Ron Mc Farlane
About Ron Mc Farlane
Ron McFarlane serves as the Head of Projects at Janison, where he has applied his extensive experience in transitioning development teams to agile methodologies since 2021. With a background in managing diverse software projects and a degree in Computing and Information Management from Western Sydney University, he has a comprehensive understanding of project development from inception to delivery.
Work at Janison
Ron Mc Farlane has been serving as the Head of Projects at Janison since 2021. In this role, he oversees project management activities and leads initiatives aimed at enhancing project delivery. His responsibilities include managing a range of projects, from small-scale efforts to large, multi-year initiatives involving significant resource allocation. His experience in transitioning teams to agile methodologies is instrumental in improving project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Ron Mc Farlane studied at Western Sydney University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Computing and Information Management from 1987 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in delivering software solutions across various architectures, including mainframe and cloud-based systems. He has developed agile engagement models that enhance client collaboration and project delivery.
Background
Before joining Janison, Ron Mc Farlane worked at GBST as Evolve Project Manager from 2013 to 2020. He also held the position of Project Manager at GBST from 2006 to 2013 and at InfoComp from 2006 to 2010. His career began at ING Australia, where he served as Application Development Manager for 16 years, from 1990 to 2006. This diverse background has equipped him with comprehensive experience in all stages of project development.
Project Management Experience
Ron Mc Farlane has extensive experience in managing projects of varying scales. He has overseen initiatives involving 50 to 100 resources and has been involved in all stages of project development, including initial scoping, RFI/RFP responses, business case construction, development, testing, and delivery into business as usual (BAU). His ability to transition development teams from waterfall to agile methodologies has been a key aspect of his project management approach.