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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Prospect, South Australia, Australia
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http://www.agilize.com.au
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Country experience:
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Australia
Australia and New Zealand
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Languages:
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English (AU)
English (AU)Level: Native
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English (AU)
Achievements
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Expertise
Strategic & Executive Leadership, Technology & Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & Risk, Data, AI & Innovation, Leadership & People -
Services
Fractional Technology Leadership; Digital & AI Transformation Advisory; Cybersecurity & Risk Governance; Technology Due Diligence & M&A Integration; Governance, Delivery & Portfolio Optimisation; Agilize Academy (Capability Uplift & Training)
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Employees
overseen
300 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 100,000,000
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James P Galdes
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
-
Consulting
-
Contract
-
Interim
-
Prospect, South Australia, Australia
-
http://www.agilize.com.au
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Country experience:
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Australia
Australia and New Zealand
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Languages:
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English (AU)
English (AU)Level: Native
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English (AU)
Achievements
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Fractional role
- This is a Fractional role Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
Strengths in this role: Enterprise & solution architecture, Technology strategy & governance, Large-scale transformation delivery, Budget & portfolio management, Vendor negotiation & M&A integration, Cloud & platform modernisation, AI and data enablement readiness, Executive stakeholder engagement
Industry Group: Government
Industry: Government Administration
Years of experience: 3 years
Industry Group: Finance
Industry: Insurance
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: RAA
Company size: 1,500 employees
Role in this company: Led a 300-person technology division managing over $115 million annual budget. Oversaw RAA’s enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cybersecurity posture in alignment with CPS 234 and CPS 230. Sponsored major programs including the Duck Creek migration, CRM transformation, and enterprise cyber uplift. Negotiated the technology separation during the Allianz acquisition, delivered core system readiness, and introduced new cybersecurity frameworks and digital platforms.
Company name: Department of the Premier and Cabinet (SA)
Company size: 500 employees
Role in this company: Oversaw South Australia’s enterprise technology architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, leading the delivery of mission-critical systems that supported pandemic response operations. Modernised government platforms through cloud adoption, integration frameworks, and strengthened security governance, improving scalability, resilience, and whole-of-government interoperability.
Strengths in this role: Cybersecurity strategy & governance, Information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CPS 234/230), Risk management & board reporting, Security operations & incident response (SOC), Identity & access management (Okta), Data protection & compliance assurance, Executive communication & risk alignment
Industry Group: Finance
Industry: Insurance
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: RAA
Company size: 1,500 employees
Role in this company: Accountable for enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance and resilience, ensuring compliance with APRA CPS 234 and CPS 230. Developed and implemented RAA’s cyber strategy, risk framework, and Splunk-based SOC uplift, establishing a NIST 800-53–aligned control register, assurance calendar, and executive reporting. Delivered major cyber uplift initiatives and launched an Okta-based identity platform with integrated security architecture.
Strengths in this role: Digital strategy and policy development, Human-centred design and service innovation, Data and analytics governance, Digital identity and citizen-facing platforms, AI and automation strategy, Agile transformation and capability uplift, Stakeholder engagement across government and public sectors
Industry Group: Government
Industry: Government Administration
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: Department of the Premier and Cabinet (SA)
Company size: 500 employees
Role in this company: Led South Australia’s digital transformation agenda through the Office for Digital Government, driving citizen-centric innovation, data strategy, and cross-agency capability uplift. Delivered major digital initiatives including the national Home Quarantine App and pandemic response systems for testing and border management. Established enduring frameworks for digital identity, service design, and agile governance across government.
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Degrees & accreditations
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) – Computer Systems
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Success story
Led a 100-person on- and off-shore team to deliver a new core insurance platform (Duck Creek) MVP in under nine months. Integrated Policy, Claims, Billing, and CRM systems while modernising architecture, security, and compliance frameworks. Combined agile delivery with enterprise-grade governance, proving large-scale transformation can move at startup speed and setting the foundation for RAA’s digital evolution.
