Dennis Ward

Background

About Dennis Ward

I am a 30 years experienced IT professional with a background in database, systems, AI technologies, cloud based architecture/implementation/integration and software development. In recent years I have been working in multiple different roles:* Assisting organisations understand how to adopt/migrate to public cloud based solutions, allowing agility to innovate while providing a balance in cost with existing on-premises and cloud systems and applications.* Responsible for managing/delivering large scale customers cloud architecture, project success and customer experience across multiple industries including retail, resources/mining, healthcare, local government in recent months/years.* Working with health researchers to architect/deploy/optimise their high performance cloud computing resources for drug screening and molecule interactions/simulations working towards vaccines for virus/cancer.* Educating and enabling partners and customers with Oracle technology through 1:1 and 1:many workshops and seminars.* Business development for appropriate solutions based on financial requirements (ROI and TCO), solving IT and business challenges, technical fit for purpose and alignment with future strategies.* Proof of Concept cloud based trials - helping people migrate their apps to the cloud* Designing highly available and secure Oracle technology based solutions designed to maximise business system continuity and mitigate risk.* Providing Oracle best practice technology architecture advice and leadership.* Providing architecture reviews of current system design with the goal of providing alternate options to maximise ROI on existing and future infrastructure - on premise and cloud based.