Meet Your OLAs

Yaping Zhu

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Web Development Bootcamp

Units taught

• Introduction to JavaScript Programming
• Advanced Web Development

Qualifications

• PhD of Communication and Information System
• Master of Circuits and System

Biography

Yaping is a professor who have been teaching and researching computer science at different universities (Communication University of China, University of California San Diego, University of Copenhagen, Monash University) across 4 countries for the last 16 years after she got her PhD degree.
Yaping has extensively involved in many applied research projects related AI, machine learning, computer vision and web development across different industries. She loves teaching and helping students solving their problems.

Long Ngo

Course taught into

• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Networks)

Units taught

• Applied Cryptography
• Advanced Algorithms and Computational Complexity

Qualifications

• PhD in Cryptography
• Master of Mobile Security
• Bachelor of Engineering – Information Technology

Biography

Long has been working in Cybersecurity for more than 15 years. His industrial experience includes security evaluation of IT systems under Common Criteria and FIPS 140-3 standards as well as R/D projects. As a lifelong learner, after doing a PhD on formal analysis of cryptography systems, Long is still actively seeking new knowledge from other areas. He is exploring how advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics or internet of things mutually affects cybersecurity.

Sukant Arora

Course taught into

• Master of Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

Units taught

• Project Management Essentials 1
• Project Management Essentials 2
• Strategic Risk Management

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in TAE40116 Training
• Diploma in Financial Planning
• Graduate Certificate in Finance
• Bachelor of Architecture
• Master of Project Management

Biography

Sukant teaches Business, Finance and Project Management courses at several institutes in Australia. He has worked as a Senior Project Designer/Manager for a leading multinational interior design firm, where he has delivered large-scale interior design projects across five-star hotels in Asia Pacific region and managed teams in Australia, China, Philippines and India. He has worked on projects including the Marina Bay Sands Singapore, China World Trade Centre Beijing, Shangri-La Bangalore India, Shangri-La Tokyo, Dusit Abu Dhabi, Hilton Shenzhen, W-Melbourne and many more.

Spiros Soulis

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design)

Units taught

• Future Trends in Learning Design
• Authentic Learning and Assessment

Qualifications

• Masters in Learning Sciences and Technology

Biography

Spiros Soulis has 12 years experience in Learning Design and over 30 years in Education. Having started in ESL in both Australia and overseas, Spiros moved into the VET sector teaching and program coordinating in Community Development later moving into teaching and learning. He has enjoyed managing teams on innovative approaches to how learning is designed in particular for the online space. He has consulted widely for a number of organisations and has a student-centric approach to how he engages with any form of learning.

Jy Fraser

Course taught into

• Master of Project Management

Units taught

• Systems in Project Management
• People and Projects
• Organisations and Projects

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Project Management

Biography

Jy Fraser is a highly experienced Portfolio, Program, and Project Manager with expertise in delivering major projects tailored to the energy, infrastructure, and utilities industries for public and private enterprise in Australia, the UK, and USA.

Supporting Jy’s experience is a double master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Project Management (MProjMgt) which were both fully completed online. Jy’s academic roles consulting to QUT and other universities and institutes includes lecturing, course designing, and assessment creation.

Yancong (Ray) Xie

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks

Units taught

• Computer Systems Fundamentals
• Databases
• Introduction to Programming
• Object Oriented Programming

Qualifications

• PhD, Queensland University of Technology
• BSc, Renmin University of China

Biography

Yancong Xie completed undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Mathematics, and has conducted PhD research in the area of Information Systems. He has taught more than 50 classes and 2000 students at multiple institutions. He has taught a wide range of subjects, including programming, database, computer systems, IoT, business process modelling, enterprise architecture, foundations of information systems and requirements engineering. His research interests include simulation modelling, digital economy, social media, review utility, organisational robustness and research methodology.

Steve Foden

Course taught into

• Master of Project Management

Units taught

• Project Management Essentials 1
• Project Management Essentials 2
• Managing the Project
• Strategic Project Procurement
• Strategy and Projects

Qualifications

• MBA (Technology Management)
• Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences
• Graduate Diploma of Technology (Business Systems Design)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Physics)
• Level 5 Certificate in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 & TAE4110)
• Project Management Professional (PMI – PMBoK)
• PRINCE2, Agile, SCRUM Master certificates

Biography

Steve has extensive experience delivering mission critical technology projects in a range of industries including defence, telecommunications and banking. These projects have ranged from aircraft simulators, military and emergency service communications, EFTPOS systems and ATM services. Steve has also held a number of part-time project management teaching roles for several organisations.

