Gavin Kane

Experience

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  London Regional Transport

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1986

  Programming Analyst
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  Ministry of Finance, Nicaragua

  Jan 1988 - Feb 1988

  COBOL Tutor
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  Bp

  Apr 1988 - Dec 1988

  Programming Analyst
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  Databank

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1989

  Programming Analyst
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  Bank of New Zealand

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

  Programming Analyst
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  Westpac New Zealand

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Senior Analyst Programmer
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  EDS Group

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Senior Analyst Programmer
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  Bank of New Zealand

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2013

  • Accountable for the delivery of a future state architecture for the BNZ• Helped create the NextGen business case and was responsible for the technology risk, competitor analysis and future threats content• Provided a detailed understanding of our risks and pain points from a customer and technology perspective along with a remediation plan • Architecture Lead in the creation of the Technology Roadmaps setting out the IT strategy for the BNZ• Presented the NextGen Business Case, Technology Roadmaps and Risk Analysis findings to the BNZ Leadership Team and business units across the bank• As acting Head of Architecture initiated the Future Bank project which laid the foundation for the Technology Roadmaps Show less

  • Enterprise Architect - NextGen Transformation Program

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Design Team Manager, Architect

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Designer, Senior Analyst Programmer

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
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  Bank of New Zealand

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2016

  Strategy Lead

  • Initiated and ran the Test platform optimisation programme using DevOps methodology• Led the Banking Transformation stream as part of the NextGen transformation program. It was tasked with evaluating the appropriateness of adopting the NAB/Oracle Banking Platform at BNZ. • Researched and presented on the threat of digital disruption and the possible options to mitigate • Developed strong working relationships with NAB and Oracle• Worked closely with BNZ Business leads to make sure their aims, needs and constraints were understood and catered for• Produced and presented an accepted recommendation on how the bank should best proceed with the NAB/Oracle solution Show less

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  Reserve Bank of New Zealand

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  EA Lead

  • Delivered Enterprise Architecture across Data, Applications, Infrastructure and Business Architecture. • Worked with a number of Government agencies to determine the best Cloud approach • Created a Cloud Strategy and Cloud migration plan• Designed and ran a number of Cloud proof of concepts to highlight the benefits of Cloud• Presented and wrote Cloud introductions for Business and Technology audiences.

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  Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Delivered Business Architecture for the Corporate department • Collaborated with Government agencies to develop cross Government initiatives• Researched new technology options that would meet business needs• Ran and designed proof of concepts to highlight the benefits of Cloud technology.• Wrote and presented new technology education packs for Business and Technology audiences.

  • Domain Architect

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Manager Architecture and Standards, e-Invoicing, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

    Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Business Architect

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2020