Ben McRae

Background

About Ben McRae

I am an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in successfully delivering significant projects across IT & Cyber Security, Library & Information Services, and the Higher Education sector. Core Competencies: • Project Management • Networking and stakeholder engagement • Instructional Design, Library Instruction, and Educational Technology • End-user Training, Information Literacy, and Customer Service Excellence Key Experience and Achievements: Project Management: Skilled in overseeing complex initiatives, including implementing Cyber Security programs within university IT environments. Delivery of enterprise-wide projects involving a multi-disciplinary team of technical and academic staff, including DISP accreditation, DMARC authentication, and optimising SIEM logs with XSOAR automations. Library & Information Services: Delivery of multiple university-wide projects to enhance library services and capabilities, with a focus on driving digital transformation initiatives. Key achievements: development and implementation of e-learning infrastructure and training modules; development and delivery of university-wide Library Services workshops program. Academic Collaboration: Provision of high-level research support services to academics, postgraduate and undergraduate students across multiple schools and faculties. Highly experienced in consultation, liaison and networking with key university stakeholders, with a comprehensive understanding of Research, Copyright and disciplines including Health, Science and Education.