Charles Scalliet

Experience

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  South African Weather Bureau

  Jan 1990 - Aug 1995

  • Chief Programmer

    Dec 1993 - Aug 1995

  • Senior Programmer

    Sept 1991 - Nov 1993

  • Programmer

    Aug 1990 - Aug 1991

  • Assistant Programmer

    Jan 1990 - Jul 1990
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  Alpha Computers / PCS Persetel Q-Data Holdings

  Sept 1995 - May 1998

  Analyst Programmer
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  Blue Circle / Murray & Roberts Materials Pension Fund

  Jan 1998 - Apr 2007

  Analyst Programmer
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  PCS - Persetel Q-Data Holdings

  May 1998 - Feb 2000

  Middleware Team Leader
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  PERSETEL Q DATA AFRICA HOLDINGS

  Feb 2000 - Jun 2002

  Technical Manager
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  Business Connexion

  Jun 2002 - May 2009

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2006 - May 2009

  • Manager: Software Development

    Jun 2002 - Jul 2007
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  FACE Technologies

  May 2009 - Jun 2013

  Manager: Information Services / Technology

  Responsible for overseeing the complete Information Technology function and Software Development Lifecycle; including software development, Project Office, Procurement, Helpdesk, Operations, and Research & Development.• Led 91 resources across 28 projects, to deliver bespoke development, demonstration and maintenance projects across various platforms in 18 countries• Provided end-to-end technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement• Drove continuous client service improvement through industry trend analysis and work output reviews• Managed the technical effort, created and executed development plans to meet changing demands, and kept project managers well-informed on development effort status• Acted as primary liaison between project managers and clients• Assmed ownership of the SDLC, enforced coding standards and championed ICT governance• Managed technical resources within budget and project schedule to ensure consistent high-quality delivery to clients• Oversaw administration and maintenance of the company's networking infrastructure, and assisted in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting regional networking infrastructure• Managed and developed upgrades to the company's telephone system for local and offices abroad• Oversaw the administration and maintenance of lab computer stations and software• Managed and worked with project teams to implement internal systems, including troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, disaster recovery and support• Oversaw Help Desk administration and maintenance of tracking software; responding swiftly to escalated issues• Managed the purchase and responsible maintenance of hardware, software and IT supplies, while establishing and maintaining favourable relationships with vendors Please see my CV for more details on my responsibilities in this role. Show less

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  Toppan FaceTech

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2024

  Responsible for leading both technical and business stakeholders in the timeous, accurate, end-to-end deliverya of comprehensive IT solutions (including associated processes and procedures) across various platforms in 18 countries.• Engaging with key clients and business owners to elicit, understand and negotiate customer requirements, and then translating requirements to produce compelling business cases and clear requirement specification documents• Identifying best-fit solutions for clients in collaboration with business partners; designing a scalable and sustainable technology roadmap in alignment with the strategic direction and objectives• Facilitating accurate project estimating and budgeting; designing solutions within existing budgetary limitations• Creating a cohesive and coordinated project plan to deliver within prescribed budgetary and time constraints• Driving the priorisation and decision-making process to define the final project scope of work• Managing the delivery of the Business Case, scope- and requirements documents, use-case documentation, test plans, and rollout communications• Collaborating with Internal Project Office, Information Technology and Finance departments; external manufacturers, service providers; third parties and local support companies to construct robust tender responses, Expressions of Interest and Request for Proposals• Acting as primary liaison and providing full SDLC support to project- and program leaders with regards to the analysis, development, testing, release and support of solutions• Providing input into the definition and development of operational processes; driving the successful launch, training and adoption thereof, and supporting the program development and execution• Tracking customer feedback to build improvements into future solution requirementsPlease see my CV for more details on my responsibilities in this role. Show less

  • Solutions Manager

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2024

  • Solution Manager: Special Projects

    Jun 2013 - May 2022
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  Toppan Gravity

  Jun 2022 - now

  Director: IT | Solutions Manager

  Responsible for leading both technical and business stakeholders in the timeous, accurate, end-to-end deliverya of comprehensive IT solutions (including associated processes and procedures) across various platforms in 18 countries.• Engaging with key clients and business owners to elicit, understand and negotiate customer requirements, and then translating requirements to produce compelling business cases and clear requirement specification documents• Identifying best-fit solutions for clients in collaboration with business partners; designing a scalable and sustainable technology roadmap in alignment with the strategic direction and objectives• Facilitating accurate project estimating and budgeting; designing solutions within existing budgetary limitations• Creating a cohesive and coordinated project plan to deliver within prescribed budgetary and time constraints• Driving the priorisation and decision-making process to define the final project scope of work• Managing the delivery of the Business Case, scope- and requirements documents, use-case documentation, test plans, and rollout communications• Collaborating with Internal Project Office, Information Technology and Finance departments; external manufacturers, service providers; third parties and local support companies to construct robust tender responses, Expressions of Interest and Request for Proposals• Acting as primary liaison and providing full SDLC support to project- and program leaders with regards to the analysis, development, testing, release and support of solutions• Providing input into the definition and development of operational processes; driving the successful launch, training and adoption thereof, and supporting the program development and execution• Tracking customer feedback to build improvements into future solution requirementsPlease see my CV for more details on my responsibilities in this role. Show less