Struggling To Establish or Complete Critical IT Initiatives?Access Expertise That Cuts Through to Core Issues with Decisive Actions.
Pragmatic IT solutions cohesively implemented
Consulting Services
Pragmatic IT consulting for Queensland organisations.
Planning table · Data centre · Virtual environment · Construction site
Strategic Consulting
Strategic ICT Assessment & Roadmap
Get clarity on your technology direction
What You Need
A review of your current ICT environment to identify what's working and what's not — the gaps, risks, opportunities and threats. A sense-check that delivers a plainspoken appraisal of your ICT and a roadmap to act on.
Key Outcomes
- •Current state assessment of IT infrastructure and operations
- •Gap analysis against business requirements
- •Strategic technology roadmap (6-24 months)
- •Risk mitigation recommendations
- •Vendor and platform recommendations
Ideal for: Organisations needing clarity on IT direction, planning major technology decisions, or experiencing IT performance issues
Project Management
Project & Program Leadership
Experienced leadership for critical IT initiatives
What You Need
Embedded Project & Program management for planning, stakeholder management and communication, risk management, budget planning and reporting, vendor management and procurement.
Key Outcomes
- •Project charter, scope, and delivery methodology
- •Stakeholder reporting and communication
- •Risk and issue register management framework
- •Vendor coordination and contract compliance
- •Project scheduling and budget management
Ideal for: Organisations that need technology project leadership — where internal teams have the technical capability but not the capacity, skill set, or structure to meet demand
Advisory Services
Independent Program/Project Oversight
Unbiased third-party project governance
What You Need
Independent reporting and oversight for critical technology projects. Provides executive leadership with clear visibility on whether projects are on track, risks are managed, and vendor commitments are being met.
Key Outcomes
- •Independent project health assessments
- •Risk and issue identification and escalation
- •Vendor performance monitoring
- •Governance and executive reporting framework
- •Frank status briefings and progress tracking
Ideal for: Organisations that need an independent view of a major IT project — especially where things may be off track or the current reporting is unclear
Technical Services
Technical Delivery & Implementation
Hands-on expertise for technology projects
What You Need
Technical delivery and implementation for infrastructure projects, cloud platforms, system deployments, and technology installations. Hands-on delivery — planning table, data centre, cloud environment, and construction site.
Key Outcomes
- •Infrastructure design, installation and configuration
- •Risk management and minimisation
- •System deployment and integration
- •Documentation and knowledge transfer
- •Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Ideal for: Organisations where projects have pushed outside internal skill sets, where teams are stretched by BAU and project backlog and an increase to headcount does not make sense
About Me
Business owner, project leader, engineer, technician — 18+ years working and serving in ICT.
The data begins in the mind — as an idea, a project, a vision of something better. I design, build, manage, and govern the infrastructure that turns that into data, carries it, stores it, transforms it, processes it, releases its value.
Across 18+ years I am fortunate to have worked and managed almost every aspect and layer of ICT. Opportunities and mentors have stretched me out of my comfort zone at every step along the way, developing my skill base, knowledge, and governance mindset.
As project leader and business owner — designing the work and running the program. As engineer and architect — designing networks, integrating systems, and engineering the IT stack. As technician and tradesman — building the physical layer. I see ideas flow through the stack to a finished project and value released at the other end.
Engagements spanning island resorts, government buildings, commercial construction, enterprise offices, and regional businesses. I have worked with tradesmen, owners, CEOs, and CIOs — across large projects and small.
I approach an organisation's IT problems and challenges as an opportunity to release value, not as a barrier.
If you are like me and prefer to get someone on the phone, I am happy to take that call.
