The Harbour IT management team worked together extensively before forming the company in 2001.
They each continue to be actively involved in day-to-day activiites, and contribute to staff development and our customers' success.
Top row from left to right: Charles Tym, David Bowden
Middle row from left to right: Ken Pitt, Martin Mitchell, Sean Bishop, Craig Bishop
Front row from left to right: Steve Evans, Michael Giusti, Sophorn Chen
Craig Bishop
Craig Bishop has been in the Computer Industry since May 1984. It was at this time that he and his now long time business partner Charles Tym and Craig's wife Alison started a computer franchise with ComputerLand.
That franchise from humble beginnings developed into CIC Technology, a computer company that offered services to medium and large public and government organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region. It specialised in the remote management of networks, had a total of about 120 full time employees and was sold in 1999.
Craig spent nearly two years as a Director of Data#3 as well as honing his expertise as a winemaker. He then realised that he missed being at the coal face of the computer industry, being relied upon by customers and delivering old fashioned customer service.
Today, Craig is offering his computing and business management expertise to a range of customers. Craig is married with three children and enjoys the surf and spending time in Mudgee with the wine.
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Michael Giusti
Michael has been with Harbour IT since 2002 and is the Branch Manager for NSW. He has been in the industry since 1988, starting out as a technical engineer specialising in UNIX and communications.
For the past 15 years, Michael has held various management positions including IT Services Director for CIC Technology/Data#3 and Outsourcing Services Manager for KAZ Computer Services.
Michael enjoys working with customers to provide effective service solutions. "It's so rewarding to see a successful project from start to finish, through the implementation life cycle and into operational support."
In addition to working with the customers, Michael also enjoys working with his services team across the country to ensure that what is promised is delivered. Michael takes great pleasure in helping his staff grow and develop with the company.
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Sean Bishop
Sean is responsible for the Nation Strategy of Sales and Marketing. As one of the founding Directors, he has been with Harbour IT since the business commenced operations in May 2001.
Sean's favourite part of working in the business are Harbour IT's employees and customers, and his strong commitment to customer satisfaction has allowed him to develop long term relationships. "If our customers aren't 100% happy, then I'm not doing my job properly," says Sean.
On the weekends Sean enjoys sitting back and having a few reds with his good friends in his hometown of Williamstown.
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Charles Tym
Charles Tym, together with Craig Bishop and Sean Bishop, is one of Harbour IT's founding directors. In addition to being a key part of Harbour IT's Management Team, Charles heads up the Mudgee operation, Harbour Sat, offering broadband to regional areas of Australia.
Charles enjoys not only working with his growing team at Mudgee but he also enjoys regular visits to the other Harbour IT offices.
"The dynamics of the company are always the same, whether it be the Mudgee office or the Sydney office, its great spending time with the team".
Charles has big plans for Harbour IT in the future. He believes Harbour IT can be the best in the business for both Infrastructure Management and IT Support for both Corporate and Regional businesses.
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David Bowden
David Bowden has been a part of the Harbour IT management team since August 2002. He has been in the IT industry for "too long", starting back in 1982 with Tandy when they launched the TRS-80 Model 1!
David's primary role within Harbour IT and as the Director of Harbour IT's Norwest branch is to manage and sustain a high level of customer satisfaction for all Norwest's customers. His favourite part of working in the business is seeing the satisfied customers and their businesses benefiting as a direct result of our involvement. He is passionate about watching his staff grow and develop in their roles and enjoys working closely with our partners.
On the weekends David enjoys spending time with his family and friends and strongly agrees with Paul Kelly, "from little things, big things grow." He is a keen fisherman, golfer and enjoys seeing all the wonders that Australia has to offer.
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Ken Pitt
Ken Pitt is Harbour IT's Financial Controller. Ken is responsible for the financial, administrative and secretarial functions of the company.
Ken has been in the IT industry for 15 years, joined Harbour IT back in the very beginning and hasn't looked back. Ken's favourite part of working in the business are the people. "It's great working with a great bunch of people. I love watching the young people develop and grow with the company."
On a personal note, Ken enjoys the occasional game of tennis and "blindly"supporting the St George Dragons.
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Martin Mitchell
Martin Mitchell is Harbour IT's Queensland State Manager. Martin has been with the Harbour IT management team since May 2001, when HIT was founded.
After being in the IT industry for 20 years Marty's favourite part of being a part of Harbour IT is the customers. "I love being of service to our customers. We do so much more than other integrators, its the small things that count."
On the weekends, Marty coaches his sons' soccer team and enjoys surfing with his eldest son.
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Steve Evans
Steve Evans is Harbour IT's Victorian State Manager. His role is to manage both the day to day activities of the Victorian branch and to liaise with customers regarding Harbour IT's services and solutions.
Steve has been with Harbour IT since the beginning of the business in May 2001. His favourite part of working in the industry is the daily satisfaction he receives from providing quality IT solutions to Harbour IT's customers. Working with the high quality personnel in the Victorian team is another reason Steve enjoys his role.
Since graduating with a Bachelor of Computing Steve has been in the IT industry for over 16 years and uses his experience daily. "Although I have been in the industry for a while, it's constantly changing. These changes keep it exciting and challenging for myself and the team," he says.
Steve has two young children which keeps him busy outside of work. When time permits he loves attending any sports, but especially the AFL to follow the 'Pies.
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Sophorn Chen
Sophorn (Sop) Chen has the primary role of managing the National Shared Services including the IMC teams (Infrastructure Management and Monitoring Services), the Harbour Cloud and 24x7 Help Desk.
Sop ensures each of the engineers in these teams has a clear objective and understanding of the deliverables for each job, which enables Harbour IT to deliver an overall and consistent service to all of our customers. "One of my main objectives is to ensure there is a synergy between the teams," says Sop.
After 12 years in the IT industry Sop joined Harbour IT in 2005. He enjoys the dynamics of the teams and dealing with the growth of not only the business internally but the constant and healthy growth of Harbour IT's customer base.
On weekends, Sop enjoys both playing and watching sports - mainly golf, AFL and cricket. He also spends his spare time catching up with friends.
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