Michael Derwin Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Australia

We help customers turn ideas into reality. As project delivery specialists, we help with: ideation, scoping, investment management, capability development, stakeholder engagement, project management, reporting, analytics and assurance. We embrace the difficult, simplify the complex and transform intent into outcomes.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Vela Solutions was founded with a colleague Andrew Scott. Our aim was to develop a digital credential management platform that enables you to receive, store and share your verified credentials via a digital wallet. The outcome was to give individuals control over their work information, making recruitment, onboarding and professional development faster, easier and more secure. We wound up after 3 years as the technology was unable to sufficiently address the use case. Sometimes it is better to… Show more Vela Solutions was founded with a colleague Andrew Scott. Our aim was to develop a digital credential management platform that enables you to receive, store and share your verified credentials via a digital wallet. The outcome was to give individuals control over their work information, making recruitment, onboarding and professional development faster, easier and more secure. We wound up after 3 years as the technology was unable to sufficiently address the use case. Sometimes it is better to park ...and try again in a few years. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Adepto was started by Chris Milligan in Australia in 2013 and provided recruitment services. In June 2015, I joined Chris and together we founded the Adepto group and launched the Adepto software application (a business to business software-as-a-service talent management platform). Initially self-funded, we lead a few investment rounds to accelerate growth. After several years of expansion, Adepto had a strong presence in Australia and Europe and was expanding into the USA. Our customers… Show more Adepto was started by Chris Milligan in Australia in 2013 and provided recruitment services. In June 2015, I joined Chris and together we founded the Adepto group and launched the Adepto software application (a business to business software-as-a-service talent management platform). Initially self-funded, we lead a few investment rounds to accelerate growth. After several years of expansion, Adepto had a strong presence in Australia and Europe and was expanding into the USA. Our customers included: BAE Systems, Cisco, AECOM, Wesfarmers, Atos, PwC, Capita and several government agencies. In December 2019, the Adepto group was acquired by Degreed - the global leader in learning experience management. Together, our software provides candidates, hiring managers and business leaders with an easy-to-use tool to build networks that intelligently match internal and external workers to job opportunities that fit their skills and career goals. It also enables organisations to manage the skill-sets and interests of their entire pool of available talent — current and past employees, as well as contractors, freelancers, consultants, and potential new hires. Show less

Global

I have directly led and advised a number of high profile initiatives including strategic reform, business performance improvement, organisation restructures, mergers, divestments, project recoveries and program leadership across a range of industries: - Resources and Infrastructure (AECOM, Incitec Pivot, Jellinbah, QR, Sandvik, Shell, Wesfarmers subsidiaries)- Health (Qld health, private health providers)- Banking, Finance and Insurance (Suncorp, RACQ)- Manufacturing (20+ small… Show more I have directly led and advised a number of high profile initiatives including strategic reform, business performance improvement, organisation restructures, mergers, divestments, project recoveries and program leadership across a range of industries: - Resources and Infrastructure (AECOM, Incitec Pivot, Jellinbah, QR, Sandvik, Shell, Wesfarmers subsidiaries)- Health (Qld health, private health providers)- Banking, Finance and Insurance (Suncorp, RACQ)- Manufacturing (20+ small to medium organisations around Australia) - Consulting (PwC, BDO, Atos, Capita)- Federal, state, local governments and statutory authorities (Most Qld departments, NSW DPC, Several Cwth Agencies, Rockhampton RC, Logan CC, City of Gold Coast)- Numerous other private and public organisations (CTM, ACC and several NFPs)In 2015, I received a QLD Public Service Medal and an Australia Day commendation from the Queensland Health Director-General for leading the 'Wait Time Program' that reduced the state-wide elective surgery long-wait list to less then 100 people. Show less

Australia

Designed and delivered specialist content in project management, corporate governance and business management for a range of organisations such as Griffith university, QUT, Governance institute and Australian Defence Force.

All Over Australia

Planned and lead multiple adventures from short courses to 10 day expeditions including hiking, navigation, rock-climbing, paddling, cycling and surfing.

Bachelor Of Technology (Hons), Science And Education

- Graduated with First Class Honours - Received a University Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement - Received a medal.

Grade 8 To 12