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Andy Luiskandl , Chief Information Officer
system , QikKids . Whilst the platform didn ’ t change too much , without downplaying the complexity transitioning a heavily-customised and internallyhosted ERP system to a more vanilla Cloud one , we used the opportunity to roll-out new family apps to improve the customer experience , namely Enrol , Family Lounge and Storypark .” With Enrol , the process to enrol a child at an Oac campus is facilitated digitally , streamlining the process . With Family Lounge , parents can easily book children in for unscheduled care . “ Families are able to book what we call ‘ casual days ’,” Kathryn explains . “ For example , as a parent you may need to enrol your child for an extra day . With Family Lounge , if a place is available you can book it digitally using the app . And with Storypark , our educators can engage in two-way communications with
EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Andy Luiskandl , Chief Information Officer

Andy Luiskandl has served in CIO roles at several sector-leading Australian commercial and social enterprises that are providing services and care to the community : The Smith Family ( a wellknown Australian children ’ s charity ), InvoCare ( an ASX 200-listed company that services families to celebrate and memorialise lives ), Primary Health Network ( a government-funded local health reform enterprise ) and Only About Children . His area of expertise is to power the transformation and growth of enterprises with technology . Prior , he worked in the fast-moving consumer goods industry spearheading digital and e-commerce at Coca-Cola and Dairy Farmers ( the latter award-winning ). Andy also founded and run an award-winning Cloud software business that serviced larger enterprises incl . Unisys , Campbell Arnott ’ s and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature .
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