Skilled Journeys: Navigating IT Migration in Australia

Over Siobhan's 25+ year career she has worked in fintech, mortgages, logistics and retail.  She is a passionate supporter of Australia's innovation ecosystem and is currently Chief Growth Officer at the ACS (Australian Computer Society) based in Sydney.   

Siobhan is also a Director/Advisory Board member for Wych (Banking as a Service), Director for Silicon Beach Australia, the oldest innovation community, Advisory Board Member and Mentor with Enterprise Ireland helping Irish businesses successfully scale into Australia, Innovation Mentor and Lecturer for Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Education Board Advisor to SP Jain Global School of Management and Board Advisor to BrainSTEM helping raise the next generation of STEM leaders.   

She has an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), a Diploma in Project Management and a Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations and Associate Degree of Applied Science, Hospitality Management + Black Belt in Hap Ki Do. 

I am a business-driven Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, with global and CEO start-up experience. My passion is business, technology and digital transformation that drives business value. As a technologist, I believe the leader of Technology in a business, must truly understand the business and its full potential, in order to truly add value to that business.

Sasha’s predominant focus is on several interrelated domains of regional development: international migration, belonging, social cohesion and liveability. Sasha is passioned in creating relevant policies in which sustainable regional cultural production is a part of regional development. Sasha’s academic interests are reflections of her industry experience. As a cultural manager, she created and executed various projects built around the arts and its multiple effects on communities and local development.

Felipe is a trilingual versatile technology senior leader with diverse local and international experience and a successful track of results and solutions delivered. Currently serving as Associate Director, Digital Applications and Software Engineering at JCU, Felipe is a committed and passionate professional with a wealth of business and digital skills acquired across diverse industries such as professional services, energy, government, logistics and education, in organisations such as JCU, Deloitte, NSW Education, PwC, Shell, Toll and Kroton educational.

Felipe’s professional journey is supported by a growth and learning mindset with ongoing participation in industry groups, conferences, and having achieved globally recognised certifications and tertiary qualifications in Information Technology and Business including an MBA. One of his main passions is developing people through innovation and strong team culture.

Anusha Hewage, a dynamic professional, currently serves as the Head of Software Engineering and Platform Services at James Cook University. With an extensive background in the technology industry, she has garnered valuable experience from renowned global corporations including GE, IBM, Accenture, and 3M. Anusha's career has taken her across borders, allowing her to bring a wealth of international expertise to her current role in Australia.
 
Her educational journey is marked by a diverse range of disciplines, having pursued studies in IT, Project and Program Management, and AI. Anusha has been associated with esteemed institutions such as Charles Stuart University, Oxford University, and Flinders University, where she cultivated her knowledge and skills.
 
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Anusha is a multifaceted individual. As an author, researcher, and lifelong learner, she remains committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the advancement of her field.

I am a 31-year-old software engineer with an international career background. Originating from Toulouse, France, I have worked in Paris, France, and Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, before relocating to Australia in March 2023. I have extensive experience as a full-stack web developer and blockchain developer at Universal Investment through its startup, UI Enlyte. Currently, I am leveraging my skills and expertise as a software engineer at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia.