bwired's core purpose is to wow the world with what can be achieved online
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working and playing as a team
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engaging with great ideas
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business focused
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straight talking
These core values shape the way we do business with you and keep us in check to ensure you're receiving the very best service we can offer. We help companies transform the way they do business via the web and are passionate about all things digital.
bwired is all about making the Internet work for you - being able to streamline business processes and enhance marketing, sales and stakeholder relationships through your online activities. We use digital strategy, build, interaction design as well as search and social to enable clients to make rapid, substantial improvements to the performance of their organisation.
Mapping your business objectives to changes in technology requires in-depth knowledge, continuous education, fresh thinking and solid execution. The Internet is a constantly changing and challenging environment, and our clients benefit from our ongoing online leadership and resulting business growth.
Founded in 2000, bwired is proud to have over 200 clients in the areas of government, businesses of all sizes and global brands. Our team live and breathe all things online. Finding fresh online solutions to business problems and new ways for clients to profit from their online investments is what we're all about. In this constantly changing online marketplace, we invest heavily in R & D to ensure we stay ahead of the game and responsive to our customers' needs.
Our passion and commitment towards the industry has seen us develop our very own technology, coreDNA, a progressive website management platform. coreDNA is designed and developed by our people and continually innovated by our client community. This means that our clients always have access to the latest innovation of coreDNA at their fingertips; future-proofing their investment and ensuring their business evolves with changes in the online environment.
Our approach is all about helping to make your online activities meet your business objectives.
bwired Careers
Do you want to WOW the world with what can be achieved online?
A job at bwired is not like any other job in the digital industry. Whatever your role, you'll be part of the bwired family and that means discovering ongoing innovation, exhilarating challenges and helping to change the way companies do business online.
You'll be able to expand your knowledge of all things web-based, learn and participate in digital strategy and above all wow clients (and yourself!) with what can be achieved online.
Our focus is on our team's growth so we ensure that you'll receive the professional development you require. Our staff are the cornerstone of the business and we do all that we can to help you achieve your goals, while enjoying a great team atmosphere.
We're serious about what we do, but we don't like to take ourselves too seriously.
If you love the web (any part of the web!), enjoy being part of a straight-talking team and think that a sense of humour is essential in life, then we would love to have a chat with you!
Have a look at our current vacancies and if one of them sounds like you, apply now.
Our Office
We're located at 348 High St, between Chapel St and Williams Rd Prahran. Our office is a light and vibrant villa-conversion. We've been situated here for the past 5 years, there's ample parking available and the number 6 tram stops right outside the front door convenient or what!
Within bwired, we have Operations, Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Design, Build and Development departments. We promote a casual working environment with a friendly atmosphere and always like to have a laugh around the coffee machine!
Community
We're passionate about giving back to the community and thoroughly enjoy helping not-for-profit organisations achieve their online goals. With fundraising a priority for most charities, bwired is proud to help and support the following organisations:
Party for Strays
Party for Strays is a major fundraising and awareness raising campaign, run by the Lort Smith Animal Hospital. The hospital aims to promote and improve the welfare of animals and provide veterinary care for the animals of people of limited means.
Whitelion
Whitelion supports young people, helping them to build better lives for themselves and making our community a safer and more inclusive place.
The First Step Program
The First Step Program is a not-for-profit organisation that operates a clinic in St Kilda, Melbourne. First Step assists people with a drug dependence - heroin, other opiates and drugs.
ABCD Parenting
ABCD works with parents of children who are about to enter their teenage years. ABCD helps parents understand the challenges their children face as they negotiate this critical period in their lives.
Orana Family Services
www.oranafamilyservices.org.au
Orana Family Services, a community service agency of the Uniting Church, has cared for children and their families since 1888.
Rockin' Relief
The Rockin' Relief online charity auction was aimed at raising money for the RSPCA Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Meet the team
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Helen
Web Designer
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Nick
Account Manager
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Sarah
Communications Manager
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Megan
Front End Developer
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Campbell
Director of Sales
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Subash
Web Developer
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Nicholas
Junior Developer
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Brent
Front End Developer
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Chantella
Project Manager
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Twinkal
Integrator
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Umang
Web Developer
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Mark
bwired Philippines
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Yasmine
Business Consultant
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Jeff
Web Developer
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Leo
Front-end Web Developer/Integrator
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Kevin
Backend Developer
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Viv
Head Designer
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Teguh
Head Developer
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Joppy
Web Developer
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Sorna
Team Leader - Development
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Shridevi
Team Leader - Designs
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Ramkumar
Web Developer
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Anitha
Senior Test Engineer
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Sam
Founder & CEO
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Kali
Senior Project & Account Manager
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Jason
Services Consultant
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Kate
Graduate Integrator
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Ryan
Graduate Integrator
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Stuart
Project Manager
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Helen
Web Designer
Name
Helen Zhang
Position
Web Designer
Started at bwired
June 2010
Background
Likes making coffee
What makes you go wow?
