Kelly Ferguson

Cloud and Infrastructure Executive, Telstra
Ceremony: 15 May 2019, 10:30am - Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

About the Speaker

Kelly Ferguson

Kelly is the Cloud and Infrastructure Executive for Telstra, and is responsible for the all cloud and infrastructure functions providing a common service and enabling exceptional customer experience in an always on environment. Her role focuses on creating a clear strategy and operational plan for Information Technology within Telstra.

Kelly is a senior technology executive with a passion for leadership and IT, possessing a record of successful programs and project including 21 years of international experience within the technology, data, media, healthcare and utility sectors.

Prior to working with Telstra, Kelly’s career started with Microsoft where she worked as a Business Support Group Manager. She progressed to several other technology companies and roles including Head of Technology in Commercial Operations and Business Applications and then Chief Information Officer at Mi9 (Nine’s digital division), and Chief Information Officer at Origin Energy.
 
Kelly is a member of the Industry Advisory Board for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at UTS and the Telstra nominated board member of Pivotal Labs Sydney.

Kelly has graduated from Washington State University.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.