Padiso

Padiso operates in the competitive software-as-a-service (SaaS) market, focusing on developing and maintaining multiple software products across different industries or use cases. This diversified approach allows the company to cater to a wide range of business needs and potentially reduce risk by not relying on a single product.
The company's business model is flexible, offering two primary ways for clients to engage with their software:

- Subscription services: Clients can subscribe to Padiso's software products directly, paying recurring fees to access and use the tools. This model provides a steady revenue stream for Padiso and allows clients to benefit from regular updates and support.

- White-label solutions: Padiso also offers its software products as white-label solutions, enabling other businesses to rebrand and resell the software as their own. This approach can be attractive to companies looking to expand their product offerings without investing in in-house development.

Principal Engineer & Consultant

API Hunt

What's APIhunt.io?
It's a marketplace where developers and businesses can discover, compare, and integrate APIs faster than ever before. Think of it as the ultimate API playground.

Why APIhunt.io?
Because searching for the right API shouldn't be harder than building your actual product
We're making API integration as easy as ordering a pizza (maybe easier, depending on your pizza place)
Our platform is saving developers hundreds of hours and companies millions of dollars

What we've achieved so far:
500+ APIs listed used by developers from 500+ companies, including some Fortune 500 giants

What's next? 
We're on a mission to become the go-to platform for anything and everything API-related. If you're into APIs, tech, or just making developers' lives easier, let's connect!

Solutions Architect

Nexus Works

Nexus Works is the superhuman sidekick for vendor discovery and evaluation in the digital transformation space.

We're revolutionising how enterprises find and assess vendors for their digital transformation projects. Think of us as an automated "Insight.com" but for Digital Vendor Discovery.


Why Nexus Works?
- Because 70% of Digital Transformations fail, and we're here to change that
We're making vendor discovery as easy as scrolling through your social media feed (and way more productive)

- Our AI-powered platform is saving companies millions and cutting project timelines by months
- Nexus Works give you super powers

Chief Technology Officer

Tell Me Baby

Chief Technology Officer | Chief Product Officer | Advisor

Scentre Group (Owner and Operator of Westfield in Aus and NZ)

Lead Engineer | Solutions Architecture (Contract)

Subly

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Co-Founder & CTO

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Principal Engineering Consultant

Prismatik

Head Of Innovation and Engineering

Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer (Contract)

Deloitte Digital

A great experience to work with Deloitte Digital Team on 'icare.nsw.gov.au' project and lead a team of talented developers to deliver required solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in technology and product management, I'm an Executive Consultant at Padiso, a digital product development, transformation, and strategy firm that helps clients scale SaaS and fintech products. I specialize in providing leadership and strategy services that enable our clients to achieve sustainable growth in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

As a tech and product leader, I have worked with some of the major brands across Australia and abroad, delivering innovative solutions and creating value for different market verticals. I also provide strategic board advisory services as Chief Technology and Product Officer for rapidly growing businesses, focusing on product, value, culture, and growth. I am currently pursuing an Executive MBA at UNSW, where I aim to enhance my skills and knowledge in entrepreneurship, innovation, and management.

Kevin Kasaei

DroneShield

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is a global leader in counter-drone technology. The Company has developed the pre-eminent drone security solution that protects people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from drones. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hired as a Talent Acquisition Partner – mix of hands on hiring and project work:
▪ Stakeholder management, coaching and support.
▪ Process improvement – Interview Process, EVP, Diversity, Reporting, Policies, SOP’s.
▪ High Volume of roles across multiple disciplines.
▪ Vendor Management.

Secondment: helped the ASX implement their first ever ERP system (Workday) as a Talent Acquisition SME:
▪ Requirements gathering and Design of Business Processes (As Is / To Be).
▪ Testing – Unit Testing, E2E Testing, Integration Testing.
▪ Vendor Management.
▪ Scrum Meetings.
▪ UAT Support.
▪ User Training and Workshops.
▪ Change Management.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Preacta

Responsible for the set up and management of new engagements, resource management, operations, delivery of critical roles, Reports & Insights.

