ABOUT AI ACCESS

A man in a suit is giving a presentation in front of an audience. The presentation slide behind him states, '66% of executive leaders are dissatisfied with their AI progress', with three speech bubbles mentioning 'Lack of talent and skills', 'No strategy for responsible AI implementation', and 'Unclear roadmap & investment priorities'. The event seems to be held at Spacecubed in Perth.
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OUR PURPOSE

AI Access enhance our clients competitive advantage with focus on productivity, safety and engagement. We partner with our clients to identify and deliver their highest value AI opportunities. We establish robust AI governance, developing and deploying custom AI safely, unleashing value in the heart of their operations.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Our competitive advantage is AI Access hybrid capacity and capability model. We deliver end to end services and have national presence.

We are technology-agnostic and take a customised approach. We are a Premier Global Partner of Microsoft, AWS, Google, Anthropic OpenAI. We deliver faster results by leveraging your strategy, data and platforms. We deliver purpose built custom AI, private secure cloud-based AI infrastructure and integrations with your data sources. We have leading Strategy, Governance, Service Design, Data Science, Software Development, Cyber, Testing and Change Adoption capability. This means we can deliver end to end applying the best individuals to your Definition, Development and Operations.

Our hybrid model ensures we don't have people sitting on the bench meaning we offer the best talent at the most efficient price.

OUR TEAM

Our national team consists of seasoned experts in AI strategy, governance, service design, data science, software engineering testing and change management. We bring a wealth of corporate transformation experience and a proven track record of success providing a cost efficient, analytical layered approach.

We know what it takes, we have led transformation.

Our capability enables the speed of a start up at the scale of your enterprise.

Diagram showing AI Access hierarchy with categories: AI Strategy, AI Governance, Service Design, Data Science, Full Stack Development, Adoption. Each category contains detailed bullet points describing principles, processes, planning, development, and iterative feedback related to AI strategy and implementation.
  • Our Capability: AI Access Managing Director wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a dark blazer, smiling against a white background.

    Lindsey Hershman

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Lindseyis the Founder and Managing Director of AI Access. He  specialises in AI strategy, Governance and Adoption. Lindsey has led transformation across large ASX, For Purpose Organisations and Government Corporations. Working across Energy, Infrastructure and Financial services industries Lindsey drives the vision, value, and velocity of AI implementation. He has significant experience across strategy, governance, commercial, digital transformation and enterprise change management. Lindsey helps organisations enhance revenue, employee engagement and service delivery while lowering their risks and cost base. Lindsey has an MBA and is a Graduate of AICD

  • Our Capability: AI Access Partner Energy and Resources

    Neville Carrington

    PARTNER, ENERGY & RESOURCES

    Neville is a leader with over 40 years of resources industry experience from Trade through to Executive Operations roles. Neville has worked across APAC’s major green and brown-field oil and gas projects. He has worked across the value chain from design, construction, start-up, and operational phases. Neville’s career has incorporated managing offshore and onshore operations, engineering, maintenance, commissioning, projects and HSE. He is a past Board President and Operator Co-Chair of Safer Together, and Chair of the Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training Advisory Board. Neville has a Certificate of Power Plant Technology, an MBA and is Graduate of AICD.

  • Our Capability: AI Access Transformation Leader

    MARGOT WOOD

    STRATEGY & OPERATING MODEL LEAD

    Margot is a strategic advisor who guides Boards, Senior Leaders and Human Capital and Technology teams through complex strategic shifts. She has held executive and senior leadership roles across commercial and for-purpose sectors and led the national consulting division of a global technology and engineering firm. Margot brings depth, clarity, and commercial acumen to every engagement. Her work spans strategy design and execution, governance, operating model design and leadership development. She enables organisations to navigate disruption, align purpose with performance, and ensure governance supports bold decisions and lasting impact. Margot has a PhD in Information Systems decision-making and teaches strategy at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

  • HAMISH TEDESCHI

    PARTNER, ARCHITECTURE, DATA & AI.

    Hamish guides organisations to modernise their data ecosystems, enable AI at scale, and turn complex challenges into measurable business outcomes.

    He combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise bridging executive priorities and data-driven execution. He has led large-scale modernisation programs that unified legacy data estates into modern, cloud native architectures, designed and delivered AI enabled platforms that drive operational and customer insight, and built high performing teams that accelerate transformation.

  • AI ACCESS Strategy & OPERATING MODEL LEAD Lindsay O'Sullivan

    LINDSAY O'SULLIVAN

    STRATEGY & OPERATING MODEL LEAD

    Lindsay is an executive leader with over 25 years of experience across government and financial services. Lindsay has worked across major Australian and international financial institutions as well as state-backed public sector initiatives. He expertly guides Board and Executive to define and execute enterprise strategy, actively managing risk and management of change.

