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Paul Caples

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Head of IoT Platforms at Spark New Zealand
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Paul Caples serves as the Head of IoT Platforms at Spark New Zealand, bringing nearly 30 years of IT industry experience to the role. He focuses on applying technology to solve real-world business problems and drive growth, with colleagues describing him as customer-focused and possessing strong technical knowledge.

His interest in technology extends to his personal life, where he appreciates practical IoT applications like in-home security systems that allow for remote monitoring. This reflects his professional focus on tangible, outcome-driven solutions.

He has been instrumental in growing Sparks IoT unit from a small service offering into a dedicated business unit with over 40 people.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of IoT Platforms
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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IoT Network Migration
He is a public-facing expert for Spark on the 3G shutdown, advising businesses on migrating to future-proof technologies like 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G.
Data-Driven Value
He advises clients to focus on the data and insights an IoT solution can provide to prove business value, rather than focusing on the device itself.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Head of IoT Platforms
Spark New Zealand
8-2020 - 9-2022
Product Manager IoT at Spark New Zealand
Spark New Zealand
7-2018 - 8-2020
Product and Props IoT Connectivity
Spark New Zealand
7-2013 - 8-2020
Service Line Manager Mobile Applications
Spark Digital NZ
2-2012 - 7-2013
Enterprise Solutions Manager, Server, Storage & Desktop
Spark Digital NZ
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