Not having form, because I'm a conceptual metaphysical being.
Favourite Superhero
Totoro
Mac or Pc
Mac AND Pc
Random fact
Disassembled and reassembled a VCR at age 7
Nick
Account Manager
Name
Nick Winter
Position
Account Manager
Started at bwired
2009
Background
Concierge and hotel manager in Melbourne and London
What makes you go wow?
Any big sporting event game at the MCG
Favourite Superhero
Batman
Mac or Pc
Mac
Random fact
Made a cameo appearnce in the opening introduction at the Logies in 2005
Sarah
Communications Manager
Name
Sarah El-Atm
Position
Communications Manager
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Started out as a classical pianist, became an orchestra/arts/event manager and then found the digital world. Worked in online video and am now in web!
What makes you go wow?
In no particular order - Elgar's Cello Concerto, the beauty of the Australian bush and Casey Stoner
Favourite Superhero
Captain Planet
Mac or Pc
Mac
Random fact
I have been known to order any breakfast item with a side of bacon (including fruit salad!)
Megan
Front End Developer
Name
Megan Barnes
Position
Front End Developer
Started at bwired
2010
Background
Front End Developer at bwired
What makes you go wow?
An unbelievable view
Favourite Superhero
Superman
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I collect vintage children's books
Campbell
Director of Sales
Name
Campbell Wilson
Position
Director of Sales
Started at bwired
2001
Background
Has been with the company shortly after its inception. I have actively worked across most of bwired's clients and am proficient in understanding the business requirements of our customers.
What makes you go wow?
The strength, passion and stubbornness my little girl Madeleine has after being born 3 1/3 months premature. It is now just over 2 years ago since we came so close to losing our little girl who spent her first 3 months of live in NICU and we will forever be grateful to the incredible team of doctors and staff that took such great care of our little girl.
Favourite Superhero
Popeye
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I was King Spud at the Koo Wee Rup Potato Festival as a little boy. Wikipedia it...It was a big deal..then...
Subash
Web Developer
Name
Subash Adhikari
Position
Web Developer
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Web developer and wannabe computer programmer
What makes you go wow?
Writing web applications and PC gaming
Favourite Superhero
Bruce Wayne
Mac or Pc
Linux
Random fact
I hibernate every few months.
Nicholas
Junior Developer
Name
Nicholas Anastasios Giafis
Position
Junior Developer
Started at bwired
2006
Background
Previously worked as a Network Administrator for Harris Smith Furniture, Montpelier and Harris House Kitchens
What makes you go wow?
World of Warcraft
Favourite Superhero
Batman
Mac or Pc
Arch Linux
Random fact
Can eat an entire sponge cake in one sitting
Brent
Front End Developer
Name
Brent Dayman
Position
Front End Developer
Started at bwired
2011
Background
Originally from a print design background, my passion for technology and the web has led me through web design to front-end development
What makes you go wow?
hearing "dadadada" when I get home
Favourite Superhero
Batman
Mac or Pc
Mac
Random fact
I kick ass at Footy Tipping
Chantella
Project Manager
Chantella Perera
PositionProject Manager
Started at bwired2011
BackgroundAccounts Administrator at Macro Solutions. Studying a Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce (Marketing)
What makes you go wow?Bit corny but love a good quote - "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi
Favourite SuperheroIronMan
Mac or PcMac
Random factLove to play just a little bit of basketball!
Twinkal
Integrator
Name
Twinkal Patel
Position
Integrator
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Fresher
What makes you go wow?
Cooking, Travelling, Music (A.R. Raheman)
Favourite Superhero
Shahid Kapoor
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I love traveling to places of natural beauty like the Blue Mountains and Mount Hotham
Umang
Web Developer
Name
Umang Patel
Position
Web Developer
Started at bwired
2010
Background
Worked in People Stream (Human Resource Management System) as an Intern for a few monts
What makes you go wow?
Cricket, driving, car race games
Favourite Superhero
Imran Khan, Akshay Kumar
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I love to drive on long winding roads like the Great Ocean Road!
Mark
bwired Philippines
Name
Mark Ooi
Position
bwired Philippines
Started at bwired
2005
Background
Designing websites for bands straight out of high school. Got into a couple of start-up projects between 2002-04. Studied Business at RMIT and Info Systems at Monash up until 2006 when I assumed a full-time role. The rest is history!
What makes you go wow?