    Lindsay’s career incorporates executive leadership roles including COO and Interim CEO at Keystart Home Loans, COO at CCIWA, and senior roles with Bankwest, National Australia Bank, and Herbert Smith Freehills. He serves on numerous boards across government, private, and non-profit sectors, including Spacecubed, Bethanie Housing, and CEDA. Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, an Executive MBA (Dux), and is a Graduate of the AICD.

  • Our Capability: AI Access Generative AI Leader

    SEAN OLDENBERGER

    GENERATIVE AI LEAD

    Sean is one of WA’s leading experts in computer vision and language models. Sean leads our AI engineers. He has  honed his craft through years of groundbreaking research and real-world applications across commercial and industrial settings. Sean excels at dealing with state-of- the-art AI models and staying on top of the everchanging AI landscape. He identifies where the latest technology breakthroughs can deliver material value to your business. Sean has a degree in Applied Mathematics and AI research.

  • Our Capability: AI Access Data Science Leader

    PARAV PATHAK

    DATA SCIENCE LEAD

    Parav is data strategist and AI practitioner with a strong foundation in data engineering, predictive analytics, and algorithm development.  He assists organisations to unlock the potential of their data by assessing readiness, mapping out business-relevant data strategies and designing scalable, secure pipelines. His expertise spans data transformation, enrichment, and modelling ensuring AI solutions are built on a rock-solid foundation. Parav has a degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Data Science (Predictive Analytics).

  • Our Capability: AI Access Transformation Leader

    Louise zawada

    CHANGE ADOPTION LEAD

    Lou is a Transformation Leader with over two decades of experience in HR and Change management across Commercial, Government, Family Office, and Not-for-profit sectors. As an Executive Advisor she is calm under pressure and clear in times of complexity, partnering with clients to guide their navigation of high-stakes, fast-changing environments. Lou leads organisation design, new technology, and ways of working. A strategic leader she ensures focus on value realisation and people adoption. Lou has a Masters in Business and is an Accredited Coach.

  • Our Capability: AI Access Software Developer

    SAMUEL CUNNINGHAM

    FULL STACK DEVELOPER

    Samuel specialises in building full-stack applications that leverage your strategy, data and platforms. Samuel works across our technology domains leading the team to design, develop and deploy AI solutions. Samuel builds End-to-end development applications, encompassing both front end (user interface) and back-end server-side logic and database integration. Sam ensures client applications are secure with private cloud-based AI infrastructure and integrations with your data sources. Samuel received first class honours in his computer science degree.

  • Our Capability: AI Access Software Developer

    SAMUEL WYNDHAM

    FULL STACK DEVELOPER

    Sam is a customer focussed Technologist bringing together Software Development, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and AI. He provides our clients with commercial solutions that are high quality, secure and scalable.  Sam has worked across the full IT lifecycle, working as a consultant supporting NFP organisations right through to ASX50 organisations with their digital transformation projects. Sam has a Bachelor of Computer Science

  • NICK LIM

    TRANSFORMATION LEAD

    Nick is an experienced transformation leader with a strong track record in strategy development and enterprise change. Nick has advised Fortune 500 organisations across industries and regions on large-scale digital and operating model transformation. Nick leverages human centred design and agile delivery methodology bringing a deep understanding of human behaviour to his work in strategy, culture, and change. Nick has a Masters in Organisation Psychology and is Graduate of AICD.

  • Charlotte Mawle AI Adoption Lead, AI Access

    Charlotte Mawle

    CHANGE ADOPTION LEAD

    Charlotte is a change leader with 20+ years transformation experience. Charlotte guides organisations to navigate complex, high-stakes change from global IT transformations and cultural shifts to the emerging frontier of AI adoption. Charlotte brings deep cross-sector expertise spanning technology, mining and resources, publishing, and agribusiness. She introduced Lean Change methodology to Australia and New Zealand in 2015 and is the creator of the Conscious AI Adoption Blueprint, a framework that helps organisations build the readiness, governance, and leadership clarity needed to move from AI deployment to measurable AI value. Charlotte holds an MSc in Management Development and Training alongside postgraduate qualifications in IT.

Our Methodology

We link and integrate your strategy, technology and people. Our methodology helps you to understand the business case opportunity and address critical AI risks, taking a layered and disciplined approach we provide clarity along the AI lifecycle to guide the earliest possible value realisation.

What makes us different?

We don't believe in applying a pre-defined digital solution to a problem that doesn't exist. We are strategy and value led. We’re technology agnostic.  We take a holistic approach to understand your strategy, data and platforms. Our team of experts works closely with you to identify where AI can create value with scalable and sustainable solutions.

Our Commitment

We are committed to empowering organisations to succeed in the AI era. Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to transform your operating model, AI Access is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Values

Customer outcome obsessed: We engage, enable and mitigate risk to create and realise value.

Integrity: We do the right thing every time.

Collaboration: We leave ego at the door. We are stronger together. We have fun and get it done.

Growth: We have purpose and strive for mastery.