Our Philosophy

At NTech Media we encourage our team to be passionate about the work we do and the clients we work with.

We specialise in the development of effective and creative ways of promoting our clients. We achieve this by working closely with our clients, identifying what to communicate and how to do so effectively. We are not limited to any style, approach or media type, and will creatively utilise the best tools for the message.

The NTech Media team offer a wealth of experience, a professional enthusiasm for challenge, a culture of innovation and a record achieving outstanding results for our clients. Our team will work with you to meet or exceed your goals in an honest, open, cost effective and professional manner. The long-term professional relationships we have with all our clients is testament to our specialised approach.

Our Experience

Our professional team of industry experts provides NTech Media with a wealth of skills and experience. We have an historical and ongoing involvement with many World Wide Web industry leaders and luminaries.

NTech Media leverages our academic expertise by providing workshops, undertaking guest-speaking opportunities, and constantly improving the science underpinning the services we provide to our clients.

NTech Media Director Karey Patterson facilitating the UniSites workshop at the AusWeb04 conference. NTech Media Director Karey Patterson with Sir Tim Berners-Lee, co-inventor of the World Wide Web and winner of the Millenium Technology Prize, while in New York. NTech Media Director Karey Patterson with Bebo White (left), developer of the first web server in the US, and Robert Cailliau (right), co-inventor of the World Wide Web, while in Hawaii.

Karey Patterson

Karey loves working with the NTech crew and our clients. His primary responsibility at NTech is to ensure high quality output, on-time and within budget while ensuring we enjoy what we do. Karey holds B. Bus (Hons) and MEd (T&D) degrees with majors in computing, business management and marketing. He has a wide range of industry experience and has completed post-graduate (Masters) research into usability, interface design and navigational systems with particular reference to large-scale Web sites.

Michael Harrison

Michael completed his Bachelor of Informatics - now known as a Bachelor of Information Technology - in 1991 at Griffith University Queensland (Nathan Campus). He majored in Software Engineering and Micro Electronics. After graduation Michael went on to work in industrial automation as a C++/SCADA analyst/programmer. He worked in this field for six years creating automated systems for shipping lochs to wood drying kilns to animal feed production.

Rod Byrnes

Rod 'Pat' Byrnes has been working with NTech Media since its inception. He has many years of experience with the Internet since 1990 and the Web since 1993. During that time Rod has proven himself to be a valuable team member in a variety of responsible positions. Rod has also been involved in academic pursuits since the early 1990s. He has lectured in several different fields, produced a number of academic publications and presented papers and workshops at various conferences. Rod is currently studying for a Masters degree in Education, in which he is researching the use of assessment via the Web.

Karen Hanna

A passionate "people person" and performer [who likes alliteration], Karen completed her Bachelor of Business in 1999 and has spent the past 10 years in Event Management, primarily in the higher education sector. This high pressure and people filled industry have resulted in her highly developed organisational, project management and administration skills. In her spare time, between work and three teenage children, Karen loves to sing jazz, play her piano and work on her own musical compositions.

Jared Baxter

Jared graduated from Southern Cross University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Information Technology, majoring in Software Engineering. A penchant for programming coupled with a background in client & technical support provides Jared with the skills and drive to provide the quality of service that NTech is renowned for.

Scott Connolly

Scott completed a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Computing in 1997 at Southern Cross University, Lismore. Since then he has worked with a diverse range of projects and industries in Australia, and abroad, specifically Canada and the UK. Scott specialises in web based applications, and brings a broad background of knowledge and skills to the NTech team.

Sefton Hellawell

Since first programming in BASIC on the c64 Sefton has wanted to be a professional programmer. At NTech he gets to work on cutting edge projects with great support from highly skilled and experienced senior software developers. Sefton is very excited about Linux and emerging web technologies that bring rich applications to the Internet.

Lenny Stewart

Lenny Stewart recently began work with NTech Media to gain workplace experience and help pay the cost of university. Lenny has loved working with computers ever since he discovered Mac Classics at school and has been hooked ever since. He is currently learning new programming languages and is helping to develop an intranet for NTech Media. In his spare time Lenny enjoys playing RPGs and computer games.

Peter Jeffrey

Peter's background in design spans fifteen years, bringing with it a deep perspective of the built environment - invaluable in the translation of graphic design concepts to reality. He has extensive experience conceptualising corporate identity and commercial branding. He has also worked for many years as an interior designer, having worked with many of Sydney's leading architecture and interior design firms.

Chris Fitzsimmons

A consummate professional Chris is a skilled Website developer with significant experience in the design and development of fantastic websites. He has a wide range of skills working with various content management systems and software.

Dot Rose

Dot has been part of the NTech team since 2009 and manages our accounts team.

