Behind the Screens: Spotlight on Australia’s IT Professionals
Today, we celebrate the vital contributions of IT experts who keep our systems secure, reliable, and innovative. Often behind the scenes, they are the unsung heroes ensuring business continuity, digital progress, and user support.
From software developers and data analysts to network engineers and cybersecurity experts, IT professionals play an indispensable role in helping organisations adapt, innovate, and thrive. Their efforts often go unnoticed—until something goes wrong. Today is a reminder to shine the spotlight on the people who quietly keep the digital engine running.
This year, we’re proud to spotlight 7 outstanding ACS NSW Members whose work demonstrates the expertise, resilience, and impact of IT professionals.
✨ Caitie Dow, Design Strategist, Kyndryl – shaping seamless technology solutions through strategic design.
✨ Carmen Lo CP – steering complex IT programs with precision and aligning tech to business strategy.
✨ Charbel El Chalouhy CP, IT Consultant – bringing 20+ years of expertise in cybersecurity, Systems Design and Deployment.
✨ Chirag Arora, Head of Solutions, Kyndryl ANZ– leading solutions that power complex transformations across industries.
✨ Emma Huffam CP, Business Technologist and High Altitude Adventurer – a business technologist and adventurer applying tech that truly works for businesses.
✨ John Tyler CP, Business Partner ICT – Enterprise SAP, Fire and Rescue NSW – ensuring Fire and Rescue NSW’s critical systems never miss a beat.
✨ Yvonne Bachiller Ventress CP, Portfolio Management - Performance Lead, NSW Dept of Education – driving measurable impact in education technology investments.
As digital transformation continues to redefine industries, the role of IT professionals will only grow in importance. Their expertise will remain central to ensuring that technology not only accelerates progress but does so in a way that is secure, ethical, and inclusive.
Today, we celebrate the people who make that possible. To every IT professional—thank you for your dedication, your vision, and your impact. Happy IT Professionals Day!