Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien has extensive work experience in various roles and companies.

Michael started their career in 1988 as a Primary Teacher with the Department of Education and Training in Victoria, Australia. Michael worked in this role until 1996.

In 1996, they worked as a New Media Specialist with the Australian Children's Television Foundation on a Garth Boomer Fellowship.

From 1997 to 2004, Michael was a self-employed Educational Consultant, specializing in Instructional/Game Design and Writing.

During this time, they also worked as an Associate Editor for Tales of the Reaching Moon Magazine from 1990 to 2002.

In 2000, they joined The University of Melbourne as an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Science & Mathematics Education. Michael taught Information Technology courses and supervised students undertaking Teaching Practicum.

In 2004, Michael became a Curriculum Development Coordinator for the Bachelor of Education Faculty at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Michael later served as the Supervisor of Education and E-& Blended Learning, Associate Academic Dean for Education, and Associate Academic Dean for Education & General Studies at HCT until 2014.

In 2006, they became a Board Member for the British School Al Khubairat until 2013.

From 2014 to 2016, they were the Director of Probrien Pty Ltd, providing Higher Education Consultancy services to institutions in the United Arab Emirates, India, and Australia.

In 2015, they joined Chaosium as the Vice President and became a Co-Owner at Moon Design LLC.

Overall, Michael O'Brien has a diverse background in education, instructional design, publishing, and higher education consultancy.

Michael O'Brien began their education at the University of Melbourne in 1989 and completed their Bachelor's Degree in Education (Primary) in 1991. Following this, they attended Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, although the exact duration is unknown. In 1995, they pursued a Master's Degree in Educational Studies (Educational Computing) at Monash University, which they completed in 1997. Prior to these higher degrees, Michael acquired a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) from Melbourne College of Advanced Education between 1985 and 1987.