MEET SOME OF OUR STUDENT FOCUSED STAFF
DR KERI SPOONER
DEAN OF HIGHER EDUCATION
BCOM (HONS)(NSW), MCOM (HONS)(NSW), PHD (MONASH), CAHRI
Dr. Keri Spooner is Dean of Higher Education at WIN. With many years experience in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in Australia and abroad, Keri works with higher education academics and students at WIN to ensure the delivery of a quality, industry relevant education.
‘Students are at the centre of everything we do here at WIN. I am committed to ensuring that all our students receive a quality education in a very supportive and friendly environment.’
–Dr Keri Spooner
DR GEOFF BREACH
LECTURER
PHD, MBUSMGT, GRADCERTMGT
Dr. Breach is an organization theorist with PhD, Master of Business and Graduate Certificate degrees in Management from the University of Technology Sydney. His scholarly expertise in organization structure and design, power in organizations, change and culture management, strategic management, operations management and qualitative research methods is complemented by thirty years of work and IT consulting experience in Healthcare, Investment Banking, Operations Management and Network Security to organizations throughout Asia and the Pacific. Committed to education since childhood, he has delivered workplace training throughout his business career and has taught management and IT to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students for twelve years.
DR KYLE BRUCE
LECTURER
Kyle is an experienced teacher, researcher, and educational leader, having worked in four different countries on three different continents teaching a range of subjects in F2F, online, and blended settings.
Relishing the challenge of getting the best out of the brightest minds, Kyle brings an authentic concern ensuring a transformational student experience and a firm belief in the efficacy of holistic approaches to socioeconomic challenges
DR SOHEILA GHEISARI
LECTURER
PHD
Dr Soheila Gheisari received a PhD degree in Information Technology from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2019. She worked as a research fellow at UTS and as a data scientist in Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Also, Soheila has over 4 years of teaching experience in Australian private and public institutions and universities. Her research interests include Machine Learning, data science, and Artificial Intelligence.
DR Arthur Hung
LECTURER
Dr Wai Tak (Arthur) Hung attained his PhD in Statistics from Macquarie University. He has had more than four years work experience in Market Research. He has also been teaching Statistics and Mathematics subjects at different tertiary institutions for over ten years. He is experienced in statistical modelling as well as media campaign evaluations. Moreover, he is proficient in using various software such as R, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, and Excel.
DR Salihu Ibrahim
LECTURER (Canberra)
Dr Salihu holds a doctoral degree in accounting. He has taught accounting and accounting-related courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in private and public universities for 17 years across five countries. His practical and learner-centred approach to teaching is well recognised by his students and colleagues. This has earned a teaching excellence award in the recent past. Dr Salihu is also a researcher with papers published in high-ranked journals such as Meditari Accountancy Research, Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics, International Journal of Business and Society, International Journal of Islamic Finance, and Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research. His research interests include corporate governance, ESG reporting, corporate taxation, and financial reporting.
DR SAEID IRANMANESH
LECTURER
PHD
Saeid Iranmanesh received the Ph.D. degree in IT from the University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia, in 2015. He was appointed as an Assistant Professor with Azad University, Tehran, for a year and 1.5 years at Melbourne institute of Technology in Sydney, Australia. Saeid also has over 7 years teaching experience in other private and public educational institutes and universities in Australia and overseas. He is currently a research member within the school of electrical, computer and telecommunication engineering at UOW, Australia and is also appointed at WIN as a lecturer. Saeid has been involved in research activities for over 6 years and has published papers in high impact journals and conferences. His research interests include optimizations in wireless networks, Vehicular Networks, intelligent transportation systems, and smart cities.
DR SAI KIRAN LAKKARAJU
DISCIPLINE HEAD - IT, COURSE DIRECTOR - BIT & MIT
B.SC., M.SC., M.SC. (HONOURS), PH.D., GRAD CERT ED
Courseware developer, Academic, Knowledge Management, Information Systems, and e-Commerce Consultant, Researcher, Software Engineer, and Test Analyst, are some of the hats I wore thus far.
Started as a software engineer/tester after completing M.Sc., in Computer Science in India. Driven by passion came to Australia for further education. Received M.Sc., Honours and PhD from University of Western Sydney.