Immersing myself in different cultures. Travelling routes that feel unique. Exploring family history
Favourite Superhero
Neo from The Matrix
Mac or Pc
Mac
Random fact
When I broke my ass snowboarding, I had a massive bruise on my lower back to my upper thighs. When a client came into bwired, Sam would ask me to drop my dacks and show off the bruise.
Yasmine
Business Consultant
Name
Yasmine Joanna Alcide
Position
Business Consultant
Started at bwired
2012
Background
I have held several Account Management/Sales roles in Education and Group Buying in Australia and overseas.
What makes you go wow?
I am passionate about digital marketing and digital innovation. Seeing online business transformations definitely wows me. I also love learning languages, travelling and learning about other cultures.
Favourite Superhero
Wonderwoman
Mac or Pc
PC but slowly becoming a Mac lover
Random fact
I do Krav Maga
Jeff
Web Developer
Name
Jeffrey B. Naval
Position
Web Developer (Team Lead Philippines)
Started at bwired
2012
Background
I started as a freelance we devleoper
What makes you go wow?
Cool graphics and detail.
Favourite Superhero
Fanboy and Chumchum
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I love online competitive gaming (Starcraft, League of Legends, Dota2) and Ninjas!
Leo
Front-end Web Developer/Integrator
Name
Pio Leonardo V. Rapirap
Position
Front-end Web Developer/Integrator
Started at bwired
2012
Background
As a report developer, I worked at Stimulsoft Reports and was a .NET developer for 3 years. I've also taught computer programming and have previously led a small web development firm.
What makes you go wow?
Boxers recover after getting knocked down by a power left hook and come back winning by throwing a powerpunch themselves!
Favourite Superhero
Superman
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I whistle/sing or play classical music when I'm frustrated or in a bad mood.
Kevin
Backend Developer
Name
Kevin M. Mirafuentes
Position
Backend Developer
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Started as a web developer in 2009, been a web/php developer ever since
What makes you go wow?
Robots, big bikes
Favourite Superhero
Iron Man
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I love PC games and basketball
Viv
Head Designer
Name
Vivian Trang
Position
Head Designer
Started at bwired
2012
Background
I started my design career in 2005, and since then I have worked at small design studios and big advertising agencies. Over the years, I have developed my skills on strong, simple designs and have enjoyed building brands, print design, motion graphics and photography. My biggest passion is digital design and I would to love to WOW others with creative heights. I have worked with major clients including Hungry Jack’s, Adidas, Suzuki, Sportsgirl, Garnier, Cotton On, Daikin, BioZet, Fasta Pasta plus many more.
What makes you go wow?
My dog Neo! He has over 6K fans on Facebook. Please like his page Neo the Yorkie
Favourite Superhero
Ironman
Mac or Pc
Mac
Random fact
When I was 15, I had artwork sent into space!
Teguh
Head Developer
Name
Teguh Hadisurya Wijaya
Position
Head Developer
Started at bwired
October 2007
Background
Studied at Monash University doing Master of Practising Accounting and Bachelor of Computing (IT). I used to work as a developer in Law Media for a couple of months
What makes you go wow?
When there's robot that I can comand to do anything I want - "Robot! Build a website for me!"
Favourite Superhero
Spiderman
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
When I was a kid, I loved swimming so much. I always jumped straight to the fish pond after I arrived home from school to swim with the fish if my mum didn't see.
Joppy
Web Developer
Name
Joppy Oey
Position
Web Developer
Started at bwired
July 2008
Background
During my university degree in Indonesia, I received an internship at a Software Development company (BaliCamp). In 2006, I came to Melbourne and continued my study in RMIT. From 2006 until 2008, I got a casual job as Kitchen Hand in KFC and Professional Marker in NCS Pearson.
What makes you go wow?
Programming, travelling, coffe, badminton
Favourite Superhero
X-Men
Mac or Pc
Both
Random fact
I always arrange my application tabs in the same order in my bwired PC taskbar...
Sorna
Team Leader - Development
Name
Sorna Kumar
Position
Team Leader - Development
Started at bwired
October 2008
Background
Worked on Web Development, Asp, .NET
What makes you go wow?
Listening to soulful music
Favourite Superhero
E.V.R
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
simply guy with complex thoughts who is trying to learn something about everything and everything about something...
Shridevi
Team Leader - Designs
Name
Shridevi
Position
Team Leader - Designers
Started at bwired
November 2008
Background
Started my career in designing and continuing...
What makes you go wow?
Going to places, especially hill stations
Favourite Superhero
Edward from Twilight Saga and Spiderman
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I don't get bored easily and I love to dream in my own little world. I like to drink a hot cup of coffee during the rain...
