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GWAVACon Speakers
Ben Wilson GWAVA
Software Developer
Based in Auckland, New Zealand
Ben has been a software developer for 15 years, specializing in artificial intelligence and optimization systems, and anything to do with searching. He is a key developer of anti-spam technologies in GWAVA. Ben cut his teeth writing large scale optimization systems for vehicle scheduling in NZ and Australia after gaining a Diploma in Computer Science and a BA in Philosophy at Auckland.
Paul Osmond Research In Motion
Director of Asia Pacific
Mr. Osmond holds a Bachelor of Business in Information Processing and Information Systems from Curtin University of Technology (Australia) and has a lengthy history of working with large enterprise computer infrastructure systems and their related processes. Prior to joining Research In Motion (RIM), Mr. Osmond worked with Software Spectrum in a variety of consulting and management roles.
Now based in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Osmond's current position as Director of RIM's Asia Pacific Business Unit brings his extensive industry experiences to the region. He is responsible for the leadership and overall management of RIM's strategic carrier partners in AsiaPacific.
Eric Farr
Eric Farr is a Principal of BrainStorm, Inc., where he leads the sales and marketing initiatives. An entrepreneur at heart, Eric has founded several companies and thrives in the fast-paced startup world. Before joining BrainStorm, Eric was President and CEO of EvolveMed, which specializes in documentation solutions for hospital networks and healthcare professionals. Prior to joining EvolveMed, Eric founded Dental Management Systems, which marketed and sold practice and clinical management technology systems to dental practitioners. There, Eric was responsible for all marketing and sales efforts until the business was sold. Eric earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from Brigham Young University and his MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Eric has been instrumental in BrainStorm's rapid growth and its position as the global leader in GroupWise End-User Training. Eric is a common presenter at GroupWise events and seminars including Novell BrainShare, GWAVACon, and GroupWise Advisor Summit and has contributed articles on end-user training to several publications.
John Wade
John Wade is a Principal of BrainStorm, Inc. and heads up product development. Before joining BrainStorm, John worked as a Consultant with Bain & Company, a global strategy consulting firm. While at Bain, John worked with senior executives on global growth strategies and merger and acquisition matters for various companies, including a leading travel and transportation company, a satellite communications start-up, an international real estate development company, and a major consumer retailer. Prior to joining Bain & Company, John worked for Chase Manhattan Bank's Global Investment Banking Group where he helped co-found and establish their $100 million Real Estate Mezzanine Investment fund. His experiences with Chase also include leading investment banking transactions for private real estate clients as well as managing real estate loan syndication efforts. John earned an MBA with an emphasis in Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School and is a graduate of Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
With his global strategy experience, John has been able to help BrainStorm become an unparalleled leader in the global GroupWise training market. John commonly speaks at GroupWise events including Novell BrainShare, GWAVACon, and GroupWise Advisor Summit.
Steve Nichols
Steve Nichols has 6 over years of Mobile Data experience with Vodafone Australia providing business's with Mobile Data Solutions.
Elizabeth Dorman Walls
San Jose, California U.S.
Elizabeth is the Director of International Sales and has been with Notify Technology since 1999 and focused on the Wireless Email and Mobility space since 2000 as a part of the Sales and Marketing Team. Elizabeth received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Davis.
