Shawn Parr

Shawn Parr has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, with the last 10 years focused on Defence Simulation and Training. Shawn is the CEO and Founder of Calytrix Technologies since 2001, leading the company to sustained growth and greater opportunities. Prior to this, Shawn worked as a Senior Researcher at Griffith University, where they investigated advances in component-based technologies and their impact on software reuse and development methodologies. Shawn also served as a Project Officer at The University of Queensland, managing and implementing the Physical Resources module of the UniPower system, a large-scale project involving multiple universities and government departments.

Shawn Parr obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Science from The University of Queensland, spanning from 1988 to 1991. Subsequently, they pursued further education at Griffith University, where they completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Computer Systems Integration, which took place between 1995 and 1999.