DAMA Workshop | Uplifting Data Management: The Next Wave of Excellence Pre-Conference

Jon Gray

Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting

Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK.  Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement. 

From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government.  From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management. 

Andrew Smailes

ACT Branch, DAMA Australia

Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head.  Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.

: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-smailes

Andrew Andrews

Regional Representative, EDM Council

A senior business and technology leader, who has launched successful new businesses, and led large-scale digital transformations to maximise the value of data. Respected as a global Data Governance and Data Management authority, Andrew advises senior IT, business and data leaders on establishing best practice data management strategies.

Highly experienced professional, author and facilitator, Andrew has a long record of achievement in data governance, data analysis, data quality, master data management and business intelligence within the banking, health, education, natural resources, NFP, and government sectors.

Acknowledged by Board and C-Suite executives as an agile, collaborative and high performing Executive who is accomplished in managing ambiguity and identifying and seizing future revenue opportunities. Andrew helps organisations to align business and data strategy, drive organisational change and apply data technology to problem solving.

Skilled at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders to gain contribution and support for high-profile data agendas, policies and platforms, providing leadership, guidance and insight to program, product and technology teams.

A collaborative and passionate people-focused leader who builds and leads high performing teams and embeds mission-critical data risk management solutions through cultural and organisation engagement and change.

Andrew has delivered numerous presentations internationally, including as facilitator and panel leader for MIT and DAMA Australia global events. Andrew is also a regular podcast presenter and former mentor for University of Adelaide MBA academic program and ThincLab Innovation Accelerator.

Jon Gray

Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting

Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK.  Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement. 

From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government.  From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management. 

Andrew Smailes

ACT Branch, DAMA Australia

Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head.  Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.

: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-smailes

Andrew Smailes

ACT Branch, DAMA Australia

Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head.  Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.

: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-smailes

Andrew Andrews

Regional Representative, EDM Council

A senior business and technology leader, who has launched successful new businesses, and led large-scale digital transformations to maximise the value of data. Respected as a global Data Governance and Data Management authority, Andrew advises senior IT, business and data leaders on establishing best practice data management strategies.

Highly experienced professional, author and facilitator, Andrew has a long record of achievement in data governance, data analysis, data quality, master data management and business intelligence within the banking, health, education, natural resources, NFP, and government sectors.

Acknowledged by Board and C-Suite executives as an agile, collaborative and high performing Executive who is accomplished in managing ambiguity and identifying and seizing future revenue opportunities. Andrew helps organisations to align business and data strategy, drive organisational change and apply data technology to problem solving.

Skilled at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders to gain contribution and support for high-profile data agendas, policies and platforms, providing leadership, guidance and insight to program, product and technology teams.

A collaborative and passionate people-focused leader who builds and leads high performing teams and embeds mission-critical data risk management solutions through cultural and organisation engagement and change.

Andrew has delivered numerous presentations internationally, including as facilitator and panel leader for MIT and DAMA Australia global events. Andrew is also a regular podcast presenter and former mentor for University of Adelaide MBA academic program and ThincLab Innovation Accelerator.

Mr George Bassili

Partner and Consultant, IMS Systems

George has almost three decades of experience working as a Data Analytics, Data Management, and Business Improvement consultant. In the last decade, George has led the development of numerous Technology & Data Strategies for various Federal, State and Local Government authorities; as well as developed sophisticated Data Governance frameworks to support various cross-government data sharing initiatives including for Justice and Child Protection.

Before moving into consulting in 2004, George was the Product Architect for a commercially available BI & Analytics solution, which was in use by almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies around the world.  George currently works as a consultant at IMS, and is also Managing Partner. George is also a past president of DAMA, and a member of the current DAMA national committee.

Jon Gray

Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting

Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK.  Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement. 

From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government.  From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management.