Robert M. Smyth – CEO
Rob has deep experience and expertise in the IT security solutions space, as well as a unique combination of IT security, technical and commercial skills. Over the past 15 years he has successfully grown three IT businesses from start-up to become leading businesses in their respective markets. Rob’s extensive understanding of the rapidly evolving IT security sector, his commercial acumen, vision and entrepreneurial flair has allowed him to be the key driver of Blue Reef.

Mat has extensive accounting, corporate finance and advisory expertise and experience. Commencing his career with Price Waterhouse Coopers, he has also worked in a corporate advisory capacity for the last 9 years, focusing on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and other transactional work. During this time he has been involved in a range of successful transactions for clients in diverse sectors and at various stages of development.

Guy has 20 years of experience in the governance, compliance and security in enterprise and education space, and is continuously working with education organization to better their processes and supporting technologies to achieve better educational outcomes. Guy’s career history includes strategic product and management roles with international leaders such as Check Point, CA, Microsoft, Cisco, BMC Software and other start-ups in the Compliance and Security space.

Andrew has over 20 years in the ICT industry, specialising in the development and management of data communications and IT security products. His role as Chief Architect, defines strategic and technology vision as well as hands-on management and responsibility for product development life-cycle. Prior appointments included senior management positions in 3Com, USRobotics and JNA. Andrew holds a BSc and MDC from Monash, Cisco CCIE and Novell CNE.

Ajit joined Blue Reef in early 2004 and holds more than 15 years experience in the IT and Network Security sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. He has always been a keen “pathfinder” in business development to both Government and Corporate organisations. Ajit holds a BEng(Hons) degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering and has successfully completed various security training courses. Since joining Blue Reef, sales have grown by more than 50% year on year.

Marc Robinson - VP Operations
Marc joined the Company as Engineering Manager in February 2002. In September 2009 he was appointed VP Operations. Prior to joining the Company, Marc served as a key member of the Operations and Engineering team at Impaq Australia from 1999 to 2002. Marc is responsible for multiple functions in the day to day operations and running of the business, including engineering, IT & general administration, procurement & logistics.