Travers Owers
About Travers Owers
Travers Owers is a Learning Technology Manager at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in learning and development roles across various organizations, including PwC and Allianz Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Education and Digital Learning.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Travers Owers serves as the Learning Technology Manager at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and implementation of learning technologies that enhance training solutions. His role involves analyzing situations and recommending solutions that align with stakeholder needs while maintaining a focus on learner experience and commercial objectives.
Previous Experience at PwC Australia
Travers Owers has extensive experience at PwC Australia, where he worked in various roles. He served as Continuous Learning Manager from 2019 to 2022, and prior to that, he was the Manager in Assurance Learning & Development from 2016 to 2019. He also held the position of Learning Technology Development Specialist from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at PwC encompassed both Sydney and London, showcasing his adaptability in different environments.
Background in Learning and Development
Travers Owers has a solid background in learning and development, having worked as a Learning Consultant at Allianz Australia Limited from 2015 to 2016 and as a Group Learning Technology Advisor at Mott MacDonald from 2007 to 2013. His experience also includes roles at Entertainment UK and Whitech Software Solutions, where he focused on training coordination and documentation.
Education and Qualifications
Travers Owers holds a Graduate Certificate in Education and Digital Learning from the University of Technology Sydney, completed in 2021. He also achieved a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment from TAFE NSW Northern Beaches in 2005. Additionally, he studied Film and TV Production at TAFE NSW, obtaining a Certificate VI in Screen and Media in 2020, and earned a Bachelor of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University from 1999 to 2003.
Expertise in Learning Management Systems
Travers Owers possesses a deep understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and data schemas, having worked with various platforms throughout his career. His expertise allows him to create effective project plans that meet deadlines and ensure the delivery of innovative training solutions, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing the learning experience.