Don Pringle

Experience

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  Redstone Converged Solutions (formerly Comunica)

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Project Manager

  Worked for a company that specializes in network and communications infrastructure solutions. They provide design, implementation and project management services for Networking and Telephony, Connectivity, Intelligent Infrastructures and Support.Have experience managing projects within the following sectors: Education, NHS, Insurance and various other public and private enterprises.Was responsible for the full project management lifecycle including planning, monitoring and controlling, risk and issue management, as well as resource, materials and financial management.Have successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring that they finish on time, within budget and according to customer requirements.Experienced in managing LAN, WLAN, Telephony and infrastructure cabling related projects utilizing Cisco, Nortel, Trapeze and Extreme systems. Show less

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  Transport for London

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2011

  Project Manager

  Worked for the CRMS portfolio, whose task was the installation of a Cable Route Management System along sections of the London Underground railway system, in order to accommodate the installation of new signalling and power cables, to support the new rolling stock.Assisted the Project Manager in managing the CRMS portfolio, which consisted of approximately twenty five projects over a two year period. This also entailed covering for him in his absence.The value of the various projects ranged from £50k to £1.2 million each. Actively involved in the entire project life cycle, from the tender phase, right through to project completion and handover.LVAC (Low Voltage Alternating Current) - took over as Assistant Project Manager for 6 months during the completion and handover phase. Show less

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  Vodacom

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2014

  Senior Project & Operations Manager

  Planned and delivered multiple projects and operational tasks within the NMG Fault Management area in Vodacom, within a dynamic, unstructured, non-dedicated resourcing environment.Responsible for compiling and submitting detailed paperwork (project communication, project plans, task lists, reports etc.).Assisted with Change Management & Release Management.Delivered projects and operations tasks.Managed all stakeholder expectations.Reported to all stakeholders and management.Ensured that all project documentation was available in a central repository. Managed contractors and suppliers.Managed risks, issues and quality.Facilitated events. Show less

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  Datacentrix

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Project Manager

  Planning and delivering a portfolio of ECM (Enterprise Content Management) projects as part of a larger programme for the Western Cape Government to the value of R13.5 million. Responsible for full project lifecycle: project planning, communication, resource management, project meetings, budgets, reporting, governance, risk recognition / escalation of issues and quality management.Managed multiple phases of ECM software roll-outs for various Western Cape Government departments. Oversee the consolidation of multiple ECM systems onto an Enterprise platform. Report to and manage client and senior management expectations. Available for Project Manager roles from 1 June 2016 - IT Infrastructure / Software / ERP/ TelecommunicationsAcquired SAP and Agile Foundation certifications. Show less

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  Travel, Studies & Preparation for emigration

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  Sabbatical (Emigrated to New Zealand)

  November 2017 to January 2018 - AucklandExternal Building work (deck, fences, retaining wall)

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  Auckland Transport

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Consultant Project Manager

  Worked for Auckland Transport as part of the Portfolio Delivery (Projects) team, delivering projects up to the value of NZ$2.0 million. I managed and delivered multiple construction projects concurrently, ensuring that safety, quality, contractual, and commercial targets were met, and also managed and liaised with assigned staff, team members, subcontractors, design partners, stakeholders and suppliers.I have demonstrable expertise and understanding of NZS3910 contracts and strong experience as Engineer’s Representative under NZS3910 and currently manage construction schedule and design priorities to ensure the effective delivery of renewal and minor CAPEX projects.I managed all aspects of Safety Management across all projects i.e. escalated and reported on incidents and attended safety audits. Show less

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  KiwiRail

  Aug 2021 - now

  Information Communication Technology Project Manager