Meet the team
Our board
FOUNDER, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gráinne Oates
Dr Gráinne Oates is the CEO and Founder of Quitch. She is also a leading educator in the accounting field, and currently holds the position of Associate Professor in Accounting at Swinburne Business School. Dr Oates has taught at a tertiary level both in Australia and internationally. She is a passionate educator and is motivated to improve the student learning experience through the use of innovative technology. She has won several awards recognising her extraordinary talent for teaching.
BOARD MEMBER
Oji Udezue
Oji Udezue (ex-Product Executive at Twitter, Atlassian, Microsoft), is an innovation-focused and multi-disciplined business leader and general manager with a proven track record for building products and bringing them to market while managing and mentoring high-performance teams. He is a United States-based startup mentor, entrepreneur and investor. Oji spent a decade with the team that built Windows, before joining the world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater.
ADVISORY PANEL CHAIR
Michael Fagan
Michael is the Chief Transformation Officer for Village Roadshow. He has over 25 years’ experience across industry and consulting and most recently he was Chief Technology Officer for the Kmart Group - a $10bn retailer consisting of the Kmart, Target and Catch brands in Australia. Kmart is part of Wesfarmers, a US$70bn retail group. As CTO he led the IT, Advanced Analytics, Engineering, Data and Product Management teams supporting 50,000 employees in 500+ stores delivering more than ten million customer interactions every week, and selling one billion units each year. Michael was named a Top 50 CIO by http://CIO.com in 2020 and 2021. Prior to joining Kmart, he was a senior manager at Accenture, working in Financial services, Telecommunications and Government.
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BOARD MEMBER
Michael Langhammer
Following an extensive career in public practice, including serving as a partner of Pitcher Partners for 22 years, Michael now consults privately to private companies, high-net-worth individuals and family groups. Michael focuses on strategy development, planning and execution to drive growth and to secure prosperity, with an emphasis on governance, performance, resource allocation, compliance, risk management and accountability
BOARD MEMBER
Carolyn Bendall
Carolyn is an experienced marketing and communications executive, with extensive services industry experience across consumer, commercial, and wholesale markets sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Carolyn is highly respected and a values-led business leader, who delivers results through clear strategy, and exceptional management of both people and marketing investment. She has a passion for building winning customer propositions, and brand distinction, particularly through long-lasting partnerships.
She is a Fellow of the UK-based Marketing Academy, a three time Australian CMO50 (2021, 2017 & 2016), Effies 2017 Effective Advertiser of the Year, proud leader of Mumbrella 2016 Marketing Team of the Year, and custodian of 16 Cannes Lions 2014-19.
Our Team
CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER
Sandra Campos Carpenter
Sandra has been with Quitch since it was just finding its feet, bringing over 20 years of experience in customer-centric roles to help shape and innovate the platform we have today. She thrives on understanding what our users need, often acting as the bridge between their feedback and our product development. Her mission is simple: make sure our customers feel heard, driving both innovation and strategy based on their insights. As the voice of our users, Sandra ensures Quitch continues to grow and adapt to meet their evolving needs.
UI/UX DESIGNER
Jessica Pitcher
Jessica is a UX/UI Designer at Quitch, where she creates intuitive, user-friendly experiences for both learners and educators. Jessica holds an Honours Degree in Visual Communication from Monash University and has contributed her design expertise to arts organisations such as Heide Museum of Modern Art, BLINDSIDE, and Chapter House Lane. With certifications in UX and UI Design from RMIT, she blends design theory with practical application to enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Outside of work, she enjoys knitting and exploring galleries.
LEAD DEVELOPER
Craig Baird
Craig is a software engineer and lead developer at Quitch. He has 10+ years experience in software development in Lagos and HK, having worked on titles such as; Need For Speed: No Limits, Real Racing 3 and The Sims Freeplay. He enjoys creative development & mentoring junior team members.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Victoria Thavamani
Victoria is a Software Developer at Quitch. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering degree from GITAM University, India. She has over 4 years of experience as a software developer. Victoria has been involved in various software development projects in the past and brings with her valuable experience & knowledge. She is passionate about how the web leads the world today and likes to constantly experiment with emerging technologies and new techniques. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and loves trying new food.
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QA TEST ANALYST
Callum Hawke
Callum is a QA Test Analyst at Quitch. With a diverse work background, he takes pride in his attention to detail and focuses on working with teams towards a goal. Working around the world in various sectors including a trade, and hospitality, his focus on customer satisfaction is paramount as well as bridging the divide between stakeholders and the tech-savvy. He has a bachelor of computer science from Swinburne University, majoring in Internet of Things.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Kevin Bronowicki
Kevin is a software developer at Quitch. He has completed a bachelor of computer science degree from Swinburne University, majoring in Cybersecurity. Working alongside Cybersecurity researchers on various projects surrounding the analysis of advanced cyberthreats, he brings both security and software development knowledge and experience to the team. He enjoys keeping up to date with the latest cyberthreats and all things tech.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Michael Boag
Michael is a software developer at Quitch. He has completed multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Games and Interactivity and a Bachelor of Computer Science. Michael’s technical knowledge and experience paired with his passion for game development, computer science and creativity have made him a perfect fit for the team. Michael enjoys trail biking in his time off.
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ANIMATOR
Kai Bronowicki
Kai is an animator at Quitch. He has completed a bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) from RMIT, specialising in 2D animation and motion design. Kai has experience working on a diverse range of visual media projects, and has had his work showcased at ACMI and the Melbourne Museum. He is passionate about using the form of animation to artistically communicate ideas and tell stories.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Alex Fernandes
Alex is the first-ever Product Manager for Quitch. With almost 4 years of experience in both Product Management and Edutechs, he envisions bringing the platform to millions of people. He has two master's degrees in Business and Technology. He is passionate about all things AI and Education. When not working, you can find him hanging out with friends, playing guitar and his favourite tunes, or hiking in nature.
UX/UI DESIGNER
Imogen Craddock
Imogen is a UX/UI Designer at Quitch, with a focus on creating intuitive human centred digital experiences. Imogen takes a holistic approach to design solutions, influencing product strategy by asking the age-old question ‘why’ and drilling down into what is the right problem to be solving. She has a bachelor in Design majoring in User interaction design and received Excellence in design awards for her major and capstone. Outside of work, you'll find her painting, rollerskating, playing Dungeon's & Dragons and any other hobby thats sparked her interest that week.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER & QA
Rele Chiloane
Rele is a Software Developer & QA at Quitch, specialising in performance testing and backend systems. He holds a Diploma in Information Technology from the University of South Africa and is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management. At Quitch, Rele discovered a passion for leveraging technology to improve the way education is delivered and enjoys the company's open and collaborative environment. With a background in the mining industry, he brings a unique perspective to problem-solving. In his free time, Rele enjoys working on cars, keeping up with the latest tech trends, and spending time with his family.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Michael Raats
Michael is a software developer at Quitch, based in South Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in both Computer Science and Psychology, bringing a unique blend of technical and analytical skills to his work in web and software development. In his free time, Michael enjoys rock climbing and gaming with friends.