Chris Ewers


I have acquired extensive knowledge from over 10 years experience in the Information Management work space delivering real business outcomes for local and central government organisations. My experience covers technical implementations, system administration, documentation services, provision of training to end-users and technical staff in products such as: SilentOne DMS, TRIM Context EDRMS, Microsoft SQL Server (all versions) and Windows operating systems as well as custom and proprietary applications.

My background offers a considerable amount of experience built upon 16 years working in telecommunications and the most recent 10 years working in Information Technology, specifically in the area of Electronic Documents and Records Management Systems.

This CV contains a summary of my experience and some of the specific project highlights over the past 10 years.

My objective is to use my technical knowledge and understanding of Information Systems to provide superior service in the area of Information Management consultancy, implementation and support.

Qualifications and experience include:
  • Certified Silent One System Installation and Administration
  • Training in SQL Server 2005 via a web-based technical presales course from the Microsoft Partner Academy
  • Extensive experience in implementations of TRIM Context
  • Experience in installation and configuration of Opentext Livelink DMS
  • OnStream Trapeze product suite training
  • In-house Use Case training
  • Certified SQL Server 2000 Transact SQL course
  • Information Mapping (I.M.I writing course by Tactics)
  • SQL Server 2000 System Administration
  • Certified SQL Server 7 System Administration
  • Certified PCDOCS DOCS Open Installation and System Administration

Peter Haar


I was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to New Zealand in October 2002. Building upon the experience I gained in the Netherlands implementing Records and Document Management Systems for numerous customers, I adapted easily to the New Zealand market. Having worked for a large vendor organisation exposed me to many different customers in the local and central government sector and helped me greatly in understanding their requirements and processes.

With my open and honest approach where users are the centre of my attention, I successfully helped develop the Information Management initiatives for my clients and guided them implementing Document and Records management Systems in their environment. Systems in general would not be used if the users did not understand and support that system. To achieve just that, people need to be trained to understand not only the capabilities of the system but also the processes and context in which they use that system. I am not satisfied delivering a project until such time the users are capable using the solution and I know I have done everything I can to make the transition for them as smooth as possible.

I do not pretend to know everything; I too will have to investigate the best possible solution sometimes. However, I will endeavour every effort to find just that.

In the 8 years experience implementing Records and Document Management solutions to a wide range of customers, I have learned that the technology behind those solutions only make up for a small portion of the project. Every customer has different requirements when it comes to the management of their information. If the people and processes in your organisation do not support a Records and Document Management solution, the technology will not be able to deliver the project successfully. With my experience and background I believe I can make a difference to your organisation and increase the success rate of your Information Management initiatives.

My qualifications and experience include (but are not limited to):
  • Bachelor of Engineering, University of Professional Education
  • Gained TRIM Context Administration Accreditation
  • Digitising and Digital Preservation workshops
  • OnStream Trapeze product suite training
  • In-house Use Case training
  • Certificate for Retention and Disposal Schedules
  • Certificate for Planning an Information Audit
  • ActiveDocs training
  • Certificate for Information Mapping Workshop by Tactics
  • Prince II – Project Management basics