Breadth & Depth of Skills
Deep technical expertise across infrastructure, telecommunications, and enterprise systems
Cloud & Modern Platform
Azure, Intune, M365
- •SCCM-to-Intune endpoint migration — policy rebuild, application packaging, staged rollout
- •Microsoft 365 administration — Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, licensing
- •Identity & access management — Azure AD, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access
- •Server virtualisation — VMware, Hyper-V, physical-to-virtual consolidation
- •Patch management & endpoint protection — security baselines, compliance monitoring
Infrastructure & Networking
Campus to Island Scale
- •Network design & deployment — LAN, WAN, VPN, campus-scale architecture
- •Routing, switching & firewall configuration — VLANs, inter-site connectivity, segmentation
- •Data centre operations — power, cooling, redundancy, environmental controls
- •Server infrastructure — hybrid environments, storage, backup, disaster recovery
- •Network cabinet infrastructure — power, cooling, cable management, structured patching
Telecommunications
Fibre, Copper, Submarine, RF
- •Fibre optic cabling — splicing, termination, OTDR testing, aerial and underground deployment
- •Copper cabling — splicing, termination, testing, remediation
- •Structured cabling & cable management — commercial and residential scale
- •RF & wireless — Wi-Fi, microwave links, antenna systems, two-way radio, ACMA licensing
- •Satellite, FTA & multi-dwelling distribution — headend design, 5-wire distribution, alignment and calibration
Security, Surveillance & Access Control
CCTV, Access Control, Alarms
- •CCTV design and installation — camera networks, storage, viewing stations, monitoring platforms
- •Electronic access control — key card systems, multi-property database design
- •Security systems — alarms, intercoms, security control panels, firmware management
- •Security consulting — site surveys, risk assessments, tailored solutions
- •Building automation & IoT — automated access control, HVAC, lighting, mobile app integration
Automation & Development
Scripts, APIs, Databases
- •PowerShell scripting — automation, bulk user management, migration scripts
- •Graph API & automation frameworks — cloud management and reporting
- •SQL Server & relational database design — normalisation, replication, failover
- •Software development — C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET
- •Web development — HTML, JavaScript, React
- •Development tools & platforms — Visual Studio, VS Code, Figma, AI-assisted development
Project Delivery & Governance
Planning Through Handover
- •Project planning & scheduling — Microsoft Project, milestones, WBS, resource allocation
- •Program management — concurrent projects, cross-functional coordination
- •Vendor & contract management — negotiation, procurement, performance management
- •Risk, change & issue management — structured frameworks, stakeholder communication
- •ITIL & service management — incident, problem, change, service request
Broad Industry Experience
ICT delivery across hospitality, healthcare, education, government, commercial, construction, energy, and maritime
Hospitality & Tourism
- •Hamilton Island Resort
- •Qualia 5 Star Resort
- •Dent Island Golf Club
- •InterContinental Hayman Island
- •Daydream Island Resort
- •Heart Hotel Airlie Beach
- •Club Crocodile Airlie Beach
Healthcare
- •RFDS Aeromedical Training Academy
- •Best Practice Software (healthcare SaaS platform)
- •Medical practice IT support — MIMS, radiology interfaces, practice management systems
Education
- •TAFE Queensland Bundaberg (Blocks A–E, $100M initiative)
- •Bundaberg Christian College
- •Saint Lukes Performance Centre (1000+ seat)
- •Saint Lukes Upper Learning Building
Government & Municipal
- •WRC Administration & Disaster Management Centre
- •WRC Fibre Backbone (2.4km, Main Street Proserpine)
- •WRC Fibre Backbone Auditing & Repairs
- •WRC Water Tower Radio Infrastructure
- •Flagstaff Hill Cultural & Conference Centre
- •Bundaberg Regional Council CCTV
- •Hamilton Island Emergency Control Centre
Commercial & Retail
- •Porters Hardware / Mitre 10
- •Orionstone Pty Ltd
- •Gravity Gym
- •Anaconda
- •Ultons Complex
Construction & Greenfield
- •Wintergarden Forum heritage refurbishment
- •Great Barrier Reef Yacht Club & Villas
- •Hidden Cove Precinct
- •Lake View Staff Accommodation
- •Spring Lakes, Ingenia, Thyme, Latitude, Edenbrook estates
Energy & Utilities
- •Power Generation Substation
- •Collinsville & Hayman Solar Farms
- •Water & sewerage services network
Maritime & Transport
- •Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld pontoon
- •Cruise Whitsundays ferry fleet
- •Hamilton Island Airport
Managed Services
- •IT Operations Management
- •Helpdesk & Service Delivery
- •Managed Services (MSP)
- •Hospitality, Small Business & Corporate