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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Specialising in strategic transformation, I provide key insights for decision-making using data analysis and visualisation tools across federal and state government. Clients include the Bureau of Meteorology, Department of Defence, and Queensland Health.• Developed advanced models for project costing, IT costing, workforce planning, budget allocations, evidence-based modelling, cost-benefit analysis, critical systems modelling, and demand forecasting, employing Magic Orange, PowerQuery,… Show more Specialising in strategic transformation, I provide key insights for decision-making using data analysis and visualisation tools across federal and state government. Clients include the Bureau of Meteorology, Department of Defence, and Queensland Health.• Developed advanced models for project costing, IT costing, workforce planning, budget allocations, evidence-based modelling, cost-benefit analysis, critical systems modelling, and demand forecasting, employing Magic Orange, PowerQuery, PowerBi, and Excel. • Led model audits, reviews, and reconstruction, enriching financial decision-making.• Implemented Robotic Process Automation using Power Automate for automated data collection and model updates, ensuring real-time insights.• Constructed executive dashboards in PowerBi and Tableau, offering nuanced insights into project success, cost, revenue, operations, scenarios, and trends. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Goodx is an advanced end-to-end business acquisition platform, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to empower business owners in efficiently managing their own sales. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including valuation, dataroom, due diligence, finance, insurance, legalese, and post-acquisition integration.Key Achievements:• Led a cross-functional team of 8 professionals to successfully develop and manage a digital merger and acquisition… Show more Goodx is an advanced end-to-end business acquisition platform, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to empower business owners in efficiently managing their own sales. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including valuation, dataroom, due diligence, finance, insurance, legalese, and post-acquisition integration.Key Achievements:• Led a cross-functional team of 8 professionals to successfully develop and manage a digital merger and acquisition platform.• Oversaw the creation of a machine learning valuation tool and reporting tool tailored for small businesses with an enterprise value of less than $50 million.• Established strategic partnerships, introducing innovative banking, insurance, legal, and advisory products to elevate the small business marketplace.• Secured funding to drive the development and expansion of Goodx.• 2nd in UNSW's Peter Farrell Cup, admitted to The Studio's Founder's Program, Startmate's Office Hours program, UNSW's 10x pre-accelerator and accelerator, and Antler's AU Cohort 5 accelerator. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

StartupVal transformed startup valuation by developing a web-based portal that assessed startups from idea to Series A, employing a dynamic model with diverse valuation methodologies and a risk framework. The project utilized a vast 30-year dataset of startup fundraising rounds, presenting comprehensive valuations and financial insights in an interactive online report for management and investment decisions.• Spearheaded a web-based self-service portal for startup assessment and… Show more StartupVal transformed startup valuation by developing a web-based portal that assessed startups from idea to Series A, employing a dynamic model with diverse valuation methodologies and a risk framework. The project utilized a vast 30-year dataset of startup fundraising rounds, presenting comprehensive valuations and financial insights in an interactive online report for management and investment decisions.• Spearheaded a web-based self-service portal for startup assessment and valuation.• Developed robust risk framework to assess future cashflow viability, utilising historical failure rates as a strategic benchmark for informed financial decision-making.• Curated a comprehensive dataset covering three decades of startup fundraising rounds.• Designed a dynamic and interactive online dashboard showcasing a variety of valuation methods along with essential financial and operational metrics. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Dual Bachelor Of Commerce & Advance Science (Honours), Majors Finance & Biotechnology

Activities and Societies: Goldstein College Resident Fellow, Sponsorship Director Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science Society (BABSOC).

Bvl, Finance, General

Erasmus exchange student for one semester in the Economics/BVL program.

High School Certificate, Mathematics Extension 1 & 2, Studies Of Religion 2, Advanced English & Economics

Activities and Societies: Gold Duke of Edinburgh, Cross Country, Rowing, Basketball and Rugby