My Personal Commitment

A Partnership Built on Honesty, Integrity, and Results

Paul Hughes
  • MBA in Information Systems Management
  • 40+ years of senior management & IT experience
  • Delivered projects across 30 countries

When you work with me, you are working with an accomplished, results-driven professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Systems Management. I pride myself on honesty, integrity, and reliability, consistently delivering projects at both micro and macro levels.

I don't just offer technical skills; I offer a collaborative and agile partnership. I listen carefully to your needs and provide creative solutions to ensure your business stays competitive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

My career has spanned North America, Europe, and Australasia, giving me a unique global perspective that I now bring to local businesses. From starting in information technology in 1976 to running my own successful businesses in Canada, Australia and Cambodia, I have adapted to diverse industries including retail, publishing, and non-profits.

North America

Senior technical roles in Canada at Cantel (now Rogers), Mobil Oil and Alberta Energy, managing multimillion-dollar data centers.

Europe

Led Europe-wide crisis management projects for Hewlett-Packard across 28 countries. Responsible for Technical Operations for IATA's datacentre in Switzerland.

Australasia

Directed massive IT deployments for Flight Centre and managed critical financial settlement systems for the airline industry.

A World of Experience, Delivered Locally

30 Countries. Three Continents. One Local Partner.

With a career spanning over 40 years across 30 countries, I have navigated complex business landscapes built on the philosophy of bringing business and technology together to create significant competitive advantages for organizations of all sizes.

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Australasia

Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos

North America

Canada, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Europe

UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands

Other Regions

South Africa, Bahamas

Career Highlights

Four Decades of Excellence

2019 – Present

Business Owner & Senior IT Professional

Strategic IT consultancy bridging technical gaps for NGOs and small businesses. Spearheading AI automation, Voice AI appointment scheduling, and custom API integrations. Managed cross-border IT ecosystems for international NGOs including Cambodia operations.

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2016 – 2017

Head of Technical Services, Khalibre

Led a multi-disciplinary team of 15 developing global SaaS solutions. Directed "Crosswired," an Amazon SES cloud-based eLearning platform with CI/CD systems for cross-cultural field workers worldwide.

2013 – 2015

Development Officer & IT Manager, HOPE International School

Dual role managing fundraising and IT strategy. Raised $1M in funding, project managed UK charity establishment, directed IT infrastructure rollout for a new campus, implemented Google G-Suite for 600+ users across three campuses.

1996 – 2010

Business Owner, Frontier Solutions & Strategies

Owned a successful six-figure consultancy. Led the eNett International team of 30+ across four countries, delivered Fare 1 B2B virtual shopping center for IPO launch, managed HP's Europe-wide Y2K project across 28 countries with 100% stability.

1994 – 1995

IT Manager, Flight Centre

First full-time IT Manager directing a $10M digital transformation. Deployed 1,200+ Apple Macintosh systems across 200 locations in four countries. Designed a Frame-Relay WAN enabling 24/7 global reservation capabilities.

1992 – 1994

BSP Data Centre Manager, IATA Australia

Managed critical financial settlement systems for the Australian travel industry. Led BSP Migration processing $3.3B annually on time and budget. Established a Uniface and Oracle development platform adopted globally by IATA offices.

1990 – 1992

Manager Systems & Operations, IATA Switzerland

Directed operations of IATA's global computer systems from Geneva. Managed a CHF1.2M project migrating 150 users across 15 countries. Built WAN connectivity linking voice and data networks across five global hubs.

1976 – 1990

Early Career Foundation

Progressed from Computer Operator to Supervisor at Mobil Oil and Alberta Energy managing a $3M budget. 35th employee at Canada's first cellular company (Cantel/Rogers). Built Prentice-Hall Canada's first in-house IT department from outsourced operations.

Let's Work Together

Ready to Transform Your Business?

Let's bridge the gap between complex technology and real-world results. With four decades of global experience now focused on local small business success, I bring enterprise-level expertise at a scale and budget that works for you.

What You Get
  • MBA-level strategic thinking
  • 40 years of proven global experience
  • Affordable, tailored solutions
  • Clear outcomes and deliverables
  • Honest, reliable partnership