Lawrence Sim
About Lawrence Sim
Lawrence Sim is a Programme Manager at Hitachi Vantara in Melbourne, Australia, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in project management across various companies, including Juniper Networks, Emirates Airline, NetApp, and IBM.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Lawrence Sim has been employed at Hitachi Vantara as a Programme Manager for the Australia/New Zealand (A/NZ) region since 2017. In this role, he has contributed to the development of a Delivery team that has been recognized for its operational compliance and respect among colleagues. He also serves as a backfill and second-in-command to the Director of Global Delivery A/NZ. Additionally, Sim completed Challenger Sales intensive training at Hitachi's Global Headquarters, enhancing his skills in sales and project management.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Lawrence Sim held several positions in project management across various organizations. He worked at Juniper Networks as a Programme Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region from 2016 to 2017. Before that, he spent six years at NetApp as a Programme Manager from 2010 to 2016. His experience also includes a position as a Senior Project Manager at Emirates Airline from 2008 to 2010 and as a Project Manager at IBM from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Lawrence Sim completed his undergraduate studies at Swinburne University of Technology, where he achieved a degree in IT and Economics from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by pursuing a part-time MBA at the University of Melbourne - Melbourne Business School from 2012 to 2015. This academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technology and business management.
Achievements in Project Management
Lawrence Sim has been recognized for his contributions to project management within the organizations he has worked for. He successfully partnered with a global Strategic Partner to develop a solution that resulted in an increase in Services revenue by over $500,000 in a single transaction. He was also commended by Global Headquarters for leading the most mature project management group in the APAC region.