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Presenters

As part of workshop one Secondary Students have an opportunity to interact with 2-3 successful young business people.

These presenters generously give up their time to share their stories and explain how they have gone about achieving their success. Through this interaction, students are stimulated to consider options, ideas and career paths to follow.

Please find below profiles of some of the inspiring presenters who will be presenting at the 2008 WRED:

Bradley Byrne (2008 WRED Keynote Speaker) from Micro I.T Solutions is the CEO and founder of this successful information technology company in Adelaide which provides design, development, deployment and management of IT systems and infrastructure.

At the age of 21 Bradley set up his business from scratch, with very little money or clients behind him.  This young entrepreneur with his ‘get up and go’ attitude didn’t let those challenges dissuade him from his dream to start his own thriving enterprise.

In less than 3 years Micro I.T Solutions has grown to include an office in Adelaide, Melbourne, Tokyo and soon to be China with over 500 corporate clients worldwide.

Jing Cao from Chinese Language & Cultural Advice came to Australia in 2001 as an international student.  After completing his Degree in Business he joined Chinese Language & Cultural Advice.  His current role involves designing and providing training programs for a wide range of companies and education institutions in understanding the Chinese market.

Wendy Ingman c/- Tall Poppy Campaign has a Bachelor of Science degree and a PhD at the University of Adelaide.  Wendy’s research centres on the role of the immune system in reproductive health.

Justin Campagnaro from Sixborn has his own fashion label; he manufactures and wholesales high quality denim wear, t-shirts and apparel for the local market.  Sixborn is small, yet committed with the aim of becoming a boutique supplier to like mind businesses around the globe.  Sixborn was invited to partake in the Mercedes Australian fashion week in 2005 where they were awarded among one of the best product stands in the start-up pavilion.

Vinh Lu from the University of Adelaide was an international scholarship holder completing a Bachelor of Commerce.  Vinh has been a lecturer at the School of Commerce for 3 years.

Ramy Azer (Papyrus Australia) holds many qualifications including a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Graduation Diploma in Business Enterprise, Bachelor of Engineering Project Management.  Ramy’s combination of business and engineering degrees gives a good base for creating a successful company based on innovation engineering.  Ramy has lived and worked in Egypt, Germany and Australia.  He has been responsible for the development of the Company’s technology.

Jamie Miller (Somnium Technologies) has completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science.  He is currently undertaking a Masters of Science and Technology Commercialisation.  He owns and runs an I.T. export and electronics recycling business.  He is developing other ideas/businesses concurrently.

Please find below profiles on some of the past presenters.

Nick Palousis (keynote speaker for 2007) was named the 2006 Young South Australian of the Year.  He completed a degree in Mechatronic Engineering and Mathematical and Computer Sciences in 2003.  Nick is now very successful in helping businesses become more competitive and innovative through sustainable practices.

Mia Handshin (keynote speaker at the 2006 WRED) is a young business-woman who is passionate about using communication as a catalyst for change in individuals and the world.  Mia’s business, Mana of Speaking offers inspirational speaking, training, facilitation, advocacy and consultancy.  Since speaking at the WRED event Mia has gone on to become a Youth Adviser to the Federal Minister for Youth, the Honourable Kate Ellis MP.