A3 IOI Students

Former Australian Informatics Olympians

The following is a record of Australian participation in the International Olympiad in Informatics up to and including the year 2012.

1992 Bonn, Germany (This IOI was attended under a selection process initiated from the results of the Toowoomba based school teams competition)
- Barry Brannan, Launceston College, TAS, Yr 11, Bronze
- Ivan Hamilton, Colo High School, NSW, Yr 11, Bronze
- In 2003 Systems Analyst for a pharmaceutical company, juggling systems and numbers.
- Soren John Henriksen, Belmont High School, NSW, Yr 12, Silver
- In 2003 works for Centre for Integrated Dynamics and Control at University of Newcastle
1999 Antalya, Turkey (62 countries)
- David Cooper, Carine Senior High School, WA, Year 12
- David completed a B Eng (Software Eng) at Curtin University. In 2004 he commenced a PhD in Software Engineering at Curtin.
- Nigel Dahlenburg, Birdwood High School, SA, Year 12
- Peter Hawkins, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 11, Bronze
- In 2001 Peter commenced a Science degree at the University of Melbourne. In 2005 Peter has graduated and is planning to study for a PhD. Later researching at Stanford.
- Ka-Shu Wong, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
- In 2000 Ka-Shu commenced a Science degree at the University of New South Wales. In 2005 he has graduated, winning the University Medal, and is enrolled in a PhD at the University of New South Wales in Computer Science. In 2009 he has completed his PhD and works for Open Kernel Labs, Zomojo.

Australia's first team, from left Dr Robbie Gates (Team Leader), Nigel Dahlenberg, Peter Hawkins, Ka-Shu Wong, David Cooper, Ben Burton (Deputy Team Leader) and Sandra Brownscombe (Manager).

2000 Beijing, China (70 countries)
- Peter Hawkins, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 12, Bronze
- Selected for the second time. See 1999.
- David Greenaway, Mosman High School, NSW, Year 10, Bronze
- In 2003 David commenced studying Computer Science at the University of New South Wales. In 2006 he undertook an Honours year and won the University Medal.
- Min-Zhao Lee, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
- David Liu, Brisbane Grammar School, Qld, Year 12

In the picture, from left, are Peter Hawkins, David Greenaway, Min-Zhao Lee and David Liu after the medal-awarding ceremony.

2001 Tampere, Finland (74 countries)
- David Burburan, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
- Later worked at Altium.
- Troy Cruickshank, The Heights School, SA, Year 12
- In 2002 commenced a Bachelor of Information Technology (Advanced Computer and Information Science) (Honours) at the University of South Australia.
- Adam Kerz, Lismore High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
- Cameron Patrick, Carine Senior High School, WA, Year 11, Bronze
- Studying Philosophy and Pure Mathematics at the University of Western Australia since 2003.

In the picture, from left, are Troy Cruickshank, Cameron Patrick, Adam Kerz and David Burburan after the medal-awarding ceremony.

2002 Yong-In, Korea
- David Ananian-Cooper, St Peter's College, SA, Year 12
- In 2003 started a combined law/science course at the ANU on a scholarship. In his science component he had in 2006 completed a combined pure mathematics/theoretical physics major in 2006 and later completed the law degree. In 2009 he is working as a lawyer.
- Clarence Dang, Caringbah Selective High School, NSW, Year 12
- Clarence studied for and completed, in the years 2003 to 2006, a Bachelor of Software Engineering degree at UNSW. He won the University Medal and obtained 1st Class Honours. In October 2007 he moves to Redmond WA, to work on Windows, at Microsoft.
- Alex Flint, Glenunga International High School, SA, Year 11
- In 2004 started studying Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Adelaide. In 2009 he has completed this degree and is proceeding to a PhD at Oxford University.
- David Greenaway, Mosman High School, NSW, Year 12, Silver
- Selected for the second time. See 2000.

Australia's team after the Closing Ceremony. From left Alex Flint, David Ananian-Cooper, Clarence Dang, Dr David Clark (Deputy Leader), David Greenaway (with Silver Medal) and Ben Burton (Leader).

2003 Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
- David Barr, The King's School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
- In 2004 started studying Computational Science at the ANU. He graduated with Bachelor of Science (Computer Science dbl. maj.) at ANU in 2010. In May 2011 he is working with Google in Sydney.
- Patrick Coleman, St Peter's College, SA, Year 11, Bronze
- Graduated in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Adelaide, and in 2009 works for Google in Sydney.
- Alex Flint, Glenunga International High School, SA, Year 11
- Selected for the second time. See 2002.
- Giancarlo Salamanca, Wesley College, VIC, Year 10, Bronze

The team is seen photographed with Mr Gary Nairn MP, Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Science and Innovation, from left Patrick Coleman, Alex Flint, Giancarlo Salamanca and David Barr, before departure.

