Gary Trotter
Weighing Specialist | Experienced Leader | Platform Engineering | IT Infrastructure | IT Operations | Cloud
Salary / Daily rate
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
About me
Intro
A highly regarded leader with a strong background in technology across retail, manufacturing, hospitality, financial and services organisations. Key areas of expertise include leading, developing and retaining teams, IT operational stability, budgeting and forecasting, IT security and risk management, business case development and realisation of business benefits. I thrive on opportunities to lead and grow people as well as achieve business outcomes through cost effective technology solutions and process improvements. I am an experienced leader with a consistent track record in: - building, leading and developing teams - IT operational stability - budgeting and forecasting - business case development and realisation of business benefits. I have highly regarded abilities in: - cost effective technology solutions - strategic partner / vendor management - technology strategy / roadmap development and architecture delivery - IT security and risk management - continuous improvement - budgeting and cost control - contract negotiation and management - customer service - project and stakeholder management
Work experience
Director / Chief Weighing Specialist
Verify ya Weights
Mar 2025 - Present
1 year 8 months
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Verify ya Weights is a mobile weighing service primarily aimed at those towing caravans, trailers, boats, but can also weight 4WDs, utes and motorhomes. Based in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne the service can come to a location near you across all suburbs of Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula to Geelong as well as regional Victorian locations.
Global Cloud, Infrastructure and Network Services Manager
Treasury Wine Estates
Oct 2021 - Aug 2024
2 years 11 months
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Reporting to the IT Director – Operations & Cyber Security leading global teams accountable for all infrastructure across cloud (AWS & Azure) and on premise servers, storage, databases, voice and data networks, operational security, collaboration and technical architecture.
IT Enterprise Operations Manager
Endeavour Group
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
9 months
Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Operations and Service Management lead the Enterprise Operations team accountable for IT shared tools.
IT Infrastructure Delivery Manager
ALH Group
Sep 2019 - May 2021
1 year 9 months
Reporting to the Head of ALH IT, lead the infrastructure team accountable for all infrastructure including cloud and on premise servers, storage, networks, cloud platform, security, collaboration, technical architecture and IT risk across all venues, support offices and data centres. This role was undertaken concurrently with the above role.
IT Infrastructure Services Manager / Technical Services Manager
Kmart Australia Limited
Mar 2008 - May 2019
11 years 3 months
Reporting to the Head of IT, built and lead the Infrastructure Services team , accountable for all infrastructure operations delivery, technical strategy and architecture, IT financials and IT compliance and risk. This included managing infrastructure operations covering; desktops, mobility, servers, storage, database, integration, networks, cloud platform, security and IT risk for Kmart stores and Kmart Tyre and Auto workshops across Australia & New Zealand.
Coles Group Limited
Mar 2004 - Mar 2008
4 years 1 month
Platform Services Integration/Deployment Manager
Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
1 year 2 months
Lead and manage four teams totalling 50+ permanent and contract resources. The teams covered hardware & software provisioning, Windows Integration, Deployment and Packaging for physical and virtual Windows servers, head office desktops, laptops and mobility devices. The fleet included approximately 11000+ desktops & laptops, 1500 servers and 700+ mobility devices. Also accountable for $5M OPEX, software license compliance and reporting as well as delivery of project and light on activities on time and within budget.
Store Systems Integration Manager
Jun 2006 - Mar 2007
10 months
Lead the Store Systems Integration Team responsible for establishing, maintaining and communicating the store systems strategy, infrastructure and security architecture, principles, processes, and standards.
Store Systems Build Manager
Mar 2004 - Jul 2006
2 years 5 months
- Lead and manage the Store Systems Build team of up-to 24 permanent and contract staff accountable to develop, maintain, and provide server, workstation, hand‑held & peripheral certification, build, recovery and packaging processes and procedures for the Store Systems environment (24,000+ Windows devices). - Undertake business planning, forecasting and budgeting for all 5 Store Systems teams (approx. 100 resources).
IT Consultant & Project Manager
Jul 2002 - Mar 2004
1 year 9 months
IT Manager Asia Pacific & Global Network & Security Manager
Kanbay Inc
Jun 1999 - Jul 2002
3 years 2 months
Education
Ballarat University College Australia
Bachelor of Business, Information Systems & Accounting
1987 - 1990
4 years