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MakerX is a research and development studio that partners with organisations to build digital products and high-growth ventures.
We’re so proud of Jack Watts and Brendan Graham for representing MakerX at AgentCon Brisbane, contributing their perspectives on both modern engineering culture and responsible AI implementation.
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A Perth welcome lunch to Petar Avramoski who has joined the MakerX team as a Junior Engineer 😃.
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We’re excited to have Rinat Zaripov joining us as a Lead Engineer. With deep technical expertise and a passion for building, exploring, and collaborating, Rinat will be a huge part of shaping the products and experiences we create together!
October 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We’re pleased to welcome Isaac Dedini to MakerX as a Senior Engineer, joining our Brisbane team!

Isaac brings strong experience in software engineering and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to problem-solving!
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A warm welcome to Isaac Dedini and Karmjit Singh, who’ve joined us in Brisbane as Senior Engineers. We’re really glad to have you both on the team and look forward to the experience you’ll bring to MakerX.

Excited to see the impact you’ll make as we keep building together!
October 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Karmjit Singh joins us in Brisbane as a Senior Engineer, bringing more than 15 years of experience across Australia, the US, and India. Beyond his engineering depth, Karmjit is passionate about sharing knowledge and runs a youtube channel dedicated to teaching iOS programming!
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Last week our Principal Engineer, @melissahoughton.dev took the stage at AI Industry Connection: Generative & Agentic AI for Business, hosted at @curtinuniversity.bsky.social’s WA Data Science Innovation Hub.
September 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We’re proud to share that MakerX has been recognised as the 12th Best Place to Work in Australia (Micro category) for 2025! This is our second year in a row making the list, and it reflects the culture we’ve built together, one where people can collaborate, develop their craft, and make an impact.
August 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
MakerX's, Principal Engineer, @melissahoughton.dev, will be speaking at AI Industry Connections - Generative & Agentic AI for Business, hosted by The AI Group an event in partnership with the National AI Centre!

🎟️ Register now to secure your spot:

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/industry-c...
August 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
From coding talks to campfire vibes at the historic Nindigully Pub, DDD Outback delivered the perfect mix of tech and community.

MakerX's Brendan Graham took the stage with Time to Get with the Vibe (Coding)!, exploring how AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude are transforming how we code.
August 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A warm Perth welcome for Madonna Khalil over lunch! Such a great chance to catch up in person, and celebrate having Madonna on the team😃.
August 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This week, we're welcoming board Madonna Khalil to the MakerX crew as an Engineer! Welcome aboard, Madonna, we can’t wait to see what we’ll create together! 😃
August 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
❤️ At MakerX, we know that pets are part of the family. That’s why flexibility isn’t just a perk, it’s part of how we work. Being able to shape our day means we’re present for the moments that matter, whether it’s a lunchtime walk, a vet appointment, or just having our pets nearby.
July 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
At this week’s Startup People Summit, our Head of People & Culture, @rachegoodo.bsky.social, is sharing what happens when you don’t charge ahead, and why sometimes rolling it back is the most trust-building move of all!

🎟️https://www.startuppeoplesummit.com/speakers/rachael-goodenough
July 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
@melissahoughton.dev and Amy Kapernick have had their @microsoft.com MVP status renewed! Massive congrats, we’re lucky to have you both at MakerX!
July 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
One of our Lead Engineers, Altynbek Orumbayev, had an incredible time at #wearedevelopers 2025 in Berlin with our
@foundation.algo.xyz partners!
July 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
AI-generated videos are getting impressively hard to spot and the @nytimes.com a new quiz to prove it. This is a fascinating glimpse into how fast generative video is evolving!

Take the quiz and see how your eye stacks up 👀

nytimes.com/interactive/... (you need to sign in to view the quiz)
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
An official welcome to Sebastian Henn who is joining MakerX as a Lead Engineer! We are so happy to have you join the team!
June 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A big warm welcome to Sebastian Henn, who joined our Perth team this week! The crew got together over lunch to connect, and officially welcome Sebastian to MakerX. A great start to what we’re sure will be an exciting journey ahead!
June 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
At this year’s Startup People Summit, MakerX’s Head of People & Culture, @rachegoodo.bsky.social, will be sharing "Why it’s ok to roll it back (and why that builds trust)". A look at how sometimes pausing, pivoting, or pulling back is exactly what strengthens trust and culture.

🎟️ makerx.io/rqc6yy
June 17, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Recently, MakerX's Principal Engineer, @melissahoughton.dev, joined an amazing lineup of #STEM role models for a week at the WITWA TechTrails STEM School events in Australia's South West!
June 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Who loves an in person lunch? Our Brisbane crew do! Especially when it’s to welcome Jack Watts onboard!
June 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
We're delighted to have Jack Watts join us as a Principal AI Engineer.

Jack brings a wealth of practical experience in AI and Machine Learning. His expertise will be key as we continue exploring and building the future of intelligent, high-impact digital products.
June 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
We’re excited to welcome Damien Pontifex to the MakerX team as a Principal Engineer! Damien brings with him deep experience in full stack software, platform engineering, and machine learning. We’re thrilled to be creating alongside you, Damien, welcome aboard! 🙌
May 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We are so proud of our collaboration with Smiling Mind! For over a decade, Smiling Mind has been a trailblazer in mental well-being, empowering millions globally with evidence-based tools and resources.

🔗 makerx.io/ay1fzx
May 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM