Dr David Chapman - Egyptologist, Data Analyst and Accessibility Advocate

From a Calcutta schoolboy headed for engineering to General Manager of Taj Bentota Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka, Sibi Mathew has spent 26 years in hospitality. He talks to Robyn Foyster about Sri Lanka’s comeback, the rise of women travelling solo, and what Tajness really means. So, is he a game changer? Let’s find out.Read more: https://gamechangers.com.au/sibi-mathew-taj-bentota-tajness/Follow Game Changers: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn

From decoding ancient Theban temple records to building his own AI dictation system, Dr David Chapman refuses to be limited by the tools he’s given. The award-winning Egyptologist, data analyst and accessibility advocate completed his PhD at Macquarie University, where his Egyptian transliteration keyboard is used across undergraduate units. He talks to Robyn Foyster about temple robberies, teaching himself Python and SQL, why accessibility benefits everyone, and why AI should never become a substitute brain. So, is he a game changer? Let’s find out.Read more: https://gamechangers.com.au/dr-david-chapman-decoding-the-past-building-the-future/Follow Game Changers: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn

From award-winning photography to philanthropy, Andrea Francolini is now giving girls the gift of education with My First School Pakistan which he founded in 2011. So is he a game changer? Let's find out.

From dazzling on the skating rink as a champion figure skater to revolutionising the corporate world, Janice Elsley has become a master at transforming businesses. An expert in leadership and change, she’s built a reputation for improving businesses by unlocking human potential and driving people-first performance.So is she a game changer? Let’s find out

She went from fashion modelling to editing iconic magazines and from running an ASX 200 company to becoming a leader in the not-for-profit world. Deborah Thomas’s career has been ever-changing with soaring highs and challenging lows. There’s almost nothing she hasn’t done—or survived. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.

She grew up in caravan parks, and her first job was answering phones at a tech startup. Today, Vanessa Sorenson is Microsoft New Zealand MD, and an advocate for girls embracing STEM and inclusivity. This tech leader knows what it means to be down—and climb back up. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.

Growing up on New Zealand’s coast, Erin Burke was schooled early in financial literacy. Her parents had her work full-time during summer holidays and save a portion of her paycheck. Initially working in government, her career unexpectedly pivoted into the fast-paced world of finance. Her latest role? Leadership at a global FinTech platform. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.

Born and raised on a council estate in Northern England, an ad in a local paper—followed by university as a mature-age student—set Paul Queeney on a path far from home. His adventurous career has taken him to Moscow, Prague, Hong Kong and Jamaica, but he’s come to call Australia home. First with some big retail corporates, and now, with kids, bringing tech solutions to education. So, is he a game changer? Let’s find out.

Vanessa E. Wyche is the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, managing over 11,000 employees and overseeing human spaceflight activities, including the Artemis missions to the Moon and Mars. She previously served as deputy director and held other key leadership positions at NASA. Wyche earned her B.S. and M.S. in Bioengineering from Clemson University and is a passionate STEM advocate, serving on multiple advisory boards. She is also an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering.

From programmer to an industry leader who is transforming the health sector.    David Calvo, CIO at Northern Health, is passionate about the cloud, security and big data. Motivated by the knowledge his role can and does make a difference to people’s lives from the improvements he and his team make . His big focus now is the digital transformation of the health service he works for.