Jason Martin
One of Simple Machines' original founders, rejoins the consultancy as Chief Technology Officer. With a background in signals intelligence and a significant stint as an architect at Fairfax Media Australia, Jason's technical acumen is well-established. Over the past decade, Jason served as Chief Technology and Product Officer at Beonic, a publicly listed spatial analytics company that serves major airports like Heathrow and JFK, as well as leading retail and FMCG brands. His return marks a strategic move to enhance Simple Machines' global executive leadership, focusing on helping clients harness agentic AI to solve real-world challenges across the UK, U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
Hamish Rickerby
A seasoned technologist with over a decade of experience in telecommunications and software architecture, returns to Simple Machines as Director of Technology in Christchurch. Previously, Hamish played a pivotal role in leading complex projects at Simple Machines, focusing on discovery, architecture, solution design, and delivery. His recent tenure as Chief Technology Officer at BeeCastle, a SaaS data and analytics platform for the IT services industry, further solidified his expertise in data analytics and platform development. Now, back in his hometown of Christchurch after years in Australia, Hamish is set to spearhead the AI and data research and enablement team, aligning the Christchurch office's operations with the dynamic needs of West Coast U.S. clients.
The return of Jason and Hamish signifies a renewed vigor in Simple Machines' mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions in data engineering and AI. Their combined experience and leadership are poised to drive innovation and excellence, reinforcing the consultancy's position at the forefront of technological advancement.
