Our Staff

Dr. Sadat Khan

Course Coordinator - Business

Dr. Sadat Khan is an experienced educator with a decade of expertise in the Australian higher and vocational education sectors, specialising in business and management studies. He holds a Diploma of Business, Advanced Diploma of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Graduate Diploma of Management (GDM), Master of Computer Management (MCM), and a PhD.

Drawing from a 15-year career in the corporate world, Sadat has worked across China, Dubai, Hong Kong, and India, serving multinational clients from regions such as the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia. He successfully led and managed large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects, creating significant employment opportunities in China and India. In addition, he has entrepreneurial experience, having established and managed manufacturing facilities in China that employed over 200 staff members.

His academic interests include research and consultancy in Foreign Direct Investments, Strategic Management, Operations, Smart Manufacturing, Sustainable Lean Supply Chain, and Project Management.

Outside of his professional life, Sadat enjoys reading, exploring diverse cuisines, watching Bollywood and Hollywood films, and traveling.

Ann Grenci

Ann has 42 years of experience in business management, having owned three restaurants and a real estate franchise. She has extensive experience in property and real estate development and as a business network consultant, coordinator, and guest speaker.

She worked 12 years at UniSA in administration and spent 35 years as an Advanced Skills Lecturer with TAFE SA providing industry training and assessment. Ann has trained at the tertiary level and has worked extensively as a corporate consultant and trainer for both large and medium to small businesses in South Australia.

She has piloted many new initiatives including current VET in school programs as a Trainer assessor, Business Development Manager, and VET for Schools Coordinator.

Ann has an established history of employment with several Registered Training Organisations in corporate training, business traineeships, business development, management, Job network recruitment liaison officer and student placement manager, and coordinator for aged care.

She runs her own business consultancy services in coaching and mentoring.

Ann has a Bachelor of Teaching in Education and Training of Adults, a Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Learning), and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment including qualifications in Hospitality, Real Estate, Project Management, Retail, and Police Studies, as well as Certificate III in Individual Support and Diploma of Community Services.

Dr. Judith Thomas

BA (Melb); Grad Dip Teaching (Sec) (TCAE); M. Litt (UNE); M. ED(TESOL)(Deakin); PhD (Adel)

Dr Judith Thomas offers weekly Academic Skills Support classes for all AIBT students, both face to face and online. Judith regularly consults with AIBT trainers and students as to their concerns with skills and assessments. She is highly skilled with literacy and languages. Judith has been a tertiary secondary teacher trainee lecturer in ESL and Languages at the University of Adelaide; English Officer for the MOE, Singapore; International Student Coordinator and holds full Secondary Teachers' Registration in South Australia. Judith is the Liaison Officer for the Business Development Manager/Facilitator for AIBT Domestic.
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/judithsthomas

Leu Zaknich

Leu is passionate about the delivery of quality training and has over 30 years of business and technology experience, training and facilitating within government, private sectors and simulated business environments.

Leu specialises in the delivery of competency-based units within Management, Business / Administration, Information Technology, Front Line Management, Government and Financial Services.

Leu is a patient, enthusiastic and focused trainer who communicates clearly and effectively within diverse environments, incorporating innovation and resources for an enjoyable learning experience.

Rina Liu

Rina Liu is an experienced educator with a period of longer than ten years lecturer position in The College of Finance and Taxation, Guangdong China. She holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Zhongshan University, Guangzhou China, Bachelor of Accounting degree from Flinders University, Adelaide South Australia. Rina completed her Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) in 2007 and became a member of CPA Australia.

In past 20 years career history in Australia, Rina has worked across various industries, such as Accounting Firm, Local Government sector, private companies and public listed company. She successfully gained experience and skills in managing business and finance. In addition, she has developed skills in managing team and communicating with all levels of organization.

Her academic interests include Analysing Financial Reports, Strategic Management, Property Development Management, and Teaching.

Rina maintains a good work-life balance by enjoying reading, listening to music, playing music instrument, playing badminton, table tennis, photography, and traveling.

