What sets Transmax apart from other developers of traffic management systems is the depth of experience and skill base within the organisation that has been developed over the past 40 years. To successfully develop Intelligent Transport Systems, a unique combination of traffic engineering, software development and communications expertise needs to come together under the direction and vision of an organisation that can turn innovative philosophies into reality.
John Lees - Chief Executive Officer
John has been involved in the development of Intelligent Transport Systems for 40 years. He was a member of the team that developed the first computerised traffic management system in Australia, which was implemented at Surfers Paradise in 1969.
Prior to his appointment as Managing Director of Transmax, John was the Director of ITS Development for the Queensland Department of Main Roads.
John is a foundation member of the Australian Computer Society.
Jason Wagstaff – Chief Operating Officer
Jason has a wealth of experience within the Intelligent Transport Systems industry, having come to us from VicRoads, where he was the Control Systems Project Delivery Manager for Monash‐CityLink‐West Gate Freeway Upgrade Project. Having come from the customer side of the industry, Jason offers our business a fresh, dedicated focus on the customer experience, something Transmax sees as significant in the continued growth and development of our business.
Philip Lloyd - Software Products Manager
Philip has nearly 20 years of software engineering and management experience in the Intelligent Transport Systems industry, the majority of those working alongside John Lees and other senior staff at Transmax (and its predecessor within Queensland Main Roads). The motivation for his work comes from seeing best practice engineering applied to minimising man's impact on the environment and thus improving our quality of life.
As Software Products Manager, Philip is responsible for coordinating elicitation and analysis of customers' business and software requirements, and then ensuring developed software meets those requirements through structured product integration and system testing. The ongoing evolution of STREAMS and other Transmax software innovations are forged into cohesive and reliable products through a managed, mature - but flexible - software development lifecycle.
Philip holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Elec, Hon I) in Computer Systems, consolidating a range of skills in the areas of computer software, hardware and data communications technologies.
John Wiltshire - Software Development Group Manager
John has nearly 20 years of software engineering and management experience in the control systems industry, both here and in the United States. Having spent the majority of his career working alongside the other senior staff at Transmax, John is able to bring cohesive drive and direction to the Software Development group, providing technical excellence and solid customer value.
John holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Elec, Hon I) in Computer Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and delivers a comprehensive understanding of the computing field - from the circuit boards to the end user.
Marco Szewczyk – Engineering Services Manager
Marco comes from a multidisciplinary education in engineering and backs it up with the business qualifications to provide a well-rounded management style to his team. During his four years at Transmax, Marco has provided invaluable technical management and advice on complex modelling, analysis and problem solving situations. His strong aptitude to collaborate with customers and suppliers alike adds value to both the management team at Transmax and its customers. Marco’s international experience in engineering and project management from across various aspects of the telecommunications and transport industries also offers a truly global approach to customer engagement.
Michael Watts - Business Development Manager
Michael has 15 years systems, software and communications experience in the Intelligent Transport Systems field, with another 12 years in systems and software organisations. He has worked in a range of private industry and government sectors including power utilities, manufacturing, and health performing project management, systems and network design, and systems testing and commissioning.
Michael now heads up the Business Development group at Transmax managing new business opportunities, customer account management and product and services marketing. Having experience in both product development and services delivery, makes Michael an ideal leader for the development of business opportunities for Transmax. Michael's qualifications include a B.Eng (Hon I) Electrical Engineering; a Grad.Dip. in Computer Engineering and a Grad.Cert in Business Administration. Michael is also a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland.
Peter Sedgley - Business Services Manager
Peter has over 30 years of financial and administrative experience with the last 12 years in IT related companies. Peter is responsible for the provision within Transmax of financial, administrative and internal IT systems. He has worked in a number of companies across information technology, financial, pharmaceutical, service and retail industries as a financial controller, consultant and project manager. Peter’s qualifications include a BSc in Economics, an MBA and membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
Jon Tongia - Projects Group Manager
Jon has 10 years of experience in the information technology industry and holds critical skill sets in project management, software / business analysis and process engineering. Jon has worked in a number of roles including software development, business analysis and process engineering.
During his time at Transmax, Jon has been involved with project management, program management and software requirements analysis. Jon holds a Bachelor of Computer and Information Science, bringing together expertise in software engineering, information systems and international business. He is also practiced in a number of project management methodologies including AGILE, Prince2 & PMBOK that contributes to the successful project management framework that has underwritten Transmax’s success to date.