John Dwyer left school at age fourteen and started as an apprentice saddle maker. While working in leather, John became interested in computers. He taught himself basic programming on early computers and helped computerize the factory. This growing interest led to a new direction in technology.
John joined the tech industry in the early 1980s. He spent eighteen years at Microsoft. During this time, he held leadership roles and lived in various countries, gaining valuable global business experience.
John worked at Nokia and later at Amazon Web Services, where he spent eight years. His roles involved strategic leadership and managing teams across Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.
After returning to Australia in 2014, John gained certifications in coaching and neuro-linguistic programming. He focused on people development and mentoring, helping others find their strengths and achieve personal growth.
John values musical theatre and community involvement. He and his family participate in local theatre. His wife directs, and two daughters work in the field, making creativity and performance an important part of his life.
Recently, John decided to leave corporate roles to spend more time with family and explore new interests. He now focuses on helping others, studying LGBTQ+ coaching, and developing projects blending his skills and passions. A certified NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, John’s top skills include infrastructure operations, physical security, business process optimisation, training, public speaking and workshop facilitation. He has his own venture ‘Living my Best Life’
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