Worked as an academic and developed curriculum at various universities such as University of Western Sydney, Central Queensland University and Federation University, higher education institutions such as Melbourne Institute of Technology, and Kent Institute, and Business colleges such as Parramatta college and Canterbury business college.
Although I run a small Information Systems consulting services business, I take pride in calling myself an academic where I strive to impart my experience as an international student and my knowledge to students.
My research work revolved around Artificial intelligence and Knowledge management. Slowly moving towards the areas of curriculum development and student retention due to the nature of my work.
DR DAN STAINES
LECTURER
BA (HONS) (UNSW); PHD, PHILOSOPHY (UNSW)
Dan Staines is a writer, researcher, and game designer from Sydney. Before getting his PhD in 2016, Dan worked as an editor and journalist in the videogame press for almost two decades. Dan’s research is focused on using principles derived from moral psychology and philosophy to develop games for ethical engagement and development. In 2019, he completed work on Paparazzi, a visual novel game intended to provoke ethical reflection.
“Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.” — Chief, Animal Crossing
Dan Staines is a writer, researcher, and game designer from Sydney. Before getting his PhD in 2016, Dan worked as an editor and journalist in the videogame press for almost two decades. Dan’s research is focused on using principles derived from moral psychology and philosophy to develop games for ethical engagement and development. In 2019, he completed work on Paparazzi, a visual novel game intended to provoke ethical reflection.
“Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.” — Chief, Animal Crossing
DR PETER TANSWELL
LECTURER
BBus (WSU), MSc (UTS), MCom (UNSW), Grad Cert Adv Tax (UNSW), DPM (UTS), LLB (UNE), GDLP (Collaw), CISA, Solicitor Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Dr Tanswell is an experienced IT professional/academic having worked in the IT profession and academia for over 30 years. He was worked as a programmer, systems analyst, IT Auditor and IT Security Specialist, Cyber Security Specialist and a Project Manager.
Dr Tanswell worked for large international consulting firms KPMG and EY predominantly in Australia and in the United Kingdom for 20 years and at various higher education institutions such as UTS, WSU, CQU, TAFE NSW and UMIST (UK)
Dr Tanswell is also a legal professional with a strong interest in property law, Intellectual Property law, Employment Law and Wills and Testaments
‘I have a passion for teaching and working with students to ensure that they gain an understanding and appreciation of technology and how technology can be used most effectively in a business environment’.
DR STEPHEN TRELOAR
LECTURER
MCOMLAW (MACQ), MBA(SGSM), DBA (SCU)
Dr Treloar is a Fellow, Australian Institute of Management (FAIM) and Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), Member, Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Association of Australia, now called the Resolution Institute and a past Churchill Fellow.
He has over 25 years senior executive experience, has served on numerous (commercial, NGO and Government) boards and is the former Chairman, Finance & Governance, the Western Sydney Academy of Sport.
His past research interests, conference presentations and publications covers a wide range of fields including: human resource management, social enterprise, commercial law, directors’ responsibilities, conflicts of interest, expatriate management, and ‘best practice’ management.
ALISON LEE
DIRECTOR OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
M.BUS, MBA (UTS), AHRI MEMBER
Alison Lee holds a Masters of Business Administration(MBA) from UTS and was accepted into the Doctoral program to research in the area of Strategic Human Resource Management. She is now the Director of Bachelor of Business here at Wentworth Institute and is also Head of Human Resource studies. Her past work experiences includes working at UTS and in the pedagogy of music and English. She has also worked extensively as a senior manager in the luxury goods industry and utilises her industry experience in her lectures. Alison has been at Wentworth Institute since 2015 and is excited to contribute to Wentworth’s growth into the future.
‘I truly believe that effective/ethical management practices can evolve from the foundations of quality higher education from an institute like WIN’
— Alison Lee
CELINE ADAMS
LECTURER
CPA, B.BUS/LLB (HONS), GRAD.DIP.LEGAL.PRAC
Celine Adams is a Certified Practising Accountant of Australia (CPA) and a lawyer. She has over 14 years of experience in the Australian tertiary education sector. She brings a wealth of experience to WIN not only on the basis of her current teaching experience but also on the basis of her approach to teaching and cultivation in her students of an appreciation of the importance of learning and understanding. Before joining WIN, she taught in both laws and accounting at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
“I really enjoy teaching and making a difference in peoples’ lives!”
