Mike Cardno

CEO

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia16 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-driven solutions for sports coaching.
Proven leadership in software sales and customer success.
Innovative approach to enhancing swim instruction.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sports Technology and Software Sales expert with a focus on AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Research And Development (r&d)Artificial Intelligence (ai)

Other Skills

Qualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchDesign ResearchAISports CoachingSportSports ScienceAccount ManagementStrategic PlanningCustomer ServiceSalesforce.comBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingRecruitingSales

About

I run the VIC FX Deal Desk for the excellent Travel Money OZ (part of Flight Centre Group). With a background in Software Sales, Success and Leadership, I'm also developing a solution for faster progression and risk reduction in swim schools.

Experience

16 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Travel money oz

Deal Desk | AU Product Support (Interim)

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

FX service delivery innovation from a trusted brand. Part of the Flight Centre Group.

Surrey park swimming

Weekend Lead

Apr 2025 – Dec 2025 · 8 mos · Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

Smec ai

SMEC AI - Pathfinder 2025

Apr 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo · Remote

Selected for and participated in Cohort 2 Pathways Workshops over eight week period. Invited to next stage program through August 2025.

Somaformhq

Researcher - SomaForm - Swim Biomechanics

Jun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site

Instant granular feedback technology for swimming to complement traditional online and in-person coaching methods. Simple, cost-effective, always on, with responsible privacy and data models.

Research and Development (R&D)Qualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchDesign ResearchArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI+3

Total synergy

Head of Sales

Nov 2022 – Jul 2023 · 8 mos · Australia

Uptick

Growth, Success and Support Leader

Jul 2022 – Aug 2022 · 1 mo · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gear potential

SMB and Public Sector Consultant

Jan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Australia · Hybrid

Leveraging experience from software leadership, targeted application of AI and other tools; leads strategy planning, culture workshops and career development assistance to individuals and teams.

Xero

2 roles

Head of Small Business Sales and Partner Onboarding

Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Responsible for Direct Sales performance and delivering world class journeys for new accountants and bookkeepers in the AU market. Oversaw record performances in FY ‘20 and ‘21 while leading the launch of new roles, tech stacks and process efficiencies.

AU Small Business Sales Manager

Mar 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

Australia

Career Break

Sep 2018 – Feb 2019 · 5 mos · Global

Traveled to Australia, Mexico and Japan to re-connect with family and undertake some outdoor pursuits.

Tenfold

2 roles

Senior Enterprise Success Manager

Apr 2018 – Aug 2018 · 4 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Tenfold is a CRM telephony integration that enhances sales and support conversations by surfacing customer data at the moment of interaction. For leaders, Tenfold increases data density in systems of record to drive better strategic decision making.