Robert Sampson

Robert began his traineeship working for NTech Media early 2007 (now completed!), he is looking forward to a prosperous career in the field of Information Technology with the help of Karey and all of the staff here at NTech Media. In his spare time Robert likes to play video games, swim (if its hot and there’s water nearby), play bass guitar (at home).

As part of our committment to ongoing education and quality, our team research and write about important issues affecting our industry. Several of the team have completed university level postgraduate studies and have produced reports based on their experiences. Below is a list of the publications to date from the NTech Media team, that have appeared in academic journals:

• Patterson, K. (2007),  'Web application development - a client driven process', AusWeb07, Pacific Bay Resort , 30th June to 4th July,  Southern Cross University, Lismore.
• Patterson, K. (2006), 'RapidPrint^® - The rapid growth of a distributed printing and copyright compliance system', AusWeb06, Australis Noosa Lakes, from 1st to 5th July 2006,   Southern Cross University, Lismore.
• Patterson, K. & Ellis, A. (2004), 'Usability – how to meet the needs of users educational Web sites', AusWeb04, Sea World, Gold Coast, Qld, 3-7 July,  Southern Cross University, Lismore.
• Patterson, K. & Ellis, A. (2003) 'The World of the University Web site Manager – Issues and Environment', Proceedings of AusWeb03, pp 359-365, Southern Cross University, Lismore. ISBN 1 863844 93 7
• Byrnes, R. & Ellis, A. (2003) 'Assessment via the Web: A Snapshot of University Practice' , Proceedings of AusWeb03, Southern Cross University, Lismore. ISBN 1 863844 93 7
• Patterson, K. & Ellis,A. (2003) 'What Matters in the Mind of Educational Web Site Managers: One year on' , in M. Astorio, A. Ellis, & R. Hall (eds) Proceedings of NSWeb03, Ninth International North American Web-based Learning Conference, pp189-192, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. ISBN 1 55131 088 0
• Patterson, K. & Ellis, A. 2002, 'What matters in the mind of educational Web site managers', paper presented to NAWeb 2002: The Web Based Learning Conference. Proceedings of the 8th International North American Web-Based Learning Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. pp 149-150, ISBN 1 551310 27 9
• Patterson, K. & Ellis, A. (2002) 'Design and Navigation: A Survey of Australian University Homepages', Proceedings of AusWeb02, pp 483-485 Southern Cross University Press, Lismore, ISBN 1 863844 53 8
• Patterson, K., & Byrnes, R., 2000, 'The Witches Brew - A Recipe for Internet Business Success', Proceedings of AusWeb2K, pp483-485, Southern Cross University Press, Lismore, ISBN 1 863844635
• Ellis, A. & Patterson, K. (2000) 'Hands-on Science Centres around the World: How do they rate in their use of the Web?', WebNet 2000, Proceedings World Conference on the WWW and Internet, in G. Davis & C. Owen (eds), pp170-175, AACE, Virginia, ISBN 1 880094 40 1
• Patterson, K., Ellis, A. & Brice,D. (2000) 'Client Versus Browser: A Case Study from Southern Cross University', in M. Wallace, A. Ellis & D.Newton (eds) Proceedings of the Moving Online Conference, pp190-202, Southern Cross University Press:Lismore ISBN 86384 466 X
• O'Reilly, M., & Patterson, K., 1998, 'Assessing learners through the WWW, Computer Networks and ISDN Systems', 30, pp 727-729, Washington.
• Scott, D., Durnell Cramton, C., Gauvin, S., Lobert, B., Steinke, G., & Patterson, K., 1997, 'Internet Based Collaborative Learning: An Empirical Evaluation', Presented at AusWeb97, Into the Mainstream - the Web in Australia, p276-278, Southern Cross University Press, Lismore, ISBN 1 875855165
• Byrnes, R., Dimbleby, J., Lo, B., Plunkett, S., Stuart, G. & Vitartas, P. (1997) 'Utilising the WWW for Assignment Management: The Development of a Working Prototype at Southern Cross University', Proceedings of Pacis97.
• Byrnes, R. (1997) 'Experiences of using the Web to manage a medium-size Internet Service Provider', Presented at AusWeb97, Into the Mainstream - the Web in Australia, Southern Cross University Press, Lismore, ISBN 1 875855165
• Byrnes, R., Lo, B. & Dimbleby, J. (1995) 'Flexible Assignment Submission in Distance Learning', Proceedings of the IFIP World Conference for Computers in Education, 305-315.
• Byrnes, R., Debreceny, R. & Gilmour, P. (1995) 'The Development of a Multiple-Choice and True-False Testing Environment on the Web', Proceedings of AusWeb95, 133-139.
• Byrnes, R. (1994) 'Computerised Assignment Management for Distance Students', Proceedings of Access Through Open Learning, 42-45.
• Byrnes, R. & Lo, B. (1994) 'A Computer-Aided Assignment Management System: Improving the Teaching-Learning Feedback Cycle', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer Managed Learning.