After relocating to Christchurch from the UK in 2010 with his wife and two children, Steve has established himself in the IT industry and is pleased to consider New Zealand his home. Steve began his career as a software developer and has accumulated over 35 years of experience working for end-user and supplier organizations in the insurance, energy, and finance sectors, acquiring a diverse set of skills in project, program, and portfolio management along the way.
In 2022, Steve joined the Inde team with the aim of supporting the various teams and ensuring that the company delivers excellent outcomes for its customers every time. He focuses on Delivery Management, which encompasses all aspects of the business, from Small Work Delivery to Project and Program Management, Portfolio Management, and Consultancy. Steve is dedicated to Inde's customers and ensures that all parties are content with their results. Currently, Steve is in the process of building a team of Delivery Management experts who collaborate closely with the technical teams and Inde's customers to provide exceptional service.
While Steve's children are beginning to leave the nest and spread their wings, he remains family oriented. Fortunately, his black Labrador, Hobbes, has stepped up to fill his cup, with Steve and his wife frequently spending their weekends walking on the beach and repeatedly tossing balls into the ocean for Hobbes to retrieve. When time allows, Steve enjoys cycling on the roads of the Port Hills, always making sure to stop for a cup of coffee.
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DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
We help enterprises deliver complex change with confidence. By providing clear leadership, structured oversight, and right‑sized governance, we ensure outcomes are achieved.
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Farmlands
Farmlands

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Fulton Hogan
Fulton Hogan

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Harcourts
Harcourts

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House of Travel
House of Travel

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Kathmandu
Kathmandu

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Lincoln University
Lincoln University

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Lumino The Dentists
Lumino The Dentists

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Maven Dental
Maven Dental

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MOVe Logisitics Group
MOVe Logisitics Group

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Orion
Orion

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Programmed
Programmed

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Ravensdown
Ravensdown

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Ryman Healthcare
Ryman Healthcare

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Silver Fern Farms
Silver Fern Farms

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Westland Milk Products
Westland Milk Products
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Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand
WHY DELIVERY BREAKS DOWN
Delivery breaks down when ownership is unclear, priorities compete, and progress isn’t visible. With more initiatives spanning technology, data, cloud, and security, the cost of poor delivery alignment increases.
WHAT WE DO
Our team provides structured leadership, oversight, and assurance across projects, programmes, and portfolios. We ensure delivery approaches are right‑sized to the risk and complexity of the work, balancing governance with momentum, and control with flexibility.

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Project & Programme Management
Project & Programme Management
- End‑to‑end leadership of projects and programmes
- Clear ownership, accountability, and decision‑making
- Proactive risk, issue, and dependency management
- Delivery aligned to scope, time, cost, and quality objectives

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Portfolio & Delivery Assurance
Portfolio & Delivery Assurance
- Portfolio planning and prioritisation aligned to business strategy
- Oversight and reporting across multiple initiatives
- Executive‑level visibility into progress, risk, and value
- Independent assurance to support confident decision‑making

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Delivery Consulting & Enablement
Delivery Consulting & Enablement
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Design and uplift of project, programme, and portfolio (3PM) frameworks
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Advisory support to improve delivery maturity and consistency
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Hands on coaching for delivery leaders and teams
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Tools, templates, and reporting tailored to your organisation
OUR APPROACH
Our approach is designed to support real‑world delivery. Whether you need end to end delivery leadership, independent assurance, or support to uplift your internal delivery capability, we provide pragmatic, outcomes focused services that adapt to your environment.
CONSULT
UNDERSTAND RISK AND OUTCOMES
We start by understanding your objectives, constraints, and delivery landscape. This includes delivery maturity, stakeholder expectations, risk profile, and dependencies.
CREATE
DESIGN THE RIGHT DELIVERY MODEL
We tailor delivery models, roles, and reporting to suit your environment. Whether Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or iterative, we align the management approach to how work is actually delivered.
SUPPLY
LEAD AND GOVERN DELIVERY
Our delivery leaders provide hands‑on management, oversight, and coordination across teams and vendors. We ensure clear direction, effective communication, and disciplined execution throughout the lifecycle.
MANAGE
TRACK, REPORT AND ADAPT
We provide robust planning, ongoing tracking, and transparent reporting, giving stakeholders confidence and early visibility of risks, issues, and opportunities. As delivery evolves, we adapt governance and controls to maintain momentum without losing control.
WHY TRUST US?
We’re technically led and outcomes focused. Our consultants are deeply experienced across modern data and analytics platforms, with ongoing training across leading global vendors. That allows us to provide unbiased advice and design architectures that deliver long-term value, not short-term fixes.

