End-to-end serverless cloud project demonstrating hands-on capability across AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD. Designed and deployed a multi-tier web application on AWS using a fully serverless architecture, with IaC-managed infrastructure via Terraform and automated deployment pipelines integrated with a GitHub repository.

• IT Strategy — Leading development of the FIT IT strategy, defining the multi-year roadmap, strategic priorities and investment themes that align technology delivery with Fortescue’s business objectives.
• Platform Strategy — Driving the platform engineering strategy across cloud, data, developer experience and AI platforms, establishing the operating model, target capabilities and engagement framework to scale platform services across the business.
• Architecture Design Authority — Establishing the Architecture Design Authority (ADA) as the governance forum for solution and enterprise architecture decisions, defining its mandate, decision rights, review cadence and integration with delivery and risk processes to ensure consistent, secure and scalable technology outcomes.

• Strategy — Led the development and execution of the digital product strategy for FIT Energy, focusing on the business transformation of Fortescue Zero and Hydrogen Systems. Developed and implemented OKRs across multiple teams to align efforts with strategic priorities, resulting in improved focus and accountability.
• Digital — Led planning and execution of internal AI products and R&D data analysis for renewable energy projects. Used AI to determine the most cost-efficient solution based on flexible plant sizing, storage and generation, helping reduce project capital costs by 5–20%. ROI 224%, NPV $3.2M.
• Platform — Led delivery of OT network infrastructure for hydrogen manufacturing sites, including remote monitoring of third-party assets (IIoT for warranty assurance and aftermarket support).
• Platform — Led the design and implementation of the developer platform initiative, reducing developer onboarding from 4 weeks to 1 day and deployment times from 8 weeks to 1 week. Saved ~100K hours benefiting 400+ developers across 40 teams globally. ROI 364%, NPV $4.1M.
• Cyber — Led Application Security response addressing key Audit and Risk findings, improving security posture through a 10% reduction in critical vulnerabilities across SDLC in 6 months.
• People & Operating Model — Established and scaled a product team from 3 to 36 people, transforming from waterfall to design thinking and agile-led product delivery. Achieved ‘excellent’ culture survey scores.
• Financial — Supported cloud cost reductions: FY24 −AUD$1M, FY25 −AUD$1.2M, FY26 −AUD$1.1M.

• Strategy — Set strategic vision and direction for Fortescue Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Enterprise Monitoring, including technology roadmaps and reference architectures.
• People & Operating Model — Built the Cloud Centre of Excellence; accelerated delivery via shift-left security-as-code. Transitioned from outsourced to an internal team of 14 reports plus external consultants.
• Operations + Delivery — Established the “Cloud Kickstarter” Centre of Excellence Wiki, API and CLI, advocating self-service and improving Developer Experience. Implemented ITIL-based processes and 24x7 support for the Cloud platform.
• Cyber — Led Cloud Security Remediation and Automation project, reducing cyber threats by 99.5% (393 to 2 known risks) across the cloud platform.
• Financial — Supported negotiation of a Private Price Agreement (PPA) of USD$50M over 5 years, delivering USD$1M savings over 3 years and a USD$500K training budget. Drove cost reductions of >20% (USD$1.3M in FY22/FY23).
• Operational Intelligence — Developed and led the Enterprise Monitoring initiative rolling out an observability platform across IT and OT.
• Disaster Recovery — Established disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks for the Cloud Platform.

• Strategy — Developed and received architecture board endorsement for BHP-wide Cloud strategy; implemented six core recommendations across Policy/Standards, Identity, Cybersecurity, Network, Automation and Development.
• Cybersecurity — Guided projects to follow cloud security best practices across the development lifecycle for cloud-hosted applications.
• Governance — Led architectural discussions to ensure successful cloud deployments aligned with BHP’s cybersecurity standards.
• Coaching — Provided knowledge transfer sessions to projects considering or consuming cloud services (AWS/Azure).

• Architected and delivered an AWS cloud-hosted intelligent traffic system (ITS) for connected and autonomous vehicles, based on an event-driven microservices architecture.
• Developed and deployed CI/CD toolset, event management and application performance monitoring tooling, significantly reducing operational costs versus 24x7 server provisioning.
• Led user story development, sprint planning, technology roadmaps, stakeholder engagement and project scoping.

• Strategy and Execution — Lead Solution and Transition Architect defining the end-to-end solution for the consolidation of 27 service desks, transitioning 5 service pillars and implementing ServiceNow, improving end-user IT satisfaction and service management SLAs.
• Innovation + Delivery — Successfully managed architecture services at Water Corporation during a 300%+ increase in project services (FY 2016–2017).
• Cybersecurity — Championed cybersecurity strategy and led IT/OT infrastructure separation at Water Corporation.
• Operational Technology — Lead Architect on the Datacentre consolidation and Software-Defined Network (SDN) architecture for Water Corporation.
• Innovation + Delivery — Implemented automation and orchestration (including staff onboarding/offboarding and access control) at the Department of Communities, improving end-user experience through streamlined HR processes.

Management and Leadership

Open communicator, facilitator, and pragmatic leader with 15+ years in management, leading up to 8 direct and 36 indirect reports across Australia and the UK. Ensures alignment of business strategy to technology objectives, budgets are met, core business and technology risks mitigated, and stakeholders supported across global business units.

Finance Management

Consistent track record of meeting budget with 15 years managing budgets of up to $10M CAPEX. Reduced OPEX costs by 20% in the first 6 months of 2025. Saved multi-millions through contract rationalisation via the Fortescue and AWS Strategic Alliance. Developed service catalog show-back model for services.

Strategy Development

Developed, presented, and implemented multiple strategies across Cloud, Cybersecurity and Software Engineering. Group-wide Cyber Strategy based on core risk areas and their treatment. Regularly engaged with the Audit and Risk Committee on progress, opportunities and solutions.

Leading Strategy, Innovation & Transformation

Led and partnered on innovative opportunities for business leaders to adopt and embed emerging technology. 10+ years leading technology across Australia and internationally, demonstrating thought leadership in digital innovation, ways of working, efficiencies, cost savings, data management, analytics and lean improvements.

Advisory

Educating leadership teams on risks, opportunities and various approaches to seed innovation opportunities whilst managing operational, staff and cost impacts.

Transformation + Digital

Radically simplified technology platforms (Cloud, Data, IoT, Software Engineering, IT operations, Contact Centres). Simplified the user experience, implemented multiple platforms (cloud, network, developer, IIoT), reducing cost and providing a modern foundation for digital transformation to operational excellence.

Digital & AI Products

Led development and execution of internal Software and AI digital products, contact centre platforms and cloud migrations.