ABOUT
We deliver Atlassian Solutions that improve the lives of you and your teams.
We're a team of professionals with vast experience from small business to corporations, with the know how to deliver people focused solutions, using the Atlassian suite of products. As a group we differ, in that we know the technical elements are only half the solution. We provide improvements to processes, practices and engage users, to ensure a business transformation, not just another tool.
Our team are based primarily in Auckland but available to everyone in the APAC region.
MANUEL VENEGAS
Founder, Director
Based in Auckland for the past 8 years and originally from Santiago Chile, Manuel has vast technical and business experience across a number of industries, including: Software, Retail, Healthcare, Insurance, Entertainment, and Construction. This extensive experience means Manuel knows what good practices and tooling look like, regardless of domain.
While practices and tooling are crucial, Manuel learnt early in his career, that they mean nothing without individuals eager to use them. That is why Simplicity was founded, to address what traditional consultancies don't: People. Having the right approach to engage all levels of an organisation with the right context, Manuel connects with teams and individuals sharing his passion, to get people excited about change and transformation.
Leadership
MARK NEEDHAM
Director & Consultant
Mark, a native of Auckland and a seasoned leader in the software industry, brings over 15 years of invaluable experience in spearheading successful projects and inspiring teams. As the former Head of Engineering, Mark's decision to establish Simplicity Consulting was driven by his passion for sharing knowledge and empowering companies to optimise their processes, practices, and tooling.
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Throughout his career, Mark has discovered that true transformation and progress occur when the right individuals align their efforts, essential principles are upheld, and a pragmatic mindset guides the way. Recognizing that relying solely on past successes offers no guarantee of future achievements, Mark approaches each project with an open mind and a commitment to adaptability.