Christian Payne

Fire and Rescue NSW

Provided technical leadership and software development support in the E000 Comms Centre, ensuring the stability, security, and functionality of mission-critical applications used in emergency response operations.

Key Achievements:
✔ Led the development & deployment of a web-based incident tool, consolidating multiple stakeholder requirements while ensuring privacy, security, and solution design constraints.
✔ Managed penetration testing for an internally developed application, working with external security specialists to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
✔ Oversaw technical decision-making for internal tools, balancing conflicting short-, medium-, and long-term priorities to optimize resource allocation and project feasibility.
✔ Modernized legacy systems by migrating critical tools from VB5 & VB6 to .NET Core, including fire alarm emulators for training and call recording/playback tools.
✔ Adopted Agile methodologies, utilizing JIRA for task & issue management and Scrum project management to prioritize and deliver features efficiently.
✔ Collaborated with Cyber Security & Support teams to ensure compliance with policies, risk management strategies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
✔ Converted & optimized legacy desktop applications into web-based solutions, leveraging React, Web APIs, and cloud-ready architecture for improved accessibility and maintainability.
✔ Implemented automation & DevOps practices, streamlining daily system checks, RFC documentation, and change management processes via Fire & Rescue’s CAB (Change Advisory Board).

Tech Stack:
✔ Backend: .NET Core 8, Web API
✔ Frontend: Angular 17, React.js, TypeScript
✔ Cloud & Infrastructure: On-premise with cloud migration readiness
✔ Automation & DevOps: CI/CD (TeamCity), MS Test
✔ Security: Penetration testing, risk management compliance
✔ Project Management: JIRA, Scrum, Agile methodologies
✔ Database: MS SQL 2019, MongoDB, MySQL

Principal Engineer

Origin Energy

Software Engineer

Fantastic Furniture

Senior Software Engineer

Tanngo 

Technical Product Manager

Humaniti

Humaniti helps consumers by providing a budgeting tool & cash for surveys.  It helps our customers by providing data insights.

I was Humaniti's first technical hire where I built the dev. team from scratch.  We released MVP (desktop) in 5 months, and then added mobile (iOS & Android) 6 weeks later.

Next phase was to take ownership of our internal processes and procedures.  I implement traditional Software Development practices (SCRUM etc.) and fill the product pipeline.

From there my focus was on scale & growth - increase velocity (more features more often) while reducing bug count,

Tech stack is AWS, Python, Angular & ionic with Postgres & Snowflake.

HR functions included recruitment and defining personal & team KPI's.

10 head count including Dev, Support & QA.

Chief Technology Officer

Fin Coach

- Define and manage product road map.
- Released MVP in 3 months
- Liaise with internal & external stakeholders
- Develop content for product and company collateral
- Sales, trend, and profitability analysis
- Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products

Product Manager

Moneysoft AU

Head of Development

Rugby Rank

The aim of Rugby Rank is to deliver maximum benefit, with minimum fuss at a price which makes high end data analysis available to all clubs/schools/universities at all levels of the game. 

The interface has been rigorously tested by highly qualified junior representative and senior coaches and is designed to provide the maximum benefit to the user.

I.T. Manager

eSavvy Pty Ltd

Developed products for Dynamics CRM
Managed a portfolio of +25 products
Developed & deployed web & mobile solutions

SAI Global

Responsible for Standards database
- including Australian, US, UK and European Standards
- managed KPI's for data accuracy and completeness

Data Team Leader (Publishing)

I help teams ship software that actually works - scalable, maintainable, and built to last. 

With 25+ years in tech, I’ve seen every software disaster imaginable - from legacy code, nobody dares to touch to cloud migrations that “should be easy”. My job? Keep teams focused, stakeholders informed, and software delivered- while still being hands one and without unnecessary drama.

My expertise is modernising legacy systems, integrating cloud solutions, and leading teams through complex software transitions. I’ve worked in startups, government, and large enterprises, where I focus on removing bottlenecks, streamlining development, and helping all do their best work.

Great software is as much about people as it is about technology. A good plan, clear priorities, and a team that understands the goal make all the difference. Whether it’s technical strategy, stakeholder alignment, or making tough decisions that keep projects moving, I thrive in bringing structure and clarity to software delivery.

Founder

Descon

Deputy Manager Operations Support (Risk & Compliance)

Ready Logic

Project and Process management consulting to various entities, startups, consulting firm, Data Security, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing.
Apex Consulting
• Service Design for DPO Consulting Services for GDPR Compliance
• Developed Templates and Programmed them in ClickUp for Client services workflow management
• SOP Development for ClickUp On-boarding and Client Workflow Management
Sprint Planning and Project Coordination
Hi5 Practice
• Project Workflow Development and Management in Wrike
• Workflow Automations using Zapier with Wrike, Google Docs, And Typeforms
• Standard Project Blueprint development for Service Mapping
• Continuous Monitoring and Updating and System Maintenance
Gondola
• Developing Process System for Customer Sign-Up to Website Delivery
• Prepare SOPs
• Configure Asana for Complete Process Flow and Project management

Head of Operations / Business Process Consultant

Zelevate

Business Process Development
•	Service Design for Amazon Business Delivery. 
•	Designed and Implemented Business process SOPs, Formats.
•	Developed Project Management Methodology, for Managing FBA projects in ClickUp. 
•	Set Up ClickUp and Drive for Process Management 
•	Develop Systems for Brand and Sales growth processes

Developing and Managing Amazon FBA PL Projects
•	Finding the best products for Amazon FBA PL, sourcing them, and launching them on Amazon. A total of 10 Products are managed from A to Z and continuous scaling. 
Developing Budgets, Investment Plan, and Forecasts
Monitoring and Controlling the Strategy 


Develop and grow brands on and off Amazon
•	Grow brands on Amazon using up to date PPC and marketing strategies. Develop brands off Amazon on digital platforms.
o	Steel Supplements
o	Triquetra Health

Business Portfolio Manager

Information Technology University

Taught Project Management to Two sessions of Executive MBA (2020 & 2021).

