Roundtable | Transform Your Web Capture Strategy

Bruce Berends

Product Strategy Lead – Information Management & Data Protection (Microsoft), AvePoint

Bruce has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He's had the privilege of holding numerous technical consulting and management roles, all of which have spanned small to large businesses, public and private organisations, and a vast array of technologies. This breadth of exposure has fostered a deep-seated passion in Bruce for mentoring, leading, and fostering the growth of high-performing teams. 

Bruce's technical expertise lies in the architecture and solution design of AvePoint & Microsoft solutions, a proficiency he's continually developed and reinforced with several official certifications. 

In addition to his technical skills, one of Bruce's key strengths is his ability to bridge the gap between technology and business. His strong customer relationship skills, coupled with his management experience, allow him to seamlessly align technical strategies with business objectives, ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties involved. 

Recently, Bruce has taken on a new challenge as a Product Strategy Lead. In this role, Bruce can use his wide-ranging experience and skills to drive product innovation and deliver optimal solutions for clients. With a keen focus on product evolution and customer experience, Bruce is looking forward to shaping and implementing strategies that not only meet but surpass user expectations and business needs. 

: https://www.avepoint.com
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: @@bruce_berends

Mrs Ruth Edge ARIM

Records and Information Management Specialist, InTech Records and Information Management

Ruth Edge has been a passionate advocate within the Records and Information Management industry for the past 25 years.  Starting her career in nursing she shifted her focus several years later to Records and Archives Management after attending a RMAA conference in Perth, WA with her partner. Her inspiration was the remarkable story of Margaret Medford, an early pioneer of foundational activities that established the records management practices we use today. Margaret ‘made a difference’ to the lives of countless people caught up in WWII in the Pacific. Margaret later used those skilled as those known as records clerks advanced to be recognised as the profession we have evolved into today.

Ruth is now serving on the RIMPA Board as Director Professional Development. Her desire is to help all members to grow their knowledge, expertise and make a positive difference in the lives of the people and the organisation’s they serve both today and into the future.

Ms Rachael Greaves

Chief Executive Officer, Castlepoint Systems

Rachael is a CIP, CISA, CISM, CDPSE, and is certified in project, change, and records management. With a cultural anthropology and linguistics background, Rachael brings ethical, global and sustainable practices to the sector. She is Australia’s Most Outstanding Woman in IT Security and RegTech Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2022.

: https://www.castlepoint.systems/
: https://www.linkedin.com/company/castlepointsystem
: @@CastlepointSys2

Desi Lorand

Chief Executive Officer, Power Business Services trading as Exedee

As Chief Executive, founder and lead software designer at Power Business Services Ltd trading as Exedee (2007), and its Australian subsidiary, eCloud Business Services Pty Ltd (2014), Desi Lorand is a visionary and pioneer in New Zealand government and business circles specialising in the conversion of manual business document processing into automated workflows.

Desi’s focus has always been on People, Process and Technology (in that order) when providing cloud-based automated (robotic) business processing solutions to replace expensive, slow, manual processing of business documents and transactions.

When other people talk about the creation of the “paperless office”, it was Desi who between 2007 and now, was envisioning the integration of records, images and document management with workflow to improve business efficiency.  

Today Desi is an acknowledged “thought leader” in the integration of “artificial intelligence” and machine learning into the automation of daily business process. She is a “software entrepreneur” who is frequently requested by her customers to offer her advice and expertise on many of their major projects, to design the project structure, workflow, metadata compilation, systems integration and reporting.

: https://exedee.com
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Bethany Sinclair-Giardini MRIM Dr

Principal Consultant, Votar Partners

Bethany fell into the world of information management back in the early 90s and has been championing the cause ever since.  She completed her doctorate in the UK and moved to Australia in 2017, and currently works for Votar Partners, a boutique information governance consultancy, where she enjoys helping her clients overcome their IM challenges, particularly within the local government sector.  She is passionate about the profession, having served on the former Vic Branch and has previously written and taught on several RIMPA courses, in addition to teaching for Curtin University.

: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bethany-sinclair-giardi

Petá Sweeney

FRIM | Information and Content Specialist, RIMPA Global

Petá Sweeney, an accomplished professional, has a rich background in the information disciplines. Her journey began as a library assistant, and over the years, she has honed her expertise through study, professional development, and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors.

Petá played a pivotal role in the whole-of-government rollout of the Queensland Public Records Act and contributed significantly to several eDRMS (electronic document and records management system) implementations. Her strategic acumen extends to information management strategy, policy development, and the creation of essential tools for effective information governance.

Currently the Information and Content Specialist at RIMPA Global, Petá brings her wealth of knowledge to the organisation. Her commitment to excellence is evident through her long-standing professional membership, recognition as a Fellow in 2013 and receiving the prestigious J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award in 2022.

Petá’s dedication extends beyond her professional achievements. For over a decade she actively contributed to the industry by serving on RIMPA Global Queensland’s State Government Chapter and the Branch Council, holding various roles, including Professional Development Coordinator and President. Petá’s influence also extends globally, having been a foundation member of the RIMPA Global Governance Advisory Branch Australasia before assuming the role of Vice-Chair on the RIMPA Global Board.

Petá’s passion lies in sharing knowledge and facilitating learning opportunities. She enjoys hosting students, and her engaging presence makes her a sought-after MC and presenter who embodies expertise, dedication, and a commitment to advancing the field of information management. 

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