Our Team
The core Contact Point team is shown below (more photos coming soon!). We also work very closely with a number of other professionals not shown here, who provide specific skills for particular projects.
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Heather Maloney
Heather has a Masters of Technology (Information Technology) through R.M.I.T. (Melbourne) and has been applying her skills within the information technology profession for over 17 years. Over that time, Heather has been involved in a large number of technology projects implemented into multi-national organisations, medium-sized enterprises, and micro businesses alike, spanning a wide range of industries and applications including banking and finance, law, real estate, retail, FMCG, automotive, manufacturing, and mining. Heather brings to Contact Point clients well honed skills in project management, IT solutions delivery, web technologies and a strong desire to assist businesses to improve by making operations easier, and delivering value to customers. |
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Chris completed a Bachelor of Applied Computing from University of Tasmania in 1992, and also completed a Diploma of Applied Science (Aviation) the same year. Since then, he has worked on numerous large scale applications in Progress, C, C++, C#, Delphi, Perl, ForTran, and COBOL. More recently, Chris is working more in MySQL and PHP, the language of choice for many of the smaller agile web based applications for Contact Point clients. Also used technologies like: Motif, .Net, WPF and WinForms. Chris joined Contact Point after working for 12 years programming with Mincom, predominantly in C#.Net. Chris brings to Contact Point projects a brilliant mind, well developed programming and solutions architecture skills, and a friendly and pragmatic approach to solutions. |
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Sanaz completed a Bachelor of Computer Science at Azad Univesity Iran in 2005 and her Master of Business Information Technology at RMIT in 2008. Sanaz has several years of experience in customer service, IT help desk support, and web programming and is keen to help Contact Point clients to get the most out of their web presence. |
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Since graduating in Applied Computing from the University of Tasmania in 1993, Paul has spent many years working in Information Technology. Paul's specialist areas are network administration and the development of networked and internet-enabled database applications. He has served as a consultant database developer for companies as far afield as Australia, Germany, England and the United States, working on products in daily use around the world. Paul brings to Contact Point projects up-to-date expertise in web technologies and server platforms, a strong focus on quality and security of all solutions, a passion for open source technologies, and a healthy dose of pragmatism. |
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David has 5 years agency experience in the UK and graduated from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in England in 2003. David has worked for clients including Fujitsu, Kuoni Travel and Froosh Smoothies. David began his career as a junior in print design but his passion and expertise now lies in designing and programming for the web, and flash animation. David brings great flair and creativity to the implementation of flash components for Contact Point clients. |
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With almost a decade of experience in graphic design for both print and web, Tess is a great asset to the Contact Point team ensuring that our client's solutions not only function well but also communicate professionaly, and appropriately to your target audience. Tess holds a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, and is a professional member of the Australian Graphic Design Association. Tess' passion is helping individuals and organisations take the next step to strategically improve their online communications tools. When not in front of a computer, Tess enjoys sewing, reading, and indulging in the many fantastic cafes and restaurants Melbourne has to offer. |
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Allison has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Law Major, from the University of South Australia, and over 20 years experience in media and communications. After eight years as a media officer to the former Prime Minister and various Federal Ministers, Allison diversified her skills to create communications opportunities for various organisations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Very Special Kids and Mercy Health & Aged Care. Her forte is copywriting, taking the essence of your brand and creating lively copy that engages and inspires its audience to act. |
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Heidi has worked with many of our clients to provide fabulous photographic results. Heidi brings seven years full time professional photography experience to the team. After spending many years in the corporate world, which is still reflected in her drive and professionalism, she built her photographic career freelancing for a number of Melbourne studios before setting up her own photographic studio. Heidi particularly loves photographing people, but also enjoys product, event and other types of commercial photography. She is an accredited member of the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography). You can see more of Heidi's work here. |