Ross W Judd           

Ross is currently the Chief Architect and Client Technical Leader for the Telstra account. In this role he is Telstra's technical advocate within IBM and is responsible for the technical strategy and direction of the IBM's interactions. Since joining IBM in 2006 he has also worked as a Software Architect and an Industry Architect in the Communications sector. Ross is an IBM Senior Certified IT Architect (Open Group) with more than 25 years experience. Ross is a passionate IT Professional dedicated to delivering business changing solutions. He brings a wealth of proven experience across a range of industries including telco, financial, E&U, retail, government & defence. He is a member of the Academy of Technology as well as the the TEC ANZ and TME affiliates. He has lead the IBM A/NZ Architect Profession and co-chaired the Worldwide Software Architect Solution Board which has a particular focus on improving the quality and viability of architectures developed with the goal of improving the solutions delivered to our clients.

I have the following certifications:

• The Open Group - Distinguished Certified Architect

I joined the Academy of Technology in 2016  hold the following titles and positions:

• Member of Academy Leadership Team
• Core Team Leader
• Co-lead of the Digital Provocateurs

• I am involved with the following affiliates:

  • TEC A/NZ
  • TME

I am involved with the following industries:

• Telecommunications
• Energy and Utilities

My areas of expertise and proficiencies are:

• Cloud-Hybrid
• Cloud-Architecture
• Cognitive, Advanced - proven track record at maintaining in-depth skills, Able to speak authoritatively 
• Cloud, Advanced - proven track record at maintaining in-depth skills, Able to speak authoritatively
• Bluemix, Advanced - proven track record at maintaining in-depth skills, Able to speak authoritatively
• DevOps, Competence - using in-depth skills with clients, Able to speak authoritatively
• IoT, Competence - using in-depth skills with clients, Able to speak authoritatively
• BigData, Competence - using in-depth skills with clients, Able to speak authoritatively

My job roles and skills include:

• Client Technical Architect
  • Client Technical Leader.Telco/Media/Entertainment
  • Bluemix
  • Cloud
  • Client Technical Advisor
  • Architecture Capabilities-MAJ
  • INDUSTRY.Solutions
  • INDUSTRY.Telecommunications.Solutions
  • Core Tech Sales-Architectural Thinking
  • Core Tech Sales-Agile
  • Core Tech Sales-IBM Design Thinking
  • Core Tech Sales-Hands-on Solution Demo
  • Internet of Things
  • Analytics Architecture
  • Agile
  • Design Thinking
• Client Technical Specialist
  • INDUSTRY.Telecommunications