The value of our business lies in our people, the synergy of their combined skill sets, their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence. Key team members bring a wealth of knowledge to Practitioner Technologies, with over 126 years of combined experience in accounting, marketing and IT.
Product, Commercialisation and Direction- Ross Steele
Ross is a Chartered Accountant, a public practice member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with IT Specialty and a Member of the Australian Computer Society. Ross's expertise in the design, planning, development and commercialisation of software products, particularly accounting and taxation products is evident throughout Practitioner Technologies. There are few professionals in Australia with these combined skills.
Marketing and Customer Service Russell Smith
Russell heads our advanced business development team and brings extensive international marketing experience and customer service skills together with his previous financial services background in Melbourne and recently as Associate Director Private Banking with Bakers Asset Manangement Pty Ltd. Russell trains staff in the latest techniques in dealing with customers and providing superior customer service a cornerstone of our continuing success. Russell ensures our public face is of the highest standard, and continuously checks (through implemented monitoring systems) our customer related performance.
Product Development Norris Charlton
Norris brings more than 18 years of commercial and corporate software development experience to Practitioner Technologies. Norris manages our team of motivated software development specialists, as well as being actively involved in product design. This ensures Practitioner Technologies' products can meet the high standards of functionality, quality and reliability expected by professionals.
Intellectual Property and Legal Support Barrister at Law - Darlene Skennar
Darlene is retained as legal counsel to review our products, all public documentation and our website. Her expertise includes the areas of the Trade Practices Act, Intellectual Property, Licensing and Consumer Law.
Small Business Management and Taxation Reform the late Don Steele
Although Don is sadly missed his legacy continues. He brought to the team the experience of more than 30 years in public practice as a chartered accountant assisting small business. A passionate advocate for the small to medium business enterprise (SME), Don was tireless in educating government, industry and clients. He was a key advisory member of the Brisbane working group assisting the Federal Government to understand and help SME`s. Don's influence on Cashdata development had been to ensure that Cashdata â delivered essential and practical tools for SME's.
