OUR TEAM. |
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PETER GILBERT.
director. 
Peter is passionate about helping clients make confident, informed business decisions. Over the years, he has built a talented team of consultants, specialists, and trusted partners who share this commitment. Together, they help organisations navigate everything from strategic technology decisions and transformation programmes through to solution design, delivery, and data-driven insights.
With more than 30 years in the technology industry, Peter has seen how the right approach can unlock growth, improve efficiency, and create lasting value. His experience enables him to quickly identify practical opportunities to leverage technology, simplify complexity, and solve business challenges. Peter is particularly proud of the Resolution8 team. Their combined expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to client success help organisations deliver meaningful change and achieve lasting outcomes. SASHA STRYDOM.
business analyst. 
Sasha has worked across several industries, from energy, to dairy, to health and now with Resolution8 in local government and other areas. Her background working with people and systems, along with her attention to detail set her up well in her project management and analyst roles.
Combining a keen insight into group dynamics, a strong understanding of how to implement solutions, and an extensive background working with people Sasha works out what needs to be done and drives her teams to get it done. We know you'll enjoy working with Sasha's positive attitude contrasting against her ability to spy out risks to delivery. LOUISE MERCER.
digital advisor / programme manager. 
Louise has worked in the information sector for nearly 20 years as a leader running large corporate systems and managing projects in the public sector. She has experience of the work required from planning, to building, to running an ICT environment.
Louise can help you improve team and project performance, update your strategy and align it to a new work programme, assist with the selection of a new piece of software and vendor negotiations. She can also help write business cases, update your board reporting on risks and security issues, and upskill your team with training and templates. Louise has worked as an agent of change as well as embedding procedures and work ethics in a variety of teams. She enjoys finding ways to do tasks in the most effective way possible, and utilise technology and information to work towards business goals. NICOLE SCOTT.
project manager. 
Nicole's natural ability in project management makes her the perfect support for any project. Her attention to the things that matter in projects ensure reporting is done, risks and issues logged/updated, timelines met and the team keeps things up-to-date.
Alongside this she is primary support for a national Microsoft Teams implementation, managing teams, channels, people and issues with speed and accuracy. She is proficient in different support desk solutions, running them for clients and internally. TRINA FALCONER.
programme / project manager. 
Trina has more than 20 years’ experience in project and service manager roles, being highly effective at defining and implementing business changes, creating excellent professional relationships, contributing, and liaising effectively at any organisational level to refine and enhance business processes.
Trina is an articulate communicator who facilitates understanding at any organisational level, incisively researches where required, analyses and interprets complex issues and applies sound project management methodology. She is a strategic and analytical thinker who sees opportunities and risks early, is logical, systems minded and effective decision maker and applies honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all matters she is involved with. SUMEET.
software engineer. 
Technology Consultant with 6+ years of experience in data analytics, software development, and technology consulting. Specialises in cloud-native solutions, data engineering, and enterprise analytics platforms using Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Sumeet holds a Master of Information Technology from the University of Waikato, achieving A+ grades in advanced subjects including Machine Learning Algorithms and Secure Cloud Application Engineering. Experienced in data warehouse design, ETL pipelines, API integrations, and Power BI analytics solutions across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, education, and retail sectors. Strong background in Python, SQL, and .NET development, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Fluent in English and Hindi and experienced working in multicultural teams. MAX ZAW.
software engineer. 
Max further expands our ability to address complex technology challenges and support our clients in their solution development.
Max is a highly capable and solution-focused developer with strong expertise in C#, .NET Core, and Azure. Brings solid experience in building scalable applications, APIs, and cloud-based systems, with a hands-on approach to the full development lifecycle. Skilled in using Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and SQL databases to deliver efficient, production-ready solutions. Known for a calm, analytical mindset and a collaborative working style, Max is quick to diagnose complex issues and consistently contribute to high performing, reliable software. HEATHER APPLETON.
data engineer. Heather Appleton is an experienced IT professional with more than four decades of experience spanning software development, systems analysis, database design, technical support, reporting, and data migration. Throughout her career she has designed and maintained large-scale business applications, supported Oracle and SQL Server environments, delivered reporting and Power BI solutions, and led complex data migration initiatives that help organisations modernise legacy systems while protecting critical business information.
Heather brings a pragmatic, problem-solving approach to data engineering, combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of how technology, data, and business processes work together to deliver lasting value. BHARATH MADHAIYAN.
data engineer. Bharath Madhaiyan is a data engineer and analytics specialist who combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of how data drives business decisions.
He has delivered enterprise-scale data platforms, reporting solutions, and forecasting models across global organisations, helping teams improve data quality, automate processes, and turn complex information into actionable insights. With experience spanning Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, data engineering, and advanced analytics, Bharath is passionate about creating trusted data foundations that enable organisations to make smarter, faster decisions. |
VIVEK SHARMA.
chief technology officer. 
