Robert Forster
About Robert Forster
Robert Forster is a Project Manager at illion in Melbourne, Australia, with a background in Computer Science and extensive experience in technology transformation across various industries. He has a strong technical foundation and is skilled in agile delivery, project management, and stakeholder communication.
Work at Illion
Robert Forster has been employed at Illion as a Project Manager since 2020. He operates from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and are delivered on time. His hands-on approach allows him to engage directly with project teams and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Robert Forster studied at AMES IT Academy, where he earned a Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering from 2005 to 2007. He also attended the University of Auckland, achieving a Bachelor of Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer technology and systems, which he applies in his project management role. He possesses expertise in Microsoft environments, CMS systems like Umbraco and Sitefinity, and the Atlassian Suite.
Background
Robert Forster's career began after completing his education at Pukekohe High School from 2000 to 2004. He worked as a Sales Associate at Telecom New Zealand from 2005 to 2008. Following that, he served as an IT Engineer at Express Data from 2008 to 2012. He transitioned to project management at folio1 from 2018 to 2019, before joining Illion in 2020.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Robert Forster has led technology transformation initiatives across various industries, including energy, superannuation, private super yachting, and import/export. He is experienced in agile delivery and scrum management, focusing on operational delivery, release and change management, and new system deployment. His ability to establish and maintain communication with stakeholders has contributed to his success in project management.