Dr Perez graduated with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University with his professional career beginning as a graduate recruit in the Federal department of industry, tourism, and resources. He decided to extend his education by obtaining a Master of Business by Research at the University of the Sunshine Coast exploring strategy and strategic planning within Australian commercial fisher micro-businesses. More recently, Dr Perez successfully completed a research thesis and was awarded a Doctoral qualification from the University of Southern Queensland.

He founded, produces, and hosts multiple podcasts under the Talking Leadership Network banner. The podcast has now moved to both audio and video platforms building my practical, academic and workplace knowledge of leadership capability and leader development.