Short Biography of Brenda Aynsley

Skills and Attributes

* Excellent organisational ability
* Well rounded and wide ranging information technology and new media skills
* Excellent analytical skills
* Extremely competent lateral thinker
* Talented oral and written communicator
* Excellent information gathering skills
* Enthusiastic and entertaining adult educator
* Thoughtful and empathetic leader with well developed ability to balance task and people

Consultant

* Internet technologies advisory services
* Clients include Australian Institute of Criminology; Adelaide University- ITS, Public Relations and Marketing, Graduate Studies and Scholarships, Student Administration, International Programs, Alumni Association; various small businesses; organisations and government agencies

Web Master

* Established and maintained www.iss.net.au web site since 1995, including undertaking the HTML coding, graphic design, indexing and site traffic analysis
* Installation of various CGI scripts and javascript functions
* Clients include ANZCCART The University of Adelaide Public Relations and Marketing, Graduate Studies and Scholarships, Student Administration, International Programs, Alumni Association; various small businesses, organisations and government web sites

Training Designer/Trainer

* Internet skills training design, development and delivery to individuals, government and small business as part of Internet Support Services Australia Pty Ltd range of services
* Occasional Internet skills and software trainer for TAFE short course staff
* On-the-job and JIT training design and delivery for Department of Community Welfare (SA) now DFACS, Justice Information System Project
* On-the-job and JIT training design and delivery for South Australian Health Commission, Commonwealth Information Systems
* Timetabling, course content, curriculum development and volunteer coordination as the Training Manager, PCUG (ACT) - a group with 2500+ members running training courses some nights and each weekend, using volunteer trainers
* Trainer for JOBTRAIN computing studies modules, conducted by TAFE in SA
* Trainer/training designer for Department of Social Security benefit programs in South Australia
* Training designer for Department of Social Security STRATPLAN administrative programs in South Australia
* Training designer for The University of Adelaide IT Staff Development programs
* Training design and delivery for Internet courses with Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Adelaide

Author/Researcher

* Co-Author, AARNet Information Service Working Group Report Project
* Publication of the Aged Care Assessment Program Evaluation Report, 1989-1992
* Publication of a three year research plan for aged care in South Australia
* Feasibility studies for various NGO projects
* Senate Select Committees submissions

Editor

* Editor AARNet (Australian Academic and Research Network) Newlsetter 1993-95, national and international distribution, ISSN issue
* Editor Department of Community Welfare, JIS (Justice Information System) Newsletter 1987-89, ISSN issue

Project Manager - large systems

* Establishment of the Australian Internet Commercial Operators Programme (VAR)
* Successful implementation of Justice Information System state-wide network and E-mail application for the Department of Family and Community Services
* Successful development and implementation of South Australian National Standard Letters Project for the Department of Social Security
* Successful implementation of the Freedom of Information legislation in South Australia for the Department of Social Security

Project Manager - small systems

* Successful implementation of AARNet CIBS - Customer Information and Billing System
* Development of the Geriatric Assessment Teams Statistical Information System (GATSIS) and Home and Community Care Information System (HACCIS)

Systems Analyst

* Design of AARNet CIBS - Customer Information and Billing System, client management system, 1994
* Design of the Geriatric Assessment Teams Statistical Information System (GATSIS) and Home and Community Care Information System (HACCIS), statistical systems 1990-1993

Education

* 2003 - Certificate IV in Security Risk Management
* 2001 - Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
* 1997 - Bachelor of Education (In-service, Adult Education) (incomplete)
* 1995 - Certificate in Access Programming, Canberra Institute of TAFE
* 1993 - Certificate in TCP/IP Networks and Associated Protocols from IIT Training
* 1993 - Grad. Diploma in Applied Science (Computing Studies), Charles Sturt University
* 1992 - Certificate in Micro Computing, Panorama College of TAFE
* 1989 - Certificate in Business Analysis from Coopers & Lybrand
* 1988 - Certificate in Systems Analysis from Sequel Education Services
* 1982 - Diploma in Social Sciences (sociology), Flinders University
* 1981 - Bachelor of Arts, majors in sociology and politics, Flinders University

Associations

* National Vice President (2002-2003), Australian Computer Society Inc
* Chairman (1999-2001), Australian Computer Society, SA Branch
* Deputy Chairman (2000-2001) and Board Member (2000-2001, 2003), IT Council for South Australia
* Board Member of CISA (Community Information Strategies Australia) (2000)
* Founding Member South Australian Internet Association Inc
* Founding Member Electronic Frontiers of Australia Inc
* Founding Member Internet Society Australia