Brett Telfer

Current

• Research and Alliance Leader at Telecom New Zealand
• Managing Director at Telfer Techologies Ltd

Past

• CTO & VP Operations at RoamAD
• Development Project Manager at Walker Wireless Limited
• Manager Computer Networks at Netway Communications Ltd

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Brett Telfer’s Summary

Telecommunications consultant with 20+ years of experience with telcos, service providers, government, public and private organisations.

Focused on emerging technologies, services, business models and collaboration methodologies. Passionate about future possibilities - initiating and performing proof of concept for enhanced capabilities. Experienced gained across a range of company sizes from start-ups to large corporates. Comfortable in most environments from manufacturing sites to executive boardrooms, including interaction with key customers and suppliers. Past history includes draughting, computer network design, core network routing topology design, project and program management, presales, metro-wide wireless network designs, implementation and training.

Private goals include (a) developing technology and solutions that enhance conservation and decrease the rate of species extinction around the world, and (b) increasing quality of life through enhanced communication, access to knowledge, ease of use and development of functionality that adds value or saves time.

Brett Telfer’s Specialties:

Wireless network design and implementation, emerging technologies, vendor management and contracts, technical writing, technical training, customer liaison and relationship management

Brett Telfer’s Experience

• Research and Alliance Leader

  Telecom New Zealand

  (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; NZT; Telecommunications industry)

  October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

  Part of the Research and Venturing Group, I'm primarily responsible for establishing and fostering relationships with International Telcos. Service Providers, Key Vendors, Universities, Research and Innovation Centres. My focus is on collaboration with other organisations to identify common areas of interest and opportunities for future mutual gain. My goals include identifying future services & technologies, business models and collaboration partners in order to ensure optimal positioning in 3-5 years time. Role includes thought leadership, establishing & fostering relationships, and development of innovative methodologies within Telecom NZ Ltd.

• Managing Director

  Telfer Techologies Ltd

  (Telecommunications industry)

  October 2001 — Present (8 years 2 months)

  Consulting company focused on the efficient application of emerging technologies and business models.

• CTO & VP Operations

  RoamAD

  (Privately Held; Wireless industry)

  October 2001 — September 2007 (6 years )

  Start-up CTO then VP Operations of metro wireless networking company. Responsible for all customer network design (including site survey), presales, training, deployment and optimisation. Included hardware component design and regional electronics communication compliance. Role included frequent travel to customer's sites around the world, unique network design based on each customer's requirements, sales proposal creation and documentation updates (product specs, sales templates, training material)

• Development Project Manager

  Walker Wireless Limited

  (Wireless industry)

  June 1999 — October 2001 (2 years 5 months)

  Role included input into technical strategy and direction, research and development lab setup and operation, staff recruitment, vendor relationships, project management, and technical documentation.

• Manager Computer Networks

  Netway Communications Ltd

  (Telecommunications industry)

  1996 — 1998 (2 years )

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