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SM2 has brought together a strong team to create and produce a range of interactive and e-business solutions for local, national and international clients. The team collaborate and communicate across our key areas of design, research and development, project management, sales and marketing, customer support and strategic management. Kley McPherson | Director
Qualifications: Bachelor of Management (Leisure), Bachelor of Information Technology (foundation year), Member - Software Engineering Australia (Qld), Certified Developer of Enterprise (CDE) Experience: Kley has over 10 years IT experience. He established SM2 simply as a customer service business that utilises the most appropriate technology available to meet the customer's needs. Kley's total commitment to quality and service and extensive knowledge of the internet environment adds much value and insight to the conceptual and contextual direction of each unique project. He has a strong emphasis on partnering with the client to optimise project outcomes. This is operationally supported via his direct management of procedures and quality assurance systems to fully support the day-to-day output of all web, creative and strategic solutions. Michaela Tilse | Executive Business Manager
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Qualifications: Bachelor Arts (Visual Communication Design), Bachelor Arts (Humanities) foundation year, Certified Developer of Enterprise (CDE) Experience: Michaela has had extensive experience in the IT and Design industries. She has worked for various clients ranging from governments, corporates, private, international and community organisations. Michaela has previously worked as Creative Director, Creative Manager, Studio Manager, Project Manager, Usability Consultant, Touch Screen Kiosk Designer and a Web Designer. Michaela is responsible for the overall project management of all SM2 solutions and often lends creative direction to branding, design and usability tasks. Michaela's ability to communicate with client's and interpret their needs and to translate 'nerd speak' into layman's terms, ensures all clients are wholly satisfied with their end product. Michaela is project team leader providing direction in project planning, consultation and implementation. Tony Blair | Technical ManagerThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Qualifications: Associate Diploma of Business Computing (TAFE) Experience: Tony has over 10 years experience in developing Internet and Intranet solutions for e-business, e-learning and e-commerce applications. Clients have included corporates, associations, universities and training organisations. Tony is passionate about programming and has been progressively involved in open source technology communities establishing himself as a leading developer using the Joomla! framework. Tony is formally trained in object oriented programming further enabling efficient delivery of solutions based in PHP, MYSQL, MSSQL, ASP, ASPX. Tony is technical team leader providing direction for high and low level functional specifications design and technical development. Ron Morris | Business Analyst
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Experience: Ron has extensive experience in Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales and Marketing, Product Commercialisation and Business Consultancy gained via numerous senior management and executive positions with national and multinational corporate enterprises and government agencies. Ron leads SM2’s Strategy division with a strong emphasis on Business Analysis and Business Development. Ron is also a board member (Director of Business Development) with Musicadium Pty Ltd and GoGo Corp Japan (Director of Marketing). Ron has previously worked as a Business Coach for Achaeus; successfully completed Queensland Enterprise Workshop; won the State and runner-up in the National Business Planning competition; worked as a Business Advisor for the Department of State Development (Australian state); consultant with QMI Solutions as National Business Development Manager of PDNet; General Manager Market Development International Business and General Manager Asia pacific (resident in Malaysia) for ADI; Marconi Radar and United Scientific Holdings (Avimo) as a Sales Engineer, Sales Manager and Senior Business Development Manager. Mark Payne | Senior Creative
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Experience: Mark Payne has an extensive 8 year experience and skill set. He has previously been employed as a Screen Designer, Print Designer, Photographer and Account Manager. A keen photographer and a member of the Brisbane Camera Group, Mark's photography has featured in many exhibits and competitions. Mark also has broad print design skills and has worked on many large-scale nation wide print campaigns. His extensive knowledge of print design and branding is a valuable asset to SM2. Mark is always learning and studying new graphic design styles and is constantly maturing and expanding in his designs. He is confident in all design genres and styles. Mark is a self motivated and passionate designer. James Angus | User Interface Developer
Qualifications: Diploma of Multimedia
Experience: James has over 5 years experience making the web a more people-friendly place. He has invaluable skills with web-standards - which we employ to create more (easily) usable, accessible and search-engine friendly websites and applications. James is no stranger to PHP / MySQL development either and actively contributes to SM2's core programming projects, on-top of the XHTML / CSS / JavaScript work that comes with his job-title. Chris Williams | Web DeveloperThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Qualifications: Bachelor of Information Technology
Experience: Chris's love for computers started at a young age when programs were loaded via tapes and then via big floppy disks. His first taste of programming was BASIC and Logo. The desire was born. Fast forward many years and Chris now has a Diploma in Information Technology and a Degree in Information Technology Majoring in Data Communications from Queensland University of Technology. Whilst finishing his degree Chris made the discovery of how important "Open source" work has been to shape the internet and wants to give back to the Open source community. Thirsty for knowledge Chris is always keen to read about a new technology and learn new techniques and better ways of doing things.
Chris comes from the motherland ( UK ) and is now a confused migrant living in a wonderful country. In previous roles, Chris has worked as a web programmer, was a co owner of a boutique web firm and as a web designer. Sarah Hamilton | Business Administrator
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Testimonials
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Throughout the project, SM2 staff have been patient and diligent in providing the best service to achieve the best outcome for the project.
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