Strategic Technology Leadership • 30+ Years Building Critical Internet Infrastructure

Strategic Internet Infrastructure Leadership

From Vision to Implementation

Specialized advisory services for organizations developing internet infrastructure and engineering capabilities. Focus on capacity building, governance frameworks, and executive leadership during critical technology transitions.

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Core Services

Strategic consulting for organizations at critical inflection points

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Strategic Infrastructure Development

Advisory on internet infrastructure development and capacity building across regional markets. From concept to operational reality, with deep understanding of technical, regulatory, and economic factors.

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Interim Executive Leadership

3-6 month interim CEO/CTO placements with clear entry and exit strategies. Providing experienced leadership during critical transitions, transformations, and organizational pivots.

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Internet Governance Consulting

Corporate and internet governance frameworks based on real-world experience with RIRs, multi-stakeholder organizations, and policy development processes.

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Fundraising Strategy & Execution

Development funding strategy for infrastructure initiatives. Understanding both technical requirements and donor expectations to build compelling cases for support.

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Technical Community Engagement

Stakeholder relations and consensus building across technical, policy, and funding communities. Bridging different organizational cultures and objectives.

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M&A Due Diligence & Restructuring

Technical and strategic assessment for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructures. Focus on internet infrastructure and technology organizations.

Strategic Approach

I deliver value or I don't make money

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Clear Entry Strategy

Defined objectives, timelines, and success metrics before engagement begins. No ambiguous mandates or endless consulting cycles.

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Systems Thinking

Deep understanding of how technical, organizational, and political systems actually work. Strategies that are both ambitious and executable.

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Operational Credibility

Built critical infrastructure from the ground up. Understand real-world constraints, not just theoretical possibilities.

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Clear Exit Strategy

Every engagement designed with knowledge transfer and sustainable handover. Building internal capability, not dependency.

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Ethical AI

Efficient and effective use of AI in Strategy focusing on Evidence-Based Manangement and Data-Driven Decision-Making.

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Sustainable & Equitable

People focused, adding more value to Human-Centred development and initiatives.

Proven Track Record

30+ years building internet infrastructure and leading strategic initiatives

Regional Capacity Building

Architected training and development strategies across 20+ Asia-Pacific markets at APNIC, strengthening digital resilience for an entire economic region.

Critical Infrastructure Development

Founded AusBONE (1997-2005) as member-owned peering point operator. Currently Secretary of Pacific Islands Internet Exchange, building the Pacific's first multi-national regional IXP network.

Digital Transformation Leadership

13+ years as CTO at SkyMesh, growing from 2 to 80+ personnel, building national satellite and fixed-line networks, managing through acquisition and restructuring.

Internet Governance Experience

Deep experience with APNIC, ISOC, and multi-stakeholder governance processes. Published thought leadership on digital governance trends influencing policy decisions.

Crisis Leadership

Led cross-functional teams through critical transformations, maintaining stakeholder confidence during uncertainty. Experience with M&A, divestitures, and turnarounds.

Academic & Training Excellence

Business Coach for QUT's triple-crown accredited MBA program. APNIC Community Trainer developing localized technical training across the Asia-Pacific region.

Mentor & Coach

Mentoring young and new engineers across the Asia-Pacific region, building individual capacity and fostering generational succession.

Ready to Shape Digital Infrastructure

Working with organizations at critical inflection points—whether expanding technical capabilities, navigating governance challenges, securing development funding, or requiring experienced executive leadership during periods of transformation.

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Location

Wynnum, Queensland, Australia

Remote & Travel Available