Gregory Oxley
Boksburg
Summary
Systematic IT Executive with extensive experience in optimizing information technology systems to enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and reducing technology costs associated with legacy systems. Proven ability to cultivate strategic business relationships and promote a collaborative work environment, driving initiatives that align with brand goals. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering continuous professional growth within the IT sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Voidstone
01.2025 - Current
- A collection of personal IT projects focused on community enrichment, as well as some contract work to skill up in newer technologies.
Chief Information Officer
Fraudcheck
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Transitioned from IT Manager to CIO, assuming full accountability for organization's data security and operational policies.
- In this position, I was called upon to advise multiple clients on their own systems and compliance, and assisted in the national discourse around the implementation of the National Credit Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act with the relevant regulators.
- Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout organization.
- Customized technology systems to fit company needs.
- Monitored changes and updates in technology systems.
- Oversaw IT staff and general system maintenance.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
DevOps Engineer
CherryOlive
01.2013 - 01.2024
- I worked as a software and DevOps engineer for various companies on contract from CherryOlive. The majority of my cross-industry experience comes from this position. It is also where I learned how to be a mentor and team leader.
- Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
- Integrated object-oriented design and development techniques into projects to support usability goals.
- Applied security measures into systems development, supporting final products' resistance to intrusion and exploitation.
- Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
- Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
- Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.
- Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
- Devised automation, backup and recovery protocols to preserve and safeguard data.
- Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
- Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
- Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
- Developed software for embedded systems, coding solutions for both new installations and in-situ hardware.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
IT Manager
Fraudcheck
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Oversaw information systems of a minor credit bureau and information broker.
- Supervised lifecycle processes pertaining to IT framework.
- Maintained strong knowledge of applicable regulations to guarantee that designs, operations and IT systems met those requirements.
- Developed and maintained processes and technology roadmap to achieve business objectives.
- Recommended hardware and software acquisitions to help users assess needs and justify equipment and services.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Developed and implemented system lifecycle methodologies to produce systems of high quality.
- Identified and acted on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation.
- Developed project metrics to follow system build-out progress.
- Assessed data processing proposals and requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities.
- Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
- Recruited, trained and supervised IT department staff.
- Communicated relevance of organizational goals, policies and procedures to IT department staff.
- Managed backup, user account and helpdesk systems.
- Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
- Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
- Created centralized management capability by integrating warehouse management software applications.
- Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
BPM Solution Architect
Smollan
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Rapid part-time project where I lead the development and deployment of a BPM solution for a major call center to digitize their customer complaints process. This involved a portal-based front-end, databases and connecting Java processes. The core project was completed in two months and the remaining time was spent implementing other BPM solutions for other departments in the Smollan business to speed up their internal processes.
Software Engineer
Business360
01.2015 - 01.2016
- I was part of a team developing a unique financial system for a banking software seller. My role was management and design of the client communications sub-system and the HR sub-system, as well as the project website.
Software Engineer
African Bank
01.2013 - 01.2015
- I was part of a small team that constructed and maintained the non-telephonic client communications systems used by the bank. My role in particular was assisting with the design and development of the SMS sub-system. In addition, I was responsible for all business intelligence for this project.
BPM Solution Architect
SBV
01.2021
- Rapid part-time project where I lead the development and deployment of a BPM solution for a major CIT provider to digitize their customer complaints process. This involved a portal-based front-end, databases and connecting Java processes.
Software Engineer
LMT
01.2016
- A short project where I designed, developed and implemented a BPM solution for an engineering company that assisted with their blueprint review process and product manufacturing process.
Mobile Developer
Ontarget
01.2016
- A project centered on an innovative solution for recreational and professional bailey. I created a mobile application that connected to a camera to allow for live viewing and analysis of the bailey targets as they were hit.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Software Engineering
CTI Education Group
Bedfordview, South AfricaSome College (No Degree) - Project Management
London Business School
Bedfordview, South AfricaSkills
- Policies and procedures development
- Team leadership
- Product roadmaps
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Software development
- Problem-solving
- Software debugging
- Analytical thinking
- Data structures
- SQL integration
- Product management
- API integration
- Object-oriented programming
- RESTful services
Affiliations
- Provincial representative and club leader for competitive and non-competitive Warhammer 40,000 tabletop gameplay
- Mental health advocate
- Avid PC gamer
- Painter
Certification
- Understanding FICA (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Talend Platform Certification
Accomplishments
- Speaker at the DAMA JHB convention in 2014
- Published works on software engineering in various online magazines
- Creator and author of "The Five Rules of Surviving Working in IT"
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureSoftware
Java
C#
SQL
Android
Web Design
API Development
Timeline
Founder
Voidstone
01.2025 - Current
Chief Information Officer
Fraudcheck
01.2022 - 01.2024
BPM Solution Architect
SBV
01.2021
BPM Solution Architect
Smollan
01.2020 - 01.2021
IT Manager
Fraudcheck
01.2016 - 01.2022
Software Engineer
LMT
01.2016
Mobile Developer
Ontarget
01.2016
Software Engineer
Business360
01.2015 - 01.2016
DevOps Engineer
CherryOlive
01.2013 - 01.2024
Software Engineer
African Bank
01.2013 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Software Engineering
CTI Education Group
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
London Business School
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