# Alexandra Hall Alexandra Hall is a remote worker on Himalayas, Product Lead | Strategy | Programme Delivery | AI Products at RUSH, based in New Zealand. Source: https://himalayas.app/@alexandrahall ```text Strategy and transformation leader at RUSH who turned an AI safety platform into an enterprise solution, reducing high-risk events by up to 88%. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | New Zealand | | Authorized to work in | New Zealand | | Salary expectations | 180k+ NZD | | Job categories | Strategy Consultant | | Skills | Strategy, Digital Transformation, Programme Leadership, Investment Business Cases, Programme Governance, Value Realization, Product Strategy, AI Strategy, Infrastructure, Utilities, Transportplanning, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/alexavhall | ## About ```text At RUSH, I helped turn R/VISION from a proof of concept into a commercially viable AI platform for workplace safety. The platform delivered reductions of up to 88% in high-risk safety events. At Slalom, I secured $8M in board-approved funding for an international energy data platform by translating technical architecture and regulatory constraints into business strategy. I also worked on Gen AI adoption and operational transformation for clients including Vector and Xero. At IBM, I established Delivery Excellence and Value Realisation practices for Australasia and worked on transformation across infrastructure and utilities. At Arup, I contributed to transport investment cases and digital initiatives, including a national transport simulation model and Auckland Light Rail analysis. My work spans infrastructure, utilities, transport and technology. I bring strategy and delivery together through systems thinking, pragmatic execution and a people-centred approach. ``` ## Experience ### Product Lead | Strategy | Programme Delivery | AI Products RUSH. Feb 2024 - Feb 2026 ```text Led the turnaround, strategy and delivery of R/VISION, RUSH's computer vision AI platform for improving safety in high-risk workplaces. Joining when the platform was still a proof of concept, I helped establish the strategic direction, governance and investment priorities that transformed it into a commercially viable solution delivering reductions of up to 88% in high-risk safety events. • Defin ``` ### Principal - Business Advisory Services I Strategy I Delivery I Digital Transform [Slalom](https://himalayas.app/companies/slalom). Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 ```text Delivered strategic and operational consulting across technology and energy sectors, combining product strategy, organisational transformation, and AI innovation for clients including Vector and Xero. Product Strategy & Go-to-market strategy • Secured $8M board-approved funding within 7-weeks • Led market analysis, competitive positioning, and business case development • Delivered board presenta ``` ### Senior Managing Consultant - Transformation I Business Strategy I Value Realisat [IBM](https://himalayas.app/companies/ibm-com). Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 ```text Management consultant leading digital transformation and operational excellence engagements for major infrastructure and utility clients across Australia and New Zealand. Established IBM's Delivery Excellence and Value Realisation practices for the Australasian region. Value Realisation & Strategic Alignment • Led value realisation engagement to align corporate strategy with new risk management p ``` ### Technical Excellence - Programme Lead I Strategy I Organisational Capabilty I Ch [Arup](https://himalayas.app/companies/arup-deutschland-gmbh). May 2020 - Nov 2021 ```text Technical Excellence is at the core of Arup's work. As part of the leadership team, I helped establish the roadmap to develop, communicate, and implement the Technical Excellence program across the Australasian region, a capability initiative supporting career development, technical disciplines, and recognition of technical staff. Program Strategy & Implementation • Co-developed comprehensive pro ``` ### Senior Engineer - Project Leadership I Digital I Data [Arup](https://himalayas.app/companies/arup-deutschland-gmbh). Feb 2019 - Nov 2021 ```text In my role as a Senior Engineer, I lead and worked on a range of infrastructure projects from concept, design over to implementation stage. R&D Programme Management: National Transport Simulation Model • Product Manager for Ministry of Transport's agent-based modelling R&D project, developing national transport simulation capability now supporting data-driven policy and investment decisions • Le ``` ### Senior Consultant Business Development - Malaysia [Arup](https://himalayas.app/companies/arup-deutschland-gmbh). May 2019 - Aug 2019 ```text Supporting the development of a business development strategy in the Malaysian transport sector. Conducting pre-sale feasibility study for KL Sentral redesign including commercial areas to increase safety and customer satisfaction and present findings and recommendations. Creation of capability studies and presentation to city authorities across Malaysia. ``` ### Innovation Advisor [Aurecon](https://himalayas.app/companies/aurecon). Apr 2017 - Feb 2019 ```text Selected as one of the first 40 at Aurecon (i40) as part of the program 'Design2Innovate' to pioneer design thinking in engineering. Innovation Facilitation & Training • Facilitated design thinking workshops and training sessions for engineering teams • Applied structured innovation frameworks: Double Diamond methodology, Human-Centred Design, Value Proposition Canvas, Customer Journey Mapping • ``` ### Senior Civil Engineer - Project Management I Design Thinking I Data Analytics I [Aurecon](https://himalayas.app/companies/aurecon). Feb 2017 - Feb 2019 ```text In my role as senior