team members - Buzinga

Meet Your App Development Team

Graham McCorkill

Graham McCorkill

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Graham has over 35 years experience as a global business manager, entrepreneur and CEO in public and private companies. His experience spans across a range of industries including enterprise software implementation, next generational marketing solutions and international retail management, at companies including SISS Business Systems, Miiy Pty Ltd and Kendo.

Logan Merrick

Logan Merrick

Co-Founder and Director

Logan is a recognised speaker, mentor and investor in the tech community of Australia, specialising in mobile first strategy and design thinking. Logan has been working in the mobile space for over 5 years with direct involvement in over 150 projects. He directs the strategic marketing and consulting functions of the business.

Daniel Woodhouse

Daniel Woodhouse

Director of Delivery

Daniel is a highly experienced developer and IT consultant, previously working at ASX listed international company Incitec Pivot and Australia’s largest IBM systems integrator Certus Solutions. Daniel directs the delivery function at Buzinga in Australia and India, overseeing all departments across systems architecture, project management, business analysis, development, quality assurance and product design.

Joseph Russell

Joseph Russell

Director of User Engagement

Joe co-founded successful mobile startup DreamWalk back in 2009 where he developed innovative mobile solutions for high profile clients such as Coca-Cola, M&C Saatchi, State Library of Victoria, BP and Melbourne University. Specialising in user engagement and the strategic development of immersive mobile experiences, Joe has joined Buzinga as our Director of User Engagement. Joe has been directly involved in the design and development of chart-topping apps and games that have been featured by Apple over a hundred times and are enjoyed by more than a million users around the world.

Jess McCorkill

Jess McCorkill

Head of Culture & Client Experience

Jess has over a decade’s experience in sales, marketing, business development and behavioural science, having worked for two of Australia’s largest media companies; Southern Cross Austereo and Bauer Media.

As Head of Culture and Client Experience, Jess directs the strategy behind Buzinga’s thriving company culture to drive the company mission of being best workplace in Australia, providing a great experience for both our staff and clients.

Richard Harding

Richard Harding

Head Product Consultant

Prior to Buzinga, Richard headed up client services at RCS Worldwide, the engine powering iHeartMedia, deploying hardware and software solutions for APAC’s largest radio networks.

With a Masters Degree in Information Systems, specialising in Human Computer Interaction, and an Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering, Richard has all the technical skills needed to consult on innovative, engaging software solutions.

Karl Graf

Karl Graf

Lead Product Manager

Karl has experience across a range of industries including consulting for Deloitte’s Enterprise Information Management wing, managing large-scale projects at Envato and leading the Product Specialist Team at Apple. As Product Manager, Karl is responsible for communicating the desired outcome and vision of your project into the product development process, expertly guiding the product through each stage of its lifecycle, from ideation to commercialisation.

Kate Duckworth

Kate Duckworth

Marketing Manager

Kate has nearly a decade of experience in sales and customer service management, understanding from the front-line the fundamentals of creating a successful marketing strategy to attract and retain loyal customers; a key goal for the launch of any new app. Kate looks after the day-to-day execution of our marketing department as well as working with clients to design strategic launch strategies.

Jason Couts

Jason Couts

Project Team Lead

Jason leads the project management team and is responsible for facilitating the communication, quality and delivery of projects at Buzinga within time and budget. Jason has an exceptional skill-set in software development management, with expertise in product management, agile and waterfall methodologies and business process improvement. Jason drives key company focus on building a collaborative and transparent environment for our clients projects to thrive.

Pasquale Skupin

Pasquale Skupin

Senior UI/UX Designer

Pasquale is a multidimensional designer who specialises in user-interface design, collaborating with clients to distill complex ideas and create engaging and intelligent interface solutions. Pasquale has designed award winning applications who have taken home gold and silver at the Australian App Design Awards. In his toolkit Pasquale holds a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication, a Masters of Advertising and extensive training in User Experience Design.

Ross Gillespie

Ross Gillespie

Lead Product Designer

Ross has over 12 years’ experience in the interactive entertainment industry working across Europe and Australia, creating the user experience for apps that have won multiple design awards. Ross directs the User Experience function within the company, working closely with clients to implement innovative UX techniques within your desired software platform.

Caro Horgan

Caro Horgan

Lead Business Analyst

Caro is a high performing individual, excelling as Buzinga’s lead business analyst. Caro has an inherent skill to think both critically and strategically, proactively seeking opportunities to improve products through identifying problems and understanding where value can be added. Responsible for specifying the functionality of your product, Caro ensures all requirements have been elicited, considered and documented.

Håkan Sjölin

Håkan Sjölin

Quality Assurance Team Lead

Hakan is a diligent tester with experience across a range of tech companies, including Google and Zynga. His expertise is in programming, translation, testing and code proofreading to ensure products are launched to market with as few bugs as possible. As QA team lead, Hakan is responsible for content quality of client applications, incorporating screen responsiveness, load performance, security, and device compatibility.

