ACS WA Young Professionals Conference
The Young Professionals Conference is a half day multi speaker event aimed at providing young ICT professionals and students with the knowledge and skills on how to be successful in their career.
Technology Park Function Centre (Seminar Room 2), 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, BENTLEY, WA, 6102
Fri 27 Sep 2019 08:30 AM AWST
Duration: 3.5 hours
Register by Fri 27 Sep 2019 08:30 AM AWST
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This Conference will have three sessions presented by accomplished industry professionals who will share their experience and expertise in what it takes to stand out and be a successful ICT professional.
As the next generation of leaders in the ICT industry this event will explore relevant topics on:
- the personal attributes needed for ICT career success,
- offer an insight to the skills employers are looking for in contemporary working environments
- examine ICT Opportunities of the Future.
presented by Nilesh Makwana
CEO at Illuminance Solutions
Nilesh Makwana, CEO of Illuminance Solutions, will share his story of being an international student in Perth, and how he achieved professional success in the Information and Communication Technology field through his life journey covering India, UK and Australia. He will also share how he set up his own business to be a pioneer in his field, recently winning a global award by Microsoft and developing a cultural and gender diverse workforce and achieving great business success.
Session Two - Skills Needed by Today's Employers
presented by Amanda Fox
Director at HR Dept Perth Inner City
Soft skills and hard skills remain the focus of what employers look for in an employee. The ability to get the job done – utilising hard skills is key, but so too is the ability to work well with others by utilising finely tuned soft skills such as communication, collaboration and time management which will set a successful employee apart from the rest of the pack. The rise of AI sees an increasing focus of the importance of soft skills as they are precisely the type of skills which cannot be automated.
Session Three - ICT Opportunities of the Future
presented by Andy Battle
Chief Technology Officer at ES2
Technological progress is a key driver of economic growth throughout Australia, and across the globe. The current rate of technological change is unparalleled, with technological advancement driving major change across all industries and throughout the ICT workforce. Andy will talk about how new technologies like Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality (AR), Data Analytics and Cloud computing are altering how businesses operate, and how technology is helping small businesses bring new innovative products to market through agile development practices, prototyping and code. Andy will explain how ICT professionals have become a vital part of the corporate world, and explain how both employment and remuneration in the profession have increased in recognition of the critical role ICT now plays in business innovation.
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TRAVEL TO VENUE
To get to the event venue, catch the 960 bus from Wellington Street Bus Station, stands 5-8, in Perth city. Departs from station every 8 minutes. Get off bus at stop # 26788.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Nilesh Kishorbhai Makwana
CEO at Illuminance Solutions
Nilesh Makwana is an entrepreneur, social impact innovator, technology thought leader and advocate for workplace diversity.
As the CEO of ICT consultancy and advisory business Illuminance Solutions, Nilesh applies his philosophy of “living life with purpose” to his every day, leading the organisation with social impact at its core. Illuminance provides technological solutions with purpose, largely servicing the non-profit sector.
Bringing his experience in business development, IT project management and business analysis to his CEO role at Illuminance, Nilesh has supported the company in developing AvantCare, a software solution for care providers.
Nilesh believes that all members can have a powerful impact on the culture and ethics of a business and that diversity in the workplace is not just the right thing to do, but is good for business. It is this value of inclusivity that led Illuminance to receive the WA 2019 Rising Stars Diversity Award.
Always on the lookout for innovative ways to create a positive impact on business and society, Nilesh is an ambassador for technological change and a champion of diversity in thought and people
Nilesh Makwana is an entrepreneur, social impact innovator, technology thought leader and advocate for workplace diversity.
As the CEO of ICT consultancy and advisory business Illuminance Solutions, Nilesh applies his philosophy of “living life with purpose” to his every day, leading the organisation with social impact at its core. Illuminance provides technological solutions with purpose, largely servicing the non-profit sector.
Bringing his experience in business development, IT project management and business analysis to his CEO role at Illuminance, Nilesh has supported the company in developing AvantCare, a software solution for care providers.
Nilesh believes that all members can have a powerful impact on the culture and ethics of a business and that diversity in the workplace is not just the right thing to do, but is good for business. It is this value of inclusivity that led Illuminance to receive the WA 2019 Rising Stars Diversity Award.
Always on the lookout for innovative ways to create a positive impact on business and society, Nilesh is an ambassador for technological change and a champion of diversity in thought and people
Speaker
Amanda Fox
Director at The HR Dept Perth Inner City
With many years of experience in human resources, Amanda Fox commenced her business The HR Dept Perth Inner City in early 2019.
Amanda offers business owners outsourced HR advice and support, leaving them free to get on with growing their businesses. “I am passionate about working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to get to know the business, develop ongoing relationships with the stakeholders and to partner with them to grow together over time”. Amanda’s global experience spans across various industries including being HR Manager at JGC Oceania, a key partner on Darwin’s Ichthys Project; and 12 years at Emirates Airlines, during which time she partnered with key stakeholders in multi-cultural and multi-faceted environments to coach and mentor staff, enabling them to achieve the required business outcomes.
With many years of experience in human resources, Amanda Fox commenced her business The HR Dept Perth Inner City in early 2019.
Amanda offers business owners outsourced HR advice and support, leaving them free to get on with growing their businesses. “I am passionate about working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to get to know the business, develop ongoing relationships with the stakeholders and to partner with them to grow together over time”. Amanda’s global experience spans across various industries including being HR Manager at JGC Oceania, a key partner on Darwin’s Ichthys Project; and 12 years at Emirates Airlines, during which time she partnered with key stakeholders in multi-cultural and multi-faceted environments to coach and mentor staff, enabling them to achieve the required business outcomes.
Speaker
Andy Battle
Chief Technology Officer at ES2
Andy has worked in the IT Security & Networking industry for over 22 years, and throughout his career this has seen him perform many roles from engineer, consultant, auditor, analyst, trainer, team leader and security manager. Andy holds the CISSP, CRISC and is a certified and practicing SABSA Security Architect. Andy has delivered enterprise scale projects in industries like Oil & Gas, IT & Communications, Mining & Energy and Government. Andy is a founding owner and the Chief Technology Officer at ES2 a cyber security and solutions development business and considers himself to be a Trusted Advisor.
Andy has worked in the IT Security & Networking industry for over 22 years, and throughout his career this has seen him perform many roles from engineer, consultant, auditor, analyst, trainer, team leader and security manager. Andy holds the CISSP, CRISC and is a certified and practicing SABSA Security Architect. Andy has delivered enterprise scale projects in industries like Oil & Gas, IT & Communications, Mining & Energy and Government. Andy is a founding owner and the Chief Technology Officer at ES2 a cyber security and solutions development business and considers himself to be a Trusted Advisor.
Agenda
Schedule
Activity
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Open
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Conference Welcome & Housekeeping
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote: Personal Attributes for Career Success by Nilesh Makwana
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning Tea
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Session Two: Skills Needed by Today's Employers by Amanda Fox
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Session Three: ICT Opportunities of the Future by Andy Battle
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing Comments
Event Location
Technology Park Function Centre (Seminar Room 2), 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, BENTLEY, WA, 6102
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