2004 Athens, Greece
- Christopher Butner, Anglican Church Grammar School, QLD, Year 12
- Patrick Coleman, St Peter's College, SA, Year 11
- Selected for the second time, see 2003.
- Ramana Kumar, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 11
- Giancarlo Salamanca, Wesley College, VIC, Year 11
- Selected for the second time, see 2003

From left Patrick Coleman, Giancarlo Salamanca, Dr Benjamin Burton (Team Leader), Christopher Butner and Ramana Kumar.

2005 Nowy Sacz, Poland
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 11
- From 2008 to 2010 studyied computer science at the University of Melbourne, gaining an undergraduate degree. Started studying postgraduate Computer Science at UNSW in 2011. Has also worked with Google.
- Alexander Davies, Anglican Church Grammar School, QLD, Year 12, Bronze
- In 2006 Alexander commenced study for PhB at the Australian National University. Later at Cambridge.
- Ramana Kumar, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 12
- Selected for the second time. See 2004.
- Chris Leong, James Ruse Ag High School, NSW, Year 12
- In 2009 studying Honours, Computer Science, University of Sydney. In 2012 working as Software Engineer with Freelancer.com.

From left Alexander Davies, Chris Leong, Ramana Kumar and Christopher Chen, after the Closing Ceremony.

2006 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
- Alan Alpert, Brisbane Grammar School, QLD, Year 12
- Later worked with Nokia.
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 11, Gold
- Selected for the second time. See 2005.
- Jarrah Lacko, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 10, Silver
- In 2009 started studying Computer Science at UNSW.
- Jack Murray, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 10
- In 2009 started studying Computer Science at UNSW. Later worked with Google.

The team, from left Alan Alpert, Jarrah Lacko, Christopher Chen, and Jack Murray after the Closing Ceremony.

2007 Zagreb, Croatia
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 12, Gold
- Selected for the third time. See 2005.
- Alex Mathews, Como Secondary College, WA, Year 12, Bronze
- Started studying Computer Science at UWA in 2008.
- Angus McInnes, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 12, Bronze
- Since 2008 studying computer science at the University of Melbourne.
- Jack Murray, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 11, Silver
- Selected for the second time. See 2006.

Photographed immediately after the Closing Ceremony are, from left Alex Mathews, Christopher Chen, Australian Ambassador to Croatia Tracy Reid OAM, Jack Murray, and Angus McInnes.

2008 Cairo, Egypt

Xi Chen, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
In 2009 started studying Computer Science at UNSW.
Jarrah Lacko, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Silver
Selected for the second time. See 2006.
Jack Murray, De la Salle College Malvern, VIC, Year 12, Gold
Selected for the third time. See 2006.
Harry Slatyer, Narrabundah College, ACT, Year 12, Silver
Started a PhB at ANU in 2009.

The team after the Closing Ceremony with their medals, from left Xi Chen, Jack Murray, Harry Slatyer and Jarrah Lacko.

2009 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Daniel Berger, Moriah College, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
Started studying Computer Science at UNSW in 2010.
Evgeny Martynov, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 10, Bronze
Still at school and selected for the third time in the 2011 team.
David Tian, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12
Kenneth Wong, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
Started studying Computer Science at UNSW in 2011.

The team at the Closing Ceremony, from left Daniel Berger, Evgeny Martynov Kenneth Wong and David Tian.

2010 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Luke Harrison, Normanhurst Boys High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
Started studying Computer Science at UNSW in 2011.
Evgeny Martynov, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
Selected for the second time. See 2009.
Robert Newey, Cobar High School, NSW, Year 11
Kenneth Wong, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12
Selected for the second time. See 2009.

After having arrived at the Closing Ceremony venue here they are also with Team Leader Bernard Blackham (left) and Deputy Jarrah Lacko (second from left).

2011 Pattaya, Thailand

Michael Chen, Scotch College, VIC, Year 8, Bronze
Eliot Courtney, Como Secondary College, WA, Year 12, Bronze
Evgeny Martynov, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Silver
Selected for the third time. See 2009.
Robert Newey, Cobar High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
Selected for the second time. See 2010.

The team with their medals after the Closing Ceremony from left Jarrah, Michael, Evgeny, Robert, Eliot and Christopher.

2012 Lake Garda, Italy

Michael Chen, Scotch College, VIC, Year 9, Bronze
Selected for the second time. See 2011.
Daniel Goldbach, Emanuel School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
Joshua Lau, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 11, Silver
Nicholas Laver, Hunter Valley Christian School, NSW, Year 11

The team after the Closing Ceremony from left Nick, Joshua, Daniel and Michael.