Gerrit Bakhuis

Senior Solutions Architect at Westpac Customer Assist

Greater Adelaide Area

About

I am a long term employee with a multi-national Banking and Finance company. My experience ranges from front-line retail roles, operational back-office roles and specialist project roles in system-focused changes. I am a highly motivated and driven systems specialist, always eager to work with dynamic teams to solve problems.

Experience

  • Westpac (37 yrs 4 mos)
    • Business Solutions Design Manager
      Jan 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for leading the analysis, design and proposing 'fit for purpose' IT and business solutions to meet the requirements of large and complex programs of work. Often seconded to projects for systems-based experience input and development.

    • Business Systems Manager
      Dec 2008 - Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      To perform Systems Administration tasks associated with Collections & Recoveries functions, specifically for CARDS and AGC portfolios. To assist with general Collections & Recoveries Systems Administrations tasks to ensure the continued success of the Mortgage & Transactions collections portfolio. To identify and implement cost/time saving solutions within Collections & Recoveries systems & processes. To effectively manage Projects and other one-time tasks where they have a significant systems impact to Collections & Recoveries.

    • Project Manager
      Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 · 3 yrs

  • Team Captain at National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2022 · 1 mo

    Team Captain for the 'Penguins R Koool' parade float, as part of the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant for 2022. Responsible for the direction and safety compliance for 8 performers and 1 float driver

  • Apprentice at A Bakhuis & Son
    Oct 1988 - Apr 1989 · 7 mos

    Apprentice Painting Contractor