To use our expertise in telecommunications to create a safer cyber future for society.

Peter is Softel’s CEO and holds a key seat on the Softel board. Peter is responsible for all aspects of the business and financial performance. Peter’s key focus is the continued development of new capabilities to directly support Softel’s customers in the Telecommunication, Government, and Defence industries.

Peter was previously the Managing Director and CEO of Harris C4i prior to joining Softel. Peter spent 20 years building and growing this technology business to have a diversified technology portfolio and large international customer base. He has more than 30 years of experience in the security, defence and communications industry in Australia and overseas.

Peter is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds both a Bachelor’s degree and Graduate Diploma in software engineering.

Adam leads all things customer and partnerships at Softel. Reinforcing Softel’s steadfast commitment to our customers needs, Adam is also the Voice of the Customer advocating for customers within the Softel executive. Adam is passionate in ensuring Softel’s customers continue to benefit from impactful and valued partnerships.

With over 18 years experience across the government, telecommunications and consulting industries, Adam brings unique customer and carrier understanding to our offerings. Previously representing Australian technology & cyber interests in the UK and participant at the ETSI, Adam ensures Softel’s brand position as leaders in telecommunication technology is maintained.

Adam holds a Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Photonics, and is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Australian Information Security Association (ASIA).

Stuart Zerbe is Softels Head of Products and Strategy. Stuart is responsible for Products and Strategy in order for the to meet its business targets. Stuart’s key focus is the expansion of new capabilities and markets, such as Critical National Infrastructure, in addition to supporting Softel’s existing customers in the Telecommunication, Government, and Defence industries.

Stuart was previously the Director of International Strategy and Business Developments for L3Harris Mission Networks, where he secured a major project for Critical National Infrastructure. Stuart has more than 30 years of experience in the security, defence and communications industry in Australia and overseas.

Stuart holds a bachelor degree in electronic engineering from RMIT with a major in Digital Systems. He is a graduate of the Defence Industry Study Course (DISC), run by the Australian Defence Force, Advanced Methods in Digital Signal Processing from Monash University and Technical Sales Solutions from the Australian Institute of Management.

Karen leads Softel’s financial operations and is responsible for all finance areas of the business. Karen is a key member of the executive working across Softel’s operations and planning of key customer projects. With a steadfast commitment to process improvement & efficiency, Karen continuously optimises all aspects Softel’s business driving straight forward and efficient finance interactions between Softel and our clients.

Karen has over 15 years of professional accounting experience in a broad range of industries. Karen has a strong background in public practice and private sector specialising in managerial accounting.

Karen is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

Jason leads Softel’s world class Engineering and Development. Leveraging his over 30 years of IT & Engineering industry experience, Jason drives the creation of world leading technology solutions to our client problems.

Jason has a proven track record in the design and development of robust, scalable and future-proof software solutions, predominantly in the Telecommunications, Security, Finance and Banking sectors. He remains a key contributor to the design and development of the our leading cylent products.

Jason holds both a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Industrial IT (Software Engineering) and a Masters of Science (with Distinction) in Communication Systems.

Scott leads the delivery of technology projects and roll out to our clients. With a resolute commitment to our clients, he is also responsible for Softel’s support services.

Through Scott’s over 30 years’ experience in the IT, Engineering and technology industry he brings a wealth of knowledge and pre-emptive problem solving to all our projects. Scott’s experience positions our projects for success each and every time. This ability is also translated into our support services where he proactively leads our 24×7 “always on” service.

Scott holds both a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Information Technology, along with certificates in Computing and Project Management.

Rob leads Softel’s cutting edge Research & Development programmes. Continuously exploring the ‘art of the possible,’ Rob ensures Softel’s client projects benefit from the best available science, technology and process. With an eye on the future Rob ensures Softel is able to offer our clients the benefits from the latest available technology.

More than theory, Rob has over 30 years of hands-on experience in a broad range of engineering roles predominately focussed in the communications, security, networking, software, and large complex systems. He has been responsible for the design and development of innovative and new communications products for Air Defence and Air Traffic control solutions. In addition to these successful hardware and software networked products, Rob has also been involved in Big Data and Data analytics systems in the biomedical device market.

Rob holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering), along with a Bachelors and Masters in Engineering.