Craig Collins
About Craig Collins
Craig Collins serves as the IT Operations Manager at Payrix in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in computer science and extensive experience in IT operations, vendor management, and support roles across various companies.
Work at Payrix
Craig Collins has been serving as the IT Operations Manager at Payrix since 2020. Located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, he oversees the management of IT operations, ensuring a scalable and robust IT environment for both internal and external clients. His role involves managing external IT vendors and contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the IT department. Collins also plays a key role in managing Azure CI/CD pipelines, facilitating seamless integration and deployment across various environments, including QA, UAT, and production.
Previous Experience
Before joining Payrix, Craig Collins held several positions in the IT sector. He worked at Bepoz as the Implementation and Support Manager for POS from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he spent six months at IntegraPay Pty Ltd as Applications Support in 2018. He then transitioned to an Integration & Support Specialist role at IntegraPay from 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, Collins was a Senior Support Technician at MERAC LIMITED in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Craig Collins earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Computer Science from Bournemouth University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in IT operations management. He possesses skills in budgeting and contract negotiation, which contribute to the financial and operational efficiency of the IT department. Additionally, Collins has experience providing Level 2/3 support for SQL database administration, enhancing the reliability of IT operations.
Consulting on Payrix Integrated Product
In his role at Payrix, Craig Collins consulted on the design and support of the 'Payrix Integrated' product. This initiative aims to assist external partners and developers in commercializing embedded payments. His involvement in this project highlights his capability in bridging technical support with product development to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.