–Celine Adams
KAREN AUDLEY
DIRECTOR - LEARNING QUALITY, COMPLIANCE AND ACCREDITATION DIRECTOR
B.A., B.SC., MCOMM (EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS), CAHRI
Karen is the Director - Learning Quality, Compliance and Accreditation and has worked for WIN Higher Ed for over 5 years. Within this role, she is responsible for monitoring, managing, and improving teaching and learning quality for Higher Education, ensuring compliance with TEQSA requirements and the HESF and the accreditation of new and existing qualifications both with TEQSA and the relevant industry bodies. Karen is also actively engaged in scholarly activity regarding International Students and Academic Integrity.
‘I love the thrill of helping others learn and get immense satisfaction from seeing students reach their full potential’
–Karen Audley
PAUL POWER
HEAD LECTURER
BBUS(PA), MBUS(ACC’G & FINANCE), UTS; BA(ACC’G & ECS), MQ; DIP ED; CPA
I have taught and practiced accounting and related subjects for many years in both public and private university and college settings. I have taught at the Wentworth Institute of Higher Education since 2016 and I am currently Head of the undergraduate accounting courses.
I enjoy my teaching and I receive excellent feedback from students. I look forward to seeing you in the Accounting subjects and greeting you as part of our Accounting team.
— Paul Power
PETER URBANEC
LECTURER
B.SC. (COMP.SCI.) UNSW
Peter Urbanec has over 25 years industry experience, having worked for a multitude of organisations ranging from small startups, to large multinationals and government. A desire to learn, combined with a pragmatic approach, has allowed Peter to acquire many new sets of skills while delivering successful projects. Peter has developed software used in products such as Apple Final Cut Server, Blackmagic Design Fusion, RealAudio Player, Beyonwiz Digital Video Broadcast receivers, IceTV Interactive and many others. Peter also has a long history of contributing to Open Source Software projects and participating in online communities.
“I hope that I can help students develop skills for applying theory to real world situations, thus making their education interesting, relevant and rewarding.”
– Peter Urbanec
DOMINIC CUDMORE
LECTURER
BACHELOR OF LAWS (USYD), GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL LEGAL PRACTICE(UTS), GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS(UTS), CERTIFICAT EN THÉOLOGIE (INSTITUT D’ETUDES THÉOLOGIQUES, BRUSSELS)
Dominic Cudmore is a practising lawyer based in Sydney’s inner-east. He possesses extensive experience in many areas of law in both the government and private sectors.
From 2009 to 2011 Dominic undertook higher studies at the Institut d’études théologiques (IET) in Brussels, Belgium, the Society of Jesus’ Studium for francophone Belgium and Luxembourg.
Dominic’s areas of expertise embrace property law, equity, NFP and charities law, NFP tax, employment law, human rights and discrimination, child protection, education law, governance, community law, cy près schemes, family provisions applications, professional standards, NFP mergers and acquisitions, legal training, pro bono practice, facilitation and mediation.
Dominic is involved in the following associations:
Member of Law Society of New South Wales
Member of the French Australian Lawyers’ Society
Honorary Member – Golden Key International Honour Society
FRANCIS O’NEILL
LECTURER
BA (UNSW), BAHONS (UNSW)
Francis holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts Honours degrees, both from the University of NSW, with majors in International Business and International Relations. His Honours Thesis focused on the international political role of international sports. He is currently completing a Masters of Sports Management at the University of Technology Sydney.
Francis’ passion is in sport where he has coached and managed rugby for UNSW, the Queens University in Canada and the University of East Anglia in England. Currently Francis serves as a Rugby Mentor for the Play Rugby Australia foundation.
PHILIP WANG
LECTURER
BA COM (OTAGO), MC-GMCOM(MELBOURNE UNI)
Philip Wang has extensive experience as Academic System Manager in academic institute. He is also currently studying his PhD under the Schoolof Business at Unviersity of Notre Dame Australia. At the Wentworth Institute, he is teaching in subject of Information System whilst provides continuous academic support to both Staff and students throughout the year. He is also a published writer and passionate in the area of Media and Communication.
“Don’t work hard, work smart.”
— Philip Wang
UMESH POUDEL
LECTURER
B.SC., GDIT, M.COMP ,GRAD CERT ED
Umesh Poudel has over two decades of experience teaching Information Technology subjects at various university partner institutions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He also works as an IT consultant and a software developer in the educational sector. He started as an international student studying Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from UTS, later he received a Master of Computing from UWS. Recently he received Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education) from Federation University.
