Management

Peter Sgro - Managing Director - Sgro Ward and Associates

Peter holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from La Trobe University He majored in Strategic Management, Management theory and practice, Organisational Behaviour and Business Improvement Methodology and is now currently in his fourth year of a Law Degree with Macquarie University. Peter has more than 20 years of Management experience which includes both manufacturing and service industries. In the last 10 years he has worked in the extremely demanding Automotive sector. He has an extremely strong back ground in Logistics, Quality, Environment, OH&S and Production Management.

Michelle D Ward - Business Development Director

Michelle has extensive experience in Sales and Marketing and has a background in Design and Web technology, which includes Web development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) , Video to Web, Multimedia solutions and Web marketing. In the last 10 years Michelle has been working in Business Start up and Business Analysis assisting small to medium sized business's to significantly improve their performance and profitability. Michelle brings with her a vast experience in business improvement methodology..

Kym Dunlop - Senior HR Specialist

Kym is a senior Human Resources professional who has been professionally involved in the field of Human Resources for over 15 years, and prior to that was engaged in chemical manufacturing and retail customer liaison and sales management roles, and is also currently involved in a franchise service business. Kym’s education spans a variety of tertiary institutions including, University of South Australia and TAFE in the fields of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Management and computing. Throughout his career, he has managed to blend the theory with the practice and demonstrated business acumen to produce commercially pragmatic strategies and solutions to contemporary Human Resource Management issues.
Kym has worked with some of Australia’s most progressive businesses including Global Banking & Securities Transactions, Penrice Soda Products, and ICI Australia.

Peggy Barrow - HR Specialist Consultant

Peggy is a senior Human Resources consultant who has been professionally involved in the field of Human Resources for over 12 years. Her experience spans from development of competency frameworks to identification of training needs analysis and assessments.. Peggy’s education spans a variety of tertiary institutions including, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University and Australian Institute of Human Resources in the fields of Human Resources.
Peggy has worked with some of Australia’s more progressive businesses including Country Fire Authority, Environment Protection Authority and Department of Planning and Heritage. During this time she has developed broad business knowledge and strong communication skills across all levels and functions of organisations.
Peggy is an enthusiastic and committed professional who is able to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels within an organisation.

Our Team

Ghilan Marcus - IT Specialist Director

With over 10 years experience in IT product development, consulting, customer support, and management, Ghilan has applied his business and technical expertise to companies in industries ranging from financial services to manufacturing, telecommunications, health, and retail. His success in leading development teams, managing product releases, and directing clients' system implementations demonstrates the extent of his experience with large and complex software applications
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John Marcus - Networking and Software Consultant

John has over 10 years as a Network specialist and Software Consultant. John's expertise spans across a wide variety of large scaled business's. He is committed 110% to all projects small to large scaled.

Keldo Gliana - Specialist IT and Networking Consultant

Keldo is Zantaz EAS System Engineer (EASSE), InfoVista Certified Administrator (IVCA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA applications. Based in Melbourne, and working for Dimension Data as an Engineer, supporting Datacentres and Storage (DCS) and Operating Environments and Messaging (OE&M) in Global Service Centre based in South Melbourne. Dimension Data is a specialist IT services and solution provider that helps clients plan, build and support their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.


Vani Kalai - Multimedia Consultant

A Multi Media Designer and Programmer specialist who lives and breathes anything to do with Web applications and online technologies. Vani has also developed, designed and implemented touch screen remote control systems for well known electronic companies such as Philips. Also lecturing as IT consultant for companies in UAE.

Nadal Kunda - Senior Software Programming Specialist

Technical Support Specialist, Nadal is a quick learner who enjoys a challenge and who likes contributing to a team effort. Nadal holds the prestigious Master of Technology degree from Monash University. Over 12 years worth of Software Programming Specialisation including business critical applications, Java programming, C++, Software analysis to name but a few. Nadal is vastly experienced in most if not all IT related issues.

