About Plexus
Plexus Consulting Ltd was established in 1997 to provide high quality independent ICT project management and consulting services. Steve Southall operates as principal consultant and owner.Why Plexus?
A plexus is a network of interlaced parts - a useful description for both a project team, and interconnected computer applications and infrastructure. The Plexus Chakra (right) is symbolised by a lotus with ten petals, and can loosely be interpreted as causing transitions - a suitable metaphor for a project manager as an agent of change.Environmental Sustainability
Plexus takes the following steps to minimise its carbon footprint:- Clients are visited using bicycles, motorcycles, public transport or cars (in that preferential order depending on requirements)
- Waste is recycled or composted where possible
- Energy use is minimised by switching off unused devices, and selecting energy-efficient appliances.
Terms of Engagement
Steve is available on long term contract, typically with a project focus of three to twelve months duration. Steve's services are available on an hourly or daily rate, subject to negotiation depending on the length of engagement.Infrastructure
- Home office
- Vehicles - bicycles, motorbike, car
- Office and laptop computers (Linux & Windows)
- Internet broadband connectivity
- Microsoft, open source and web office suites
- Microsoft Project
- Skype.
Indemnity
Plexus holds Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.Incorporation
Plexus was incorporated under the Companies Act 1993 on 1 May 1997. Registration number is AK/855337.GST Status
Registered number is 68-153-042.About Steve
Memberships
Steve is a member of:- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS)
- Engineers for Social Responsibility (ESR)
- Cycle Action Auckland (CAA).
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Science) (Honours), University of Auckland (1977)
- Certificate of Proficiency (Special research project), University of Auckland (1978)
- PMP (PMI's Project Management Professional certification)(2003)
- ITIL Foundations v3 (2010).
Papers
- The Spatially Knowledgeable Cyclist, NZ Cycling Conference, November 2009.
Advocacy
Steve is actively involved in advocating for greater human and environmental responsibility from our political and business decision makers. Issues of particular concern are:- A fairer deal for pedestrians and cyclists, especially in our urban spaces
- A commitment to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction to avert catastrophic climate change
- A foreign policy reflecting more equitable redistribution of the world's resources
- A focus on harmony and sustainability rather than militarism and exploitation.