Nizar Musthaffa
About Nizar Musthaffa
Nizar Musthaffa is a Technology Delivery Manager at LAB3, where he leads a team of 25 engineers and consultants across New Zealand, Australia, and India. He has extensive experience in various technology roles, including positions at Computer Concepts Limited and Dimension Data, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Information Systems from The University of Auckland.
Work at LAB3
Nizar Musthaffa serves as the Technology Delivery Manager at LAB3, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of 25 engineers and consultants across New Zealand, Australia, and India. He is responsible for overseeing work assignments and fostering team culture by collaborating with various departments, including the Project Management Office (PMO), workforce management, and people and culture teams. Nizar also focuses on achieving LAB3's Microsoft Cloud Partner technical certification objectives, ensuring that the team maintains high standards in technical delivery.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Nizar Musthaffa has extensive experience in technology management, having held several key positions prior to his role at LAB3. He worked at Computer Concepts Limited as a Solutions Architect from 2013 to 2020 and as Engineering Manager for the Northern Region from 2015 to 2022. His earlier roles include Consulting Engineer at Dimension Data from 2011 to 2013, Systems Engineer at Computerland New Zealand from 2002 to 2005, and IS&T Special Projects Manager at Warehouse Stationery from 2006 to 2009. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in technology delivery and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Nizar Musthaffa holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a Graduate Diploma in Commerce (G.Dip.Com) in Information Systems from the same institution, completing his studies from 2001 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in technology management and engineering principles, contributing to his effectiveness in leading teams and managing projects.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at LAB3, Nizar Musthaffa emphasizes professional development and the maintenance of a highly utilized and profitable team. His leadership approach involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure effective work assignments and a positive team culture. His experience in managing teams across multiple regions, including New Zealand, Australia, and India, highlights his capability in overseeing diverse groups of professionals in the technology sector.