David Grapeson - Senior Software Developer

Worked extensively for Domestic and Overseas companies. A Senior Cold Fusions Developer leading many projects Globally. His talents apart from Cold Fusion span from C++ , SQL, VB Net, Visual Basic 6, ASP.NET,ASP,Java Script, AJAX ,Web applications, plus much more.

Haja Rafi - Software Developer

Haja holds a Honours and High Distinction in Computer Science and Engineering degree. Haja also has vast experience in analysis and investigation for various IT related software and Hardware. Designed and developed onlone modules for various IT companies in the UAE.

Roger Mortimer - Senior Security Consultant

With over 30 years experience with the Royal Navy in Security systems, which includes Border Security, including ISPS Auditing and EEZ security. Being fluent in many languages, written and spoken. Roger's experience is highly valuable to Sgro Ward and Associates working on various high security projects which have spanned across the Globe. Roger is an EU consultant for ISPS audits at country administration level he also has also published various Publications and conducts Seminars globally, He is a sort after Speaker at various defence and security seminars throughout Europe, Africa and Middle East.

Roger Brown - Quality Auditor

Roger has a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He has extensive experience in Quality Management, ISO Standards and Business Development support. Roger's experience spans a period of over 30 years with highlights including working with globally known organisations such as BP.

Graham Pridham - HR Specialist

Graham is the General Manager of Ocean Resources Pty Ltd. As a practicing human resources professional, Graham has been consulting to top Australasian companies for over 20 years. Graham's education spans a variety of tertiary institutions in the fields of Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management (HRD & HRM) and computing. Throughout his career, he has managed to blend the theory with the practice to produce commercially pragmatic solutions to contemporary Human Resource Management issues.
Graham has worked with some of Australia's more progressive businesses including Lion Nathan Australia, Global Banking & Securities Transactions, Penfold Wine Group, Queensland Cotton, Faulding Pharmaceuticals, Dulux Australia & New Zealand, and ICI Australia. During this time he has developed broad business knowledge and strong communication skills across all levels and functions of organizations. Graham has provided insightful
advice that has supported the transformation of businesses into firmly and strategically placed aligned organizations able to take full advantage of commercial opportunities. Graham is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Ernest Horton - Training Development Consultant

Mr. Horton is a career healthcare professional with over 30 years experience, the majority of which has been in the Middle East. With a Masters in Hospital Administration from Washington University and current registration and familiarity with regulatory inspection policies and procedures, both in the US and the EU.
He has been in the UAE for the past 7 years and conducted numerous training courses in health, safety and emergency preparedness, including a large fire safety program for all the teachers, staff and students at the 128 government schools in Abu Dhabi. With this mix and integration of both healthcare administrative functions and an active registration as a hygiene and safety inspector, Mr. Horton has a unique ability to see the “big picture” and able to formulate the appropriate and necessary training responses according to the highest internationally accepted standards.

Dr Saeel Al-Alawi - Environmentall Consultant

Dr. Saeed Al-Alawi, Senior Lecturer and Consultant-Bahrain University Dr. Al-Alawi is a Strathclyde University graduate in Glasgow with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Industrial Polymer Chemistry. He is a senior lecturer at Chemistry Department at Bahrain University and the Chairman of International Conference & Exhibition in Green Industry which will be held in November 2006 in Bahrain. He has many international publications in many international journals of chemistry and held the chairmanship of the Bahrain Society of Chemistry from 1994 until 2002.

Richard Hussey - Operations Manager - Designing/Training Development

Experienced Marine Security Consultant with a broad based, in depth knowledge across the maritime field and specialist expertise in LNG operations. He has worldwide experience as a Port and Ship ISPS Security Surveyor and is a DNV and IMO approved ISPS Trainer. Also qualified in Marine Safety, Navigation, Sea Survival, Seamanship and Marine Firefighting. Richard has extensive experience in all aspects of designing and delivering the training requirements of large organisations.

William Van Ritch - Operations and Business Development Consultant

William has over 30 years experience in management, operational planning and execution, logistical planning, security operations, vulnerability assessments, intelligence operations, terrorism analysis, and investigations. Author of the books: “Background Investigations for Law Enforcement” & “Rural Surveillance Operations” and author of a Body Language video.