Edward Buckley
About Edward Buckley
Edward Buckley is a Security and Network Architect at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in network engineering and operations, having held various roles in prominent companies such as Alphawest, nbn™ Australia, and Telstra.
Work at KPMG Australia
Edward Buckley has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Security and Network Architect since 2021. He works in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Prior to this role, he served as the Head of ITS Operations at KPMG Australia from 2018 to 2021 in Melbourne. In his current position, he focuses on security architecture and network solutions, contributing to the firm's capabilities in these areas.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining KPMG, Edward Buckley held several positions in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He worked at Alphawest as a Senior Network Engineer from 2010 to 2013. He also served at nbn™ Australia in various roles, including Operational Capability Lead - Activations from 2016 to 2017 and Solutions Optimisation Manager from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes a tenure at Telstra as a Senior Network Engineer and at 3D Networks as a Senior Engineer. Additionally, he worked at Optus Business as ICT Engineering Manager for the Southern Region from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Edward Buckley studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Pure Mathematics from 1994 to 1997. He completed his secondary education at Mazenod College, achieving VCE from 1987 to 1993. His professional expertise includes project scheduling, budgeting, and proficiency in SAP toolsets, along with certifications in PRINCE, Cisco, Microsoft, and Juniper. He is also knowledgeable in ITIL and LEAN methodologies.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Edward Buckley has made significant contributions in the field of telecommunications and network architecture. He designed, delivered, and tested work for the Optus hosted voice platform on Cisco HCS, which included firewall and contact center elements. Additionally, he architected and led a team to deliver telephony services for a Tier 1 financial institution, focusing on both international and domestic network services and connectivity for multiple contact center functions.