Senior IT Professional

Bruce Renner

IT Infrastructure Manager • Strategic Leadership

With more than 25 years in IT infrastructure and operations, I specialise in building secure, scalable environments that support real business outcomes. I've led large-scale cloud migrations, modernised governance frameworks, and consolidated legacy systems to reduce costs and improve resilience. My approach is hands-on – whether architecting hybrid cloud solutions, tightening compliance, or guiding teams through complex transformations, I stay close to the technical detail while aligning with business strategy.

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)

Brought in to lead the infrastructure team and address technical debt while modernising systems and governance. Responsible for hybrid cloud migration, ISO 27001 compliance, and strengthening the organisation's security posture.

  • Consolidated over 150 legacy servers down to the minimum footprint needed, reducing costs and simplifying support
  • Delivered a full migration to a hybrid Azure and AWS architecture, improving scalability and operational resilience
  • Refreshed and enforced the IT governance framework, maintaining ISO 27001 compliance and reducing audit findings
  • Rolled out Arctic Wolf MDR for 24/7 detection and response, adding proactive threat hunting to the organisation's defences
  • Enhanced device and endpoint security by deploying Microsoft Defender and strengthening Intune policies
Aus Electrical Data and Communications | Gold Coast

Head of IT

2019 - 2022
Reporting to Managing Director

Directed IT strategy and daily operations for a growing electrical and data communications business, balancing hands-on support with longer-term transformation.

  • Migrated all systems to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, enabling seamless collaboration between office and field teams
  • Introduced VoIP and unified communications, cutting telephony costs by 30%
  • Implemented layered security including MFA, endpoint protection, and user awareness training, significantly reducing phishing risk
  • Reduced downtime by 40% through proactive monitoring and preventative maintenance
  • Renegotiated vendor contracts, lowering IT spend by 18% while improving service delivery
SmartTech | Brisbane, Queensland

Founder & CEO

2011 - 2019

Founded and scaled an IT services company supporting Australian and international clients, with a focus on infrastructure management, compliance, and cloud adoption. Exited via acquisition in 2019.

  • Delivered enterprise-grade security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, ITILv3), ensuring clients met regulatory obligations
  • Upgraded client infrastructure for growth, minimising downtime and boosting performance
  • Designed and deployed automation and cloud solutions to reduce costs and improve scalability
  • Implemented tested backup and recovery processes to protect clients during outages or incidents
  • Introduced machine learning–based analytics and reporting to give businesses better operational insight
TechPath | Brisbane, Queensland

Senior Systems Administrator

2001 - 2011
Reporting to Director

Founding team member, instrumental in scaling the company from a small regional provider to a leading managed service firm. Responsible for data centre builds, hosted platforms, and staff mentoring.

  • Designed and deployed enterprise-grade data centres supporting both internal and client operations
  • Built and maintained hosted service platforms including VMware, Citrix clusters, and PBX systems
  • Mentored junior staff and worked closely with leadership to shape the company's MSP service model

Professional Consultation

If you'd like to discuss how I can help strengthen your IT infrastructure, modernise governance, or lead transformation projects, please reach out by email or phone. I prefer to arrange calls in advance to ensure I can give you my full attention.

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