Pre-2014 Roles
Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013)
Looking after my two kids, the house chores, and Volunteering for the community
Research Assistant – University of Auckland (Aug-2011 - May-2012 Part Time)
Setup a large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.
Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)
| Reference |
| 2009 Mike Ogram |
- Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
- Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
- Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
- Continuously reviewed and optimized company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
- Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.
Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)
Looking after my young children and facilitating the renovations of our 1st home prior to selling and moving to larger home.
University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)
BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor
Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)
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| 2004 Simon Malpas |
Developed a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research.
- Bluetooth HCI commands
- Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler
- Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
- LabView integration
Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul 2002 - Sep 2002)
Dept of Maori & Pacific Health, Physics tutor for pre-stage 1 MAPAS course.
Senior Development & Support Engineer - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)
| Reference |
| 2001 Mike Ogram |
Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked electronic swipe card terminals. My roles and responsibilities covered
- Global customer support lead
- Testing Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
- Release Management
- Global training
- Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)
- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
- Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
Production Scheduler - Carter Holt Harvey - Tissue Group (1994 - 1996)
- Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
- Sales forecasting
- Product specifications
- Continuous improvement projects
- Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400