Principal Full Stack Engineer and SaaS Founder with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade platforms across SaaS and enterprise environments. I specialise in backend systems, API design, data pipelines, and workflow automation, with a strong track record of aligning technical architecture to real business outcomes. As Founder and Principal Engineer at BIDTEK, I’ve owned end-to-end system design for AI-assisted platforms operating in complex, regulated domains. I’m an early adopter of AI-assisted development, using tools like ChatGPT and Claude as part of a disciplined engineering workflow to accelerate iteration, improve code quality, and support structured content generation — always with maintainability and long-term system health in mind. I bring a pragmatic, senior approach to delivery, collaborating closely with product, UX, and stakeholders to ship reliable, intuitive systems that scale.

Principal Full Stack Engineer and SaaS Founder with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade platforms across SaaS and enterprise environments. I specialise in backend systems, API design, data pipelines, and workflow automation, with a strong track record of aligning technical architecture to real business outcomes. As Founder and Principal Engineer at BIDTEK, I’ve owned end-to-end system design for AI-assisted platforms operating in complex, regulated domains. I’m an early adopter of AI-assisted development, using tools like ChatGPT and Claude as part of a disciplined engineering workflow to accelerate iteration, improve code quality, and support structured content generation — always with maintainability and long-term system health in mind. I bring a pragmatic, senior approach to delivery, collaborating closely with product, UX, and stakeholders to ship reliable, intuitive systems that scale.

Available to hire

Principal Full Stack Engineer and SaaS Founder with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade platforms across SaaS and enterprise environments.

I specialise in backend systems, API design, data pipelines, and workflow automation, with a strong track record of aligning technical architecture to real business outcomes. As Founder and Principal Engineer at BIDTEK, I’ve owned end-to-end system design for AI-assisted platforms operating in complex, regulated domains.

I’m an early adopter of AI-assisted development, using tools like ChatGPT and Claude as part of a disciplined engineering workflow to accelerate iteration, improve code quality, and support structured content generation — always with maintainability and long-term system health in mind.

I bring a pragmatic, senior approach to delivery, collaborating closely with product, UX, and stakeholders to ship reliable, intuitive systems that scale.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Principal Engineer at BIDTEK
February 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and scaled a SaaS platform simplifying SME access to government procurement through automation and applied AI. Owned end-to-end system architecture, integrating tender ingestion, structured data extraction, bid preparation, and workflow orchestration. Designed and led development of data-driven matching and analysis pipelines supporting informed bid decisions. Applied AI-assisted development practices to accelerate iteration, improve code quality, and streamline structured content generation. Collaborated closely with product, UX, and stakeholders to deliver a polished, production-grade platform operating in regulated environments.
Principal Consultant at Two Moons Creative
January 1, 1996 - Present
Delivered 25+ years of full-stack consultancy across SaaS, enterprise, and data-driven systems, primarily using PHP, SQL-based platforms, and API architectures. Acted as technical lead on long-running client engagements, owning system design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and backend services in PHP and Python, supporting complex workflows and third-party integrations. Managed cloud and Windows Server environments supporting 30+ production domains, with responsibility for reliability, security, and performance. Early and consistent adopter of AI-assisted development to support prototyping, debugging, automation, and delivery efficiency.
Full Stack Developer at InMarket Systems Pty Ltd
March 31, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Led ongoing development of multiple PHP-based production systems with a focus on reliability, maintainable architecture, and structured quality assurance. Delivered backend and frontend enhancements supporting business-critical workflows and data integrity. Worked closely with stakeholders to deliver incremental improvements aligned with operational and user needs.
Systems Developer at Property Compliance Australia
March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed custom web portals and internal systems using PHP and MySQL to support compliance-driven business processes. Managed IIS hosting, SSL configuration, and deployments on Windows Server environments, improving security and system reliability. Supported production systems handling sensitive customer and regulatory data.

Education

Bachelor of Business at Central Queensland University
January 3, 1977 - December 1, 1980

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Wholesale & Distribution
    paper Two Moons Creative — Full Stack Consultancy & Platform Delivery

    Two Moons Creative is a long-running full-stack consultancy delivering custom web platforms, data-driven systems, and business-critical software for clients across professional services, media, education, and commercial sectors.

    I owned the end-to-end technical delivery across projects — from system architecture and backend development through to frontend implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance. Work typically involved designing PHP-based platforms, relational data models, RESTful APIs, and workflow automation to support real-world business processes.

    Projects ranged from bespoke customer portals and intranet systems to content-heavy websites and operational tools, often integrating third-party services, payment gateways, and external APIs. A strong emphasis was placed on reliability, maintainability, security, and clear information architecture.

    Alongside hands-on engineering, I worked closely with clients, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions, ensuring platforms were intuitive, scalable, and fit for purpose. Two Moons Creative has supported long-term client engagements spanning many years, reflecting a consistent focus on quality delivery and trusted technical leadership.

    paper BIDTEK — AI-Assisted Procurement & Tender Automation Platform

    BIDTEK is a SaaS platform designed to reduce the time, cost, and complexity of government procurement for small and medium businesses. The platform automates tender discovery, relevance matching, structured data extraction, and bid preparation workflows across public and private procurement sources.

    As Founder and Principal Engineer, I designed and owned the end-to-end system architecture, including API-driven ingestion pipelines, structured data models, ETL workflows, and backend services supporting tender analysis and workflow automation. The platform operates in a regulated, data-heavy domain where accuracy, traceability, and system reliability are critical.

    AI-assisted development techniques were applied pragmatically to accelerate iteration, improve code quality, and support structured content generation, while maintaining a strong focus on maintainability, observability, and long-term system health. The project integrates cloud infrastructure, relational databases, and automation tooling to support scalable, production-grade delivery.