Resume


My mission: developing and implementing technology strategies that deliver tangible, user-focused results, redefining what’s possible in the digital age.
— Adam Sayer

Resume Walkthrough


A comprehensive commentary on my professional journey. In this video, I provide an in-depth exploration of my resume, offering insights into:

  • My diverse skill set

  • Extensive industry experience

  • Detailed work history

  • Professional motivations and aspirations

This walkthrough offers a personal perspective on my career trajectory and the expertise I bring to digital transformation leadership roles.

About Me


Experience

Two decades of experience spearheading digital innovation and transformation across the globe in multiple sectors.

Execution

Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies for efficient project delivery

Proven

Proven track record in crafting and implementing business and product strategies

Leader

Adept at orchestrating cross-functional teams to achieve transformative results

Navigator

Leader of large-scale organizational change and development initiatives

Cutting Edge

Expertise in leveraging emerging technologies to drive business growth

User Centric

Champion of user-centric and human-centered design approaches

Driven

Committed to delivering tangible, user-focused outcomes that redefine industry standards

Where I fit


1. Strategy

Architecting Success

Crafting visionary business and industry strategies that align technology with organisational goals. Transforming challenges into opportunities and setting the course for digital evolution.

2. Design

Bridging Vision and Reality

From concept to blueprint—creating user-centric product designs and robust technical architectures. Translating strategic objectives into tangible, innovative solutions primed for development.

3. Deliver

Bringing Ideas to Life

Masterful program and project management to navigate from planning to production. Orchestrating resources, timelines, and teams to deliver transformative results with precision and impact.

1. Strategy


Strategic Planning & Execution // Business Design // Go-To-Market Strategy // AI Strategy // Emerging Technologies // Innovation Management // ROI Optimization // Business Analysis // Customer Segmentation // Business Modelling

Experience

  • Goulburn Murray Water: Spearheaded a 3-year AI-driven transformation strategy, identifying >$5m ROI

  • Home Affairs: Delivered a 3-year ICT shared services strategy across multiple agencies (ABF, ASIO, AFP, ASIC, AUSTRAC)

  • Telstra (Trades Assist): Designed a partner strategy focused on commercial success and innovative business models

  • Air New Zealand: Designed a tech-driven strategy for ground and in-air disruption management

  • Australian Army: Led a strategic review of the Land 200 Tranche 2 retrospective and Tranche 3 approach

  • Access Canberra: Developed a CX strategy reducing contact center load through digital channels

  • CSR Lightweight Systems: Crafted a 3-year digital strategy boosting customer experience

  • NSW Family & Community Services: Collaborated with Telstra to optimize ICT front-office strategy

  • Concentrix: Led a comprehensive 12-month organizational strategy, engaging with 100+ business leaders

  • Master Electricians Australia: Created a 3-year strategy centered on safety solutions and member services

  • Graincorp: Led a 3-year digital strategy, resulting in an efficient grain trading platform

  • XAM: Designed go-to-market strategy, including asset development, brand redesign, and market positioning

  • The Hub: Designed a 3-year AI-focused strategy, enhancing operations and customer experience

  • Riverlee: Developed an executive AI training program and transformation strategy


2. Design


Service Design // Business Analysis // Product Strategy // Product Roadmaps // ROI Analysis // Emerging Technologies // User Experience // Process Improvement // Stakeholder Management // Change Management Planning // Design Sprints

Experience

  • Apple: Crafted strategy and approach for Apple Business Centers in Singapore and Australia

  • ANZ Bank: Partnered with Apple to lead remote branch strategy leveraging iPads

  • Emirates: Led website redesign strategy and design, and Business rewards program redesign

  • NSW Family & Community Services: Led strategy and design for award-winning Ivy iPad Application

  • Virgin Australia: Directed strategy, design, and delivery of Velocity member mobile application

  • Australian Army: Devised strategy and design for domestic command and control platform for bushfire scenarios

  • 86400: Spearheaded mobile app strategy and design, focusing on attracting younger audiences

  • Telstra: Steered strategy and design for Telstra Connect Enterprise B2B Application using Google Ventures Design Sprint

  • Liberty Mutual: Developed strategy and design for iPad-based claim assessment solution

  • Department of Defence: Architected strategy and design for Virtual Integration Lab for defense industry testing

  • Turkiye Finans: Collaborated with Microsoft to lead online banking platform strategy and design

  • Delivery in Person (DIP): Orchestrated strategy and design for Delivery Driver Onboarding process


3. Delivery


Digital Transformation // AI Implementation  // Financial Management // Product Management // Program & Project Management // Agile // Software Delivery // Stakeholder Management // Change Management
 // Prince 2 // Critical Path Planning

Experience

  • Emirates: Orchestrated digital delivery across all platforms, leading a 45-member cross-functional team (UX, UI, BA, Development, QA)

  • Australian Army: Directed UX, UI, and development teams in delivering Software Defined Radio Network for C4 Edge Program

  • Transport for NSW: Steered Agile delivery of the Opal Application, managing UX, UI, Development, and QA teams

  • Mastercard: Managed portfolio of all Middle Eastern digital marketing initiatives, coordinating UX, UI, Development, and Marketing teams

  • Aviva: Program managed a 200-strong team, delivering white-labeled insurance platforms for Barclays Bank and Santander Bank

  • Skipton Building Society: Led ICT Project Management for DR Site-to-Site solution, collaborating with partners including VMWare and HP

  • Appliances Online: Spearheaded Agile program management for AO.com website, overseeing UX, UI, development, and QA teams

  • Bourke Street Clinic: Delivered patient app for GP group, with executive sponsorship from Dr. Kerryn Phelps

  • Dubai World Trade Centre: Delivered DWTC website, leading UX, UI, development, and QA teams

  • Bahrain Economic Development Board: Executed BEDB website delivery with cross-functional team (UX, UI, development, QA)


Employment History


Strategy Director

XAM Consulting
2024 - Present
Sydney, Australia

COO | Co Founder

Fifty Zoo
2019 - 2023
Sydney, Australia

General Manager of Business Design

Tigerspike
2017 - 2019
Global

Delivery Manager

Readify
2016
Sydney, Australia

Program Manager

Tigerspike
2014 - 2016
Dubai, UAE

Senior Project Manager

Digitas LBI
2013
Dubai, UAE

Program Manager

MEED
2012
Dubai, UAE

IT Delivery Manager

Aviva
2011 - 2012
York, UK

Program Manager

Appliances Online
2009 - 2010
Manchester, UK

ICT Project Manager

Skipton Building Society
2007 - 2009
Manchester, UK

Qualifications & Certifications


Formal Qualifications

BA(Hons) - Business Management
Metropolitan University

B(Sc) Computing for Real-Time Systems
University of the West of England

Digital Certifications

  • AI and the Future of Work
    (Lund University)

  • Disruptive Strategy
    (Harvard Business School Online)

  • CIW Ecommence Designer

  • Figma Essentials

Delivery Certifications

  • Prince 2 Practitioner

  • Prince 2 Foundation

  • Certified Scrum Master

  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

Technology Certifications

  • 100 Days of SwiftUI

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Sharepoint

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Project 2007

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate

  • Red Hat Certified Administrator

  • VMWare Certified Professional

Adam is a true visionary in helping organizations transform and define the future of their digital business. I had the pleasure of working with Adam as he built out a professional services consultancy within Tigerspike from the ground up. His passion for creating this practice along with his continued support for opportunities in the North American market was infectious. I would highly recommend Adam to anyone who is looking to determine the future of their business or industry!
— Corey Eastman · Managing Director, Americas at Nearform · NYC, USA