Peter Shams (B.S.) (Mcp)
About Peter Shams (B.S.) (Mcp)
Peter Shams is the Head of Branch Support Australia at Jefferies, with over 15 years of experience in maintaining and implementing large-scale enterprise systems for financial service firms.
Current Position
Peter Shams is the Head of Branch Support Australia at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2019. Based in Sydney, Australia, his responsibilities include overseeing branch support operations, ensuring seamless infrastructure management, and leading a team focused on financial services technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Westpac
Prior to his current role, Peter Shams worked at Westpac as a Technical Infrastructure Specialist, Level 3, from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he held the position of Technical Infrastructure Specialist, Level 2, from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he operated in Kogarah and was integral in maintaining and upgrading the bank's technical infrastructure systems.
Early Career
Peter Shams began his professional journey in the IT sector working for Datacom as an IT Support Engineer from 2006 to 2010 in North Ryde. He then served as an IT Consultant for an independent consultancy in the Western Region from 2010 to 2011. Subsequently, he joined Deutsche Bank where he worked in IT Back Office Support in Sydney for 8 months in 2012.
Educational Background
Peter Shams holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, which he earned from the University of Technology, Sydney, between 2006 and 2010. He also achieved an Advanced Diploma in Project Management for IT Managers from TAFE NSW in 2014. His education provided a strong foundation for his expertise in enterprise systems and management information systems.
Technical Proficiency and Skills
With over 15 years of experience, Peter Shams has developed strong technical and management skills. He is proficient in a variety of tools and platforms such as Linux, VMware, SCCM, SCOM, Azure, and Cisco network equipment. His capabilities extend to B2B systems solutions, data migration, vendor management, and user relationship management.