Christopher Gatto
About Christopher Gatto
Christopher Gatto serves as the Southern Regional Service Manager for Smiths Detection, overseeing operations in Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. He has extensive experience in the field of security equipment service management and has held various roles within Smiths Detection since 2013.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Christopher Gatto serves as the Southern Regional Service Manager for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania at Smiths Detection. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Melbourne, Australia. In this role, he manages a team of Field Service Engineers who are responsible for servicing security equipment in the region. His responsibilities include overseeing project and installation planning, scheduling, and forecasting, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Prior to his current role, Christopher Gatto worked at Smiths Detection in various capacities. He served as a Project Engineer for the Australia and New Zealand region from 2016 to 2018, and as a Regional Product Specialist for the Asia-Pacific region from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as a Field Service Technician for the Australia and New Zealand region from 2013 to 2016. His experience at Smiths Detection spans multiple roles, contributing to his expertise in service management and technical support.
Early Career Background
Before joining Smiths Detection, Christopher Gatto worked as an IT Network Engineer at Network First from 2009 to 2013. He also held a position as an IT Support Technician at Cutting Edge for a brief period in 2008. His early career in IT provided him with foundational technical skills that have been beneficial in his subsequent roles in service management and engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Christopher Gatto completed his secondary education at Cairns State High School from 1999 to 2003. During his studies, he focused on subjects including Maths, Chemistry, Physics, English, Health & Physical Education, and Information Technology. This educational background has equipped him with a solid understanding of technical and analytical concepts relevant to his career in engineering and service management.
Operational Management Skills
In his current role, Christopher Gatto utilizes operational management tools such as SAP and Salesforce - Servicemax to enhance service operations. He emphasizes safety and compliance in all service activities, focusing on building a positive and proactive culture within his team. His leadership approach aims to foster a safe working environment while ensuring high standards of service delivery.