John Dickson
About John Dickson
John Dickson is a Group Actuarial Graduate currently working at QBE Insurance in Brisbane, Australia. He has a diverse background in engineering and actuarial science, with previous roles at NumberWorks'nWords, Hyder Consulting, ARRB Group, and KBR, Inc.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
John Dickson has been employed at QBE Insurance as a Group Actuarial Graduate since 2021. His role involves applying actuarial principles and methodologies to support the company's insurance operations. He is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and has been contributing to the organization for three years.
Education and Expertise
John Dickson holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from The University of Queensland, where he studied Civil Engineering and Accounting from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at Bond University, earning a Master of Actuarial Practice with a major in Big Data from 2019 to 2020. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering, commerce, and actuarial science.
Background
John Dickson's professional journey began as a Casual Tutor at NumberWorks'nWords in Brisbane from 2008 to 2011. He transitioned to engineering roles, starting as a Graduate Structural Engineer at Hyder Consulting from 2011 to 2014. He then worked as a Structures Engineer at ARRB Group from 2014 to 2016, followed by a position as a Technical Professional - Structural at KBR, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Achievements in Engineering
During his engineering career, John Dickson gained experience in the design and assessment of bridges and their associated structures. He conducted Level 2 condition inspections of Local Government bridges while at ARRB Group Ltd. His work has contributed to the understanding and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Extracurricular Activities
John Dickson participated in rowing competitions, representing Queensland in the Kings Cup Eight. He also engaged in musical activities as a member of the BBC Old Collegians Pipe Band, performing at significant events such as ANZAC Day and the annual Highland Ball during his time at Brisbane Boys' College from 2001 to 2005.