Computer Power Perth People

These are the people I work with, day in and day out. They will also be the people that you will be seeing on a daily basis if you are one of our students. So why not find out a little about us first?

Hey - what's in that coffee mug?!

Dean Smith - WA Area Manager

Official Description

As the Area Manager for Computer Power Western Australia, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of our training institute. I have a passion for communication and professional development as such you will work closely with me when you complete your Professional Development Workshops.

My background is in music and management, I understand what employers are looking for when taking on our graduates and work hard to ensure all of our students are able to reach the standards needed to integrate into their new careers and become productive from day one.

At Computer Power, it is important to us that we are providing our students and staff with the highest quality training and services possible. I am also responsible for our quality management system, should you have any questions in relation to our customer service or delivery methods please don't hesitate to contact me.

I wish you all the best with your studies, should you wish to discuss any aspects of our operations please feel free to contact me at any time.

Greg's Description

Dean's my boss, so I had better say nice things about him! In actual fact, Dean is a good bloke and is very approachable - so don't be afraid to say hi to him if you see him wandering around the Institute! Or down in front of the building having a quick nicotine fix ...

Who is this guy?

Greg Letts - Team Leader/Instructor

Official Description

As an instructor my role is to assist you with your learning needs. I am here to help so feel free to see with when you need assistance.

Greg's Description

Well - whatta guy! What more can I say! Actually, quite a bit, but I won't. I've been working in IT for the last 10 years, and at the Institute as an Instructor for the last 7 or so. You'll see me around quite a bit as one of the Instructors on shift, where I handle programming, A+, Network+, and various other modules.

Keira Macfarlane - Careers Consultant/Instructor

Don't believe a word Greg says!

Official Description

I've been working for Computer Power for 8 years after graduating from our Diploma of Business Programming in 1997.

Acting as a Careers Consultant I serve as the first point of contact to people enquiring about our courses. I then help them choose the most appropriate training to suit their career aspirations.

You'll also see me out on the Institute floor as an Instructor assisting with the day-to-day delivery of your courseware. I'm here to offer you educational and moral support throughout your course. Please feel free to ask me anything and I will do my best to find an answer for you.

Greg's Description

I've worked with Keira for most of the time I've been at Computer Power - during that time Keira has become one of the best Instructors around and is now using her knowledge of our courses to become a great Careers Consultant as well. We've had a lot of fun both at our old Fremantle campus and now up in Perth where we are looking after the Perth students these days. She's a keen surfer and top female triathlete as well - who keeps trying to get the rest of the staff doing triathlons too - not a chance Keira!

Malcolm Brand - Instructor and Programming Guru

Psst! Wanna buy a book?

Official Description

Hi, as one of the instructors here at Computer Power my job is to help you pass your exams and graduate from your selected course.

My background is in computer programming and I originally graduated at Computer Power with a Diploma of Business Programming. My hobbies are programming in .NET and 3D games programming.

As an instructor I am your first port of call for any problems or questions you may have regarding your modules or your course.

My specialty is the programming modules and I will soon be running the Developing Web Applications in C#.NET 5 day workshop for the 70-315 Microsoft Certification.

Feel free to contact me about any queries you may have about course related or industry related programming.

Greg's Description

Mal was actually a student of Keira and myself back in the old days. He was a great student, very friendly and upbeat, and then went out to program in industry. When we had the chance to put on a new instructor Mal immediately came to mind. Fortunately he agreed to come on board and he's been a smiling face around the place for the last 3 years or so, and his enthusiasm for all things programming is legendary!

Michelle Legg - Education Administrator

The only time you'll see her desk that tidy!

Official Description

My role as Education Administrator is very broad. If you are not sure who to see, I'm the person to speak to.

If you want to do any of the following please come and see me at the Resource Centre:

To do a mini or exam
Make your monthly payment
Request time off
Discuss your variance
Book a certification exam
Borrow books from the library
Pick up your next module after doing an exam
If the hatch is closed, please put a request in via Smart to see the instructor on duty and they will help you.

Greg's Description

Michelle was actually one of my instructors back when I did the course in 1994. She's still around today, doing the occasional bit of instructing but mainly running the administration side of things fantastically well, keeping both students and staff in line. Start turning up late on a regular basis and you'll see exactly what I mean! Seriously though, she looks after our students as part of her extended family - which means worrying about them and keeping an eye on them when necessary.

Dave Cutler - Instructor

So good he has a keyboard for each hand!

Official Description

I am the newest and youngest member of Computer Power. My current certifications are A+, Network+, MCP and MCSA. In the near future I will also be taking on CCNA and MCT certifications. After leaving high school after completing year 12 I worked many different jobs ranging from a Nightclub manager to a Pool Lifeguard to eventually finding myself attending Computer Power as a DNE student. I am now in a fantastic role doing something that I enjoy.

Greg's Description

Dave's relatively new to the organisation, but is already proving to be a good fit as our DNE instructor. I haven't got any dirt on him yet, but I'll be keeping my eyes and ears open!

Elizabeth Lovell - Careers Consultant

What's for lunch?

Official Description

As Careers Consultant my role is to assist potential students with their study choices and career direction. I have had many years experience in the Training sector.

I also look after corporate training.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries about anything to do with your course and training choices.

Greg's Description

Lizzie mothers everyone around the place, be they staff or students. You'll see her around the place keeping an eye on everything and everybody. Is a great cook - her lunches for the staff are not to be missed - which reminds me, isn't it about time for another lunch Liz?

Simon Taylor - Placement Consultant

Attack of the killer plants!

Official Description

As the placement consultant my role is to assist graduates into employment. My background is in education, training and employment.

Please feel free to contact me at any stage of your course if you require any assistance with your employment needs.

I conduct the Employment Preparation workshops and will soon be training some of the Macromedia courses.

Greg's Description

Simon has been with us a while now, and is proving to be an excellent placement consultant. He also has a very dry sense of humour and an excellent poker face, as shown in his first ever Graduation Speech - which had the staff in stitches! Can often be found out in the ocean searching for the perfect wave when he's not in the office.