Michael Fenton

354 Princes Highway · Corrimal, NSW 2518 · 0406 299 889 · fentman@fentman.id.au

I have a proven ability within information management and systems development, with sound compliance to privacy and security practises, as well as strong communication and leadership skills, while providing sound improvements to Business processes, IT Infrastructure and Architecture, as well as development of appropriate Governance structures.


Professional Experience

Application Support Analyst

University of Wollongong

My role administers and maintains the University's core educational applications in consultation with business owners, application suppliers, consultants and technical support staff.

September 2019 - Present

IT Consultant & Business Owner

fd Network

My company provides a range of services to businesses within the local area including:

  • Support client technology needs while maintaining reliable and secure operation of existing IT Infrastructure.
  • Provide recommendations to clients that can deliver efficiency improvements to their operations within the organisation.
  • Provide dependable services which can support a clients organisation where an identified shortfall within their applications or infrastructure exists.
  • Performing User Training for Commercial off-the-shelf and in-house developed Software & Systems.
March 2003 - Present

Data Governance Coordinator

University of Wollongong

My role develops and implements the data governance operational processes in line with business strategic objectives and needs. My major responsibilities include developing and managing guidelines, policies, processes, standards, and communication about Data Governance, as well as operation of a data quality service that identifies data quality problems, and maintaining a register of problems and influencing appropriate remediation, whether a system change, process change or reporting change.

November 2015 - September 2019

Manager, Advancement Services

University of Wollongong

My role provides advancement information services to University Executive and the advancement team both on-shore and off-shore, and the university in general. My major responsibilities include overseeing database operations and development, advancement information systems maintenance, constituent research and management, gift processing and receipting, financial management, information management, and technology projects in the Office of Advancement.

My role's primary aim is to create, develop and manage a technological infrastructure that provides excellent customer service, supports strategic decision-making and encourages the sharing of knowledge to internal and external stakeholders.

June 2012 - October 2015

Information Systems Officer

UOW Global Enterprises

My role supports the development, training and operations of Information Systems in use within UOW Global Enterprises through identification, evaluation, implementation and review of systems processes and procedures. This includes support and management of UOW Global Enterprises' Information Systems, IT Asset Management, IT Security Management, Change Management, as well as making recommendations on all Information Systems & Technology (software, hardware and systems) related business needs and matters, ensuring systems changes are effective, guidelines are followed, risk is minimised and failures/incidents are investigated and avoided.

January 2010 - June 2012

IT Manager

Madsens Cameras & Imaging
April 2007 - June 2009

Office Support Officer

Centrelink - Area East Coast
February 2005 - March 2007

Volunteer Experience

Immediate Past District Director

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for supporting the District Leadership Team.

  • Provide Guidance and Support to District Director, Program Quality Director and Club Growth Director.
  • Coordinate the Past District Directors and Governors Guidance Committee
  • Provide Ad-Hoc Guidance and Support to District Members as requested
  • Support the District Leadership Team at District Meetings
July 2024 - June 2025

Regional Committee Member & Treasurer

Tournament of Minds - NSW South Coast
  • Assist in developing relationships between between the Tournament of Minds NSW South Coast and Local Learning Communities and other Educational Partners
  • Support the development and execution of Local Tournaments within local Learning Communities
  • Co-ordinate and support the team in delivering the NSW South Coast Regional Competition annually
  • Provide logistical support throughout the NSW South Coast Regional Competition
  • Manage the Treasury of the Tournament of Minds NSW South Coast Regional Committee
January 2015 - March 2025

District Director

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for leading the District by servicing the needs of the District Leadership, as well as the needs of members and their respective clubs.

  • Development of a Success Plan for the District
  • Provide Guidance and Support to Division Directors within the District
  • Coordinate the Training and Operational Needs of District Leaders through delivery of impactful District Executive Committee Meetings
  • Ensure that Club Leaders are both informed of District Matters, and have adequate controls on key matters through District Council Meetings
  • Assess and Report on progress through both the District Management Team and District Executive Committee
July 2023 - June 2024

Program Quality Director

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for leading the Educational needs of the District, as well as the needs of members and their respective clubs.

  • Provide Guidance and Support on the Pathways Educational Program within the District
  • Provide Guidance and Support on running Successful Speech Contests within Clubs, Areas and Divisions.
  • Co-ordinate District Speech Contests.
  • Recognise member achievements within the Pathways Education Program.
July 2022 - June 2023

Technology Support Coordinator

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for supporting the technology needs of the District, including the rapid training and implementation of Zoom in 2020.

  • Supported District Leaders and Staff in the use of Google Workspace
  • Provided guidance to the Leadership Team regarding Technology Matters and Spend
  • Implemented Zoom Business for 16 District Leaders
  • Worked with District Teams to support and enable 193 Clubs to deliver Online Experiences via Zoom, Webex and MS Teams
  • Provided Training for Clubs in the use of Zoom and Webex
  • Co-ordinate and Deliver Online Speech Contests for Area and Divisions.
  • Assist and Provide Guidance to deliver District 70s First Online Conference.
July 2019 - June 2021

Division Director, Southern

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for leading the Division by servicing the needs of the Area Directors, as well as the needs of members and their respective clubs.

  • Provide Guidance and Support to Area Directors within the Division
  • Provide Guidance and Support to Club Executives within the Division
  • Assist in Development of a Success Plan for the Division
  • Assist in Development of a Success Plan for all 6 areas within the Division
  • Assist in Development of a Success Plan for all 32 clubs within the Division
  • Assess and Report on club progress through both the Area & Division Councils
  • Co-ordinate Division Speech Contests.
  • Assist and Provide Guidance for the Area Speech Contests.
July 2018 - June 2019

Area Director, Southern Division - Area 37

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

Responsible for leading the area by servicing the needs of members and their respective clubs.

  • Provide Guidance and Support to Club Executives within the Area
  • Assist in Development of a Success Plan for all 4 clubs within the Area
  • Assess and Report on club progress through both the Area & Division Councils
  • Co-ordinate area speech contests.
July 2017 - June 2018

District Webmaster

Toastmasters - District 70 (Southern NSW & ACT)

July 2015 - June 2017

Education

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Information Technology
Majoring in Network Design & Management
January 2011 - December 2020 (expected)

De La Salle College, Cronulla

NSW Higher School Certificate
Cert III - Information Technology
January 2001 - December 2002

Skills

Programming Languages
Cloud Providers
Applications
Business Skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Business Operations & Practises in Government, Telecommunications and Education Sectors
  • Highly developed Communication & Leadership skills - An Accomplished Public Speaker, and Team Leader in both Professional and Volunteer Capacities.
  • Strong Presentation & written communication skills - A Past Presenter at Technology Conferences & Conference Chair, as well as a Policy Author in matters such as Financial Management and Data Security & Privacy
  • Good Negotiation, Facilitation and Consensus Building Skills - A Delivery-focused Technology Consultant to Change Management and Digital Transformation Programs across Government & Telecommunications Sectors.
  • Proficient in DataOps - Demonstrated Project Delivery in Data & Analytics, and Software Delivery through DevOps

Interests

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Awards & Certifications

  • Toastmasters - District 70 Ted Mackness Full House Award (2021)
  • Toastmasters - District 70 Toastmaster of the Year (2020)
  • Toastmasters - Proficient in Presentation Mastery (2019)
  • Toastmasters - Advanced Communicator Bronze (2018)
  • Toastmasters - Advanced Leader Bronze (2017)
  • Toastmasters - Competent Leader (2017)
  • Toastmasters - Competent Communicator (2015)
  • Certificate III - Information Technology (2002)

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