Matthew Bodsworth

Matthew Bodsworth

Project Manager

Matthew is an experienced project and product manager for the app development industry, previously leading projects at Monster Apps and Tap4Fun as well as within the Lead Creative Department for the largest mobile game developer in China. Matthew manages project timelines, budgets, team members and deliverables with a strong focus on constant client communication and collaboration to ensure projects are released on time and on budget.

Eddie Abed

Eddie Abed

Project Manager

Eddie has a decade’s experience working in project management and software development, bringing exceptional communication and client service skills to every project. Eddie manages all aspects of the development phase of a project across requirement gathering, technical execution and launch, ensuring project deadlines are met and client expectations are fulfilled.

Holly McKee

Holly McKee

Product Designer

Holly is a creative product designer, with experience ranging across UX, UI and graphic design to deliver truly immersive user experiences. She previously worked as a Media Trader on clients including Sony, McDonalds and RoadShow Films and boasts a degree in Communication Design as well as an Advanced Diploma of Advertising. Holly works with clients to intimately understand their product requirements and build the foundations of a tangible software product that delivers a seamless and intuitive experience to the end-user.

Andre Skupin

Andre Skupin

UX/UI Designer

Andre is an extremely versatile and artistic designer, harmoniously combining latest graphic design techniques to craft stunning, yet functional user interfaces. With a design background spanning branding and identity, illustration, typography, and user experience, Andre has the complete toolkit to create a truly unique visual experience for your application, working on the design for several award winning applications.

Peter Flannery

Peter Flannery

UX/UI Designer

Pete heads up our branding design department, collaborating with clients to create essential design collateral including icons, logos, social media and marketing materials. Pete works closely with clients to communicate cohesive messaging, tone of voice and brand values across every piece of visual communication. He holds a degree in communication design and has working knowledge of design principles across product packaging, corporate identity, concept development and advertising.

Elliot Coombe

Elliot Coombe

Business Analyst

Elliot is a detail-oriented business analyst at Buzinga, where he analyses and documents ongoing projects to ensure technical feasibility and commercial integrity. Elliot previously worked as a logistics analyst for Asia Pacific region’s leading provider of integrated logistics services, Toll Holdings, and has a strong background in managing client accounts and leading internal development teams. He holds an International Business Degree and brings his skills in business strategy, software process alignment and user engagement to every project.

Josh Palin

Josh Palin

Business Analyst

Josh’s background covers a range of systems in the technology sector, including installation services,CMS platforms and mission-critical messaging systems. He has previously worked as a Project Coordinator and Business Analyst to deliver national projects for the National Broadband Network, Ericsson and Energy Australia. As Business Analyst, Josh is responsible for specifying the functionality of your product, dissecting all requirements to ensure they have been elicited, considered and documented.

Priyank Kapasi

Priyank Kapasi

Software Engineer

PK is a powerhouse ‘polyglot’ software engineer with experience across Android, iOS and backend development. He has a Bachelors in Computer Engineering coupled with a Masters in Computer Science. PK is responsible for architecting powerful solutions based on product and UX requirements, developing the backend and infrastructure as well as overseeing the development of products in collaboration with our Indian software team.

Paul Holt

Paul Holt

Android Software Engineer

Paul is a highly skilled software engineer with over 20 years experience building complex systems and applications for industry giants including Medibank, Boeing, Suncorp, St George Bank, MyJob.ie. and iiNet.

Specialising in Android, Paul executes the system architecture needed to build robust technical solutions for flawless app performance and experience.

Noble Matthew

Noble Matthew

iOS Software Engineer

Noble is a superstar iOS developer, with experience in database engineering, design and Agile-Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. Noble has a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering and has previously worked at companies including Infosys as a Senior Systems Engineer. He is responsible for managing and designing the systems architecture for our client’s applications, working closely with our Project Management team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, budget and of high quality.

Sheryl Matthews

Sheryl Matthews

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Sheryl has an impressive technology background across software development, engineering, business analysis and quality assurance. She previously worked in the US building the backend systems behind health care products for the United Health Group, including healthcare plan management systems, hospital IT infrastructure and doctor-patient services. Now specialising in quality assurance for apps specifically, Sheryl has the whole suite of development knowledge to ensure app performance is flawless for launch.

Ella Marlow

Ella Marlow

Accounting and Finance Manager

A self-confessed Netflix junkie, Ella handles Buzinga’s finances and is responsible for our accounts department. She works closely with our clients to plan payment schedules. She previously worked as Buzinga’s office assistant within the HR department to coordinate workplace activities and client satisfaction.

Stephanie Lowe

Stephanie Lowe

Reception / Marketing Assistant

Steph is our ‘Director of First Impressions’ at Buzinga, never to be found without a contagious smile and a to-do list that would make anyone sweat. Steph manages Buzinga’s front of house, daily administration and marketing assistance activities across social media, culture and staff. An expert communicator and problem solver, she thrives off ensuring the whole team and our clientele are well looked after.

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