About Us

A qualified accountant with over 30 years practical experience working with hundreds of project driven companies. As well as Clive's executive responsibility for business development he retains an active interest in the functional design of Workbench, providing a balanced view on delivering a solution that is compatible with project and corporate financial management.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry working with the Workbench software platform, I have developed a deep understanding of how technology can enhance operational efficiency and project delivery across a wide range of industries.

From an early age, I had a strong interest in mechanical systems and practical problem-solving. Whether building complex Lego models, studying woodwork and metalwork at school, or later tinkering with motorbikes and cars, I was always driven by a desire to understand how things functioned and how they could be improved. That same curiosity continues to guide my professional approach today.

After completing a Certificate IV in Microcomputer Technology, I relocated to the United Kingdom, where I managed Workbench for a large engineering organisation. I later joined Comino, a leading software provider, where I was involved in implementing Workbench as a project management solution for social housing development programs.

In early 2006 I decided to relocate to Melbourne, Australia. During my time in Melbourne I have worn numerous hats:

• Consultant
• Senior Consultant
• General Manager

In my current role as Business Development Director, I focus on ensuring that our software aligns seamlessly with our clients’ technical and functional requirements, while continually enhancing the way we engage and collaborate with them. My practical mindset, technical expertise, and commitment to continuous improvement have been instrumental in delivering enduring value to our clients.

When time permits, I enjoy applying my analytical skills to business intelligence initiatives, particularly through Sharperlight BI projects. Outside of work, I am passionate about outdoor pursuits including kitesurfing, mountain biking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Over the last ten years, I've been working on enterprise job costing software. We help companies estimate their project costs on a time and material basis. In my role, I cover multiple areas, including development, marketing strategy and business decision making. I've also assisted our company in passing security and architecture audits from Hewlett & Packard, Hypr (Callaghan) and Quanta.

I started my career in the late nineties as a Software Developer for an oil research company with a degree in scientific research. My solid background in math and physics was a great helping hand to complete my bachelor's degrees in Geophysics and Computer Science. However, the dot-com boom helped me realise all the different opportunities in foreign markets in business-related solutions for insurance and warranty automation.

Clients are central to my work, and I assist and support you as we work towards our common goal of maximising your potential through timely decision-making based on the most up-to-date information.

What I value most about my job at Workbench is the collaboration with my workmates, a diverse group of people of various origins, ages, and skill sets; a team of client-focused problem solvers.

At Workbench, we are valued as whole people with families, hobbies, and lives outside of work. In my personal life, I am the proud father of a 12-year-old son and the loving husband of my wife, with whom I share common interests and a sense of humour. I also like oil painting because it brings a sense of balance to my life because I can make something tangible with my own hands, which is different from the world of software where I work.