Renato Longo
About Renato Longo
Renato Longo is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, with over 16 years of experience in the field. He has a background in IT management and integration, having previously worked at EMC and Compaq Corporation, and holds degrees in Management and Business Information Systems.
Work at KPMG Australia
Renato Longo has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2008. In this role, he has been involved in various projects that focus on IT integration and infrastructure management. His responsibilities include leading the separation of infrastructure projects within the ICT Separation Program for a New South Wales Agency transitioning to a private operator. Longo has also managed significant initiatives, such as overseeing the Go-Live of Workday for the HR Foundation Program at G8 University, where he coordinated governance with senior stakeholders.
Previous Experience at EMC and Compaq Corporation
Prior to his current role, Renato Longo worked at EMC as a Technical Account Manager from 2000 to 2005 in the Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil. His responsibilities included engaging in the sale of New South Wales government assets in the electricity sector, where he developed separation and transition plans. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Pre Sales System Engineer at Compaq Corporation from 1997 to 2000, also in the Rio de Janeiro Area, where he gained experience in technical sales and system engineering.
Education and Expertise
Renato Longo holds a degree in Business Information Systems from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, which he completed from 1995 to 2001. He furthered his education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he studied Management and International Business, earning a Commerce degree from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in IT integration, project management, and business strategy.
Project Management and IT Integration
Throughout his career, Renato Longo has demonstrated strong project management skills, particularly in IT integration and infrastructure projects. He performed IT integration analysis for a merger of two utilities, identifying material differences and priority actions prior to the merger. Additionally, he managed the Go-Live of Program Alliance for a large Australian bank, coordinating over 100 stakeholders across three continents, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects with diverse teams.
Role as IT Infrastructure Manager
Renato Longo was seconded as IT Infrastructure Manager for a superannuation fund, where he was responsible for delivering a new office floor and initiating the New Ways of Working program. This role involved overseeing infrastructure development and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency within the organization.