Mario Gabrael

Mario Gabrael has a diverse work experience in different industries and educational institutions. Mario has worked as a Senior Lecturer and Unit Coordinator at Murdoch University Dubai, where they developed and taught undergraduate courses in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, HRM Analytics, Resource Planning & Performance Management, and Scaling Agile Project Management. Mario also provided instruction, advising, and feedback in these areas.

Before that, Mario worked as a CSM (Client Success Manager) at Launchmetrics, where they managed key client relationships and ensured client satisfaction and retention. Mario was responsible for setting up new clients and ensuring system adoption.

Mario also worked as a Senior Lecturer of Project Management at Curtin University Dubai, where they developed and taught undergraduate courses and provided instruction and advising in Project Management.

Prior to that, Mario held various roles at the Higher Colleges of Technology, including Program Manager in Innovation/Artificial Intelligence, Course Team Leader in Human Resource Management, and Senior Lecturer in Project Management/Quality Management. In these roles, they delivered and developed courses, mentored faculty, and contributed to the transformation of the education offering and operational structure.

Mario also worked as a Senior Lecturer in Project Management at Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), where they taught and customized programs and courses in Human Resources and Project Management.

Furthermore, Mario has experience as a Senior Lecturer at Bahrain Polytechnic, where they supported the Marketing Program curriculum, designed applied knowledge business programs, and delivered online learning.

Earlier in their career, Mario worked as a Senior Operations Projects Manager at Sydney Water, where they delivered water services projects and implemented sustainable solutions.

Mario also worked as a Senior Training Specialist at Bridge Business College, where they delivered student-centric learning and partnered with Student Services to enhance student employment prospects.

Before that, Mario worked as a Senior Project Manager at Wolters Kluwer Australia, where they planned the relocation of production functions and identified efficiency blockages.

Mario began their career at Commonwealth Bank of Australia as a Senior Tax Project Manager. In this role, they developed reports and schedules and recommended streamlined tax systems processes.

Throughout their career, Mario has demonstrated expertise in teaching, research, training, program management, innovation, agile, human resource management, operations management, supply chain management, international business, strategic management, and educational technology integration. Mario is committed to developing innovative teaching methods and ensuring the success of students.

Mario Gabrael's education history begins in 1995 when they attended the University of Sydney and obtained a Bachelor of Economics (B.Ec) degree with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Mario studied at the university until 1998.

In 2002, Mario enrolled at Western Sydney University and pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in the field of Human Resources Management and Services. Mario successfully completed their studies in 2004.

Additionally, Mario has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include the Black Belt Negotiator certification from TWI in September 2020, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification from Boston Management Consulting International FZ-LLC in August 2020, and the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC) certification and Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification from Scrum Alliance in December 2019.

Other certifications acquired by Mario include the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the PMI UAE Chapter in August 2019, the PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training from UK Gov in February 2009, and the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Level I from GE Capital in February 2008.

Furthermore, Mario holds certifications such as the AACSB Accreditation from AACSB in January 2011, the Australian Business Academy - Certificate IV - TAA40104 from Australian Business Academy: RTO code 88201 in June 2009, and the Australian HR Institute Certification from the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) in January 2004.

Other certifications obtained by Mario include the Australian Property Institute Certification from the Australian Property Institute and Business Objects Certified Professional - BusinessObjects Enterprise (BOCP) certification from News Corp, both obtained in January 2004.

Lastly, Mario achieved the PMA 02 PMP EXAM SIMULATION++ certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2019 and the Certified SCRUM Master® (CSM®) certification from Scrum Alliance in January 2019. Mario also obtained the SAP Certified Application Associate - CRM Foundation with SAP CRM 7.0 EhP3 certification from Sydney Water in January 2009.