Ramkumar
Web Developer
Name
Ramkumar Pandian
Position
Web Developer
Started at bwired
May 2011
Background
I was a technical support executive before I started my work with DCI
What makes you go wow?
Books (fiction)
Favourite Superhero
Phantom
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I am a calm person but like to fight with my brother for a candy...
Anitha
Senior Test Engineer
Name
Anitha Ramaswamy
Position
Senior Test Engineer
Started at bwired
May 2011
Background
Started my career in software testing and continuing...
What makes you go wow?
Anyone, when they stand out for the interests of others..I wonder, how selfless they are!
Favourite Superhero
Wolverine of X-Men
Mac or Pc
PC
Random fact
I my freeze my cookies and eat them..I like them chilled and crisp!
Sam
Founder & CEO
Name
Sam Saltis
Position
Founder & CEO
Started at bwired
2000
Background
For over 12 years I worked with leading technologist in a large Bank helping deliver the next generation of customer solutions. Using my experience and passion for technology, I started a company with a focus on delivering that same transformation for busineses wanting to use the internet. I belive that technology is a key enabler for business to succeed in the new digital age.
What makes you go wow?
How for over 25 years technolgy has continued to transform the way we live. Who would have predicted 15 years ago that the world would have become so connected. I can only begin to imagine how we will be "wowed" in the future
Favourite Superhero
Thunderbirds - I know im showing my age
Mac or Pc
PC but I feel drawn to the darkside
Random fact
My first car was a beat up 74 VW Kombi Van
Kali
Senior Project & Account Manager
Name
Kali Tsialios
Position
Senior Project & Account Manager
Started at bwired
2009
Background
Over 20 years working within the financial services, government, travel and tourism, telecommunications, security, health care, utilities and water sectors, incorporating areas within IT, Business, Project Management and Consultancy.
What makes you go wow?
A new pair of shoes, handbag, accessories...seriously, clients realising the benefits of an online solution
Favourite Superhero
Wonder Woman
Mac or Pc
Pc
Random fact
Solving Sudoku daily and now into KenKen
Jason
Services Consultant
Name
Jason Healey
Position
Services Consultant
Started at bwired
2012
Background
-Digital Content Manager – Roadrunner Records (2000-2008)
-Online Marketing Services – JB Hi Fi (2008-2011)
-Producer/Project Manager – Citrus (2011-2012)
-Senior Producer – DTDigital (2012)
-Services Consultant – bwired (2012-2013)
What makes you go wow?
Obscure heavy metal records, great thinkers and philosophers, the prospect of a new Star Wars movie in 2015 and everything that my three year old has to say about absolutely anything.
Favourite Superhero
Wonder Woman
Mac or Pc
I’m a little of column A and a little of column B. Having said that, there are 2 Macbooks, an iMac, 2 iPhones and an iPad at home. When it comes down to personality however, I’m definitely more of a Mac guy.
Random fact
The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.
Kate
Graduate Integrator
Name
Kate (Kexin Xue)
Position
Graduate Integrator
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Studied at RMIT University - Master of Computer Science
What makes you go wow?
Hot food and Anime
Favourite Superhero
Doraemon
Mac or Pc
Mac and Pc
Random fact
I love Ayumi Hamasaki! I love Arashi! I love Volcaloid!
Ryan
Graduate Integrator
Name
Ryan Zhang (Bohao Zhang)
Position
Graduate Integrator
Started at bwired
2012
Background
One and a half years Global Service desk in HP as Tech Rep Lvl 1
What makes you go wow?
n/a
Favourite Superhero
n/a
Mac or Pc
Both!
Random fact
n/a
Stuart
Project Manager
Name
Stuart Nurden
Position
Project Manager
Started at bwired
2012
Background
Came to bwired after 9 years at Australian Botanical Products, looking after the IT & Logistics
What makes you go wow?
hhmm tough one that, I'd have to be geeky and say the newest gadget, though catching the latest mountain bike movies can be pretty inspiring too.
Favourite Superhero
Has to be Ironman
Mac or Pc
Mac no question, though seriously considering moving to Android for my phone as the iPhone is getting left behind recently
Random fact
Back in the UK I used to manage a bottle shop and once had Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe and Sir Anthony Hopkins come into my store all at the same time!
Our Board
Sam Saltis
Founding Director and CEO
Sam is charged with the strategic management of the firm and also heads our product development group. Prior to founding bwired, Sam was a member of the executive team of the ANZ bank. Sam holds an undergraduate degree in computer science and applied mathematics, as well as an MBA from the Melbourne Business School.
Michael Johnstone
Non-Executive Chairman
Michael was formerly general manager of Global Real Estate at the National Australia Bank. He studied land surveying at the RMIT, town and country planning (economic geography) at the University of Melbourne, and completed the advanced management program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business.