Rob Hawthorne

Experience

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  Glazier Systems Limited

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2000

  Developer

  Technical Lead, Senior Developer, Web-Based Development Lead.

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  Advantage Group

  Mar 2000 - Nov 2000

  Senior Developer

  Technical Lead, Development Manager, Team Leader, Development Architect, Project Management.

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  KPMG Consulting (BearingPoint)

  Nov 2000 - Oct 2002

  Senior Consultant

  As a Senior Consultant for KCI, you are expected to provide outstanding service, a positive “can-do” attitude and ensure that you can meet the requirements for your customers. A passion for business and technology, understanding methodologies and architectures and driving a team towards successful completion is the norm for KCI.While I was a Senior Consultant for KCI I spent a significant amount of time on large and complex projects, were I would be the technical expert for solution delivery. I spent a significant amount of time travelling globally on the AMP Henderson project, from Wellington to Sydney to London to Atlanta. This was an extremely demanding but rewarding time.Senior Consultants carry utilisation targets, and while at KCI my utilisation rate was almost twice what was targeted. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Nov 2002 - Oct 2007

  A Solution Specialist within the Application Platform & Development product suite is charged with the growth and revenue of SQL Server, BizTalk, Visual Studio and assorted development tools.This role was a significant change from the previous technical roles I have held and required a more dedicated focus on strategically aligning with customers (over the longer term, rather than a project focus), to increase the penetration of the Application Platform stack within major corporate (EPG) customers. Similarly, the role required working closely with Microsoft’s partners to become a trusted advisor, and increase their knowledge and awareness of the Microsoft App Plat & Dev. Public speaking at events such as Tech.Ed, product launches and customer campaigns were a regular occurrence.Key measures for success in the role included increasing revenue growth, target deployments, competitive wins; focus on partner development and of course penetration and adoption within accounts. Show less As a Senior Consultant for Microsoft, you are expected to go above and beyond what is offered by anyone else. Deep technical knowledge in specific subject areas, a positive and practical approach to solution design and above all passion for what you do, are key attributes to being a successful consultant. While I was a Senior Consultant for Microsoft I spent a significant amount of time on large and complex projects, were I would be the technical expert in Microsoft products for solution delivery. I spent several months in Seattle, WA working with Washington Mutual Bank as well as Microsoft Redmond to ensure successfully deliver of specific projects.Senior Consultants carry utilisation and sales targets (for other consultants as well as yourself), and while at Microsoft I more than achieved both of these. Show less

  • Solution Specialist

    May 2005 - Oct 2007

  • Senior Consultant

    Nov 2002 - May 2005
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  Prophesy

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2011

  Managing Director

  Developing and growing your own business is stimulating, challenging and a real step outside of your comfort zone. With the establishment of Prophesy I have had to wear many hats including Marketing, Sales and Delivery, as well as Financial Management. My focus for Prophesy is to build a world-class consultancy practice, which fully understands its strengths and capabilities and provides the answers to real-world challenging problems for its customers. Prophesy has a strong focus on nurturing talent and providing a unique working approach, all of which are tangible benefits to its employees, and creates a loyal and strong talent pool.I have relished the challenge that this opportunity has presented to me, and find that every day there is something very new to learn, and given my experience within the IT sector, this is very impressive. Show less

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  Victoria University of Wellington

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Teaching Fellow

  During the second semester of 2009, I was invited to teach the course INFO222 - Modern Systems Analysis. This allowed me to bring my real world experience to the classroom and ensure my students would be prepared and ready to move into the world of Information Technology.This was an excellent opportunity, and provided the ability to really help students and ensure the IT sector has well rounded students graduating.

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  Theta Systems Ltd

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2016

  To drive the growth, development and strategic adoption of Microsoft technologies across Theta's business. Evaluate the current trends in the market and align the Microsoft solutions that Theta can provide with these. Develop deep relationships with Microsoft to ensure that we provide solutions which are relevant and allow new areas of business to grow. Ensure our Microsoft competencies and certifications are up to date. In December 2011, Theta Systems acquired Prophesy. As part of the acquisition, I am now charged with the growth, development and strategic direction of the southern region for Theta. This includes expanding our service offerings, ensuring our technology solutions are heading in the right direction and taking charge of driving the skills of the wider team with Microsoft technologies.My role reports directly to the CEO of Theta.

  • Head of Microsoft Solution and Architecture

    May 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Central Region Manager

    Dec 2011 - May 2014
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  Z Energy NZ

  Jan 2017 - May 2020

  Independent Consultant

  Assisted Z with their upgrades for their SQL environment preparation to moving to Azure.Worked with Inhouse BI to establish their Microsoft BI practice.

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  Google

  May 2020 - now

  Helping NZ Public Sector agencies to solve their business problems with best of breed open source technologies and solutions from Google Cloud.

  • Chief Data & Analytics Technologist, Google Cloud NZ

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Chief Technologist, NZ Public Sector

    May 2020 - Mar 2024