Meet the Writers

Meet the voices behind the Writers Hub – the Australian & New Zealand data professionals who have donned their writer’s hat to share years of specialised experience and knowledge within the industry.

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Adele Rose

As a seasoned manager of data analysts with over a decade of experience in the media industry, I understand that people are at the heart of every successful data-driven initiative. With a focus on connection and communication, I believe that making data matter requires a deep understanding of the individuals

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Alex Occulate

Alex Occulate

Alex has been working with Information Technology since the last century (when it was called ‘Data Processing’!), starting with building and porting BIOS, Operating Systems, Compilers and Libraries for Electronic Points of Sale and Unix System III and V…

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Ambily Menon

Ambily Menon is a product leader with nearly 25 years of experience in technology, data, and mobility. She began her career as a techie before moving into product management, shaping solutions in connected vehicles, AI, and fleet management…

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Amy Cohen

Amy Cohen

When I finished my MSc I had every intention of steadfastly pursuing a career in my field of research- human factors/cognitive engineering. However, partly out of an unexpected love for the field, and partly out of a fully expected love for paying my bills…

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Andrew Hinds

Andrew brings nearly 20 years experience in Data & Technology in large corporate settings across the industries of Health Services, Insurance, Financial Services, and Utilities…

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Anshu Bantra

Anshu is a Senior Data Analyst with passion for everything data and over 20 years of cross-functional experience spanning operations, analytics, reporting, and corporate training in various domains. Having specialised in translating complex data concepts into accessible, actionable knowledge for professionals stakeholders and students alike…

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Arjun Shankar

Arjun is a data professional with experience in banking, finance, retail, transport, insurance, and energy. He specializes in cloud migration, data architecture, automation, and business intelligence, helping businesses build strong, scalable data systems…

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Armin Bazrafkan

Armin Bazrafkan

Armin Bazrafkan is a senior data scientist at Sportsbet, working on the development of token allocation models – a pioneering initiative in the global sports betting industry. Armin has extensive experience across finance, sensor networks and the utility sectors…

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Beverley Paratchek

Beverley Paratchek

Beverley is passionate about connecting data to strategic outcomes and helping organisations execute their vision through transformational leadership. Beverley has dedicated 25+ years of her career connecting business and technology to their data assets and leveraging data using safe, simple, strategic approaches…

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Bhavisha Sharma

Bhavisha Sharma

Bhavisha has more than 16 years of experience in business, technology, data, and advanced analytics. Bhavisha has worked with organisations across industries to develop data strategies and execute large-scale transformations…

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Cameron Towt

Cameron Towt

Cameron Towt, MAICD, is the founder of ioethic. He brings over almost 25 years of experience in data management and advanced analytics, specialising in the governance of data and AI to drive societal benefits…

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Dan Misra

Dan Misra

My approach to transparency and success in managing data and tech related projects is encapsulated in ‘Total Ownership’. I am always happy to share on this topic. My habits, skills and knowledge developed over 20 years in data and tech-related projects, mostly in banking and insurance in Sydney Australia…

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