Meet The Team

Nathan co-founded SiteHost in 2004, and ever since then has been busy with the rapid growth. Having been tinkering with technology since he was knee-high in the grass, Nathan’s geekiness extends beyond computers and has accumulated experience in some quite varied disciplines along the way. His key focus areas are management, sales and procurement. In his limited spare time not occupied with work and his family, Nathan plays football and volunteers as a business mentor.

Quintin is the Technical Director and co-founder of SiteHost. He comes from a development background and has spent the last 10 years becoming an expert in more technologies than we have room to list. Quintin now runs enough infrastructure to ensure that he rarely gets a good night sleep, but he still happily gets up at 3am to look after our customers’ servers. Quintin also has a keen interest in security which has seen him invited to speak at several conferences. When he’s not looking after the SiteHost infrastructure he likes to play football and has recently taken up squash.

Aidan has always been interested in computers but it wasn't until he finished high-school that he discovered Python and fell in love with programming. He was a competitive swimmer during his time at high-school, competing in national competitions where he consistently ranked highly. In his spare time he likes to learn, game, go swimming and watch TV.

Albie manages to balance his time between development and operations work at SiteHost. Most of his day is spent deep in the backend systems getting his hands dirty. Before joining SiteHost, Albie worked on many things including Internet Kiosks, SIP Servers and some Embedded Programming. When he’s got time to spare he likes to listen to music and is a part time DJ.

Ariel is a talented UI Designer & Developer. Hailing from Chile, Ariel has been based in New Zealand since 2018 and brings with him a wide variety of interests including video editing, photography and gaming.

Ben is a bit of a generalist at SiteHost, continuing the sort of role he previously held at Pitch, a small creative studio he co-founded. This means he works across development, design, support, and sales. When he’s not working he loves gaming, good food, being lazy and patting dogs.

Charlie began programming after learning that his favourite games could be expanded and improved through modding. This lead to a wider interest in learning new technologies and finding ways they can be applied in unique and exciting ways that make life more interesting. Outside of the binary world Charlie enjoys spending time outdoors in the sun.

Connor is a software engineer graduate who joined the product team at SiteHost. He has a penchant for picking up, and then subsequently dropping projects in his free-time. Outside of programming, he enjoys taking care of his cat and cooking different dishes from around the world.

Dennis is a member of our operations team largely focusing on hardware. He spends most of his days putting together servers and testing various hardware for quality control purposes. Dennis has many talents and constantly impresses us with the tasks he takes on and the problems he can solve. In his spare time Dennis loves playing basketball, has a passion for gaming and is quite the cook.

Diane is part of our Accounts team at SiteHost using her extensive industry background to work across book-keeping, financial preparation and support. Outside of work Diane spends as much time as possible with her family, traveling, and enjoying good food.

Flynn joins the team after graduating from UoA where he was studying Data Science and Economics. He has a passion for building things and recently he's been getting into MicroPython and programming microcontrollers. When he's not deep in code he's making sure his chilli plants are healthy and enjoys swimming in the ocean, rain or shine.

Ford is passionate about diving into the world of technology, eagerly exploring both software and hardware. Whether he's coding, building systems, or tinkering with the latest gadgets, his enthusiasm for learning and experimenting shines through. As a gaming enthusiast, Ford also channels his creativity into designing games. Music serves as his relaxation tool and a spark for his creative ideas.

Francis is based in Angeles City, Philippines, as one of our international operations support team members. He’s been with SiteHost since mid-2020. Like a lot of the best experts in our field, Francis loves learning about technology and is mostly self-taught. This came in handy when covid-19 meant his SiteHost training was 100% remote. Away from work he enjoys getting outside, or reading manga.

Gary joined SiteHost driven by his love for all things cloud and web-related, coupled with a customer-centric approach. After moving from South Africa to study BDT (Software Development), Gary is ready to test his old and new skills utilising over a decades worth of IT experience. In his free time, he enjoys playing Minecraft with his son or adding features to projects he 'completed' months ago.

Harry is a math and economics graduate from the University of Auckland with a strong passion for technology. He's recently been immersing himself in computer science, particularly data structures and algorithms. Harry loves to discover new places and enjoys day tramps around Auckland. He recently returned from an unforgettable adventure in Southeast Asia. You might catch him experimenting in the kitchen, fishing for squid along Tamaki Drive, or honing his micro-soldering skills.

Helen graduated from AUT with a Diploma in Computer & Information Sciences. She thrives on tech exploration, always looking to learn something new, with a passion for clean coding and crafting smooth customer experiences. Outside of work, she's all about family time and whipping up culinary delights.

James loves solving real life problems using technology so he fits right in at SiteHost. He studied Sociology and Mathematical Modelling at University but fell in love with code, and now is a self-taught full stack developer. When he is not in front of a computer screen he enjoys reading, swimming and quality time with his family.

Janette has a strong background in HR management, business operations, and customer service, making her a great addition to the team. With a Hotel and Restaurant Management background, she loves keeping things organised and running smoothly. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her binge-watching her favourite shows, reading a good book, or unwinding at the beach.

Jenny is a customer service expert with an IT degree who joins SiteHost’s sales team from the Philippines. She has nurtured her interpersonal skills while working in the Middle East as sales and customer support. Her eagerness towards learning has given her opportunities to develop new skills. She loves to spend time with family, and enjoys singing, watching movies, trying to cook, and playing MMORPG.

