Stephen Ponsford

Stephen Ponsford has a diverse work experience in various technology-related roles. Stephen is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qrious Limited since January 2022, where they previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer between November 2019 and September 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Technology Director at Qrious Limited from November 2017 to November 2019.

Before joining Qrious Limited, Stephen worked at Revera, a leading Cloud Provider in New Zealand. From April 2014 to November 2017, they were the Senior Advisor and CTO at Revera, where they played a key role in translating the company's business strategy into technical strategies and leading major product development efforts. Stephen also led the internal R&D incubator called "Aptus" and focused on building strong teams and foundational capabilities within the company.

Stephen's earlier career includes roles at Revera as a Pre Sales Consultant, where they worked closely with clients to transition their legacy on-premise IT infrastructure to cloud-based solutions. Stephen was also involved in research and bringing new cloud capabilities to market.

Prior to Revera, Stephen worked as a Senior Technical Consultant at Fujitsu from July 2007 to June 2012, where they collaborated with customers to design and deliver technology infrastructure solutions, specializing in storage and VMware.

At the start of their career, Stephen served as the IT and Production Manager for Presstige Community Newspapers from January 2000 to June 2007. In this role, they oversaw technical and production aspects, managed IT systems, and ensured projects were completed efficiently.

Overall, Stephen Ponsford's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology strategy, product development, cloud services, and technical consultancy.

Stephen Ponsford obtained a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand in 2023. Stephen also attended Scots College, but no degree or field of study is provided for that institution. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications from VMware, NetApp, and Microsoft between 2007 and 2013.