Meet Our Team
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Andrew Dowding
Ngarluma Traditional Owner, Co-Founder and Managing Director
Visionary, Passionate, Purposeful
Andrew co-founded Winyama in 2018 to create more opportunities for Indigenous Australians to enter the digital economy. With over two decades of experience working across the Indigenous land estate, he is an expert when it comes to leveraging technology to safeguard and celebrate culture.
A natural mentor, Andrew sees potential in others and creates spaces for them to thrive. He holds a Bachelor's in Anthropology and History from the University of Sydney.
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Paul Farrell
Co-Founder and Director
Strategic, Passionate, Adaptable
Paul is a well-respected leader in the geospatial industry. Chief Executive Officer of NGIS, a leading geospatial organisation and co-founder of Winyama, he is Andrew’s long-standing business partner.
A sought-after strategic thinker, Paul excels at harnessing geospatial to drive meaningful impact. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and an Executive MBA from the University of Western Australia as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Australian National University.
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Alden Lee
General Manager
Loyal, Considered, Dedicated
Alden has a background in engineering and consulting, with a career that has taken him across four continents. He plays a key role in driving company growth and supports our clients as a principal consultant in business optimisation and geospatial strategy.
Known for his ability to streamline operations, Alden is passionate about helping organisations run more efficiently. He is a husband and father of two boys, of which he finds constant motivation and inspiration.
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Kass Boladeras
Proud Ballardong Yorga, Marketing and Operations Manager / Digital Inclusion Program Manager
Bright, Optimistic, Determined
Passionate about achieving equity, Kass is dedicated to improving outcomes for Mob.
With expertise in marketing, operations, program management and wellbeing, she plays a key role in turning strategy into results and is responsible for overseeing all marketing and human resource activities at Winyama. Kass is an advocate for Indigenous, youth and LGBTQIA+ initiatives and is enthusiastic about working with organisations that align with her values.
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Kat Stapley-Oh
Stream and Project Lead - Business Development and Sales Optimisation
Innovative, Reliable, Compassionate
Kat brings experience from big tech companies, having spent seven years with Google in Singapore and in other roles managing partnerships with Amazon Web Services. Prior to that, she worked for over a decade in a geospatial role at the Maritime division of Transport WA.
Joining the team in 2023, Kat now helps drive business development and strategic sales activities ensuring our services align to our clients' needs. Methodical and detail-orientated, Kat works closely with Andrew to define business proposals and scopes for large projects of work. She holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in geographic information systems and an MBA from the University of Western Australia.
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Joel D’Antoine
Bardi Man, Stream and Project Lead - GIS Specialisation
Unshakable, Attentive, Empowering
Following in his father’s footsteps, Joel began his career in cartography before transitioning to GIS. Joel has extensive experience working across heritage, having worked for the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Department of Mines, WA.
Now leading Winyama’s geospatial team, Joel is excited about supporting Indigenous communities and creating a brighter future for others to follow.
Winyama remains one of the only Indigenous digital consultancies in Australia that specialises in Indigenous mapping and geospatial, which makes their combination of experience, knowledge, and expertise unique.
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Khia Emslie-O'Brien
Proud Wiradjuri Woman, GIS Analyst
Passionate, Creative, Innovative
Khia began her career in the arts sector before transitioning to GIS. This blend of art and science has given Khia a unique set of skills. She holds a Bachelor’s in Dance from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, ECU, and has completed Winyama’s Digital Skills Internship, along with an intensive six-month SheCodes coding program.
Khia works with clients to tackle geospatial challenges and is passionate about sharing skills with Mob and communities, ensuring better protection of our land and knowledge for generations to come.
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Tim Cable
Wilman Noongar Man, Senior IT Consultant
Reliable, Selfless, Insightful
Tim thrives on solving problems and finding the right solutions for clients. He is highly skilled, with expertise spanning in-house IT support, consulting and enterprise solution design on AWS.
Tim holds qualifications as an AWS Cloud Solutions Architect and a Bachelor of Commerce, Business Information Systems and Technology from Curtin University.
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Grady Toomath
Minang Noongar Man, IT Consultant
Engaging, Knowledgeable, Considerate
Grady is an IT Consultant and licensed drone pilot (RePL and ReOC) with a background in engineering and electrical design. Known for his analytical mindset, he is committed to understanding intricate software systems and government policies.
At Winyama, Grady is responsible for drone training and is highly skilled at utilising 3D visualisation tools like Google Earth Pro and Skyline TerraExplorer. Grady enjoys sharing his knowledge and is dedicated to empowering others to pursue careers in technology.
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River Bali
Gija Man, GIS Intern
Inquisitive / Bright / Charismatic
Passionate about aviation and technology, River is currently completing Winyama’s Digital Skills Internship Program.He holds his RePL and a Certificate III in Aviation. River is under the mentorship of Joel and the Senior leadership team and contributes to Winyama’s cultural mapping and drone projects while developing his skills across GIS software; ArcGIS, and QGIS.
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Franzi Ohly-Smith
Marketing and Events Officer
Uplifting / Approachable / Resourceful
Passionate about telling stories that inspire, Franzi brings a creative and strategic approach to marketing and events at Winyama.
She works with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration to amplify Winyama’s impact. Franzi holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations from ECU.
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Amelia Speirs
Marketing and Events Officer
Dedicated / Reliable / Thoughtful
Interested in working for a company committed to making a positive impact, Amelia works alongside Kass and Franzi to deliver Winyama’s events and communications.
She holds a Bachelor’s in Creative Media, majoring in Graphic Design and Photography, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Design Thinking and Service Innovation. Amelia has a keen eye for detail and plays an important role in communicating Winyama’s brand through captivating visuals.