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Microsoft
Microsoft

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Citrix
Citrix

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HPE
HPE

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Pure Storage
Pure Storage

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Cloudflare
Cloudflare

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Fortinet
Fortinet

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Cisco
Cisco

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Imprivata
Imprivata

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iGel Technology
iGel Technology

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Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks

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CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike

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Nutanix
Nutanix

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Riverbed
Riverbed
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Dizzion Frame
Dizzion Frame

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Dmarcian
Dmarcian

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Netskope
Netskope

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Snow
Snow

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Veeam
Veeam
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FinOpsly
FinOpsly

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HP
HP

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Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint
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CloudAlly
CloudAlly

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Patch My PC
Patch My PC

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LogicMonitor
LogicMonitor

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Informatica
Informatica
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES
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University of Otago
Inde migrated University of Otago’s legacy VDI to a solution combining Azure Virtual Desktop, Nerdio and Intune, enabling smarter access to apps, easier scaling during peak periods, and reduced maintenance burden, all while improving usability.
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MainPower
Inde partnered with MainPower to assess and strengthen its IT and operational technology security, delivering a detailed roadmap that enabled the company to enhance its defences and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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Tait Communications
Inde modernised Tait Communications’ global wireless network with an AI-driven Juniper Mist solution, improving reliability, enabling seamless roaming, and laying the foundation for future network automation.
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Sophie worked in Project Management office for a number of major banks in the UK before moving to New Zealand to manage a large Data Management System migration for a city council. After more than a decade of Project managing IT infrastructure projects across a host of different organisations in New Zealand and the UK, Sophie's key specialisms are managing migration projects, with a special interest in Change management and communications. In her personal time, Sophie channels her 'active relaxing' and drive to succeed int improvements to the small lifestyle block she owns with her husband, where they are endeavouring to become self sufficient (ask her about her solar panels!)
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Moved from Malaysia to NZ about 5 years ago. When not spending time with the family, I Nimal is into the usual things - coffee, Cassel's Milk Stout, football (specifically Liverpool Football Club), science fiction books/TV/Movies, exercise and meditation. Enjoys a good conversation, especially if it challenges his own opinions.
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Keeps her own Lego collection separate to the kiddo's stuff, needs to drink more h2o and less coffee.
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Katrina lives in Rangiora with a substantial amount of her family. Born and raised in Thailand, in New Zealand for over 12 years now, has an American accent for no reason.
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FAQS
Do you only manage projects delivered by Inde?
No. We provide delivery management and assurance regardless of who is delivering; whether that’s Inde, your internal teams, or third‑party vendors.
How do you tailor delivery approaches?
We assess risk, complexity, and organisational maturity, then right‑size governance, reporting, and leadership. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or customised approaches are selected based on what best supports outcomes.
Can you provide independent assurance?
Yes. We offer independent oversight and assurance to give executives confidence in progress, risks, and decision‑making.
Do you support programme and portfolio management?
Absolutely. We plan, coordinate, and govern multiple initiatives to ensure alignment with business strategy and effective prioritisation.
Can you help uplift our internal delivery capability?
Yes. Our consulting services support the design and improvement of 3PM frameworks, tools, and delivery practices.
What’s the best place to start?
Start with a conversation. We’ll assess your current delivery landscape and define a clear, practical way to improve confidence and outcomes.



