James Garretto
About James Garretto
James Garretto is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia with extensive experience in the Telecommunications sector and a background in consulting and management. He has worked across various industries, including Healthcare, and specializes in streamlining requirements gathering and managing workloads in large-scale system implementations.
Work at KPMG Australia
James Garretto has held multiple roles at KPMG Australia since 2012. He began as an Advisor during a work experience placement for five months. He then transitioned to a Consultant role from 2014 to 2018, where he worked for four years in Melbourne. Following this, he served as a Manager from 2018 to 2021 for three years. Currently, he is an Associate Director, a position he has held since 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on streamlining requirements gathering and managing workloads for large-scale system implementations.
Education and Expertise
James Garretto studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Information Technology with an Industry Scholarship from 2011 to 2013. He also attended Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School from 1998 to 2010. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the Telecommunications sector and his adaptability to various industries, including Healthcare. He specializes in managing design and development workloads and is motivated by challenging business problems.
Background
Before his career at KPMG Australia, James Garretto worked as a Waiter at Chocolateria San Churro for nine months in 2009 and 2010. He also gained experience in the tech sector as a Tech Strategist during a work placement at Newcrest Mining in 2013 for five months. This diverse background has contributed to his skill set, allowing him to adapt to different roles and industries effectively.
Achievements
James Garretto has made significant contributions during his time at KPMG Australia. He supports testing phases by showcasing solutions that align with business goals. His ability to streamline the requirements gathering phase has been instrumental in managing workloads for design and development stages in large-scale system implementations. His work is characterized by a focus on understanding complex business problems to deliver effective outcomes.