Andrew Inglis

Andrew is a very experienced trainer who has designed and taught Certificate III and Certificate IV in Business, Micro-Business and in Leadership and Management.
Andrew has been a business coach, coaching and training individuals and groups in all aspects of business operations, and especially in how to set and achieve goals and promote their businesses.
Andrew has supported marginalised groups in their progression and has partnered with other organisations and local councils to develop best practice as they established business programs. Andrew provides AIBT students with a vast range of industry approaches.
He is highly credentialled with teaching degrees and assessor training and his advice and counsel is regularly sought by government and other agencies because of his leadership in the VET and business sector, all of which benefits AIBT students.
Andrew is committed to each individual experiencing success by providing interesting, industry referenced, structured learning in class and online.

Faraz Khan

Course Coordinator - Information Technology

Faraz Khan is an accomplished ICT professional and educator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Master of Science in Digital Communications Network from London Metropolitan University and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the Institute of Business Management, Pakistan. Faraz's expertise spans across network engineering, systems administration, and ICT training, where he has excelled in both technical roles and academic settings.

Currently serving as the ICT Course Coordinator at Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology, Faraz leads the development and delivery of IT courses for Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma students. He is also responsible for designing curriculum, conducting competency gap analyses, and ensuring the continuous improvement of training programs. His prior experience includes a significant tenure as a Senior Specialist in ICT & Training at Jabin Hopkins Institute of Technology, where he managed hardware and software installations, maintained databases, and provided technical support to both staff and students.

In addition to his technical prowess, Faraz is a certified trainer, holding a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and various industry certifications including Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). His commitment to professional development and education is further demonstrated by his ongoing contributions to curriculum design and student assessment.

Faraz’s broad expertise in ICT, coupled with his passion for education, positions him as a leader in the field, dedicated to empowering the next generation of IT professionals.

Steven Chai

Steven is an accountant by profession – a CPA Australia member in good standing, and holds an MBA from Charles Sturt University. He has been in this profession for more than 30 years now, having started his early years of training with Ernst & Young. His delivery methodology usually goes outside the textbook, and includes sharing corporate experiences with his cohorts.

Chin HK

Chin has over 20 years of business experience from a diverse sector that ranges from providing real estate consulting to financial institutions, to business brokerage, sales/account management and employment services sector.

Chin spent 10 years with the world’s leading full-service real estate services and investment firm being one of the Fortune 500 since 2008. His consulting experience spans a wide spectrum of industries and organisations, from start-up businesses to ASX listed companies.

Chin is a passionate and experienced business trainer who specialises in the Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business Finance and Investment disciplines. He has developed highly competent communication skills and an engaging training style while being proficient in delivering training via face-to-face and online platforms.

Gurpreet Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur is a dedicated and personable professional with sixteen years of experience in facilitating outstanding client experiences to maximize company loyalty and retention. Her background includes enhancing client response strategies, resolving complaints and escalations, and managing recruitment and training functions to drive productivity and growth. Gurpreet has skillfully managed client communications and learners' problem-solving, continually improving her performance through training and knowledge acquisition.

Gurpreet holds an MBA in Human Resources from India and has served as a recruitment officer for Yes Bank and as a Human Resource officer in Singapore, managing recruitment and payroll services for civil engineers. She also holds a Diploma in Community Services, Certificate IV in Disability, and Certificate III in Aged Care, with extensive experience in aged care, disability services, and community services across Adelaide and Sydney. Additionally, Gurpreet is certified in Training and Assessment, with experience working as a trainer and assessor for various RTOs, proficient in both online and face-to-face training methods.

Narpat Shekhawat

Narpat is a highly experienced educator, trainer, assessor, mentor & a certified career coach with over 17 years of expertise in vocational education, specializing in business, leadership, and hospitality management programs up to AQF level 8. He holds a Master of Business, Graduate Diploma of Management, Advanced Diploma of Business, Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, Diploma of Leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts. Narpat is a dedicated educator who adopts a holistic approach to enhance the overall learning experience. Outside the class, he also consults in business and hospitality and is passionate about engineering, building, and construction, where he has developed a strong understanding of these areas. His guiding principle for students is: "Keep learning," which reflects his dedication to continuous learning and his mission to inspire the same in his students.