Senior IT Professional

Bruce Renner

IT Infrastructure Manager • Strategic Leadership

IT Infrastructure leader with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in infrastructure management and operational excellence. Proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives, leading high-performing teams, and delivering strategic technology solutions that enable business growth and competitive advantage.

25+ Years Experience
150+ Servers Consolidated
40% Downtime Reduction

Professional Contact

Direct Line 0477 012 637
Email info@brucerenner.com.au
Location Bundall, Gold Coast, QLD

Core Competencies

Comprehensive expertise across strategic leadership, technical implementation, and operational excellence in enterprise IT environments.

Strategic Leadership

Team leadership and people management • Strategic planning and decision-making • Project and program management • Budgeting and cost optimisation • Risk management and mitigation • Policy development and governance • Change management and process improvement • Business continuity planning • Cross-functional collaboration • Vendor and supplier relationship management

Technical Expertise

Microsoft Azure (Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Networking) • Amazon Web Services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS) • Hybrid cloud architecture and multi-cloud strategies • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) • Cloud infrastructure design and optimisation • Network routing protocols • Enterprise security (firewalls, WAF, DDoS protection) • Zero Trust architecture frameworks

Professional Experience

A proven track record of delivering transformational technology solutions across diverse industry sectors.

Aspire42 | Gold Coast, Queensland

IT Infrastructure Manager

December 2022 - Present
Reporting to Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Recruited to spearhead infrastructure modernisation and lead a team of Systems Administrators and Cloud Engineers. Accountable for resolving complex infrastructure challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strategic technology debt reduction.

  • Orchestrated comprehensive technology debt reduction initiative, consolidating over 150 virtual servers while maintaining business continuity
  • Led enterprise-wide cloud migration to hybrid Azure and AWS architecture, achieving significant cost optimisation and improved scalability
  • Implemented robust IT governance framework ensuring ISO 27001 compliance and substantially reducing security audit findings
  • Deployed Arctic Wolf's managed detection and response (MDR) platform, establishing 24/7 security monitoring capabilities
  • Implemented Microsoft Defender suite across enterprise infrastructure, enhancing security posture through advanced threat protection
Aus Electrical Data and Communications | Gold Coast

Head of IT

2019 - 2022
Reporting to Managing Director

Directed comprehensive IT strategy and operations for a rapidly growing electrical and data communications firm, ensuring technology alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.

  • Executed complete digital transformation to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, enhancing collaboration across field and office teams
  • Implemented scalable VoIP and unified communications platform, reducing operational costs by 30%
  • Established multi-layered cybersecurity framework including endpoint protection, MFA, and comprehensive user training programmes
  • Achieved 40% reduction in system downtime through proactive monitoring and preventative maintenance protocols
  • Negotiated strategic vendor partnerships, reducing IT operational expenditure by 18% while improving service delivery
SmartTech | Brisbane, Queensland

Founder & CEO

2011 - 2019

Founded and scaled a comprehensive IT services company from startup to national operations, serving clients across Australia and international markets. Successfully exited through acquisition by a global infrastructure leader in 2019.

  • Developed and implemented enterprise-grade security frameworks ensuring client compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, ITILv3)
  • Architected scalable IT infrastructure solutions supporting rapid business growth while minimising operational disruption
  • Deployed cloud-based automation solutions reducing client operational costs while enhancing efficiency and scalability
  • Established comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks ensuring minimal operational disruption
  • Implemented AI-driven analytics platforms providing clients with actionable business intelligence and predictive insights
TechPath | Brisbane, Queensland

Senior Systems Administrator

2001 - 2011
Reporting to Director

Founding team member instrumental in scaling TechPath from a regional startup to an industry-leading managed service provider, establishing foundational infrastructure and operational excellence standards.

  • Architected and implemented enterprise data centre infrastructure supporting both corporate operations and client services
  • Developed advanced hosted services solutions including VMware virtualisation and Citrix application delivery platforms
  • Established comprehensive training and mentorship programmes for technical staff development

Professional Consultation

I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my extensive experience in IT infrastructure management can contribute to your organisation's strategic objectives. Please reach out to schedule a confidential consultation.

Direct Line

0477 012 637

Professional Email

info@brucerenner.com.au

Location

Bundall, Gold Coast, QLD

Professional references and detailed case studies available upon request