Linda Shave FRIM

INTERVIEW WITH

Linda Shave FRIM

Linda is a futurist who has a fascination on how evolving technologies can be used in innovated ways. Linda is a researcher, presenter, advisor, and author. Her innovation, knowledge and expertise have been nationally and internationally recognised. Amongst her numerous industry awards is the prestigious gold medal laureate for government innovation issued in Washington DC. Linda is an advocate for the R/IM profession as well as being a School Governor, STEM Ambassador and Quantum Ambassador. Linda is an educator who believes in lifelong learning, reskilling, and upskilling the workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

1. What brought you to the records, information management industry? Tell us briefly about your career…

I became interested in the records and information management industry when I worked for the Army Aviation and then Qantas Airways. Keeping NOTAMs, troop movement, aircraft maintenance, engineering, licensing, flight plans, catering, cargo, training, passenger, and staff records were some of the vital records required in running the Army Aviation and in managing an airline. I joined AIIM/ IIM which also had an affiliated membership with RMAA (now RIMPA) in or around June 1988.

2. Throughout your career what has been your proudest achievement or milestone?

Receiving the Gold Medal Laureate for Government Innovation in Washington DC was one of my proudest achievements. I have also been honoured to have received the RIMPA J. Eddis Linton Award in the category of Information Proficiency Outstanding Individual and most recently being awarded the advancement to Fellow Status in acknowledgment of my high level of knowledge and contribution to the R/IM profession. Other milestones have included receiving the Qantas Customer Excellence Award.

3. Who has had a significant influence on your career?

There have been many influencers in my career and thirst for knowledge. These have included pioneers and practitioners such as Frank McKenna, Brand Hoff, Mike Quinn, Professor Michael Rosemann, Professor Sue McKemmish, Barbara Reed, Mike Kirkby, Geoff Moore, Robert Goode, Anne Cornish, and Julie Apps to name a few.

4. What do you love best about being a part of RIMPA?

I love being part of a professional association and sharing my passion, knowledge, skills and experiences.

I am an advocate and champion for the R/IM profession and the industry. I have regularly contributed to the RIMPA iQ magazine since 2012, produced eBooks, training materials and presented at conferences on a wide range of diverse topics.

5. What career advice would you give to young professionals starting out in the industry?

Anyone embarking on a R/IM career should be prepared for a career that requires lifelong learning as the R/ IM industry is constantly changing to meet new and evolving challenges such as changing business models and technology drivers. Drivers such as Edge AI, big data, business digital transformation and data science. Data science uses scientific methods, algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

6. Where do you see the profession heading in the next decade?

With the rise of Quantum computing in the next decade, I foresee the R/ IM profession heading towards new digital, qubit hybrid and information processing models. This along with the adoption of autonomous databases which leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide full, end-to-end automation and data archaeology which refers to the art and science of recovering computer data encoded and/or encrypted in obsolete media or formats will see a new embryonic profession grow.

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