After 14 years in the education industry, Collisor co-founders Andrew Parker and James Parker noticed that finding, comparing and enrolling in long and short term study courses has become more and more difficult, though technology had created the potential for it to become far simpler. Collisor was founded with one purpose in mind; to help potential students no matter their age, location or skill set to search, review, compare and select courses online. We aim to provide a service that helps you take the first step to a better future today. Whether you are graduating high school, looking for a career change or seeking additional qualifications in your field, Collisor is here to help make finding your certificate course, diploma course or university applications easy. With providers worldwide, whether you want to study in Brisbane, New York or Tokyo; Collisor can help you find the perfect course for you!
The Team
Andrew Parker
Chief Executive Officer
After commencing his career and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Andrew enjoyed a varied 20-year career in Investment, Corporate and Business Banking, working for such companies as Citibank Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
After this period and several stints creating and growing various businesses across Australia such as Guppy's Early Learning Group, Andrew co-founded Collisor. Collisor was founded from his experiences as a student looking for tertiary education providers, an employee looking to engage in specialised study courses and as an employer looking for training courses to develop staff skills.
With his business experience and qualifications, Andrew brings to the role a range of knowledge about finance, administration, strategy and entrepreneurship and general business building experience. Currently, Andrew is studying a short online micro-course in Private Equity and Venture capital.
James Parker
Sales and Marketing Manager
James became passionate about this project after his experience transitioning from secondary to tertiary education. He noticed how little assistance was available for students, and he saw the need for an organised, comprehensive platform which matched students and providers based on their training and service needs.
Through his role in sales, James is involved with both students and education providers and works to create a wholistic approach to selecting and matching training courses, student accommodation and tutors.
Before joining Collisor, James was a Sales Manager for a facilities group in addition to co-founding several start-ups. James is currently studying an advanced business degree at university and is passionate about how Collisor can help students and education providers across the world!
David Blazevic
Digital and Operations Manager
With over a decade of hands-on experience in advertising, design, website development and media planning, David is been integral to the creation of Collisor. Understanding the benefits of specialised knowledge on the creative process, David is committed to multiple branches of learning and provides a unique prospective on leveraging technology to gain results.
With technology constantly evolving, learning is a continued necessity. It is this key principle which attracted David to Collisor where he endeavours to help provide a platform in which new or returning students can either start or continue their learning journey.
Jemmah Corrigan
Finance and Administration Manager
Jemmah has been working with Collisor since it was founded, following eight years of experience in administration and finance within Early Childhood Education. Her experience is enhanced through a Diploma of Management and Business Certificates.
As a Finance and Administration Manager, Jemmah manages and oversees the entire finance and administration of Collisor. She also works with the Marketing and Sales teams to provide hands-on service to clients large and small, offering timely, creative solutions to meet their needs.
As well as her passion for the education industry Jemmah is close to finishing a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice to expand her knowledge and personal interests.
Eugene Yeap
Junior Software Engineer
Upon graduating from university with a dual degree in Software Engineering and Information Technology majoring in computer science, Eugene joined Collisor as a Junior Software Engineer with the aim of utilizing his vast range of acquired IT skills to further improve and optimise Collisor's digital systems, helping students to find the best education courses suited to them.
Having a devoted passion for software development, Eugene is highly experienced using various programming languages and tools related to website development and cloud computing. Eugene also has a keen interest in the Cybersecurity field having being actively involved in running the cybersecurity student club at his university before joining Collisor.
