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Work History
Education
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Summary - Key Skills
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Matthew Cleaver

Matthew Cleaver

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Commercially astute business and IT leader with extensive CIO level executive management experience across a diverse range of industries. 25 years experience leading and directing execution of complex business initiatives with demanding requirements and time critical deadlines. CREATING forward thinking technology solutions, business strategies and initiatives Strategic thinker and dynamic problem solver with proven track record of delivering against business objectives. Engaging personality and team player characterized by ability to nurture excellent working relationships through a collaborative and results oriented style. Strategic management style with ability to navigate and solve complex problems. People focused leadership and process-oriented management. Focused and goal-oriented work ethic, committed to achieving measurable results, underpinned by philosophy of continuously improving IT and business outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fractional Chief Information Officer

Strata Networks
01.2018 - 01.2025
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with the development and implementation of user-friendly interfaces and applications.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department through regular performance evaluations and skill development opportunities.
  • Achieved cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and management of technology resources.
  • Optimized data management processes by designing robust data governance frameworks and policies.
  • Bolstered network infrastructure resilience with redundant systems design, ensuring seamless uptime for mission-critical applications.
  • Promoted organizational transparency concerning IT strategy, budget allocation, project progress updates, and performance metrics.
  • Trained staff members on computer use and updated systems.
  • Delivered innovative technology solutions aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems.
  • Increased revenue generation by identifying opportunities for IT-enabled growth and driving related projects.
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration by building relationships between IT professionals and stakeholders across the organization.
  • Spearheaded cloud migration initiatives, resulting in increased scalability, flexibility, and cost reduction for the organization.
  • Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness.
  • Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
  • Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
  • Evaluated IT capital budget to measure and monitor fixed asset proposals.
  • Built IT infrastructure to support key business strategies and evolving processes.

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies -

Auckland University of Technology

National Diploma Business Studies -

Skills

  • Commercially astute
  • CIO level executive management
  • Leading and directing execution
  • Creating technology solutions
  • Business strategies
  • Capital budget management
  • Opex budget management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Dynamic problem solving
  • Delivering against business objectives
  • Engaging personality
  • Team player
  • Nurturing working relationships
  • Collaborative style
  • Results oriented
  • Strategic management
  • Navigating complex problems
  • Program management
  • Project management
  • IT implementations
  • People focused leadership
  • Process-oriented management
  • Goal-oriented work ethic
  • Achieving measurable results
  • Continuously improving IT outcomes
  • Continuously improving business outcomes
  • IT compliance
  • IT governance
  • Infrastructure management
  • Mobile technologies
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Best practices implementation
  • Disaster recovery
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Service delivery oversight
  • Budget administration
  • System design
  • Information technology management
  • System implementation
  • IT service management
  • Strategic planning
  • Technology integration
  • Performance improvement
  • IT risk management
  • Network administration
  • Cost savings
  • IT leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship and team building
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Leadership and people development
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Client relationship building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Relationship building
  • People and culture
  • Operational efficiency
  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Approachable leader
  • Operations management

Summary - Key Skills

  • Commercially astute business and IT leader
  • 25 years experience leading complex business initiatives
  • Creating forward thinking technology solutions
  • Capital & opex budget management
  • Strategic thinker and dynamic problem solver
  • Engaging personality and team player
  • Program and project management experience
  • People focused leadership and process-oriented management
  • Focused and goal-oriented work ethic

Professional References

  • James Whittaker, Vice President Asia Pacific, Triton Hearing and Sonova Group
  • Sanjeev Rajendran, Chief Financial Officer Asia Pacific, Amplifon Group Ltd

Interests

Golf

Reading

Timeline

Fractional Chief Information Officer

Strata Networks
01.2018 - 01.2025

National Diploma Business Studies -

Bachelor of Business Studies -

Auckland University of Technology

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