Ian Crawford

Ian founded Working Theory to offer independent and creative advisory services that exceed what is conventionally possible.

Ian has a degree in Engineering (Electronics) from Curtin University and has studied widely in computer science, organisational psychology and management theory.

He has been working with information technology for over forty years and is known for finding innovative, knowledge driven solutions to business challenges.

Ian's strengths are:

  • innovative business strategy
  • risk management
  • establishing new teams and processes, and
  • management of complex projects.
Amongst other things Ian also builds very robust stone walls, is handy with chainsaw and flame-thrower and knows how to calm a distressed infant - skills more often professionally useful than you'd expect.

Perspective

Our focus is on people and purpose - i.e. There is no such thing as an 'IT project'.

The product is not the solution, and a catalogue is not a design methodology.

If we cannot explain how value is produced, we do not touch the system.

Recent Projects

Cloud Migration Strategy
Determine context, drivers, funding model and strategy.
Specify clustering of workloads and prioritisation.
Tenders and Contract for ICT Support
Prepare RFT, contract and industry briefing. Evaluate and select, contract negotiation and supervise transition-in.
Business Continuity Plan
Revise and restructure to AIDR, EMA guidelines. Introduce dynamic incident management protocols and software tools.

Engagement

Ian is available for analysis, advisory and leadership roles.

Please contact us for the latest availability dates, fees and engagement terms.

Projects are limited to three months duration, with a limit of 20 hours per week. Sequential projects can be arranged subject to other commitments.

Experience

Period Organisation Role Duties
2004 – 2019 NOPSA, later NOPSEMA Information Officer,
Snr Information Officer,
Systems Analyst,
Manager ICT Systems		 Plan, design and implement information systems,
Manage service contracts,
Analyse business information needs and risks, and design solutions,
Research and apply emerging technologies and systems of management
2001 – 2004 Reynolds Technology Manager, Internet Systems Manage a software development team and client services,
Design and construct bespoke database systems for operation on the internet
1999 – 2001 Edith Cowan University Manager, Flexible Learning Unit Develop electronic systems, processes and expert advisory services, Manage the business unit, marketing and consultancy
1995 – 1998 Edith Cowan University Systems Manager Construct and maintain networks and computer systems, Manage technical support team
1991 – 1994 Dept for Community Development, WA Government Systems Administrator Construct and maintain networks and computer systems, Provide support and assistance to users
1988 – 1990 Fremantle Port Authority Systems Administrator Construct and maintain networks and computer systems, Provide support and assistance to users
1986 – 1987 Jeans West Systems Administrator Construct and maintain networks and computer systems, Provide support and assistance to users
1984 – 1986 Geoscan Electronic Engineer Design and manufacture remote sensing equipment for mineral exploration
1983 Computer Power Analyst / Programmer Development of electronic records management systems
1982 G P Elliott / Woodside Offshore Petroleum Electronic Engineer Build and commission multi-processor fault tolerant control system for fire control on North Rankin platform.