Portfolio

20 Years. 20 Delivered Systems.

Twenty systems built and maintained across NT Government, local councils, utilities, and private enterprise. Select a project to read the detail.

Project Portfolio

Government · Human Services

Aboriginal Interpreting Service (AIS)

Redesigned and rebuilt the Aboriginal Interpreter Job Management system, replacing an aging Microsoft Access database with a .NET WinForms application. The core platform tracks interpreting jobs, interpreter timesheets, payments, and client charges, with automatic accounts receivable upload to GAS (Government Accounting System) for invoicing. Requirements gathering and functional design were also completed for a complementary online booking system.

  • Replaced legacy Access database with modern .NET WinForms application
  • Interpreter timesheets, payments, and client charge automation
  • Automatic accounts receivable upload to GAS for invoicing
  • Online booking system designed with stakeholder approval processes
VB.NETWinFormsOracle 11g.NET Framework 4.0
Airducter job and quote management system
Private Enterprise · HVAC

Airducter Job and Quote Management System

Job and quote management database for Airducter, covering commercial HVAC job quoting, tracking, and workflow management for a Darwin-based private enterprise.

  • Replaced manual spreadsheet-based job tracking with a purpose-built database
  • Single system for quoting, job management, and billing
  • Sole engagement: requirements, design, development, and delivery by IT Business Solutions
VB.NETWinFormsMS SQL Server.NET Framework 4.0
NT Grant Commission annual return web application
NT Government · Local Government

Annual Return Web Application

Web application for the NT Grant Commission's annual return data collection, supporting grant allocation assessment, ABS financial statistics compilation, and local government performance indicator reporting. Developed in 2005 and in continuous production for over 20 years with minimal maintenance required.

  • In continuous production since 2005, over 20 years
  • Multi-stakeholder data collection (Commission, ABS, LG&RDD)
  • Minimal maintenance required over 5–8 year period
  • Oracle 11g database
.NETOracle 11gWeb Application
Aqua Assets water and sewerage asset tracking application
Utilities · Power and Water Corporation

Aqua Assets Web Application

Web-based asset tracking application for Power and Water Corporation's water and sewerage infrastructure. Imported and validated legacy Excel data to establish a reliable asset registry with improved data integrity for future entries.

  • Established a reliable digital asset registry from disparate Excel records
  • All legacy data imported, validated, and reconciled before go-live
  • Web-based interface for ongoing asset management and future data entry
ASP.NETMS SQL ServerWeb Application.NET Framework 3.5
NT Government · Community Information

BushTel

Full redevelopment of the Northern Territory Government BushTel website, a centralised information hub for NT regions, communities, cultural history, and statistics. Delivered to production in three months, including database restructure, dynamic spatial mapping, and real-time community profile management. Ongoing maintenance and enhancement continues today.

  • Dynamic spatial presentation of community and regional data
  • Real-time updates to profiles, demographics, and business directories
  • Delivered to production in three months with full documentation
  • Ongoing maintenance and enhancement since initial redevelopment
.NETOracle 11gWeb ApplicationSpatial Data
Case, cheque and receipt management system
NT Government · Attorney General

Case, Cheque and Receipt Management System (CCR)

Case, cheque, and receipt management application for the Department of Attorney General. Automates ILIS (Integrated Land Information System) data import to reduce processing time by up to 75%, with improved validation, cheque creation, receipt tracking, and reporting accuracy.

  • Up to 75% reduction in processing time
  • Automated ILIS data validation and import
  • Cheque creation and receipt tracking
  • Improved reporting accuracy
VB.NETWinFormsMS SQL ServerILIS Integration
Industry · Building & Construction

Contractor Accreditation Limited (CAL)

Review, redesign, and development of the Contractor Accreditation Ltd management ecosystem: a suite of integrated systems sharing a common SQL Server database. Includes the core accreditation administration system, a 2025-redeveloped web portal (merging accountant, contractor, and NT Government portals), and a public API for accredited contractor data delivery to government and industry partners.

  • Core accreditation application and renewal management system
  • 2025 portal redevelopment merging accountant, contractor, and NTG access
  • Online registration, renewals, fee payments, and certificate management
  • Public API for accredited contractor data delivery to NT Government
ASP.NETMS SQL Server.NET Framework 4.8WebAPIWinForms
DLGHCD standard operating environment integration
NT Government · ICT Infrastructure

DLGHCD Standard Operating Environment Integration

Agency-wide integration of supporting software into the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) for the Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development. Established a deployment standard for database services and application access that remained in place for over a decade.

  • Standardised deployment of agency applications across the department
  • Consistent database service access established for all desktop systems
  • Deployment standard remained in place for over a decade
Desktop DeploymentSOE IntegrationWindows Server
NT Government · Finance

Grants Payment System (GPS)

Redeveloped the Local Government Grants Management Application (CIAS) into a secure, multi-agency Grants Payment System. Delivered from start to production in five months at a highly cost-effective price point, then operated in production for five years with total expenditure under $60,000. Complete legacy data migration, agency-specific training, and coordinated deployment across multiple NT Government departments.

  • Multi-agency platform for Health, CAHS, TEHS, Children & Families, and Housing
  • Complete legacy system migration with customised data transfer process
  • Streamlined grant payment lifecycle from application to acquittal
  • Delivered to production in five months; under $60K total over five years
.NETOracle DBWeb ApplicationMulti-Agency Integration
ICT billing and devices management system
NT Government · Housing / ICT

ICT Billing and Devices Management System (ICTDB)

ICT billing and device ownership management system for the Department of Housing. Consolidated spreadsheet-based processes into a validated database covering Telstra mobile and DCIS (Data Centre and Infrastructure Services) billing, with meaningful time savings for departmental staff.

