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Dev Ricci

Client Director

Adelaide · Adelaide, SA · dev.ricci@data3.com.au

Strategic Client Director with 15+ years in resources & mining, delivering multi-million dollar IT transformation programs

DefenceHigher EducationMining & ResourcesProfessional Services

About

Dev Ricci is a seasoned Client Director at Data#3 specialising in strategic account ownership for large mining and resources organisations. With a background as a mining engineer, he transitioned into client management over 15 years ago and has built deep executive relationships across the resources sector. He is recognised for his ability to align complex technology solutions with critical business outcomes in demanding operational environments.

Experience

  1. 2019-03 — Present
    Current
    Client Director
    Data#3

    Strategic ownership of key mining and resources accounts with a focus on digital transformation, operational technology and enterprise cloud programs.

    • Grew annual account revenue from $4.2M to $18.7M within four years
    • Personally manages relationships with CIO, CFO and CEO level stakeholders
    • Leads cross-practice sales teams on multi-year strategic agreements
  2. 2015-07 — 2019-02
    Key Account Manager
    BHP

    Managed strategic technology partnerships for BHP's Australian iron ore and coal operations.

    • Owned $35M+ annual technology spend portfolio
    • Led transition from traditional hardware to hybrid cloud models
    • Achieved 98% contract renewal rate across major sites
  3. 2012-01 — 2015-06
    Senior Consultant - Technology Advisory
    EY (Ernst & Young)

    Provided technology strategy and digital transformation consulting to resources and professional services clients.

    • Delivered operational technology assessments for tier-1 miners
    • Developed business cases that secured $120M in approved technology investment
    • Specialised in Defence and Higher Education sector projects
  4. 2009-02 — 2011-12
    Mining Engineer - Automation & Technology
    Rio Tinto

    Early career role focused on autonomous haulage systems and operational technology deployment at Pilbara iron ore operations.

    • Led pilot deployment of autonomous drilling systems
    • Reduced operational costs by 14% through technology optimisation
    • Built foundational industry network that supports current executive relationships

Projects

  1. FMG Digital Transformation Program
    2022-06 — 2024-12
    Fortescue Metals Group · Mining & Resources · as Strategic Account Lead

    Directed $24M strategic agreement that delivered cloud migration of 87 critical workloads, resulting in 42% reduction in infrastructure costs and 99.8% uptime across mining operations.

    Microsoft AzurePower PlatformCyber SecuritySAP IntegrationAutonomous Systems
  2. South32 Enterprise Cloud & Security Program
    2021-03 — 2023-05
    South32 · Mining & Resources · as Client Director

    Established multi-year $16.5M strategic relationship, migrating 3 business units to Azure and implementing enterprise security controls that reduced cyber risk exposure by 76%.

    Azure Landing ZonesMicrosoft 365 E5SentinelDefender for CloudData3 Managed Services
  3. BHP Iron Ore OT Modernisation
    2019-09 — 2022-02
    BHP · Mining & Resources · as Strategic Sales Lead

    Secured $9.2M contract to modernise operational technology across 4 major Pilbara sites, delivering 18% improvement in equipment utilisation and establishing foundation for autonomous operations.

    Cisco Industrial IoTAzure IoT HubPower BISCADA IntegrationEdge Computing
  4. University Digital Research Platform
    2018-11 — 2020-04
    University of Adelaide · Higher Education · as Solution Sales Director

    Led $4.8M project that established a national research data platform used by 1,200+ researchers, increasing research output citations by 31% within two years.

    Microsoft AzureHigh Performance ComputingData LakeAI/ML ServicesCyber Security
  5. Defence Estate Technology Refresh
    2017-05 — 2018-10
    Department of Defence · Defence · as Account Engagement Lead

    Delivered $7.1M secure endpoint and cloud program across 14 South Australian sites, achieving full compliance with IRAP and Essential Eight standards ahead of schedule.

    Microsoft SurfaceIntuneAzure GovernmentWindows 11 EnterpriseZero Trust Architecture
  6. Worley Global Collaboration Platform
    2016-08 — 2017-12
    Worley · Professional Services · as Strategic Sales Executive

    Closed $11.4M global agreement enabling 48,000 users across 100+ countries, resulting in 65% reduction in collaboration tooling costs and 40% increase in remote productivity metrics.

    Microsoft 365Teams TelephonySharePoint OnlinePower AutomateEnterprise Security