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PIMD PeopleThe PIMD Management Committee has a wealth of experience in the fields of ICT and education and include qualifications in international development, business management and accounting : Mahesan Kandaiya, President, has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and over thirty years experience in the IT industry having worked in Sri Lanka, Australia, and in pan-Asia Pacific roles. He is an accredited Professional Member of the Australian Computer Society. Donna Vaughan, Vice President, holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law, and Masters in Social Science - International Development. She has over twenty years experience in ICT, project management, and management consulting. Donna is currently undertaking a PhD in Social Science - Development Studies at UNSW on the topic of ICT for Development (ICT4D). Monica Vaughan, Treasurer, has a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Education, over twenty-five years experience in teaching, and ten years experience in business management. Monica also holds a Bachelor of Theology and Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting; she is actively involved in community development within her own locality. Monica plays a key role in our ESL and computer skills project for grades 1 and 2, having developed the curriculum which we are introducing in Sri Lanka. Judy Hawkes, Secretary has a Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Sociology) and over twenty years experience in ICT management and consulting both in the USA and Australia. Desne Doman, Marketing and Technology and Member of Finance Sub-Committee, has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Business Administration and over twenty years experience in ICT and project management. Desne has managed projects in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. Helen McLeod, ESL and Special Education Consultant, has a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Masters in Special Education (Sensory Impairment, TESOL). Helen is an experienced teacher and plays a key role in our ESL and computer skills project for grades 1 and 2, including development and delivery of teacher training in Sri Lanka. Taline Babikian, Chair of the PIMD fund-raising committee, has qualifications and extensive experience in information and records management, and knowledge management, as well as being involved in fund-raising for several voluntary non-profit organisations. Anand Manu, Member of Finance Sub-Committee, is a part-owner and director of a successful tutoring comany for High School students in Sydney. Anand is in his final year of studying a double degree in Software Engineering and Physics at the University of Sydney and has a particular interest in developing software for e-learning. Our other founding members are drawn from the ICT industry in Asia Pacific, and the teaching profession in Australia (primary, secondary, tertiary, TESOL and special education). |
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