About us
The philosophy behind what we do is that there is no point doing it unless it brings tangible benefit.

Who we are
According to my Linkedin profile: “I am a technology leader that strives for superior business enablement through digital transformation, excellence in service delivery and operational management. This is made possible through my extensive specialist expertise in the implementation of technology solutions and service management frameworks.”
Phew! Where do I find the time for all that?
What that boils down to is that I’ve been working in technology roles longer than I care to mention (if I say ‘mainframe computers’ you’ll get the gist) so have been around the block a few times – seen heaps, done loads.
In the roles I’ve had over the years, I’ve figured out that some formal approaches can be a little inflexible and difficult to understand. So, I generally take a selection of what I know from project management methodologies, application development techniques, service management frameworks and general business management. Then I apply some real world common-sense to come up with a way forward that fits the situation!
That’s not to say there is no formal structure to what I do, but the techniques I use have to be fit for purpose and flexible enough to avoid hindering the process.
And that doesn’t mean I have all the answers to every situation. There simply isn’t a ‘one-size fits all’ approach, especially when business needs are constantly shifting. Agility and continual learning are definitely part of the job specification!
My style is both consultative and collaborative, so I take the time to understand the challenge before recommending a solution.
The way I go about determining what a business is trying to achieve involves a healthy dose of listening. This means working together to tailor an outcome that meets the ‘why’ that started the whole thought process for you.
Oh, and the ‘we’ at the top of the page indicates that I can’t do everything on my own. I typically work with your team, whether that is the leadership group, the IT team or experts from other parts of the business. I am also comfortable working with the many excellent solution providers that are available around the country.
This approach has the added benefit of being able to share my knowledge so the team can participate in the implementation to understand the ongoing support requirements of the solution delivered.
And finally, the primary driver is for technology to contribute to the generation of revenue or ensure measurable cost savings are delivered by the solution.
There’s no point going with the latest technology offering just for the sake of it! I will help identify the most appropriate solution for you, for the right reasons.
If this all sounds like it’s what you’re looking for, get in touch – I’d love to hear your story.
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Email Us
enquiries@thistletech.co.nz

Call Us
+64 (22) 151 7616

Office Location
Oropi Rd, Tauranga, BoP
(by appointment only)

Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed