The Happen Team

Happen Business has a dynamic team of 14 people with a variety of skills from sales and marketing, implementation and training to project management and software development to support our Australian customers. Key personnel include…..

Graeme Anderson: Non-Executive Chairman

Graeme Anderson brings a wealth of industry and management experience gained over the past 50 years in corporate Australia. He was Director of Tutt Bryant Limited from 1965 till 1995 – a company of 1700 employees that attained annualised turnover of $300 million.

Graeme was Chairman and Managing Director of OTIS Elevator from 1973 - 1981. Under his leadership, OTIS achieved annualised turnover of $120 million, with 2000 employees.

Graeme was also Chairman of State Computers Pty Limited from 1997.

Graeme Anderson holds the following degrees: BEng (Hons) and BSc. He is also a corporate member of the Institute of Engineers Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Craig Kirby: Marketing Manager

Craig joined the Happen Team in 2007 and is in charge of all Marketing activities within Happen Business. Direct Mail, Emails, Website, Communications, Design and Collateral Management, Printing, Advertising, Conferences and Internal Marketing requirements.

Previously Craig worked as Marketing Manager for a Multinational Buying Group and has attained a Bachelor Of Commerce in Accounting. Since completing his degree, Craig has been involved mainly in the area of IT, both hardware, software and retailing as well as assisting in the startup of numerous small businesses.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Rosalind McCool: Support Team

Rosalind joined the Happen Team in June 2003, bringing 20 years of experience in accounts and administration, together with first-hand experience of accounting software. As an accounting software user, Rosalind immediately recognized the benefits and unique features offered by Jim2.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Brenton McSweyn: Software Developer

Brenton joined the happen team in June 2006, after completing his computer science degree from Wollongong. Brenton with his unique software engineering concepts and software quality management has proven to be invaluable to the Happen team

Brenton is actively works on the Testing of Jim2 and is involved in reporting, scripting and data manipulation, which enables Jim2 to be customised to suit the unique requirements of our clients. This includes reports, stickers and special tools to meet specific needs.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Ian Dick: Implementation and 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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Susanna Osovsky: Implementation and Training

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

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.

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Nathan Tegel : Product Manager

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Michael Ridland: Web Development

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696

Adrianna Abbon: Sales & Marketing

Tel: (+61 2) 9570 4696