrator - Office Administrator
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1995 - 1998
Achievements: • Write Office Procedures Manual • Write Computer Support Procedures Manual Responsibilities: • Administration of workstations • Debtors/Creditors including Debt Collection • Payroll • Checking Tax Returns, E-Filing, Email & Proxy Server support • Administration and management of accounting systems • Software consultancy to customers for accounting software and computer support Technical: • Novell Netware 5, MS Windows95/NT • MS Office 97/2000, MYOB, Solution 6, KwikPay, Charter, BankLink Show less
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Opus International Consultants Limited
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New Zealand
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Civil Engineering
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400 - 500 Employee
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Receptionist/Personal Assistant
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1993 - 1996
• Telephone, front desk, reception, personal assistant • Basic administration, data entry & data processor for confidential documents • Coordinator of monthly reports & meetings • Computer filing for RM division, updated report layouts for company • Telephone, front desk, reception, personal assistant • Basic administration, data entry & data processor for confidential documents • Coordinator of monthly reports & meetings • Computer filing for RM division, updated report layouts for company
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Education
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1993 - 1997
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Business Computing -
2009 - 2018
Tribal Massive
Belly Dance
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