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Background and credentials

The short version lives on the About page. This is the longer record, for anyone who wants it: what I'm certified in, and the ground I've covered.

Credentials

  • Claude Certified Architect (Foundations)

    Anthropic, August 2026. Anthropic's official credential for designing and building AI systems on Claude.

  • Xero Certified Professional

    Xero, July 2026. Level 2 professional certification in setting up and running Xero. Level 1 Associate certification also held.

  • Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals; Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

    Microsoft, November 2025.

  • Executive MBA

    University of Technology Sydney, 2015.

  • 25 years in operations, strategy, transformation and technology leadership

    NSW Government. Real-world senior experience covering design and construction, operations, logistics, transportation, regulation, enforcement, portfolio management, investment lifecycle management, data lifecycle management, business process improvement, organisational redesign, transformation, marketing, consulting, team leadership and training.

  • Two industry awards

    Design and marketing excellence awards for app design and customer campaigns.