GAURANG AMBANI
Auckland
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Masters in Cyber Security - Full Scholarship
Whitecliffe College
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Futures Trader
Self-Employed
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Close analysis of market movements, news and data on the FED (FRED) website in amongst other sources
- Actively use TradingView to perform technical analysis of the stocks and digital currencies
- Employed technical analysis tools such as chart patterns and indicators to support decision making process.
- Conducted regular reviews of trading performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Founder
SportSense.Tech
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Entrepreneur start-up venture to develop a product called Box Sense which will allow boxers to have measurable insights on the force of their punches
- Examined and conducted market analysis to discover the target market and demographic audience
- Developed relationships with industry to inform product concept development, testing and prototype development
IT Support Engineer
NZ Steel
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Administration and problem-solving technical hardware and software issues with the security and telephony system, working locally and remotely, providing support via phone, email, live chat, and on-location
Embedded Systems Engineer
ProGeo Auckland Ltd.
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisting with getting a sensor network up and running for the Owner/Managing Director
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
ASG Technologies
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: (Non-Disclosure signed)
- Ops management and IT project coordination using Vision Intelligence and Python programming to create computer vision pipelines and models by manipulating unstructured audio-visual data
- (Non-Disclosure signed)
Technical Sales Engineer
Advanced Plastics Design Ltd
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Determined project scope, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate quotations for new and existing clients in a fast-paced sales role
Fire Services Technician
Asset Care Ltd
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensuring outstanding customer service through field-based fire alarm servicing, fault-finding and diagnosis, and fire safety inspections
Business Development Manager
Tip Top Services Ltd
10.2012 - 12.2017
- Operations manager including staff management and training for our small family business, in the absence of the Director
- Lead generation and meeting sales targets - assisted 300% increase in turnover within 3 years
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-based processes and procedures
Registered Financial Advisor
360 Financial Services
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Advised clients (mostly residential home buyers) on the advantages and disadvantages of different mortgage and insurance lending products in alignment with individual needs
Contact Centre Officer
Ministry of Social Development
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Attentive and sensitive customer service with social housing applicants to understand and assess their needs, answer product questions, and resolve their housing problems, in collaboration with their Case Managers
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Oil & Gas
Plant & Platform Consultants Ltd
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Mechanical Lead on gas piping and condensate projects under my care
- Prepared and assigned project documentation packs to team members
- Pipe Stress Analysis and Piping Engineering as per B31.3 and AS2885 suite of codes
- Calculated load levels and material stress factors using AutoPipe to identify design constraints
- Quality analysis and execution of project tasks to time and budget requirements
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work and developing field conditions
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Geothermal
Sinclair Knight Merz
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Prepared cross-country geothermal pipeline layouts and stress analysis in AutoPipe
- Prepared constructability reviews with the Project Director and liaised with other stakeholders as required
- Prepared design documentation including hand calculations as per ASME B31.3/31.1
- Gave technical presentations at periodic mechanical team meetings
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Geothermal
MB Century
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed a portfolio of geothermal design jobs including invoicing, job progress and completion reporting
- Client communication to agree on variations and field inspections of constructed pipelines
- Liaised with workshop staff regarding manufacturing involved in geothermal design and build jobs
- Analyzed piping mechanical requirements to determine the feasibility of the design
- Assisted with the preparation of tenders for projects
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants on geothermal piping projects with budgets up to NZD$15 million
- Supervised the preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians, and drafters
Education
Masters in Information Technology - Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Whitecliffe College
Auckland, New Zealand05-2026
Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies -
Auckland University of Technology
10.2021
Level 5 Certificate Cloud & DevOps Developer -
Mission Ready HQ
06.2021
BE Engineering Science -
University of Auckland
11.2010
Skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Attention to detail and goal-orientated
- Proficient in the use of Python
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Highly digitally proficient and able to learn new technologies
- Linux
- Wireshark
- IT Networks beginner
- IOT and Raspberry Pi
- Cyber Security
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking & Camping - Enjoy a good hike in the NZ bush with my partner.
- Ironman New Zealand Finisher, 2010. First male of Indian Origin to have finished an Ironman.
Sabbaticals
- 11/20, 03/22, Birth of my son / Tech skills development. Quality time with my son and wife, whilst developing my skills in IoT and Cloud Based Technologies.
- 11/19, 02/20, Marriage in NZ and UK, followed by our honeymoon in Egypt.
- 11/18, 02/19, Travel across India, Nepal and the UK with my partner.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Masters in Cyber Security - Full Scholarship
Whitecliffe College
03.2025 - 03.2026
Founder
SportSense.Tech
09.2022 - 05.2023
IT Support Engineer
NZ Steel
06.2022 - 09.2022
Futures Trader
Self-Employed
05.2022 - 01.2025
Embedded Systems Engineer
ProGeo Auckland Ltd.
03.2021 - 05.2021
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
ASG Technologies
02.2020 - 11.2020
Technical Sales Engineer
Advanced Plastics Design Ltd
05.2018 - 11.2018
Fire Services Technician
Asset Care Ltd
05.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Financial Advisor
360 Financial Services
03.2016 - 05.2017
Contact Centre Officer
Ministry of Social Development
12.2014 - 02.2016
Business Development Manager
Tip Top Services Ltd
10.2012 - 12.2017
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Oil & Gas
Plant & Platform Consultants Ltd
10.2011 - 09.2012
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Geothermal
Sinclair Knight Merz
06.2010 - 09.2011
Project / Mechanical Engineer, Geothermal
MB Century
06.2008 - 06.2010
Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies -
Auckland University of Technology
Level 5 Certificate Cloud & DevOps Developer -
Mission Ready HQ
BE Engineering Science -
University of Auckland
Masters in Information Technology - Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Whitecliffe College
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