Ash S.

Ash S. has a long and varied work history. In 2009, they began their career at CSR Limited as a Management Information Systems Manager. In 2011, they moved to 2degrees NZ Ltd as an Information Technology Program Manager. In 2012, they held two roles, one as a Contract Compliance Manager at Microsoft, and another as General Manager at Laser Plumbing. Ash then moved to Spark New Zealand as a Senior Engagement Manager in 2014. In 2017, they became General Manager of Digital & Innovation at WorldSkills International, and in 2018 they took on the role of General Manager of Digital & Cloud at Latitude Solutions. In 2022, Ash S. became Regional Director for ANZ at Telepresenz.

Ash S. holds a Masters in Information Systems from The University of Auckland, a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Software Engineering from The University of Auckland, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Maori Development (part time) in Political Science and Government from Auckland University of Technology. Ash S. also holds certifications from IT Professionals New Zealand, DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute), Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, Harvard Business School, Cisco, (ISC)², Microsoft, ITIL Certified, PRINCE2 Official Publisher, and VMware.