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Tara Singh

Solution Architect — End User Computing

Melbourne · Melbourne, VIC · tara.singh@data3.com.au

Intune & Autopilot specialist delivering modern workplace transformations for 25 years

Federal GovernmentMining & ResourcesTelco

About

Tara Singh is a seasoned Solution Architect specialising in End User Computing with deep expertise in Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Teams Phone deployments and Viva rollouts. With a career spanning mining, federal government and telco sectors, she designs secure, scalable modern workplace solutions that drive user productivity and adoption. Tara brings a collaborative consulting mindset to every engagement, ensuring technology aligns with business outcomes.

Experience

  1. 2021-03 — Present
    Current
    Solution Architect — End User Computing
    Data#3

    Leads the design and delivery of Intune/Autopilot and Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

    • Architected multiple Intune + Autopilot zero-touch deployments
    • Designed and delivered Teams Phone and Viva adoption programs
  2. 2017-08 — 2021-02
    Principal Modern Workplace Consultant
    Telstra

    Provided strategic consulting on Microsoft 365 and end-user computing to large enterprise and government accounts.

    • Led the national Telco's own internal Teams Phone migration for 35,000 users
    • Developed modern device management frameworks adopted by multiple federal clients
  3. 2012-05 — 2017-07
    Senior Manager, Modern Workplace
    Deloitte

    Delivered large-scale digital workplace transformation projects with a focus on Microsoft technologies.

    • Designed end-user computing strategy for a major mining conglomerate
    • Oversaw Microsoft 365 and device management programs across federal government departments
  4. 2008-02 — 2012-04
    Workplace Technology Architect
    BHP

    Architected and managed global end-user computing environment for one of the world's largest mining companies.

    • Led SCCM and early Intune adoption across Australian and global sites
    • Reduced endpoint management costs by 32% through automation
  5. 2003-06 — 2008-01
    IT Infrastructure Consultant
    IBM Global Services

    Delivered infrastructure and end-user computing projects for government and resources sector clients.

    • Implemented desktop and application virtualisation solutions
    • Supported early Windows 7 and Office 365 pilot programs
  6. 1999-01 — 2003-05
    Systems Engineer
    Department of Defence

    Early career role managing secure end-user environments and collaboration platforms.

    • Managed Windows NT/2000 and Exchange environments for classified users
    • Developed training programs for secure desktop usage

Projects

  1. Secure Teams Phone & Viva Rollout
    2023-03 — 2024-05
    Department of Home Affairs · Federal Government · as Solution Architect

    Deployed Teams Phone to 4,200 users across 87 sites with full PSTN integration; Viva Insights adoption reached 87% within 6 months, improving employee wellbeing metrics.

    Microsoft Teams PhoneMicrosoft VivaIntuneEntra ID Conditional AccessAudioCodes SBC
  2. Global Intune & Autopilot Transformation
    2022-06 — 2023-11
    Rio Tinto · Mining & Resources · as Lead Solution Architect

    Successfully onboarded 18,000 devices with zero-touch provisioning, reducing deployment time from 4 hours to 25 minutes per device and achieving 98% compliance rate.

    Microsoft IntuneWindows AutopilotAzure ADPowerShellWindows 11
  3. National Teams Voice & Device Strategy
    2022-01 — 2022-12
    Optus · Telco · as Solution Architect

    Architected and delivered voice modernisation for 14,000 employees; project completed 3 months ahead of schedule with 99.98% call quality and 92% user satisfaction score.

    Teams Phone SystemDirect RoutingAutopilotIntuneViva
  4. Enterprise Modern Workplace Program
    2019-11 — 2021-02
    Telstra · Telco · as Principal Consultant

    Delivered unified endpoint management platform for 42,000 devices; reduced support tickets by 41% and accelerated device refresh cycle by 60%.

    IntuneAutopilotSCCMTeamsViva EngageAzure Virtual Desktop
  5. Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Endpoint Security
    2015-09 — 2016-08
    Australian Taxation Office · Federal Government · as Senior Manager

    Designed and governed enterprise-wide deployment for 22,000 users; achieved IRAP-protected classification readiness and reduced data leakage incidents by 75%.

    Microsoft 365 E5IntuneTeams GovernanceViva InsightsAzure Information Protection
  6. Remote Site Device Management Overhaul
    2010-04 — 2011-12
    Fortescue Metals Group · Mining & Resources · as Workplace Technology Architect

    Implemented hybrid device management across 62 remote mining sites, improving patch compliance from 64% to 97% and reducing field technician travel by 210 days annually.

    System Center Configuration ManagerIntune co-managementPowerShellAzure AD Join

Beyond the day job

Skills and experience from outside the day job — community, volunteering, hobbies and more.

  1. Netball Coach
    Sport / coaching
    Melbourne City Netball Club

    Coaches under-14 girls netball team, focusing on teamwork and leadership development.

    coachingleadershipteam building
  2. STEM Mentor
    Volunteering
    Tech Girls Movement

    Mentors young women from diverse backgrounds in technology and IT career pathways.

    communicationinclusionmentoring

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