My Services
SERVICES
STRATEGY
IT roadmap development -
Are fragmented IT systems slowing service delivery?
Is leadership considering investing in strategic IT systems or a cloud migration?
Needing a high level visual blueprint that clearly communicates the 'why', 'how' and 'when'.
I work closely with senior leadership and technical experts/SME's to deliver an IT roadmap that clearly speaks to the below:
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objectives
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assessment of current state
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stakeholders matrix
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prioritisation
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key projects, timelines
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components/workstreams
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milestones
INITIATION/CONCEPTION
Business Case -
Need a compelling case written to secure funding and resources for a significant technology transformation?
Need to ensure that the technology transformation speaks to strategic alignment?
I have expertise in business case development, that ensures the following topics are clearly articulated:
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Problem statement/opportunity
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Options analysis
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Cost benefit analysis
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Risks and constraints
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High level implementation plan
DISCOVERY& SHAPING
My expertise in the discovery and project shaping phase of a tech project involves conducting a detailed current state assessment centred around people, process and technology. I combine a strong process foundation with a people-centred, emotionally aware approach. Depending on the complexity of the project or transformation, a discovery phase could be a 8 - 12 week journey in which I closely collaborate with stakeholders, business users, architects, product/project manager(s), at the end of which I provide:
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clearly articulated problem statement
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clearly defined project scope and boundaries
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a high level set of functional and non-functional requirements
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process flow diagrams
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tech architecture overview
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user journeys, personas, low fidelity mockups (for UX centred projects)
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Having extensively worked as a lead business analyst and scrum master in my early career as well as having supported product leadership in creating and grooming product backlogs, I am well versed with all aspects of agile squad formation and agile project delivery. I am a certified LEGO serious play workshop facilitator.
I can support project delivery teams by:
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Setting up ways of working and tooling such as JIRA, Confluence, Miro
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Establishing agile ceremonies and squad sprints/cadence
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​Mentoring business analysts
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Coaching on backlog design and management
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Squad design
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Creating QA and UAT frameworks where budgets do not support dedicated testing​ hires
Academic Background
Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, University of Sydney (2000 - 2004)
Leading SAFe Agilist Certified (Scaled Agile) 2018
LEGO Serious Play Certified Workshop Facilitator (2018)
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Institute (2016)