Beyond the Code
The person behind the role.
Leadership Philosophy
"I lead with clarity, pace, and a systems-level mindset. My style is defined by high-trust, high-expectation leadership: I remove ambiguity, set crisp strategic direction, and expect teams to operate as owners rather than executors."
Educated at Auckland Grammar School and The University of Auckland (BCom, Information Systems & Management), with advanced software engineering studies in Game Programming at Media Design School, covering C++ and AI.
Extreme Transparency
I champion "Extreme Transparency," similar to Radical Candor. I put the onus of choice on teams to consume information, fostering trust and engagement rather than gatekeeping context.
Psychological Safety
Blameless post-mortems are non-negotiable. We reward mistakes that are quickly learned from, creating a culture of continuous improvement where it is safe to fail but required to learn.
Empowerment & Leverage
I look for leverage points where small changes unlock disproportionate impact. I empower people, simplify the system, and build technology that creates real-world outcomes.
Interests & Hobbies
Game Development
Creating interactive experiences using Unity and C#. It keeps my coding skills sharp and creative juices flowing.
Sim Racing
Competitive racing in the digital realm. Requires the same precision, focus, and continuous improvement as engineering.
Social Soccer
Teamwork on the field translates to teamwork in the office. Communication and strategy are key.
Honours & Awards
Local Legends Winner - 'Best Customer Outcome'
CEO Nomination by David McLean
'Innovation' Monthly Legends Win
'One Team' Monthly Legends Win
Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement
Community & Speaking
Speaking Engagements
- Practical Uses of AI with Power PlatformGlobal Power Platform Bootcamp (2024)
Demonstrating real-world AI applications in enterprise environments.
- Application Lifecycle Management with IsaacGlobal Power Platform Bootcamp (2023)
Deep dive into ALM best practices for low-code development.
- Democratisation of DataFinTech Devs Meetup (2021)
Empowering business users through accessible data tools.
Community Leadership
- Microsoft Power Platform ChampionInternal & External Advocate
Recognised expert driving adoption and best practices across the community.
- Internal Tech MeetupsPower Hour & SIGs
Frequent presenter and organiser of internal Special Interest Groups to foster knowledge sharing.
- Westpac Legends AwardsMultiple Categories
Consistently recognised for Innovation, Customer Outcomes, and 'One Team' spirit.
"Waterfall Hunting"
One of my unique interests is finding waterfalls. It's a great metaphor for my career: while I enjoy finding them in nature, I spend my professional life moving teams away from Waterfall methodologies and towards Agile.