Adjunct Faculty

Managing the “Planning and Control” function for project operations in all geographies (Qatar, UAE, Oman, Pak) of Descon’s Industrial Services Division. 
Participation with Client and Contractors for preparation of Baseline Schedules including WBS, RBS, CBS etc. in lieu of Contractual documents.
Analysis of Schedule & Progress and Project Performance based on Contract and EVM 
Evaluation and Recommendation of Contractors’ EOT Claims by analyzing through Delay Analysis Techniques
Intimation of Delays and Progress Concerns to Contractors and Client through formal correspondence
Analyze the Critical Paths and Floats & highlight forecasted delays before time to mitigate delays
Preparation of Cost Forecasts based on the balance work and EVMS
Analysis of Project & Portfolio risk register and prepare risk analysis reports. 
Preparation of KPIs, Flash Reports, Weekly and Monthly Progress Performance Reports
Tracking of Progress based on approved Schedules by extracting Look Ahead Plans

In-Charge Planning & Cost Control

Provide/form qualified independent opinion on the current state of affairs of operations based on Data Analysis ( from financial, progress reports, operational metrics, risk registers) and develop future projections
Ensuring that risk data is rolled up correctly from projects to corporate level such that Risk Outlook, P&L sheet, project analytical studies and other relevant reports are aligned with risk data and on-ground conditions as and when become known.
Mark all early alarm items for forums like monthly business reviews, budget reviews, leadership forums, strategy reviews and other leadership meetings/discussions) and propose specific actions/measures for their resolution as required.
Manage company review data, and prepare presentation for Corp. Risk & Compliance Dept. with assistance and input of all the team members. Develop plans for improvement. 
Provide analysis, evaluations, reviews, department presentations or other assignments related to ongoing company level initiatives assigned to CR&CO office.
Develop Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Policies, procedures, Risk Appetite, risk registers, guidelines) aligned with industry practices and standards (ISO 31000, PMI, COSO ERM) and ensure its implementation in all Divisions and Corporate Departments.
Manage Corporate Risk Committee meetings, MOM and Action items
Review and technically analyze divisions input/working on Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) 
Conduct Management (technical) audits and highlight major variances at appropriate levels/forums, recommend specific actions/measures to relevant Divisions or Corporate Departments for their resolution and monitor the closeout of the action points. 
Developed and manage Risk Management database and dashboard.
Develop material Trainings on Risk management knowledge and practices. Deliver/assist in training on risk management processes. 
Develop reports on SAP BW/BI module for Risk Management, HSE and QM
Manage / Maintain SAP Module

Analyst  Risk Management 

Started working as graduate trainee engineer,worked as a QA&QC Engineer Corporate at Descon HO, then moved to Wind Power projects gharo sindh worked as Site QA&QC Engineer,  finished project of new building of Descon Technical Institute as a Project Engineer and performed duties as Project Coordinator QA&QC Infrastructure Projects(New Khanki Barrage and Ranolia 17MWHPP Project
•Supervision of Various activities of the project and ensure that construction is being done  in accordance with approved drawings and specifications 
•Directly worked with Project Manager in management of subcontractors, rate assessments and payment terms in relation with BOQ, actual quantities and quality of work
•Prepared  Progress Summary Reports 
•Planning and Scheduling of ongoing activities
•Management of QA/QC documentation(RITs, Dossiers, NCRs, Reports)
•Estimation and planning of daily material consumption for concrete production
•Mix design trials 
•Supervision of routine testing (Cylinder crushing, fdts, material inspection etc)
•Supervision and inspections on Pile Work and foundation pile cap for Wind Tower Turbines,Substation, Workshop, Admin Building and Switch yard area from piling to structure
•Inspection of backfilling at wind tower turbine, watch tower and road work upto aggregate base course
•Planned and conducted In House Audit of FWEL Site 
•Study contract specifications and develop Project Quality Plans (PQPs) and Quality Inspection Plans (QIPs) for projects to meet customer requirements
•Preparation of Month wise NCR analysis of various projects 
•Maintenance QA&QC feedback record from project sites
•Preparation of Monthly reports
•Evaluated Subcontractors for Pre-Qualification 
•Compiled and wrote training material and conducted training on Concrete
•Performed Internal and Site Audits Ranolia 17 MW Hydro Power Project and Foundation Wind Energy Ltd Gharo Phase II(QMS ISO 9001:2008)
•Manage and edit content for QA &QC newsletter

Project Engineer/QA&QC Engineer

Recruited and trained under Graduate Engineers Training Program (27) for two months. Training Included orientation to Descon functionalities, its departments and systems. Hands on trianing on Primavera Project Planner and other inhouse softwares. Lectures and presentations on engineering functions and improvement of organizational soft skills.

Assistant Engineer

Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan

Worked on Rebuilding of Taxiway of BBS ISL Airport, Studying of drawings and design of taxiway pavement. Follow up of daily scheduled maintenance jobs. Visit of new airport construction site at Fateh Jhang.

Intern

Self motivated and commited individual looking to extend the span of my experience and knowledge, to acquire grasp on solutions to real world problems.

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