•	Talent Acquisition Specialist.
•	Stakeholder management, delivery, process improvement, recommendations.
•	Sourcing SME - niche skills, tough-to-fill and critical roles.
•	Systems and tools expert.
•	Leadership.

Implementation Lead - Talent Acquisition & Ops. 

Responsible for leading new engagements, delivery of critical roles, Reports & Insights.

•	Talent Acquisition - Strategy design and implementation.
•	Stakeholder management, delivery, process improvement, recommendations.
•	Sourcing SME - niche skills, tough-to-fill and critical roles.
•	Emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
•	Systems and tools expert.
•	Training and mentoring.

Senior Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Specialist

Ampol Australia

•	Focus on Time-to-Hire and Process Optimisation (both Permanent and Contract roles).
•	Implementation support and escalations.
•	Resource Allocation – local and offshore teams.
•	Hires across Project Services, Leadership, and Technology.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (through Preacta)

Myriota

Partnered with Myriota in managing the recruitment operations and building a sustainable process for scale.

•	Implementation of new hiring process and systems across all business units.
•	Creation of interview templates, repositories, and salary benchmarking.
•	Workshops and Training sessions conducted.
•	Supported HR with Employment Contract generation and approval.
•	Improved Time-to-Hire. 
•	Hires across Leadership, Technology, Engineering, and Marketing.
•	Leadership.

Talent Acquisition Lead (through Preacta)

carsales.com.au

Helped carsales.com.au grow their Engineering teams.

•	Hiring audit, process improvement, and implementation.
•	Training sessions conducted.
•	Focus on diversity.
•	Coaching and Mentoring.
•	Hires across Technology.

Technical Talent Acquisition Advisor (through Preacta)

Atlassian

Hired to recruit Back End and Specialty Engineers for all of Atlassian's Core Engineering Teams.

•	The key mandate was to increase hiring velocity.
•	Focus on Senior level roles and Diversity hiring.
•	Management of internal resources – talent pooling, sourcing, activity numbers.
•	Hires across Leadership and Technology.

Technical Recruiter (through Preacta)

Zip Co

Recruited Software & Data Engineers, UX/UI Designers, Product Managers.

•	Sole purpose to increase hiring velocity and improve quality.
•	Created Technical Assessment along with Hiring Managers.
•	Workshops and Training sessions conducted.
•	Hires across Technology and Product.

Talent Acquisition Manager (through Preacta)

Baraja

Helped Baraja source the world's top talent through RPO partnership.

•	Proactive sourcing of niche skills and critical roles.
•	Implementation of Topgrading (hiring methodology).
•	Improved Time-to-hire.
•	Creation of new reporting frameworks and branding material.
•	Creation of interview templates, repositories, and salary benchmarking.
•	Implementation of CX best practices and optimisation.
•	Workshops and Training sessions conducted.
•	Global searches, talent pooling/nurturing, sourcing strategy, insights.
•	Coaching and Mentoring.
•	Hires across HR, Marketing, Engineering, Technology, Blue Collar, Leadership, and Executive.

Talent Acquisition Manager (through Preacta) 

3X Partners

Headhunted technologists for Australia's most progressive companies including:

•	Disruptive start-ups (privately owned and or VC/PE backed). 
•	Established top ranking technology software houses and professional service consultancies. 
•	200 ASX listed.

Talent Scout - Sourcing Expert

Experienced talent acquisition professional with a proven track record of successfully identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent across various industries. Strong expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

Proficient in utilising data to influence and predict outcomes, drive process improvements, and recommend recruitment strategies. Leverages data to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing channels, evaluate candidate quality, interview ratios, and time-to-hire.

Additionally, I have a strong background in strategy implementation, collaborating with key stakeholders to align talent acquisition goals with overall business objectives.

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