Brendan S. McEnroe

Evaluator
DISC Type : DCS

Head of Architecture at Rothbury Insurance Brokers

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Overview

Brendan is the Head of Architecture at Rothbury Insurance Brokers, leveraging extensive experience as a technologist and Certified Enterprise Architect. He specializes in digital strategy, Web3, blockchain, and FinTech. People who have worked with him describe him as a passionate, empathetic servant leader and a dedicated mentor who fosters growth within his teams.

Brendan is a proponent of "dyslexic thinking, " viewing it as a unique problem-solving gift and a genetic superpower. He maintains a hands-on interest in emerging AI, experimenting with tools like DeepSeek AI to generate classic video games, and actively participates in technology meetups to stay current with advancements like microservices architecture.

He holds a patent for an Alarm Management System designed to identify and manage data flood conditions in monitoring systems.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Architecture
As Head of Architecture and a certified architect (TOGAF 9), this is his core professional focus, leading digital transformation and technology strategy in his current and previous roles.
Web3 & Blockchain
His professional headline and experience highlight a deep focus on Web3, blockchain, and digital assets. He actively follows and posts about developments in the New Zealand Web3 space.
Socio-Environmental Impact
He co-founded a startup, Platform8, focused on ESG Scope 3 emissions and tokenizing impact, demonstrating a strong commitment to using technology for environmental and social benefit.

Media Appearances

Brendan has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Head of Architecture at Rothbury Insurance Brokers
9-2024
Enterprise Architect at Rothbury Insurance Brokers
2-2024 - 3-2024
Independant Contracting Associate Consultant at ClearPoint
5-2023
Co Founder at qipu
9-2022 - 10-2023
Chief Technology Officer (Co Founder) at Platform8

Education

1989 - 1993
BSc (Hons) from Brunel University of London
1987 - 1989
Business and Technology Education Council - National Diploma in Computer Science from Airedale & Wharfedale College
Diploma in Business Systems Development (ISEB) from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Enterprise Architecture from PEAF

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Exp : 32 Location : Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Architecture at Rothbury Insurance Brokers
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Insights For Selling To Brendan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brendan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brendan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brendan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Brendan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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