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Class of 1994
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Darren Adams |
Julie Allen |
Michael Allen |
Louise Cirocco |
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Adam Clark |
Tracey Fahey (nee Lovell) |
Gregory Feutrill |
Marcus Goodridge |
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John Kouzaba |
Michael Mjaskalo |
Liam Ridley |
Justin Sandery |
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Vanessa Smith (nee Clarke) |
Gavin Woolford |
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Graduate Profiles
Name:
Darren Adams
E-mail:
dadams@workcover.com
lurch@picknowl.com.au
Team Leader - Development Infrastructure at WorkCover
Corporation
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
January 1994 - Started as a Programmer/Analyst at Coglin
Mill. Since 1995, have been at WorkCover as a
Programmer/Analyst (except for a 6-month stint as a
Contractor Programmer/Analyst at Empower Business Systems)
until recently - when I was promoted to the Team Leader
position.
This program is held in high regard by companies which have
had exposure to it and that has certainly helped fast track me into
a Team Leader position at the age of 25 - a pretty rare thing at
WorkCover. I have also found that the business and management
subjects in the course gave me a more "rounded" education than a
straight computing degree would have. My time in the program wasn't
necessarily a glowing success story, but it was definitely a
learning experience which has held me in good stead since leaving
university.
Name:
Julie Allen
E-mail:
julie.allen@zivo.com
Senior Project Manager at ZIVO Internet Solutions (a member
of the LibertyOne group).
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
I worked at Andersen Consulting for 6 years prior to joining
ZIVO, working through to the role of Manager. At Andersen
Consulting my specialty was systems design and development
in the utilities and financial services industries. I have
worked extensively overseas, being involved in a large
E-commerce project in Massachusetts during 1997 and 1998. In
Australia, I have worked on consulting engagements for
companies such as Gas and Fuel (before it was sold) and AXA
Australia.
BIS has provided me with two primary advantages. Firstly, the
industry placement opportunities. By the time I had left university
I had spent over 12 months working for some very reputable
companies, in roles that were directly applicable to what I wanted
to be doing in the future. This gave me a confidence and maturity
that allowed for a more seamless integration into working life.
Secondly, was the course content. The BIS Program provides a very
broad range of subjects to ensure a well-rounded level of knowledge.
This has been extremely helpful and highly applicable to the skills
that I have required out in the workforce.
Name:
Michael Allen
E-mail:
mike_allen@mailcity.com
IT Project Team Member at Adelaide City Council
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
1994-97 - IT Audit Officer at Auditor-General's Department;
1997 - IT Consultant at Coopers & Lybrand; 1998 - 3rd Tier
Oracle Support (Energy Systems Project) at Boral Energy;
1998-current - IT Project Member on the Customer Service
System and IT Help Desk projects at Adelaide City Council.
Industry Mentor for MBIS student, Rod Moreland during 2000.
The fact that the Program is industry focused and involves
sponsor organisations put me in far better shape straight out of
university for employment. Emphasis on important business skills
such as public speaking has been highly relevant in my career.
Name:
Louise Cirocco
E-mail:
lcirocco@austrapay.com.au
lcirocco@primus.com.au
Senior Information Systems Officer at Austrapay.
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
Information Technology Coordinator at the University of
South Australia.
Industry placements provide the opportunity to apply skills
while studying as well as gain industry contacts.
Name:
Adam Clark
E-mail:
Adam.J.Clark@au.arthurandersen.com
Responsible for National Customer Relationship Management
(CRM) Technology practice at Arthur Andersen - Business
Consulting.
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
Graduate through to Senior Consultant at Andersen
Consulting; and Consulting Manager of Total Utilities
Integrators (TUI) Consulting.
Name:
Tracey Fahey (nee Lovell)
E-mail:
tfahey@elders.com.au
Analyst/Programmer at Elders Ltd.
Current Employment:
Well-rounded degree. Industry placements were extremely
useful in the transition to working life. Provided excellent
networking opportunities. Practical experience was very valuable,
made some lifetime-friends.
Name:
Gregory Feutrill
E-mail:
feutrilg@emailmetals.com.au
Business Analyst at the Email Metals Group (EMG).
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
Project Manager, Customer Support Manager and Senior Analyst
at EMG. Prior to this, worked as a Consultant at Andersen
Consulting.
The mix of subjects - IT resources with a good business
acumen are highly regarded in the marketplace and this is probably
the greatest advantage offered by BIS. The industry seminars and
workshops on law, strategic consulting, motivation, marketing
yourself, etiquette, etc proved to be invaluable and a lot of fun. I
am still very proud of the course today.
Name:
Marcus Goodridge
E-mail:
marcusgoodridge@hotmail.com
Senior Programmer/Analyst at the Superannuation Authority
Commission
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
Project Leader/Senior Programmer/Analyst at AXA Insurance
(December 1998 - December 1999); Senior Programmer/Analyst
at QBE Insurance Ltd. (September 1996 - December 1998);
Programmer Analyst at Mercantile Mutual Pty. Ltd. (August
1994 - September 1996); and a Technical Consultant at
Osborne Computers, now Gateway (February 1994 - July 1994).
Name:
John Kouzaba
E-mail:
john.kouzaba@originenergy.com.au
Market Development Manager at Origin Energy
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
Marketing Officer - Liquids Marketing (Crude Oil, LPG,
Naphtha) at Santos Ltd.; and completed my Bachelor of
Management (Marketing).
Industry component invaluable as invariably, employers seek
graduates who are able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge but also
practical experience.
Name:
Liam Ridley
E-mail:
liam.ridley@eds.com
Information Analyst at the Adelaide Solution Centre - EDS
Operations.
Current Employment:
Made finding a job easier with the industry experience being
a major attraction for prospective employers. Blend of IT and
business skills allowed an easier transition to the workplace. Had
it been too specific in either area it would have been more
difficult to adapt to either the technical side or business side of
work. Most importantly to me, met three of my best mates.
Name:
Vanessa Smith (nee Clarke)
E-mail:
vsmith@bsal.com.au
May 1998 - present - Systems Analyst and SAP Team Leader at
Bridgestone Australia Ltd.
Current Employment:
Previous Employment:
December 1993 - April 1998 - Programmer/Analyst at Elders
Ltd.
Practical work experience was an advantage when competing
with other graduates for work. Had a good balance of computing and
business studies which has been valuable in bridging the gap between
the "techos" in the IT department and the users.
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