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Relihan Myburgh

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Executive General Manager Network Engineering at Optus
📍 Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia

Relihan Myburgh is the Executive General Manager of Network Engineering at Optus, where he leads the modernization of optical and IP infrastructure. Described by colleagues as a genius and an inspirational innovator, he has a rich background in telco operations, IT, and software engineering.

He is deeply passionate about technology and its potential to improve peoples lives and create more enjoyable experiences. Relihan enjoys brainstorming new ideas and finding efficient ways to help companies and their customers succeed through robust, innovative connectivity solutions and increased automation.

Unique fact: A former colleague referred to him as "the one true genius I have ever worked alongside. "

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Executive General Manager Network Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia
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Network Transformation
He leads the modernization of Optus's optical and IP infrastructure, focused on creating a unified, seamless network fabric to enhance connectivity.
Telco Leadership
Passionate about building and leading expert teams to deliver world-class connectivity and drive significant change within the telecommunications industry.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Executive General Manager Network Engineering
Optus
1-2026 - 3-2026
VP Network Engineering
Optus
6-2025 - 1-2026
Head of IP Transport
Optus
1-2021
Consulting Specialist
Freelance
7-2015
Founder
IQ Hive
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Education
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Kearsney College
1999 - 2002
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The University of Waikato
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