  • Replaced multiple spreadsheet workflows
  • Electronic bill document processing and validation
  • Device ownership tracking and reporting
  • Significant time savings for departmental staff
VB.NETWinFormsMS SQL Server.NET Framework 4.0
Interpreting and translating job management system
NT Government · Human Services

Interpreting and Translating Job Management System

Job management platform for the NT Interpreting and Translating Service, tracking non-Aboriginal language interpreting and translating jobs with timesheet, payment, and GAS (Government Accounting System) invoicing automation. Built using .NET and Oracle 11g.

  • Job management and financial processing for non-Aboriginal interpreting and translating services
  • Interpreter timesheets and payments processed without manual data entry
  • Direct invoicing integration with the NT Government Accounting System (GAS)
VB.NETWinFormsOracle 11g.NET Framework 4.0
Land rates management application
NT Government · Property & Rates

Land Rates Management Application

Windows application for administering land rates declared under the Northern Territory Rates Act 1971. Built with integrated reporting and connectivity to GAS (Government Accounting System) via the NT Government Message Queue.

  • Complete application built from initial specification to production deployment
  • Integrated reporting covering all rateable properties under the Act
  • Live financial data exchange with GAS via the NT Government Message Queue
VB.NETWinFormsOracle 11gGAS Integration
Land tenure management system
NT Government · Land Administration

Land Tenure Management System (LTDB)

Land tenure management platform for the Remote Service Delivery Land Tenure Unit (LTU), managing leases, new lease applications, and valuations in remote NT communities. Includes synchronisation with ILIS (Integrated Land Information System) for lot and community data. Full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance.

  • Full project lifecycle delivered from initial requirements through to long-term maintenance
  • Remote community land data kept current through ILIS synchronisation
  • Lease applications and valuations tracked from submission to completion
VB.NETWinFormsOracle 11gILIS Integration
Online tender document management system
NT Government · Corporate & Procurement

Online Tender Document Management System (TDO)

Proof-of-concept web application to modernise the aging TDMS desktop system. Scoped, designed, and developed as a browser-based tender document management platform for Corporate and Procurement Services (CAPS).

  • Demonstrated a credible, low-risk migration path from legacy VB6 desktop to browser-based system
  • Proof-of-concept scoped, designed, and delivered in full by IT Business Solutions
  • Browser-based interface removing the need for desktop software installation
C#ASP.NETMS SQL Server.NET Framework 4.0
Project tracking and reporting system
NT Government · Communications & Marketing

Project Tracking and Reporting System (PTRS)

Web-based project request tracking and reporting system for the Communications & Marketing Unit (CMU). Integrated disparate systems and manual processes into a single online platform, with full-text search across project records and Word/PDF report generation.

  • Replaced manual multi-system processes with a single web-based platform
  • Full project history searchable across all records via full-text search
  • Automated generation of formatted Word and PDF project reports
ASP.NETMS SQL ServerWeb Application.NET Framework 3.5
Remote housing data warehouse web application
NT Government · Housing

Remote Housing Data Warehouse Web Application

Remote Housing data warehouse for the Department of Housing. Stores housing asset and tenant details, with customisable asset condition assessment surveys that field staff can create and update.

  • Centralised housing asset and tenant information from previously disparate records
  • Field staff able to design and conduct condition surveys without developer involvement
  • System enhanced over time as housing program requirements evolved
ASP.NETOracle 10gWeb Application.NET Framework 3.5
Royal Darwin Show prize money and sponsorship system
Community · Events

Royal Darwin Show Prize Money and Sponsorship System

Prize money and sponsorship management system for the Royal Darwin Show. Replaced 104 individual databases across 26 competition sections with a single interface, cutting annual data rollover from a full week to 30 seconds.

  • 104 databases consolidated to one
  • Annual rollover reduced from 1 week to 30 seconds
  • Prize money, participation, and sponsorship unified
  • .NET / SQL Server platform
VB.NETWinFormsMS SQL Server.NET Framework 4.0
Tender document management system
NT Government · Corporate & Procurement

Tender Document Management System (TDMS)

Ongoing maintenance and development of the CAPS tender document management system and its automated Word/Excel templates, supporting government procurement documentation workflows.

  • System kept operational and current without a full redevelopment
  • Automated generation of formatted Word and Excel procurement documents
  • Ongoing institutional knowledge of the legacy VB6 and VBA codebase retained
Visual Basic 6Word VBAExcel VBA
Vehicle accident database replication system
NT Government · Road Safety

Vehicle Accident Database (VADB) Replication

Vehicle Accident Database (VADB) synchronisation for the Road Safety Branch of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics. Implemented database replication at NTPFES (NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services) using Oracle tooling and a customised Access application.

  • Accident data synchronised between DIPL and NTPFES without manual transfer
  • Replication implemented using Oracle tooling for reliability and auditability
  • Custom Access front-end providing a familiar interface for operational staff
OracleMS AccessDatabase Replication
Waterfront rates management application
NT Government · Local Government / Rates

Waterfront Rates Management Application

Purpose-built Windows application enabling the Darwin Waterfront Corporation to administer land rates for Waterfront properties under the Northern Territory Rates Act 1971. Developed on an accelerated timeline to support the handover from Darwin City Council, built on the existing Land Rates Management framework.

  • Delivered on an accelerated timeline by extending the existing Land Rates application
  • Complete rates administration capability ready in time for handover from Darwin City Council
  • Full reporting suite and GAS invoicing integration included at launch
VB.NETWinFormsOracle 11gGAS Integration
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