Jishnu joined the team in 2018 2020 and is enjoying learning new things and providing technical support. His previous work experience was in India providing support and he is relishing the job here. He loves to solve puzzles, Rubik's cubes and anything that seems perplexing. A football addict and a Liverpool fan.

John is part of the administrative team, where he specialises in recruiting top talent for both technical and non-technical roles. With a sharp eye for detail and a background in psychometrics, he brings a unique blend of expertise to the hiring process, ensuring the right fit for the company’s growing team. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him immersed in a good book or hitting the pavement on a run.

Jordan joined the team after graduating from Massey University with a degree in Software Engineering. He has a history of tinkering with whatever hardware or software he can get his hands on, and is putting those skills to use at SiteHost. Outside of work, when he's not trying to figure out what he broke on his pc this time, Jordan can be found spending time with his dogs, working on his tiny home or helping out on the family farm.

Justin has been in the IT Industry for most of his working career. He joined SiteHost after 20 years of general IT contracting. He is a jack, or in this case, a Justin of all trades, but trying to master some. When not working he dabbles in helping the darksky monitoring project, tries to be a good partner to his fiancee, plays console games when she allows and is occasional tech support for friends and family.

Kariz is a Computer Engineering graduate from Bulacan State University and a genuine passion for technological innovations. She has honed her skills through participating in various startup and innovation competitions. When she's not immersed in tech, Kariz loves to unwind by binge-watching her favourite shows.

Lucas is a self-taught developer who is part of our Operations team. Passionate about problem-solving, he enjoys tackling new challenges that take him out of his comfort zone and allow him to interact with the team. Outside of work, he loves music and spends time outdoors with his lovely family.

Luke has arrived after charting a wonky course through telecommunications, software testing, and a brief diversion working in the court system. He is a jack of all trades with a penchant for the intricate and the complex which is readily indulged at SiteHost. When not elbows deep in things he doesn't understand he can be found enthusiastically heckling local bands, or curled up quietly with a book.

Mariano is from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and is part of the operations team. With a degree in Mechatronics, he has a strong passion for programming embedded devices and solving complex computer vision challenges. When he's not working, Mariano is committed to staying active with daily exercise. Off the field, he unwinds with a good movie and enjoys quality time with friends, making every moment count.

Matt is one of those rare people who is still incredibly passionate about new technology and pushing boundaries even though he’s been in the industry before JavaScript was cool or ‘the cloud’ was a thing. He’s worked with a variety of languages and frameworks, building complex tools on the web and successful iOS apps. When he’s not head down in tech, he is focused on his wife, family, friends and community, helping out where he can, sharing his faith, plus trying to find time to visit the best golf courses and restaurants.

Matthew joins the Product & Automation team after graduating from AUT in 2022 with a degree in Computer Science, majoring in Software Development. He loves learning new skills and taking on big challenges, which there are no shortage of at SiteHost! Outside of work, Matthew enjoys reading, tinkering with jailbroken iOS devices, playing video games and dabbling in 35mm film photography.

Our sole Hamiltonian, Max is a digital content strategist with degrees in Marketing and Philosophy. He has worked at the intersection of digital UX and marketing for banks, software creators and agencies. Conferences in South Africa, USA and Australia have invited him to talk about what he’s learned there. Working behind a keyboard suits him well: in a completely different job, he once crashed a truck.

Mike provides accounts support to our clients keeping everyone happy by putting his excellent customer service skills to use. He also plays a large role in making sure the SiteHost office is running smoothly. Prior to joining SiteHost Mike has worked for Navman Wireless and Orcon Internet. In his spare time he likes to paint models and play Airsoft.

Murdoch has been always been interested in computers. His fascination was sparked by learning Python in high school which was followed by tinkering with low level electronics for a few years and grew into building his own computers. When not at work Murdoch can be found cruising the back roads in his MX5 or working on 3D models in Blender.

Paulus joined SiteHost soon after moving from South Africa. His 12 years experience in the IT industry has helped him to quickly find his feet in our Operations team. While still new to the country he enjoys exploring the beautiful scenery with his family.

Raymond joins our Operations team after graduating from The University of Auckland with a degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. He has a passion for technology and loves being part of a team. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games, watching movies, listening to music and playing guitar.

Scott is part of the product team at SiteHost, applying his many years of experience and skills to help build new things and untangle the mysteries of legacy code. When he's not at work he likes to find boxes of strange objects using GPS coordinates, explore the wilderness, procrastinate on house renovations and spend time with his partner and adorable dog.

Syon joined SiteHost after completing a Computer Systems Engineering degree at the University of Auckland. He started with Visual Basic/C# in High School, and decided he wanted to work in the industry after building a computer and enjoying small projects in his spare time. When he's free, he likes tinkering with game engine development (or more often playing games) and occasionally drawing or playing guitar.

Tim joined the team after finishing his Computer Science degree in Wellington. He loves the problem solving aspect of programming and learning new things every day. In his free time he enjoys video games, cooking, and eating food that's far too spicy.

Tommy joined SiteHost after graduating from the University of Auckland with an honours degree in Software Engineering. You'd probably find him in the Product team trying to solve problems or in the kitchen making the perfect coffee. In his spare time Tommy likes to play games and football in the weekend or stay in bed and watch TV shows all day.

Van has a background in software development, where he has sharpened his skills and developed a passion for solving complex challenges. He’s always exploring new technologies and looking for ways to level up his skills. When he’s not deep in code, you’ll probably find him watching anime, reading manga, or hanging out with friends on Discord and gaming.