Advance of the academics
Parker-Wood is also powering up on its research capabilities and technical writing expertise. We are pleased to introduce three academics to our corporate clients.
Dr Jennifer Rollo
Specialising in multidisciplinary research, technical writing and business development, Dr Jenny Rollo has been part of the Parker-Wood team for many years and is an integral part of our core team. Jenny has a PhD in mechanical engineering and recently has been post-doctoral research associate in computational systems biology at the University of Sydney. Her considerable experience combines strong analytical and communication skills with business-development acumen.
Dr Christine Hirst
Dr Christine Hirst has a PhD in business management, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Research and Statistics, and a Bachelor of Science. Christine has over 12 years of research experience. She has held positions in academic research-based agencies, and worked as an analyst in the public sector. Christine’s experience covers a diverse range of sectors, including: education, mathematics education, adult learning, young people, enterprise, business management, culture, and the skills and labour market.
Rob Burdock
A PhD candidate for the University of Sydney, Rob has broad commercial experience from a 20-year commercial career in Asia-Pacific. Rob has worked with major companies such as Coca-Cola Amatil, and at special events such as the Sydney Olympics (as a Paralympic Games Manager). Specialising in strategy consulting and systems-based modelling, Rob also has skills in global procurement and regional business management. This broad range of experience compliments his skills as a technical and report writer and researcher.