Orbx is a pioneering company specializing in the design and development of simulation content for both business and consumer applications. Our work encompasses general-purpose virtual environments, specialist aviation content for simulators and game engines, game development, and Digital Twins. At Orbx, technology meets art to combine complex datasets with artistic flair, creating custom landclass textures for flight simulators and virtual environments that are as close to real life as possible. Our products aim to recreate the highest fidelity achievable across various flight simulator platforms and game engines, focusing on maximising performance and usability for truly immersive environments.Our Offerings Include:* Ground textures and 3D modelling using aerial and photo imagery* Seamless landclass tilesets, custom meshing tiles, and vector-based geographical features* Natural lighting and hand-crafted night lighting* Unique sampled sounds integrated into environments* Custom solutions for real-world simulation projects

As Co-Founder, I’ve embraced a strategic role where I shape and influence Sakura's technological trajectory and innovation strategy. In this capacity, my responsibilities include:* Strategic Guidance: Offering counsel on the company’s technology strategy and digital transformation efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and long-term organizational goals.* Innovation Leadership: Drawing on extensive experience to advise on emerging technologies, driving innovation practices and enabling competitive differentiation.* Risk Management: Helping identify and mitigate technological risks that could impact operations, security posture, or strategic objectives.* Stakeholder Engagement: Serving as a liaison between the company and stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers, to communicate our technology strategy and build collaborative relationships.* Mentorship: Providing guidance and mentorship to the technology leadership team, fostering the next generation of leaders within the organization.* Market Insights: Keeping the board informed of technological trends, investment opportunities, and the competitive landscape to facilitate informed decision-making.

At Sakura I've been pivotal in advancing our team in cloud technology, data engineering, and AI/ML innovations. My contributions span various facets:* Strategic Sales & Partnership Development: Instrumental in forming strategic partnerships, boosting our market position and broadening our service offerings. My direct involvement in client engagement and custom cloud solutions has significantly propelled sales growth.* Hands-On Cloud & Data Architecture: Leading cloud and data solution architectures in GCP and AWS ecosystems, I've established benchmarks for innovation and efficiency. This includes scalable cloud architectures and data engineering frameworks like DBT, Databricks, Spark, and more.* AI/ML Leadership: Guided the team in embedding advanced AI/ML capabilities into our solutions, leveraging tools like Python, NLTK, TensorFlow to enhance our competitive edge and deliver state-of-the-art technology.* Team Leadership and Organizational Strategy: Directed a diverse team, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and innovation.* Client-Centric Technical Leadership: Leading the Cloud Practice, I've transformed intricate tech concepts into practical strategies for clients, cultivating enduring relationships built on trust and technical prowess.* Product & Services: I've integrated the latest trends into our practice, positioning Sakura as a thought leader in cloud, data science, and cybersecurity.* Comprehensive Risk Management: Ensuring robust security and compliance, safeguarding both Sakura and client infrastructures against evolving threats.* Budget and Revenue Management: Effectively managed budgets, driving revenue growth via upselling, cross-selling, and new client acquisitions.My tenure at Sakura reflects a commitment to excellence in cloud and data solutions, driving business growth, and leading teams to success in a dynamic tech environment.

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at HereToday, I played a key role in defining and executing the cybersecurity strategy for our innovative startup, which revolutionized personal succession planning with blockchain-enabled smart contracts. My role encompassed strategic oversight and hands-on initiatives, focusing on enhancing our cybersecurity infrastructure and integrating AI/ML advancements into our blockchain products. Key Contributions:* Blockchain and AI/ML Integration: Leading efforts to embed advanced AI/ML capabilities within our blockchain infrastructure, enhancing product functionality and security. I was hands-on with Python daily.* Strategic Security Framework Development: Crafting and implementing robust security strategies to protect digital assets, supporting our cutting-edge ventures in the blockchain space.* Data Protection and Compliance: Ensuring stringent data protection measures and compliance with industry regulations to safeguard customer and company data.* Risk Management and Incident Response: Proactively identifying and mitigating security risks, and overseeing comprehensive incident response plans and security audits.* Board-Level Strategy and Collaboration: Providing strategic cybersecurity insights to the Board, ensuring alignment of security initiatives with overall business objectives.* Stakeholder Engagement: Fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization and ensuring the integration of best security practices in all business facets.In this role, I combined my technical expertise with strategic decision-making, playing a critical role in HereToday's journey while managing this innovative startup in parallel with other key technology ventures. My approach not only fortified our security infrastructure but also ensured that our pioneering solutions in blockchain and AI/ML remained at the forefront of industry advancements.

As Chief Mobile Officer at HotelsCombined.com, a premier hotel comparison platform, I spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive mobile strategy that was pivotal in driving the company's growth and subsequent acquisition by Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG).

As the Technical Director of Enterprise Applications and Lead Architect, I played a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape at Fairfax Media, a major Australian media company later acquired by Nine Entertainment (ASX: NEC).

Designed and implemented technology solutions for Flight Centre, a multinational retail travel brand known for its comprehensive services and global presence.

Architected the core operational platform supporting over 1 billion Euros in retail travel sales for HolidayBreak PLC, a prominent European travel group.

Served as the global head of software development for Lonely Planet, a well-known travel guide publisher. Contributed to the company's growth and acquisition by the BBC.