Shelley Kolstad

Units taught

• Think Like a Lawyer in the Digital World
• Ethics and Professional Relationships

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)
• Bachelor of Business (With Distinction)

Biography

Shelley Kolstad has travelled and worked extensively overseas, predominantly in management consultancy firms at a managerial level. A career/lifestyle change saw her return to Australia and develop a rural writer’s retreat in Far North Queensland alongside pursuing a career in law and academia.

Richard Oliver

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design)

Units taught

• Future Trends in Learning Design
• Authentic Learning and Assessment

Qualifications

• Masters of Education

Biography

Richard Oliver has worked in adult education for 15 years, making the move into Learning Design five years ago. He leads a team of learning designers, creating Higher Education courses in Accounting, Business, Cybersecurity, Design, Education, Finance, IT and Law. Richard is passionate about quality online education and enjoys designing, teaching, and studying online courses. With a strong focus on student-centric design and authentic learning and teaching, he looks forward to sharing his vision of the future of learning design and learning about your vision.

Rebecca Bishop

Course taught into

• Master of Digital Communication

Units taught

• Debates in Digital Culture

Qualifications

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Cross-Cultural Research
• Master of Arts (Distinction)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours (First Class)
• Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Film and Television Production

Biography

Rebecca Bishop is an academic in Media and Communications disciplines and has specific expertise in the study of digital communities and online identity. She has taught at universities in New Zealand and Australia for over 15 years and has been employed as an online Unit Coordinator since 2014.

Dr Josie Di Donato

Course taught into

• Master of Health Management

Units taught

• Population Health
• Contemporary Health Management
• Leadership in Health Management
• Health Systems
• Health Economics: Applications and Policy
• Research Methods in Health
• Project

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business, Health Administration (health information management)
• PRINCE2, Project Management Methodology
• MSP, Program Management Methodology

Biography

Josie has worked across the health sector in academia, primary and community care, hospitals and corporate health, and brings more than 30 years of experience to the OLA role. She is passionate about improving healthcare through respectful leadership and better use of health information, and is committed to growing a future health management workforce that has the courage to ask, why?

Ethan Bowering

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance

Units taught

• Policy, Governance and Justice
• Critical Policy Skills Capstone

Qualifications

• MPhil in Public Policy, the University of Cambridge
• Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Environment), Griffith University

Biography

Ethan Bowering has six years’ experience working on a broad range of policy issues in Australia and abroad. He currently works as a public sector consultant in Melbourne but has spent most of his career working in the Australian Public Service in Canberra, most recently in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Ethan holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Cambridge and worked at BCG’s Centre for Public Impact in London.

Dick Cheuk

Course taught into

• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis)
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security and Networks)
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

Units taught

• Management Information Systems
• Introduction to Security and Networking
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Advanced Business Analysis

Qualifications

• Doctor in IT management
• PGrad Cert in Information Systems
• MSc in Scientific Computing
• BSc in Applied Mathematics

Biography

Dick Cheuk is a seasoned Knowledge Management and IT professional with 20 years of experience in the KM and IT industry. With an academic background on information systems and IT management, Dick uses technologies to tackle complex emerging challenges for organisations. Dick’s goal is to help organisations of all sizes to gain more values from their organisational knowledge.

Dianne Davies

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling)

Units taught

• Introductory Educational Counselling
• Career Counselling

Qualifications

• Masters in Education (Career Development)
• Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
• Graduate Diploma of Education

Biography

Dianne started her career in education as a primary teacher before embarking on a number of roles in the field of career education. She has worked closely with teachers, educators and service providers facilitating professional development activities on career transition, career theory, career planning, career assessments and individual career plans. The knowledge gained by participants attending these workshops has proven invaluable when supporting clients in planning for their ongoing career journey.

Danielle Miller

Course taught into

• Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance

Units taught

• Public Sector Research
• Justice Institutions

Qualifications

• PhD (Political Science), University of Queensland
• BA (Honours), University of Southern Queensland

Biography

Danielle Miller has been involved in academic research and teaching for over 10 years. She has a strong interest in academic practice, as well as Australian politics and governance structures. She has been involved in a number of research projects including the Queensland Speaks oral history project.

Anushree Mistry

Course taught into

• Master of Engineering Management

Units taught

• Asset and Facility Management
• Total Quality Management
• Research Methods for Engineers
• Project Management Principles

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering
• Master of Engineering Management
• Bachelor of Engineering – Telecommunications

Biography

Anushree has been a University Academic with more than 10 years of experience teaching at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in the core areas of Engineering, IT, IS, and Business. Committed to helping university students develop their full potential in their studies. Enthusiastic lecturer with a passion for creating stimulating, interactive learning environments by using contemporary technologies for teaching in an online learning environment. Strong philosophy of teaching and knowledge of many different methods to motivate students to develop their expertise in specific areas.