engineer I managed Infrastructure projects, designed public infrastructure and sought out ways how to use technology to improve the way we make decisions, design and communicate our projects. For example I introduced data analytics and visualisation tools such as tableau or PowerBI, found quick and affordable 3D visualisation for concept designs. A highlight was building a Vir ``` ### Civil Engineer - Transport Infrastructure I Project Management I Data Analytics Beca. Apr 2016 - Feb 2017 ```text In my role as Civil Engineer I managed infrastructure projects and delivery teams in New Zealand and the Pacific. Project ranged from local public transport advisory jobs to large scale interdisciplinary aviation projects. Clients included: • Auckland Transport • Waka Kotahi • American Samoan Government • Auckland Airport A particular highlight of my role was the air side rehabilitation and l ``` ### Senior Specialist - Rail Infrastructure Strategy & Planning Deutsche Bahn. Nov 2013 - Mar 2016 ```text Managed the team of construction coordinators and coordinated constructions on the railway network (tracks, bridges, tunnels, catenary etc.) for the state of North Rhine Westphalia (Germany) as well as cross-border constructions with the Netherlands and Belgium. This included the engagement of a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. A highlight of my role was to visit the sites for ``` ### Project Engineer - Railway Bridges I Prorgamme Management Deutsche Bahn. Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 ```text As a project engineer, I was the hub of information for anybody involved in my bridge building projects, from the public and communities over to the planning units and eventually to the construction sites. Dealing with so many different people with different needs and backgrounds, my organisational and communication skills were tested and strengthened. I also had the chance to apply my theoretical ``` ### Research Assistant I Statics & Dynamics Institute Bergische Universität Wuppertal. Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 ```text In my role as research assistant I ran lectures and coordinated and processed exams for the institute of Statics & Dynamics. ``` ### University Lecturer /Co-founder of Deutsch+ Programme University of Wuppertal / HUBEI University of Technology Wuhan. Oct 2009 - Apr 2012 ```text Co-founded the technical German course for foreign students called "German +" for the language institute at the University of Wuppertal. As part of my role, I developed lectures and projects to prepare students for their technology related studies in Germany. As part of my role I was also in charge of examining students abroad for their technical and language skills ahead their arrival in German ``` ### Undergrad Engineer REGIOBAHN GmbH. Jul 2007 - Oct 2009 ```text I supported the operations team as well as the executive team at REGIOBAHN GmbH. One of my highlights was the being the manager of a repair and repaint program of the rolling stock. ``` ### Assistant to the Director of iaf (Int. Exhibition on Track Tech.), Münster, Germ VDEI e.V. (Association of German Railway Engineers). Apr 2009 - Apr 2009 ```text Managed a team of 10 volunteers to assist the organisation of the iaf 2009 including the coordination of over 110 exhibitors from 15 nations. ``` ## Education ### Bergische Universität Wuppertal Diplom-Ingenieur (MSc equivalent) ### Harvard Business School Online Leadership Principles ```text Mar 2025 ``` ### Microsoft Microsoft Catalyst ```text Apr 2022 ``` ### IBM Salesforce Essentials ```text Apr 2022 ``` ### University of Pennsylvania ESG Risks and Opportunities ```text May 2022 ``` ### IBM Cloud Advocate ```text Mar 2022 ``` ### IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner ```text Sep 2021 ``` ### University of Southampton Fundamentals of Data Science (2-month course), Data Science. 2019 - 2019 ```text Introduction to core concepts and technologies Data collection and management Data analysis Data visualisation Future of data science ``` ### Engineering New Zealand International Professional Engineer (IntPE(NZ))/ APEC Engineer ```text Apr 2019 ``` ### Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) ```text Sep 2021 · Expired Sep 2023 ``` ### Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) ```text Sep 2021 · Expired Sep 2023 ``` ### St John New Zealand Mental Health First Aider ```text Jun 2021 · Expired Sep 2023 ``` ### Engineering New Zealand Engineering NZ Chartered Member (CMEngNZ) ```text Dec 2018 ``` ### Engineering New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) ```text Dec 2018 · Expired Dec 2022 ``` ## Tech stack - Tableau - Power BI To contact Alexandra, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Juan Herbst](https://himalayas.app/@juanherbst): Head of Engineering, M EGA THE PRIVACY COMPANY - [Spencer Tasker](https://himalayas.app/@spencertasker): Solution Architect, Bank of New Zealand - [Justin Rossetto](https://himalayas.app/@justinrossetto): Head Strategist, Harmonic Strategy - [Erin Vlasveld](https://himalayas.app/@erinvlasveld): Asset Specialist, Christchurch International Airport Limited - [Farai Mbira](https://himalayas.app/@mbiraf): Project Manager Cybersecurity, Alfred Health - [ck sri](https://himalayas.app/@cksri1): Scrum Master / RTE / Agile Coach, Auckland Council - [Moira Seddon](https://himalayas.app/@moiraseddon): Associate Director Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers - [Chris Gagne](https://himalayas.app/@chrisgagne): Principal Consultant, Approach Perfect - [Private Paradox](https://himalayas.app/@privateparadox): Specialist Advisor Regulatory Operations and Transformation, Auckland Council - [Chap Micua](https://himalayas.app/@chapmicua): AI & Data Insights Transformation, Professional Development Sabbatical