Jason Askew

Jason Askew has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Jason is currently working at Kasisto, Inc. as the Principal Architect for Conversational and Generative AI in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to their current position, they served as a Solution Architect for Conversational and Generative AI at the same company. Before joining Kasisto, Jason worked at Dirawong Pty Ltd as a Principal Consultant, where they strategized and shaped internal product development and sales while also being involved in architectural and software engineering activities. Jason was embedded within Kasisto to assist with enterprise architecture and the delivery of conversational and generative AI for Westpac.

Before their time at Dirawong Pty Ltd, Jason was the Owner/Director of Agile Contact Center Solutions, primarily working on Agile consulting, architecture, and development of contact center solutions for Telstra. Jason played a significant role in re-architecting and developing various applications of Telstra from a legacy codebase into a J2EE, PCI compliant architecture.

Earlier in their career, Jason worked as a Software Architect at Holly Connects, where they were responsible for the application development lifecycle and ensuring optimal development practices. Jason also gained experience in the agile-based Contact Center Reform Initiative at Telstra and engaged with vendors within an agile framework.

Prior to Holly Connects, Jason served as a Technical Lead Developer at Dimension Data, where they were involved in a wide range of call center technologies and their integration within enterprise Java environments. Jason invented Dimension Data's Voice Framework and Services, contributing to maximizing ROI for the company's customers.

Jason's career began at IBM Global Services as a Software Developer and CGU Insurance as an E-Commerce Support Analyst and Call Center support staff. Jason also worked at Foxtel as an Outbound Telephone Sales Specialist.

Overall, Jason Askew has demonstrated expertise in conversational and generative AI, agile consulting, architecture, software development, call center technologies, and enterprise Java environments throughout their career.

Jason Askew's education history includes the following:

- In 2019, Jason attended LinkedBusiness and completed a program in Developing Secure Software with a focus on PCI Compliance.

- In 2010, Jason obtained the Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA) degree from Sun Microsystems, specializing in Architecting and Designing J2EE Applications.

- In 2008, Jason received the Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) degree from Sun Microsystems, specializing in Web Component Development with J2EE Technology.

- In 2004, Jason attended IBM IT Education Services and studied Websphere MQ Programming using JMS.

- In the same year, Jason also completed a program at Sun Microsystems in Developing J2EE Compliant Applications.

- Additionally, in 2004, Jason obtained the Sun Certified Programmer (JCP For the Java Platform 1.4) degree from Sun Microsystems.

- From 1996 to 1998, Jason pursued a Arts/Law degree at Deakin University, with a major in Psychology in Arts and Law.

- From 1990 to 1995, Jason attended Kurunjang Secondary College and completed their VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) in High School.

In addition to their formal education, Jason has obtained the following certifications:

- In 2022, Jason completed the Cognigy.AI Developer Course and the Cognigy.AI Foundation Course from Cognigy Academy. The specific months in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.