 Paul Berger: Technical Director
Paul Berger has been directly involved in the Australian IT industry since the late 1970's.
In 1983 Paul successfully started and later sold Applix, a Sydney-based firm involved primarily in hardware and software development.
Paul can be credited with the design and development of one of the IT industry's first 68000 processor-based computer systems, used extensively through the Australian CSIRO. This development included circuit design, PCB layout, firmware and operating system development, as well as product commercialisation and marketing.
The Applix 1616 (one of the first true 32 bit systems) and its consequent add-on's were truly innovative products at a time when the IBM PC's and Apple II systems were only just emerging in the market.
Paul founded P2 Computing, a component-level IT service and support company established in Sydney in early 1989.
Paul has extensive technical knowledge and experience in the areas of both hardware and software. He also has practical experience in business and management skills having successfully started and operated two companies in the SME IT sector – renowned for rapid growth and equally rapid change.
Paul Berger is the sole designer and developer of the original Job Information Management (Jim – DOS version) in 1990. Paul currently heads the development team of Jim2® (the Windows-based version of the original application).
His experience is clearly evident in the clean architecture and functionality of Jim2®. This product is positioned as one of the few business software applications currently able to adapt to the new market demands for true B2B and B2C interaction. |
 John Green: Sales Manager
John is the Jim2® Sales Manager, handling pre and post sales implementation scheduling, project scoping, training schedules and general helpdesk support.
Previously John has held senior financial positions reporting at board level and has attained formal qualifications in accounting, marketing and sales. Since completing his Bachelor of Commerce, John has marketed, implemented and supported various business applications.
John is also a member of the Australian Institute of Management. |
Ernest Jaraminas: Senior Programmer
Ernest is the senior programmer at Happen Business, originally employed to implement the DOS-to-Windows conversion of Jim2® back in 1998.
Ernest brings substantial programming experience to the technical team, as well as an extremely efficient and technically excellent coding style. Ernest also has practical business management and financial systems skills gained in Eastern Europe. | Linda Carr: Marketing Manager
Linda has just joined the Happen team after successfully running a graphic design and prepress business for 21 years.
Linda is in charge of all Marketing activities within Happen Business – direct mail, emails, website, communications, design, advertising, conferences, social media and internal marketing requirements.
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Duncan Stodart: Software Developer
Duncan joined the Happen Team in October 2003. He has developed systems for the computer, travel and telecommunications industries using a range of technologies, development languages, and formal development methodologies. These systems have been both in-house custom applications and commercial products used around the world. Some are used in high-volume mission-critical situations that require greater than 99.9% uptime.
Duncan has worked with project teams ranging from one or two members to over a hundred. As well as helping Paul and Ernest with development of the core Jim2 Business Engine, Duncan uses his XML and communications experience to deliver high quality B2B and third-party integration solutions.
| Fred Garside: Business Manager
Fred joined Happen Business in 2005 with over 15 years
experience in sales and marketing for the IT industry. Fred works with
John Green in sales and account management and is responsible for
development of business relationships and promoting Jim2® to service based companies including the Office Equipment and Photocopier industry.
During his career Fred has provided solutions to large and small
businesses across Australia including Federal and State Governments,
Emergency services, Health, Manufacturing, Engineering and
Mining/Resource companies. With experience in sales with many
enterprise level technologies Fred brings strong account management
skills and experience to Happen.
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Brenton McSweyn: Software Developer
Brenton joined the Happen Business team in June 2006, after completing his computer science degree from Wollongong. Brenton has unique software engineering abilities and has proven to be invaluable to the Happen team.
Brenton actively works on the testing of Jim2® and is involved in building reports, scripting and data manipulation. This enables Jim2® to be customised to suit the unique requirements of our clients. Brenton is also our resident expert in Jim2® Managed Print Services Edition.
| Ian Dick: Implementation & Training
Ian joined Happen Business after eight years as the owner of a
computer training and consulting company. Ian's role is to partner our
clients with their Jim2® implementations and training.