Vivek has a long and varied history of delivery and working across sectors. Roles from solution development, commercial development and start-ups, Vivek adds a great deal of experience and knowledge to the team as well as an insatiable thirst for understanding the technical.
Vivek holds a master's degree in strategic management and post graduate diplomas and bachelor's in IT and business studies. When engaging with clients Vivek is able to bring all of his business and technical understanding to the table - unpacking the business need and visualising the technical requirements to match. With 20 plus years in the IT sector and across dairy, recruitment. operational management and financial management you can be sure you're in safe hands with Vivek. MEGAN PRITCHARD.
business analyst / business intelligence. 
Megan joins us with a broad working history, this context gives her the context in the different projects she finds herself. With in-depth knowledge of the local government sector, she is well suited to unpacking how things work and finding better ways to do them, through process change or IT solutions or both.
Her ability to pick up different business processes enhances her ability to understand dashboard and business intelligence requirements. Her Power BI abilities have been leveraged by the Resolution8 and our projects to get insight into delivery and risk profiles. These combined skills will ensure she comes to an understanding of your needs before you launch into the investment of business intelligence solutions and dashboards / reporting. AYA ZABAD.
technical business analyst. Aya Zabad helps organisations navigate change by bringing together business insight, technical understanding, and effective stakeholder management. Her experience spans business analysis, data migration, Power Platform development, software delivery, and process improvement, enabling her to support projects from requirements gathering through to implementation and adoption.
Combining a strong technical foundation with a talent for translating complex concepts into clear, actionable outcomes, Aya helps clients confidently move from ideas to delivery. TONY KNOWLING.
business intelligence / development. 
Tony knows data, databases, business and technology. He has been working in the technology sector for 25+ years. He's built businesses, delivered solutions across different sectors and driven change. His knowledge of databases is unparalleled in our team and as such he anchors much of our data and innovation team business intelligence deliverables - combining his experience in business with data warehousing. If it is health, dairy, local government or education sectors, Tony will have experience to draw from.
In his time across various organisations Tony dealt with Oracle Y2k at Treasury in Victoria, implemented ERPs in various organisations and designed and developed data warehouses in the dairy, health and education sectors. Using his passion for flying, Tony has also flown commercially for Westpac Air Ambulance and continues to fly in his spare time. DAVID TRIMBLE.
enterprise architect. David is a highly experienced enterprise and solution architect with an extensive software development background across industry and technology boundaries. He has extensive experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
Over the last six years, David has advised organisations on Cloud strategy, both in terms of understanding how to leverage Cloud technology to deliver business value and best approaches to design and delivery. He has particularly gained in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform and the tools it provides to create secure application programming interfaces (APIs). David also worked for Microsoft Corporation for 5 years in the Patterns and Practices Group, creating frameworks and platforms for the Microsoft .Net platform. CHAD PAYNE.
business analyst. Chad has been defining and delivering business change throughout New Zealand for 23+ years. From forestry to food production to agriculture to IT infrastructure to local government and more, Chad has the knowledge and ability to understand client needs, define and document them and support their delivery.
Throughout his career, Chad has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead and contribute to impactful initiatives and outcomes. His proficiency spans the spectrum of process and business analysis, with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and stakeholder engagement. DIANE PEVREAL.
specialist business analyst. Diane knows the health sector, inside and out. With extensive experience working in the system and then working outside the same system she brings a unique and rounded view of the sector. Occupying leadership roles in Waikato DHB, driving Oral health change and introducing new systems and processes, Diane can quickly understand health system processes and find solutions.
More recently she established a private Oral Health company and so has first-hand experience working for the centralised health services and balancing that against business and patient delivery. Diane is supporting us in understanding a key health project and setting out better ways to deliver services and structure IT. LESLEY KUKARD.
operational delivery lead. 
Lesley will have you organised, sorted and cleaned in no time flat. A key part of any project or business is ensuring tasks are done, people turn up and have what they need when they need it - Lesley ensures that we have this in spades.
A broad working background and agile mind mean Lesley is able to assimilate, understand and improve processes as she goes. Lesley's work background has included property management, account management and credit control. Everywhere she's gone she has optimised and improved how things are done. Lesley currently supports multiple clients and projects, ensuring things get done. ROCHELLE GILBERT.
administrator. Rochelle’s experience in administration and organisation management makes her the ideal person to drive the Resolution8 team forward and ensure the team can focus on their core competencies.
AIDAN WEBSTER.
software engineer. Aidan Webster is a software developer with a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and modern cloud application development, combining analytical thinking with hands-on delivery experience.
At Resolution8, he has contributed to the development and testing of Azure-based SaaS solutions for Wild Bamboo, delivering features across APIs, backend services, user interfaces, testing, and DevOps pipelines within an established agile team. Aidan brings expertise in C#, TypeScript, Azure, SQL, and modern web technologies, with a passion for building scalable, high-quality solutions that create real business value |