I’m a little bit addicted to technology and building software. I took a round-about path to doing what I love, abandoning my first university degree (Teaching) and working other jobs for a few years. I finally decided to go back to university to do what deep down I knew I’d really always wanted – to…
TechnologyOne allows me to create software solutions that are used by people in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I started my journey at a high school in Brisbane. I did a class that was called IPT (Information Processing Technology) and found I really enjoyed it so decided to continue my studies a Queensland…
I am an avid volunteer who is passionate about violence against women, supporting people with mental and physical disabilities, suicide prevention and building a more diverse and inclusive society. I am also a belly dancer with a black belt in tae kwon do. I didn’t know what I wanted to do for my career when…
I grew up in NSW riding horses and playing hockey. I moved to QLD when I was in grade 6 and started going to work with my dad during the school holidays. I studied woodwork & engineering at school as electives. In grade 12 I was offered a position at Gold Coast School of Construction…
I always knew I liked numbers because numbers are very black and white. I am not the creative or imaginative type so understandable why I was attracted to Accounting. I have followed the very traditional path starting with a Graduate role along side University studies then only my CPA. During the years I have progressed…
My role is as a Senior Project Engineer for BMD, I am passionate about encouraging diversity within the Construction industry. Especially empowering fellow women. In Year 12, I had no idea the career path I wanted to take. It was only at the last minute that I applied for my University Course. As I attended…
I am the Team Lead of the Systems and Security teams for Secure Logic Group (a part of Tesserent). I am a confident and driven security developer with a desire to modernise the cyber landscape in Australia. I have been a disciplined and dedicated security developer since my teenage years. Despite travelling and living abroad,…
While at school I was heavily into the Performing Arts. Playing multiple instruments to an advanced level, I also did a lot of dance and circus. My school subjects were Music, German, Maths A, English, Biology and Physics. I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school, so I tried studying psychology through…
I grew up mostly in Canberra with my parents and 2 younger brothers also spending time on my grandparent’s farm in NSW. I completed high school in Brisbane. I was pretty confused about what to do after leaving school and my university application forms in 1995 were for Engineering, Architecture, Law, Commerce and Arts! I…
Looking back, the resources industry has always been a part of my life. I grew up in the Hunter Valley, the second youngest of 8 kids, and my dad worked in the local coal mine. When I was 10, my family moved to Gin Gin in Queensland and lived an off-the-grid lifestyle. When the time…
I grew up in central Queensland. Loved playing hockey and played any sport I could. I hung out with my Border Collie and chilled at the beach when I could get there. I am an outdoors type person. I joined the navy when I left school after year 12 where I completed my first trade…
I am an Engineering Director and work for Skedulo, a company that builds software for deskless / mobile workers; a group that makes up 80% of the total global workforce! I have had a very diverse career journey! I attended the QLD Dance School of Excellence in high school, with the dream of becoming a…
I am currently the Manager of Strategy and Planning at Urban Utilities. However, I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Taking the advice of my Mum (“Uni is hard, study something that you’ll like”) I chose to study sports science and health promotion, working at the Big Pineapple on…
My heritage is Czech, Russian and Ukrainian. Both my parents were born overseas and came with their parents as refugees to Australia after the 2nd world war. My Russian grandma was a big influence in my life, particularly as a young adult and I learnt two really important life lessons from her – that family…
I am a Senior Engineer in Ergon Energy and Energex’s Intelligent Grid New Technology team. I have a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Space) from UQ, a PhD in Engineering (Metals Combustion) from QUT and a Graduate Certificate in Power Supply Engineering undertaken during the first years of my career in electricity industry. I develop,…
I am a passionate change maker who finds it hard to walk past an opportunity to make a difference. I started my professional life as a marketing consultant, however I spent most of the last twenty years in the mining industry. Starting in an administration role to get my foot in the door on a…
I am a passionate mother of two with a love for construction and the built environment! I hold a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration and am currently completing a Bachelor Urban Development (Construction Management & Architecture). Whilst working in an Architecture firm, I designed small residential projects through to schools and public buildings up…