Specialized advisory services for organizations developing internet infrastructure and engineering capabilities. Focus on capacity building, governance frameworks, and executive leadership during critical technology transitions.
Start a ConversationStrategic consulting for organizations at critical inflection points
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.
3-6 month interim CEO/CTO placements with clear entry and exit strategies. Providing experienced leadership during critical transitions, transformations, and organizational pivots.
Corporate and internet governance frameworks based on real-world experience with RIRs, multi-stakeholder organizations, and policy development processes.
Development funding strategy for infrastructure initiatives. Understanding both technical requirements and donor expectations to build compelling cases for support.
Stakeholder relations and consensus building across technical, policy, and funding communities. Bridging different organizational cultures and objectives.
Technical and strategic assessment for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructures. Focus on internet infrastructure and technology organizations.
I deliver value or I don't make money
Defined objectives, timelines, and success metrics before engagement begins. No ambiguous mandates or endless consulting cycles.
Deep understanding of how technical, organizational, and political systems actually work. Strategies that are both ambitious and executable.
Built critical infrastructure from the ground up. Understand real-world constraints, not just theoretical possibilities.
Every engagement designed with knowledge transfer and sustainable handover. Building internal capability, not dependency.
Efficient and effective use of AI in Strategy focusing on Evidence-Based Manangement and Data-Driven Decision-Making.
People focused, adding more value to Human-Centred development and initiatives.
30+ years building internet infrastructure and leading strategic initiatives
Architected training and development strategies across 20+ Asia-Pacific markets at APNIC, strengthening digital resilience for an entire economic region.
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.
13+ years as CTO at SkyMesh, growing from 2 to 80+ personnel, building national satellite and fixed-line networks, managing through acquisition and restructuring.
Deep experience with APNIC, ISOC, and multi-stakeholder governance processes. Published thought leadership on digital governance trends influencing policy decisions.
Led cross-functional teams through critical transformations, maintaining stakeholder confidence during uncertainty. Experience with M&A, divestitures, and turnarounds.
Business Coach for QUT's triple-crown accredited MBA program. APNIC Community Trainer developing localized technical training across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mentoring young and new engineers across the Asia-Pacific region, building individual capacity and fostering generational succession.
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.
Wynnum, Queensland, Australia
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