Previously, Pia Andrews was known for her work as an Australian free software advocate.
11 Facts About Pia Andrews
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Pia Andrews was employed by IT services company Volante for several years.
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In 2005 Pia Andrews was appointed Research Co-ordinator of the Australian Service for Knowledge of Open Source Software project.
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From 2006 Pia Andrews, with her then-husband Jeff Waugh, was a director of Waugh Partners, an Australian Open Source consultancy.
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Pia Andrews was the project leader and a member of the Board of Directors of the One Laptop Per Child Australia program, launched in 2008.
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Pia Andrews is a self-taught computer specialist, and has studied politics at a tertiary level.
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Pia Andrews has been involved in several projects and events promoting ICT careers to children and women.
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In November 2012 Pia Andrews joined the Australian Government Information Management Office.
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In 2014 Pia Andrews was recognised for innovation and named one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence 2014 in The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards.
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Pia Andrews was included in the 2018 list of the world's 100 most influential people in digital government, by Apolitical Group.
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Pia Andrews has held several positions in the Free Software community:.