About Me – Mike G Robinson
Early in my experimentation with AI, I built an App to build a CV based around an Archetype – your CV as you would want others to see you.
This is my CV presented in a Rugby format. It uses Rugby jargon but still accurately presents my experience.
Core Strengths
No. 9 – Scrum-Half // ‘THE GENERAL’
MIKE G ROBINSON
Strategic Orchestration Meets Operational Capability
MIKE G ROBINSON
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Contact Details
- mike@mgrnz.com
- +64 276 777 338
- Auckland, New Zealand
- linkedin.com/in/mgrnz
“Planning Matters but Delivery Counts”
Performance Summary
STRENGTHS
- ✓ Reliable High Performer
- ✓ Logical & Analytical Problem Solver
- ✓ Customer Centric
- ✓ Strategic & Detailed
- ✓ Wide Experience Base (Finance/ERP/AI)
CREDENTIALS
- Bach. Bus. in Accounting – Melbourne Institute of Tech
- Qualified Accountant – CA ANZ (Former Member)
- SAP Certified (FICO) 3.1h – Ernst & Young US
- IT Governance, Risk & Control Frameworks (ISACA)
- Tuckmans Group Development (FSNP)
- Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Enterprise SAP Architecture Strategy
Led migrations for Restaurant Brands & AIA (Sovereign). Delivered end-to-end design, build, test, and execution.
Tactical Execution & Sequencing
A critical link in the cutover chain for Restaurant Brands, Sovereign (AIA) and Synlait Milk.
Legacy Infrastructure & M&A Experience
Navigated the evolution of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse during the unified PwC merger.
Rapid Prototype Implementation
Developed custom AI workflow prototypes @ MGRNZ.com. Proven track record of leveraging AI.
DELIVERY STACK
CODE GENERATION
AI & AGENTIC OPS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Consultant / AI Enthusiast
07/2023 – Present@ MGRNZ.com
Established a personal consulting brand providing practical, innovative solutions for businesses to employ AI and workflow automations.
- ▶ Designed and developed prototypes for several Apps using AI to code.
- ▶ Created 2 published websites and 20+ code repositories in 3 months.
SAP Project Manager – Integration Stream
06/2022 – 10/2022@ Synlait Milk Limited
Joined SAP implementation 6 weeks before go-live to steer the Integration stream through cutover.
Approved Project Annotator (General)
10/2025 – Present@ Outlier (Remote, Part-time)
Contributor to AI model training (Project Aether), working 10–20 hours per week improving model performance, safety, and reliability.
National Business Manager (Caretaker)
02/2023 – 07/2023@ Armourguard NZ Ltd
Short-term transition role supporting leadership handover. Managed payroll, AP/AR, and operational administration.
SAP Data Lead (Contract)
06/2021 – 05/2022@ Restaurant Brands Limited (Lagom Group)
Led SAP S/4HANA data migration including cutover planning and execution across multiple entities and countries.
SAP Data Migration Manager
03/2019 – 08/2020@ AIA NZ (ex-Sovereign)
Delivered end-to-end migration strategy, design, build, testing, and deployment for SAP S/4HANA implementation.
Risk Manager (Marketing / CEO Office)
09/2018 – 03/2019@ Sovereign Insurance
Provided embedded first-line risk support across marketing and executive functions.
Director / Senior Consultant
04/2014 – 08/2018@ Nice1 NZ Ltd
Managed key accounts, operational delivery, and development of commercial products and services.
Compliance Reporting Analyst (Contract)
06/2013 – 02/2014@ Vector Limited
Delivered regulatory reporting and compliance data analysis.
Data Compliance Manager
03/2011 – 05/2013@ Telecom NZ / Spark
Managed a team of five for an internal-facing governance, audit and support function.
Business Analyst – Service Design & Delivery (SD&D)
07/2008 – 03/2011@ Telecom NZ / Spark
Designed and implemented customer experience and service transition across multiple product channels using Agile methodologies.
Analyst – Enterprise Program Office
05/2007 – 01/2008@ Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd
Maintained project portfolio reporting, improving visibility across 120+ projects and managing CAPEX workflow and approvals.
Project Manager – Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
2004 – 2005@ Bank of New Zealand
Managed controls documentation and testing streams for SOX implementation, leading cross-functional project teams.
Director (Co-owner)
01/2003 – 04/2007@ Nutekk NZ Ltd
Co-founded a sales and marketing consultancy focused on taking technology products to market.
Australian SAP Solutions Leader
2000 – 2004@ Ernst & Young (Melbourne)
Led SAP Risk & Integrity services, managing client portfolios, delivering assurance, and developing new SAP service offerings.
SAP FICO Functional Consultant
1998 – 2000@ PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Melbourne)
Delivered SAP FI consulting and implementation services following formal certification.
IT Risk & Technology Consultant
1996 – 1998@ PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Melbourne)
Delivered IT risk and technology consulting services supporting audit and assurance engagements.