CHRIS ARMSTRONG
LECTURER
CPA Australia Full membership. Awarded 2005.
Master of Business in Finance, UTS, NSW. (Distinction average) Awarded 1998.
Bachelor of Business in Marketing, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW. Awarded 1982.
Chris has over 20 years of experience working in the Banking and Insurance industry. Including roles as Marketing manager for superannuation and insurance products (Marketing is his undergraduate major); Accounting Manager for a life insurance company (he a CPA member); and Senior Financial Analyst for the Commonwealth Bank (his Master of Business focus).
Chris also has 20 years of university level teaching experience in Singapore, Bangkok and Sydney (UTS and UTS College). He has taught, Business Studies, Management, Economics and been a subject coordinator at UTS College in Business Maths, Fundamentals of Business Finance, The Financial System and Introduction to Accounting.
ROSALINE BABAYAN
LECTURER
Character Animation (AnimationMentor), GradCertL&T (TUA), MEd (TUA)
Rosaline Babayan is a senior 3D Animator and Motion-Capture Specialist with over 10 years of local and international teaching experience. She has animated on TV series, video games, music videos, advertisements, 3D visualisations for museums and architectural projects.
In addition to her Animation qualifications she has completed Master of Education in Innovation and Change and Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching.
Her past research interests are focused on innovation of learning and teaching experiences for students and educators. This includes incorporation of innovative digital interventions, transforming physical and virtual learning spaces and designing Professional Development frameworks for educators to assist them with identification of their own needs in order to improve the quality of learning and teaching for higher education students.
Linh Do
LECTURER
Linh Do is not only a Course Director overseeing Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting) and Master of Professional Accounting, but also a professional academic teaching a variety of finance and accounting subjects at Wenworth Institue . With many years of experience working in the accounting, finance and banking industry, Linh has pursued and committed to share his knowledge and experience with the students via his teaching passion. He has been extensively teaching and coordinating across different accounting and finance subjects at a number of universities and colleges both onshore and offshore over last 15 years. Linh holds his Master of Financial Planning from University of New South Wales with an excellence.
"Students' success is my great happiness" - Linh Do
STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF
Christopher O’Neill
Alumni Representative
AE CERTIV, BA INTERACTIVE MEDIA, GRADCERTBUS
Christopher grew up in and around Universities. Studied Production Performance and Directing at the Undergraduate level for 6 years. A Graduate of the BIM program and student of the Master’s program. With many years experience in the delivery of programs both at VET and Higher Education Level in Australia, Christopher now works with WIN higher education academics staff, students, WINSA and alumni to ensure the delivery of a quality, industry-relevant education by providing academic, program and wellbeing support to both staff and students throughout the year. Christopher also teaches in the Bachelor of Interactive Media program assisting students to develop industry relevant skills.
“Everyone is unique and have different needs and dreams. I am dedicated to ensuring quality through your degree and beyond, because your education is worth it.
Iris WENG
Academic Support Manager
Iris Weng is the academic support manager at the Wentworth Institute of Higher Education. She holds a Bachelor of arts degree from the USYD and a Master of business degree from the UOW. Iris has over 5 years of academic support and administration experience and has also taught translations and other courses in her academic career. Iris manages academic support services division which is designed to enhance the experience of staff and student at Wentworth Institute of Higher Education.
Dr Manjit Kaur Ludher
Study Support Officer
PhD (Macquarie University),
MA (National University of Malaysia [UKM]),
BA [Hons.] (University of Malaya),
Diploma of Education [Credit] (University of Malaya),
Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAFE NSW- Sydney Institute)
Dr Manjit Kaur Ludher’s role is to support students as they navigate their studies and living in Australia whilst working with WIN staff to maintain quality teaching and learning for their students.
Manjit has been developing human potential by building capacity and skills for careers and life at university, college and the workplace for over 38 years. An ex-academic, Manjit has a PhD in English Linguistics (Discourse Analysis) from Macquarie University and has been an empathetic trainer/lecturer/teacher, empowering people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Her strong analytical, research, writing/editing and problem-solving skills underpinned by practical working experience have allowed her to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders across multiple communication channels and diverse work domains with a focus on strategic and intercultural communication.