Combining a background in Software Engineering and a strong interest in economics and politics, Blair (Basil) brings a unique perspective to engagements. Over the 20 years of his professional career, he has undertaken a broad range of roles from Lead Consultant, Data Analyst, Business Analyst to Project Manager. He particularly enjoys helping clients with their analysis and has strengths in data analysis and modelling.

Basil has strong domain knowledge of the Social Sector, particularly with Oranga Tamariki and MSD, and early in his career led an Applications team at the Ministry with overall responsibility for the core case management system, CYRAS. He commenced his career with Accenture working on Child Youth and Family systems since their early days.

Basil also takes the lead on Security and Privacy strategies for Fingo, acting as an advisor for the management team, and is one of the original members and shareholders of Fingo.

Basil also has Better Business Case experience and is trusted for his advice to senior leaders in government.

Empathetic, caring, and diplomatic, Basil easily develops productive, effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. He consistently receives outstanding feedback from clients due to his stand-out capability and service orientated work ethic.

Blair is one of the original Fingoites who established Fingo and leads Professional Services. He is particularly interested in modernising legacy applications, whether it be evolving them to leverage new technologies, integrating them with new platforms, or ensuring they are retired in a dignified manner. He has deep technical knowledge, as well as having a passion for leading synergistic, high performing teams, who consistently deliver and thrive on meeting clients’ needs.

Blair has spent much of his time supporting large enterprise environments within the public sector and is sought after for his insights into complex problem domains. He has encountered most scenarios within software delivery now and enjoys working with the seemingly insurmountable challenges that come with modernisation.

Initially, Blair joined a global consultancy, before spending time working in a university environment, and then returning to the public sector. Over the years he has worked predominantly within Java development and design.

Blair has also been a business owner and semi-professional football player in New Zealand. These days Blair is known as an avid follower of eSports and MMA.

Clint joined Fingo in April 2023 where he is focusing on supporting social sector enterprise systems. He joins us from a 22-year career with the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS) in the US. Initially, Clint was the Lead Software Architect for ATRS, Clint’s deep knowledge of the system and his leadership ability resulted with the board unanimously selecting him as the Executive Director in 2018. As the Executive Director, he led a team of approximately 80 people with an asset base of approximately $20 billion (USD), supporting teachers with their retirement and pension.

In addition to his leadership capability, Clint has a passion for solving technical problems and loves learning about new domains. Prior to ATRS, Clint provided consulting services for numerous organisations in the US and also worked for IBM/Global Computer Associates (US).

Clint has an interest in law and completed a Juris Doctorate in addition to his IT qualifications.

Outside of work, Clint is a keen outdoorsman and has an interest in flying aircraft. He is most excited about establishing life with his family in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Jamie is an experienced Senior Consultant with strengths in analysis across the technology and business domains. Jamie has been a lead analyst driving the development of various online applications across a wide variety of subject areas. Additionally, Jamie has strengths in data analysis and modelling.

At Fingo, Jamie has primarily supported Oranga Tamariki on several projects including the successfully delivered CYRAS Care Standards project, and the delivery of legislative changes to CYRAS to accommodate the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Bill. Additionally, he has spent time supporting EQC and EECA.

Jamie spent 11 years with FINNZ where he worked on numerous IT projects, initially as a Business Analyst and then as a consultant in client-facing roles. Jamie worked on a significant project with Ministry for Primary Industries working to modernise the Fisheries Management System.

Jamie impresses with his adaptable, positive nature and great sense of humour. No matter what he encounters, his tenacity and attitude enable him to deliver.

Jamie has a passion for the written word and is currently writing a fantasy novel.

Kirsten is a capable consultant with strengths across the quality assurance, business analysis, and development domains, making herself valuable member of the team. She returns to Fingo after a move to Mosgiel where she was focusing on testing at MTF.

Kirsten has split her time between the Social and Finance sectors, having spent several years working at Ministry of Social Development on the CYF focused systems now housed with Oranga Tamariki. She has provided testing and business analysis for these projects.

In addition, she also provided automation testing BNZ, and on numerous occasions provided business analysis services for one of their large projects. She began her career at Otago University, from which she is a graduate of.

Kirsten has a growth mindset and is highly respected by her colleagues for her capability and can-do attitude. Outside of work, she also undertakes digital drawing.

Ronn Soukotta is the founder and owner of Fingo, and has overall responsibility for the company. He has a particular interest in leadership and the practices of high performing teams. Well read, Ronn often goes against convention in search of better results while retaining a commitment to culture and values. To Ronn this commitment is absolutely fundamental.

Born and raised in Indonesia, Ronn moved to New Zealand at the age of 15 to complete high school and then a double degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. Upon graduating he joined a global consulting company where he excelled and was rapidly promoted, taking on leadership roles in New Zealand and Asia. These days Ronn is focused on building mission-oriented businesses that embody cultural principles such as “service”, “courage” and “high-performance”. He is particularly interested in personal and professional growth, and strives to cultivate environments that enable people to be the best that they can be.

Ronn has a busy home life with his wife, two children and a dog. He enjoys life by the beach in Plimmerton, Porirua, and finds the connection with nature an inspiration for the philosophy and ideas that he seeks to implement at work.