Practical AI for real businesses
NetEngine helps startups, SMEs and mid-sized organisations turn AI from a concept into a practical capability inside their teams, systems and products.
AI is changing how businesses operate. But many organisations are unsure where to begin, how to implement it properly, or how to move beyond superficial tools and experiments.
NetEngine helps you move forward with clarity and confidence — whether you're exploring AI for the first time, or ready to build something ambitious. We combine AI strategy, implementation, governance insight and custom development to help organisations unlock meaningful value from AI.
The NetEngine story
NetEngine was founded in 2007 by Tudor Marsden-Huggins to give businesses access to the kind of multidisciplinary technology expertise that was previously out of reach — helping startups move fast and corporates innovate with the agility of a startup.
Almost two decades on, that mission has sharpened. The technology landscape has changed fundamentally, and AI is now the most significant opportunity — and challenge — facing businesses of every size.
Today, NetEngine's focus is squarely on helping organisations unlock practical, meaningful value from AI. Not AI as a concept. AI as a capability that operates inside real teams, real systems and real products.
We work with startups, SMEs and mid-sized organisations across Australia — bringing together the technical depth to build serious AI systems and the commercial experience to make sure they deliver.
"Every leader I speak with knows AI matters. Most are unsure where to start. NetEngine's job is to cut through the noise and help them build something that actually works."Simon Rodwell — CTO, NetEngine
The people behind your AI capability
Helen Dwyer
General Manager
Broad commercial experience across SaaS and tech businesses: strategy, partnerships, product and operational leadership. Helen specialises in helping organisations apply AI in practical ways — with a strong lens on governance and responsible adoption.
Simon Rodwell
Chief Technology Officer
20+ years in technology. Former Amazon (Retail + AWS). Hands-on across all client projects, Simon translates complex technical concepts into practical solutions that deliver real business outcomes.
Reece Richardson
Product Owner
Zahra Abraara
UX Designer
Sheila Mengoriao
Systems Analyst
Dan Tomasic
Team Lead / Senior Developer
Di Wu
Team Lead / Senior Developer
JT Wu
Senior Developer
Jess Moura
Software Developer
Henri Williams
Software Developer
Hoang Pham
Senior Developer
Our values and culture
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We apply an agile approach to all our work and share a commitment to supporting our team, partners and clients.
We believe AI represents the most significant opportunity for business innovation in a generation — and we're building the capability to deliver it.
We take responsibility for our role in delivering world-class software and take pride in our contribution to the team.
We always aim high and strive to achieve the best. We reward and recognise great performers as a group.
We show up with a positive attitude every day, bringing the energy to tackle meaningful challenges.
We treat people as we would expect to be treated. We insist on equality and conduct our business with integrity — the health and wellbeing of our colleagues are paramount.
We're open and give honest feedback, so trusting one another is never in question.
Let's build something together
Meet Simon and Helen, tell us what you're trying to solve — and we'll tell you honestly what we think.