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Derek Jardine - Biography

Derek has over 15 years experience in designing and project-managing online knowledge environments. In June 2002 Derek founded Information Solutions, a company dedicated to the design and implementation of online information environments that are usable and accessible. Activities undertaken by Information Solutions include the development of information management strategies, project management, usability testing, and the creation of specific solutions such as site navigation models, taxonomies, metadata models, and customised content. These solutions provide knowledge workers with the context they need to quickly access and utilise the information assets in their organisation.

Prior to Information Solutions Derek was Manager, Online Communication Design, at Insurance Australia Group (IAG). In this role he managed a team of highly skilled information design specialists (professional writers, editors, indexers, forms designers, and information architects), and project managers who performed a range of information development projects across the Group. Derek formed this team in 1997. Starting with himself as the sole member of the team, he built up the team to a group of 14 permanent and contract staff, whose primary focus was the design of effective paper-form and online information solutions.

During his time at IAG Derek project-managed the design, development, and implementation of a unique XML-based content management system, and comprehensive knowledge bases used by IAG staff. He also provided strategic advice to senior management on the development of online knowledge bases for IAG long-term use.