About Web Strategy Resources

Web Strategy Resources was founded in 1999. Its two principals are Tim O'Brien (Founder and Managing Director) and Tim Scott (Technology Director). Where required, Web Strategy Resources assembles project teams on a project-by-project basis.

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien, Web Strategy resources

Tim O'Brien has nearly 18 years' diverse industry experience, with a strong focus on the strategic use of information technology.

Prior to establishing Web Strategy Resources, Tim worked as a business and marketing analyst with a leading Australian stockbroking firm (Goldman Sachs JBWere), and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Melbourne Business School.

Tim is also a co-founder of WineBoss, an online sales system for Australian wineries. The WineBoss online sales system is an industry solution that allows wineries to offer customers the convenience and efficiency of online ordering and payment. It is a world-class online service currently used by over 50 Australian wineries.

Publications:

Tim is the author of several e-commerce books, as well as an MBA course on e-business implementation.

  • O'Brien, Tim (2004), Exploiting the Internet: a practical guide for growing enterprises, Tri-Obi Productions Pty Ltd, Melbourne.
  • O'Brien, Tim (2003), Unit 424: eBusiness Implementation (2nd edition), Chifley Business School MBA (Distance Learning Study Guide).
  • Philipson, Graeme, O'Brien, Tim, et al. (2002), Australian eBusiness Guide (2nd edition), CCH Australia, Sydney.
  • O'Brien, Tim (2001), Unit 424: eBusiness Implementation (1st edition), Chifley Business School MBA (Distance Learning Study Guide).
  • Philipson, Graeme, O'Brien, Tim, et al. (2001), Australian eBusiness Guide (1st edition), CCH Australia, Sydney.
  • O'Brien, Tim (2000), E-commerce Handbook, Tri-Obi Productions Pty Ltd, Melbourne.

Tim holds the degrees of Master of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Melbourne.

Tim Scott

Tim Scott has over 15 years experience in IT and is regarded as one of Australia's leading Internet technologists. Prior to establishing WineBoss, Tim worked for leading IT consulting firms in the United States and Australia. He has completed assignments for major Australian and international enterprises including Boeing, American Airlines, Credit Suisse First Boston, JBWere, Australian Unity, iSelect, Fosters Group, Health Insurance Commission, and South Pacific Tyres.

Tim is also a co-founder of WineBoss.