Leaders in data, insights, and simulation

Uncover our dedication to creating impactful software solutions, our core values, and the industry experts who make it happen.

Our principles are foundational to how we conduct ourselves in the communities we serve

Our core principles

Challenge everything
Break norms, drive continuous improvements, and create a culture of innovation among staff and clients.
Respect new ideas
Maintain an environment and workplace of mutual respect and kindness.
Foster inclusive journeys
Our clients are our partners in the process and it is our obligation to keep them informed and engaged so that the right change management mechanisms can be put in place to guarantee a project’s success.
Push the boundaries
Explore new technologies and creative solutions in every project.
Give choices
Provide tailored options that best fit a client’s budgetary and operational needs.

Jake Isaac and Arno laughing near Tokoroa

Our story

Ever since our founding in 2012, Company-X has cemented its reputation as New Zealand’s leading software development team that enables change through data-driven insights, automation, and simulation to run the world better. For infrastructure asset managers, defence contractors, and technology executives, we integrate complex systems, advance safety through simulation training, and enhance efficiency through machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Our exclusively senior level expertise – including data analysts, architects, designers, developers, testers, and project managers – work alongside organisations to commercialise ideas, transform and scale operations, and code and design their next great innovation.

Get to know our people

We are renowned for building highly-skilled, tightly-knit, self-managed, and co-located teams that stay with projects from beginning to end and deliver scalable software quickly.

Dr Hongyu Wang is an AI researcher and teaching fellow with a PhD in computer science. He specialises in creating deep learning models with limited to large data sets, computer vision and natural language processing. His experience is in creating real-world AI solutions, including mobile apps and teaching tools.

Dr Hongyu Wang

Joel is a specialist in writing clear, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on understanding clients' needs and the problems they want to solve before diving into development. He loves to deliver software that functions. Something easy to use and appreciated. Outside of coding, Joel enjoys squash and surfing whenever possible.

Joel Gordon

Waikato born, raised and proud, David is a University of Waikato graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science degree, a board member of the Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group for Information and Communication Technology, a founding member of the Cultivate Trust, and serves on advisory boards for numerous academic and professional organisations. In his spare time (when it exists), David can be found spending time with his wife and 4 kids.

David Hallett

Catherine is a business analyst with 40+ years’ experience across Healthcare, Local Government and ThinkProject. She thrives on improving the accuracy of asset data within clients’ databases. Having worked for a software company, contractors and local government, Catherine understands issues faced by all parties. In her spare time she enjoys her granddaughters and keeps fit with Ceroc, Zumba, swimming and gardening.

Catherine Barrett

At Company-X, Jes Elliott supports the estimation, prioritisation, and coordination of testing activities where she develops and executes software test plans to identify problems and their causes. Jes' professional passion lies in collaborating with developers to resolve defects. The room for personal development is what I love about Company-X. Outside of Company-X I enjoy working out, and hanging with my dogs.

Jes Elliott

Award-winning UX designer with >20 years of product and web design experience. A specialist in user experience design, user interface design, web design, and interaction design. Hohepa has worked with large corporate entities including SkyTV, NZ Rugby, The All Blacks as well as government departments. Hōhepa holds a National Diploma in Business Computing from the Waikato Institute of Technology.

Hōhepa McKenzie

Antonia's life can be summed up into one word: balance. As the Finance Manager, she balances the books to ensure compliance, payments, and cashflow projections are up to date. As a colleague, she balances our time; managing meetings like a seasoned project manager. As a person, she balances her family, friends, and love of antiques with her love of the job

Antonia Withey

From working with high-profile companies across London, Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton, to owning her own business, Karen's diverse career has equipped her to excel in fast-paced environments. For Karen, Company-X perfectly captures this energy.

Karen Moore

Jeremy Hughes is the CEO, Co-founder and director of Company-X and a seasoned IT development consultant with deep expertise in the transport space and over 30 years of experience in software design, project management, and team leadership. A graduate of the University of Waikato, he has a deep understanding of modern software development, from needs analysis to delivery. Outside of business, Jeremy is passionate about family and surfing.

Jeremy Hughes

At Company-X, Nicola focuses on understanding the business needs of our clients, defining requirements, facilitating discussions, and ensuring that Company-X's delivered product meets the requirements through thorough testing practices. Nicola loves getting to work on cutting-edge projects with top clients like Cisco Systems and the Royal New Zealand Navy. In her spare time, you'll find her lifting weights and climbing mountains.

Nicola Brock

Get to know us

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Visit our careers page to see what positions are available at Company-X or fill out the careers form to submit your interest in joining our team.

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Unlock your data’s value to transform your business with Company-X. Schedule a meeting with our expert team to discover how technology and data strategies can harness your data insights, automation, and simulations to solve your toughest challenges. Let’s talk.