Irwin Proud

Head of Technology at Energy Locals

Irwin Proud has a diverse background in technology project management and business analysis. Irwin has held various positions in different companies over the years.

Irwin's most recent experience is with Energy Locals, where they started in 2022. Irwin initially worked as Head of Transformation, responsible for delivering strategic digital initiatives and implementing agile ways of working. Irwin successfully modernized the company's core billing platform and managed a team of Business Analysts and Quality Engineers.

Prior to that, Irwin worked at ENSEK as a Program Manager. Irwin led the localization and delivery of a SaaS platform into the Australian energy market, overseeing a large project team across different geographies. Irwin successfully delivered a $20 million product development program for a Tier 1 Energy Retailer.

From 2019 to 2021, Irwin worked at AusNet Services as Lead, Domain Planning & Solutions. Irwin collaborated cross-functionally to deliver digital solutions aligned with business strategy. Irwin also promoted the value of technology solutions across the organization.

Before that, Irwin held a position as Senior IT Stream Lead - Digital & Business Intelligence at Simply Energy from 2016 to 2019. Irwin managed delivery teams and implemented digital brand refresh and website upgrades.

Irwin's earlier experience includes roles at WEX as an IT Project Manager, UBS Wealth Management as a Business Analyst, AusNet Services as a Project Developer/Quality and Service Introduction Coordinator, Coles as a Service Assistant, CSBA as a Project Office Manager, and Midas Australia as a Legal and Property Clerk.

Overall, Irwin has a strong background in technology leadership and project management, with a focus on delivering digital solutions and driving transformation within organizations.

Irwin Proud's education history begins in 1997 when they enrolled at Hawthorn Secondary College. Irwin completed their VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) from 1997 to 2003, focusing on subjects such as Physics, Information Technology (IT), Business Studies, Mathematics, and English.

In 2005, Irwin returned to Swinburne University of Technology to pursue further education. Irwin studied Contract Law, Business Organisations, Business Mathematics and Strategies, as well as Computer Applications from 2005 to 2006.

Later in 2008, Irwin attended Swinburne University of Technology once again. However, the specific degree they pursued during this period is not mentioned. Instead, they focused on Project Management as their field of study.

Overall, Irwin Proud's education journey includes completing their VCE at Hawthorn Secondary College and pursuing additional studies at Swinburne University of Technology in various subjects such as Physics, IT, Business, Mathematics, Strategies, Contract Law, Business Organisations, Computer Applications, and Project Management.

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Timeline

  • Head of Technology

    May 1, 2023 - present

  • Head of Transformation

    May, 2022