Before establishing Cronulla Computer Training in 1996, Ian worked in
numerous management positions with Grace Bros., including relational
marketing and training. Ian has a thorough knowledge of retail
systems, point of sale and inventory control.
Ian is a Certified Level IV Workplace and Assessment Trainer, and has
worked with clients both large and small on developing customised
training programs and publications. |
Rosalind McCool: Business Analyst
Rosalind joined the Happen Team in June 2003, bringing over 20 years
of experience in accounts and administration, together with many years of first-hand
experience of accounting software, as well as 5 years in sales, sales support and staff training. As an accounting software user,
Rosalind immediately recognized the benefits and unique features offered
by Jim2®, and cannot imagine life without them!
As well as taking care of the general accounts and
administration at Happen, Rosalind specialises in customer support and
training in this area. Having decided a while ago to learn how to do what she has done in the workplace for several years more effectively, Ros has recently achieved the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – TAA40104 qualification.
| Chris Smoother: Implementation & Training
Chris has over 20
years experience in the IT Industry, having covered areas such as
software application development, training, implementation, technical
sales and support. Chris has extensive practical experience in managing
software projects and producing favourable and long term client
relationships. |
Nathan Tegel : Product Manager
Nathan brings a wealth of experience to his role as Product Manager having worked in the IT Industry for over 20 years.
| Adrianna Abbon: Sales & Marketing
Coming from a background of retail, distribution and buying groups,
Adriana has extensive experience in sales and marketing. |
Michael Ridland: Sofware Engineer
Michael has over 10 years of IT and engineering
experience. He graduated University of Wollongong with Distinction in
Computer Science. Michael is a key engineer on our eBusiness suite of
products, including our web framework, eBusiness Service, eBusiness
Supply, eBusiness Connect, eBusiness Link. He is responsible for most
web development at Happen Business, developing on the Happen Business
Web Framework. (He helped a lot with this site too! Thanks Mike!) | Greg Noyes: Support Manager
Greg joins the team as support manager by overseeing the entire support function within Happen Business.
This includes the allocation of support tasks and support documentation.
Before
Happen Business, Noyes was IT support/records officer at Lifestyle
Designer Homes, implementing document and records management procedures.
Noyes brings to the business a different perspective with his prior
experience with Jim2®.
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Paul Blair: Business ManagerPaul has recently joined the Happen team after 22 years in the copier and printer industry. Starting as field service, Paul moved into a sales based role in 1992 and focused primarily on major account sales. With the dawning of the digital age, he developed his skills on a broad range of software solutions.
Paul has been a top performer in his field with product sales from vendors such as Panasonic, HP, Lexmark and Canon. His understanding of the copier and print industry and his knowledge of Managed Print Services implementation and billing provides Happen with another string to its already extensive bow. | Renee Pimentel: Business Analyst
Renee joined the Happen Team recently after running her own import/export company for 10 years using Jim2® software.
In fact, Renee was involved in the very first site implementation of Jim2® years ago when working for a Wholesale Business.
As a User of Jim2® in business for over ten years, Renee has a genuine understanding of the Client/Happen Business relationship. |
Phil Montgomery: Implementation & Training
Phil's background as a computer programmer, accountant and ERP
software implementer stands him in great stead for his role at Happen
Business.
Phil has over 30 years experience in the accounting
software industry. He even remembers the difference between a debit and
credit! Handling over 50 accounting installs, Phil excels at change
management, training and hardware. He is also in possession of a good
sense of humour.
| Clinton Good: Software DeveloperClint has recently joined
the Happen team and brings with him over 15 years experience in
commercial software development. After completing a Bachelor of Computer
Science and Mathematics, Clint went on to develop both in house systems
and web based client software for air freight and leasing companies. He is looking to continue his track record of producing high quality applications at Happen. |
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