"Brett has an amazing ability to relate to people of all walks. He is articulate and able to understand the point of view of the person he is talking to with great perception. His passion, energy and enthusiasm is legendary and the way he helps customers and partners understand the impact technology can have is outstanding."
Darryl B
"Brett is a visionary technologist who has a great knack for people and getting things done. A fantastic person who is comfortable in any crowd or environment. He cuts through things to help so many of New Zealand's entrepreneurs stand on the shoulders of giants like Microsoft. I can't recommend Brett enough."
Andrew H
"What Brett doesn't know about technology, including tricky subject areas, isn't worth knowing. He could be an expert on relationship management, and is always insightful, clever, funny, caring, strategic - often all in the same sentence or interaction! He is a delight to work alongside, values partnerships and other people's expertise."
Jane S
"When my company started I formed an Advisory Board which consisted of the most knowledgeable people in various areas of expertise to guide me through their lessons learned. I targeted Brett specifically as he was well renown as a high tech thought leader. He has his finger on the pulse in so many areas of technology innovation including what has worked and what hasn't in the past along with all the reasons why. I was thrilled that Brett accepted and helped me from 2006-2008 in many ways to get my head around things... "I didn't know what I didn't know" which turned out to be critical to learn from Brett. He has the foresight rarely seen in any sector and the passion to make a difference. Brett is not only a technology expert, he is a genuinely great guy who always makes the time for people and innovation."
Scott B
"Brett was a big help to me when we opened the sales office in NZ in 1997. We collaborated on a number of projects, and I always found Brett to have extensive knowledge of the technology market in NZ, excellent awareness of the compelling business issues, productive and trusted relationships with the channel partners, an astute mind and a great sense of humour."
Scott G
"Brett has a real vision for, and understanding of the potential of ICT to positively impact society. He is one of the more active members of the cybersafety community - and cheerfully provides expertise and assistance (on an entirely volunteer basis) each time it is requested. His honesty, integrity, and ability to see beyond industry politics make him a valued advisor."
Martin C
"As a key Microsoft partner in New Zealand I have worked extensively with Brett over the past 6 years. I have found Brett to bring solid strategic level analysis of technology issues as they relate to both the public and private sector. Brett brings strong representation of the view points of his stakeholders to any discussion, but, he also brings empathy for the views of others; Brett works well in consensus building situations. I am most comfortable in recommending Brett for senior strategy and policy roles in the Information Technology space and am happy to receive correspondence in this regard."
Chris A
"I have worked alongside Brett both within Microsoft and in other roles where he has been in an advisory role. He is without doubt one of the sharpest thinkers I have worked with. He has a very good business brain, and often comes at a problem from a different angle to others. Conversations and debates with him are always enlightening. I thoroughly recommend him."
Dave W
"Brett is a clear thinking innovator, who inspires those around him with his gentle questioning of the 'what is' and his vision and understanding of the 'what could be'. On top of that, Brett is a humble guy who is always happy for someone else to succeed. He genuinely wants everyone to win. In my opinion that's the mark of a great leader. When I talk to Brett, I come away a little bit smarter. He's a gentleman, a scholar, an explorer and a lot of fun. I can't wait to work with him again."
Roanne P
"Brett is, quite simply, one of the most useful and intelligent people I've ever met. He has an extraordinary ability to bring order, understanding and resolution to any dilemma within a technical, creative or business environment. Brett is an open minded, innovative and extremely articulate individual with a great sense of humor. He has a young, lively, vibrant personality which, from my perspective, is a fantastic and vital asset when competing in the new global economy."
Renea M
"Without wearing out my stock of superlatives writing a recommendation for Brett is difficult. Brett sits on the advisory board of a fantastic NZ Tech start up that I was consulting too around their international launch. On an advisory board made up of Auckland IT stalwarts Brett stood out for his enthusiasm, passion, broad base technical literacy and willingness to share and support the fledgling company in fresh and innovative ways. Having now spent more time with Brett in his Microsoft capacity and as a IT Kaumata at functions and meetings I can say that his enthusiasm and drive inform his everyday approach to life and work (with a great supporting function performed by copious quantities of coffee). Brett's strength is his character and willingness to innovate coupled with rock solid integrity, you can and should trust this man, his advice and his motivations. He is a delight to work with and I look forward to doing so again in the future."
Sam E
"Brett has been my go to guy for the last four years. he has an incredible ability to take hard concepts and make them understandable to others. If ever there was a person that I would look to work with again in any role it would be Brett."
Chris S
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Brett during an intense competitive effort for Microsoft. He was the local NZ manager of the effort, and I was helping to drive a worldwide engagement campaign. Brett never failed to bring his best game forward. He is exceptionally smart, energetic and always has a positive attitude. His understanding of the convergence of technology and policy and what that means for companies competing in the 21st century is top notch, and I'd highly recommend him for anyone needing a proven problem solver."
Greg T
"Brett is a passionate technologist, honest and direct businessman and entertaining presenter. It has always been a pleasure working with Brett."
Peter H
"I have known Brett in a professional capacity for 18 years and know him to be an outstanding technologist and strategic thinker. He has worked tirelessly with energy and passion that few people possess. He has been an incredible source of knowledge particularly in the Microsoft space. Brett has been a "go to guy" on too many occasions to count and, regardless of other commitments and pressures, he has made time to provide assistance that has been constructive and most often, invaluable. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Brett over the years."
