Brock GOLDING

Advised CEO on core systems, security, and infrastructure strategy. Conducted IT security and infrastructure review, led RFP for new IT Managed Service Provider, and scoped CMS migration from WordPress to Silverstripe.

Provided CIO support to executive team on core systems, vendors, and technology strategy. Conducted nationwide Webex/telephony review across 20+ sites and procurement advisory for telephony and MSP contracts.

Developed business development strategies targeting SME, enterprise, health, education, and Government segments. Advised on AI-based warm outreach and go-to-market initiatives, and developed sales and market plans across multiple verticals.

Provided technology and commercial advisory across data, telephony, security, infrastructure, cloud, and core IT services. Led critical procurement for IT support, cloud, security, and telecommunications services, and managed all critical technology suppliers.

Delivered an organisation-wide data management review and Options Paper covering current state, risks, benefits, and recommendations across multiple Data Loss Prevention platforms.

Advised IT leaders on Unified Communications, networking, security, data, and wireless solutions. Managed enterprise vendor relationships, owned Enterprise P&L and SLA obligations, and advised Product team on enterprise technology ecosystem strategy.

Co-led business development, key account cultivation, and revenue growth across national client base. Delivered CIO, CTO, IT Service Management, and Telecommunications advisory to enterprise, SME, NFP, and Government clients.

Managed infrastructure, telecommunications, security, and critical applications. Planned and implemented a core security and data services migration to a new supplier, and conducted MS Defender security review with recommendations and remediation roadmap.

Led a global delivery team across Philippines, Vietnam, and APAC implementing a multi-million-dollar policy administration platform for the New Zealand Police. Managed delivery of critical AWS-hosted security controls meeting strict data sovereignty and compliance requirements.

Designed and led procurement for 460 schools and 4,000+ staff covering hybrid cloud, telephony, Microsoft services, data, and IT support. Implemented IT procurement governance frameworks to enhance vendor management and ensure compliance.

Led end-to-end procurement for a replacement EDRMS platform, including requirements, vendor selection, and contract and commercial reviews.

Led RFP-based procurement for city-wide CCTV infrastructure, including requirements gathering, RFP creation, selection, and vendor transition. Served on evaluation panel for hybrid cloud procurement across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Designed and proposed enterprise wireless and telecommunications solutions for multi-site retail, Local Government, and sports arenas, achieving a 100% win rate across all engagements.

Conducted telecommunications current state review including requirements gathering, market scan, gap analysis, and recommendations presented to leadership team.

Conducted comprehensive commercial and technology review for replacement infrastructure, security, data, and IT service vendors. Delivered best-fit recommendations, risks, and benefits report to leadership team.

Senior consultant to enterprise, multi-site retail, Local Government, and health boards on technology and telecommunications strategy. Designed and delivered technology workshops, owned P&L for 10M+ regional portfolio, and managed Enterprise Cloud RFP/RFQ processes.

Founded and operated an IT services entity specialising in ICT consultancy to the education sector. Provided strategic advisory on hardware and software procurement, cloud, networking, and BYOD mobility solutions.

Established a new IT services entity, encompassing all systems, services, and human resources. Managed financial forecasting, IT contracts, SLAs, and designed complex IT solutions for CX-level executives across 125 SMEs.

Provided expert consultancy to CX, Directors, and IT Department Heads across 300 SMEs. Managed RFP responses, technical staff performance, client service delivery, and vendor relationships.

Completed the Build & Execute an Organisational AI Strategy course.

Completed the AI Strategy and Governance course.

Completed the AI Business and the Future of Work course.

Completed the Generative AI for Everyone course.

Completed the AI for Leaders course.

Completed the AI Prompt Engineering course.

Completed the Advanced Prompt Engineering course.

Completed the AI for Project Leaders course.

Completed the AI for Strategy course.

Completed the Agile Delivery Certificate.

Completed the Change Management Diploma.

Completed the Project Management course.

Completed Advanced Computer Engineering & Business Systems, covering NZ Levels 3–6.

Completed Leadership & Communication training, achieving the Highest Overall Winner award.