John O’Callaghan is a consultant on information and communications technologies with application to all areas of science and engineering.
His previous positions include those of Interim Director, Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative; Executive Director, Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing; Chief Executive Officer, CRC for Advanced Computational Systems; and Chief, CSIRO Division of Information Technology.
He is an Emeritus Professor of the Australian National University, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and a recipient of the Pearcey Medal for contributions to Australian ICT.
Emeritus Professor O’Callaghan was awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of The Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List.
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