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Hi, I'm Ben

Ben Petito

Solutions Architect & Tech Lead at Biz Hub Australia

I work with organisations that are trying to modernise legacy systems and apply AI in ways that are actually useful in real-world environments.

The hardest part usually isn’t the technology itself. It’s dealing with years of accumulated complexity, unclear ownership, brittle integrations, and systems that no longer fit the way the business operates. Most of my work involves helping teams untangle that.

I’ve worked across government and private sector projects where security, compliance, reliability, and long-term maintainability genuinely matter — environments that force practical decision-making. You rarely have the luxury of starting from scratch or chasing perfect architecture, so much of the work comes down to making sensible tradeoffs and designing systems that can evolve without becoming fragile.

I’m particularly interested in legacy modernisation, enterprise integrations, and practical AI adoption: replacing ageing systems, building integrations that are observable and supportable, and applying AI where it removes repetitive work or improves decision-making — rather than just looking impressive in a demo.

Skills

Experience

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Biz Hub Australia

Dec 2016 - Present

Adelaide, Australia

Biz Hub Australia builds enterprise software shaped around real business processes, taking on projects that are considered too messy, too constrained, or too risky for conventional approaches.

Solutions Architect

Sep 2024 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Lead solution architecture across enterprise software projects in government and private sector
  • Define integration strategies for legacy modernisation and AI adoption initiatives
  • Guide teams through technically complex, compliance-sensitive environments
Senior Software Developer

Dec 2016 - Aug 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Tech lead on bespoke enterprise applications for SA Health, SA Power Networks, and other major clients
  • Designed and delivered complex integrations between legacy and modern systems
  • Built the Config Engine — a large-scale ICT transition platform used to manage the move to the new Royal Adelaide Hospital

SMS Management & Technology

Feb 2011 - Dec 2016

Adelaide, Australia

ICT consulting firm delivering technology strategy and implementation services across government and enterprise clients.

Senior Consultant

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Responsibilities:
  • Developed solution architecture for two public-facing citizen reporting systems for SA Police
  • Produced architecture documentation and reference architectures for enterprise clients
Consultant

Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

Responsibilities:
  • Delivered ICT consulting engagements across government and private sector clients
  • Contributed to architecture reviews and technology assessments
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Fotura

Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

Adelaide, Australia

Web and design studio for small businesses.

Director

Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

Responsibilities:
  • Co-founded Fotura, providing web design and photography services to small and medium businesses in Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia

SA EPA is the state’s primary environmental regulator.

Senior Analyst/Programmer

Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

Responsibilities:
  • Developed and maintained enterprise applications for environmental regulation and reporting
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Projects

Config Engine
Tech Lead 2016 - 2019

A large-scale ICT transition platform built for SA Health to manage the move from the old to the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. The system tracked thousands of physical assets, managed staff transitions and software profiles, coordinated scheduling across departments, and generated floor plan visualisations. Built on Skyve with extensive custom modules.

SA Power Networks — Citizen Portals
Developer 2019 - 2021

A suite of citizen-facing web applications for SA Power Networks, including Power @ My Place (residential energy supply information), Report a Street Light Out (fault reporting), and an online forms platform for customer service workflows.

Fotura
Founder & Developer 2020 - Present

Web and design studio helping small businesses build their online presence. Full-service offering from strategy and design through to development and hosting.

Two Hungry Italians
Developer 2022

Website for Two Hungry Italians, an Adelaide food experience brand. Custom-built to showcase their story, events, and offerings.

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