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Darryl B
"Brett is a visionary technologist who has a great knack for people and getting things done. A fantastic person who is comfortable in any crowd or environment. He cuts through things to help so many of New Zealand's entrepreneurs stand on the shoulders of giants like Microsoft. I can't recommend Brett enough."
Andrew H
"What Brett doesn't know about technology, including tricky subject areas, isn't worth knowing. He could be an expert on relationship management, and is always insightful, clever, funny, caring, strategic - often all in the same sentence or interaction! He is a delight to work alongside, values partnerships and other people's expertise."
Jane S
"When my company started I formed an Advisory Board which consisted of the most knowledgeable people in various areas of expertise to guide me through their lessons learned. I targeted Brett specifically as he was well renown as a high tech thought leader. He has his finger on the pulse in so many areas of technology innovation including what has worked and what hasn't in the past along with all the reasons why. I was thrilled that Brett accepted and helped me from 2006-2008 in many ways to get my head around things... "I didn't know what I didn't know" which turned out to be critical to learn from Brett. He has the foresight rarely seen in any sector and the passion to make a difference. Brett is not only a technology expert, he is a genuinely great guy who always makes the time for people and innovation."
Scott B
"Brett was a big help to me when we opened the sales office in NZ in 1997. We collaborated on a number of projects, and I always found Brett to have extensive knowledge of the technology market in NZ, excellent awareness of the compelling business issues, productive and trusted relationships with the channel partners, an astute mind and a great sense of humour."
Scott G
"Brett has a real vision for, and understanding of the potential of ICT to positively impact society. He is one of the more active members of the cybersafety community - and cheerfully provides expertise and assistance (on an entirely volunteer basis) each time it is requested. His honesty, integrity, and ability to see beyond industry politics make him a valued advisor."
Martin C
"As a key Microsoft partner in New Zealand I have worked extensively with Brett over the past 6 years. I have found Brett to bring solid strategic level analysis of technology issues as they relate to both the public and private sector. Brett brings strong representation of the view points of his stakeholders to any discussion, but, he also brings empathy for the views of others; Brett works well in consensus building situations. I am most comfortable in recommending Brett for senior strategy and policy roles in the Information Technology space and am happy to receive correspondence in this regard."
Chris A
"I have worked alongside Brett both within Microsoft and in other roles where he has been in an advisory role. He is without doubt one of the sharpest thinkers I have worked with. He has a very good business brain, and often comes at a problem from a different angle to others. Conversations and debates with him are always enlightening. I thoroughly recommend him."
Dave W
"Brett is a clear thinking innovator, who inspires those around him with his gentle questioning of the 'what is' and his vision and understanding of the 'what could be'. On top of that, Brett is a humble guy who is always happy for someone else to succeed. He genuinely wants everyone to win. In my opinion that's the mark of a great leader. When I talk to Brett, I come away a little bit smarter. He's a gentleman, a scholar, an explorer and a lot of fun. I can't wait to work with him again."
Roanne P
"Brett is, quite simply, one of the most useful and intelligent people I've ever met. He has an extraordinary ability to bring order, understanding and resolution to any dilemma within a technical, creative or business environment. Brett is an open minded, innovative and extremely articulate individual with a great sense of humor. He has a young, lively, vibrant personality which, from my perspective, is a fantastic and vital asset when competing in the new global economy."
Renea M
"Without wearing out my stock of superlatives writing a recommendation for Brett is difficult. Brett sits on the advisory board of a fantastic NZ Tech start up that I was consulting too around their international launch. On an advisory board made up of Auckland IT stalwarts Brett stood out for his enthusiasm, passion, broad base technical literacy and willingness to share and support the fledgling company in fresh and innovative ways. Having now spent more time with Brett in his Microsoft capacity and as a IT Kaumata at functions and meetings I can say that his enthusiasm and drive inform his everyday approach to life and work (with a great supporting function performed by copious quantities of coffee). Brett's strength is his character and willingness to innovate coupled with rock solid integrity, you can and should trust this man, his advice and his motivations. He is a delight to work with and I look forward to doing so again in the future."
Sam E
"Brett has been my go to guy for the last four years. he has an incredible ability to take hard concepts and make them understandable to others. If ever there was a person that I would look to work with again in any role it would be Brett."
Chris S
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Brett during an intense competitive effort for Microsoft. He was the local NZ manager of the effort, and I was helping to drive a worldwide engagement campaign. Brett never failed to bring his best game forward. He is exceptionally smart, energetic and always has a positive attitude. His understanding of the convergence of technology and policy and what that means for companies competing in the 21st century is top notch, and I'd highly recommend him for anyone needing a proven problem solver."
Greg T
"Brett is a passionate technologist, honest and direct businessman and entertaining presenter. It has always been a pleasure working with Brett."
Peter H
"I have known Brett in a professional capacity for 18 years and know him to be an outstanding technologist and strategic thinker. He has worked tirelessly with energy and passion that few people possess. He has been an incredible source of knowledge particularly in the Microsoft space. Brett has been a "go to guy" on too many occasions to count and, regardless of other commitments and pressures, he has made time to provide assistance that has been constructive and most often, invaluable. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Brett over the years."
Dot J