About
About Us
We started with a simple goal: to upskill and build a cloud community right here in Perth. That grassroots spirit still shapes everything we do.
Over the years, we've grown into a trusted partner across Australia and the United Kingdom, helping organisations in resources, energy, banking and entertainment turn complex software challenges into solutions they can confidently own.
From cloud solutions to data and AI, we embed with your team, share what we know, and make sure you're set up to succeed long after we leave.
Origins of Mechanical Rock
Where it started
Our Founder, Hamish Tedeschi, saw an opportunity in Western Australia to upskill and build a cloud community. Mechanical Rock opened its doors in Perth.
Partnering for impact
We formed our first major technology partnership with Amazon Web Services, laying the foundations for our cloud practice.
Building a cloud community
Mechanical Rock launched the Latency Conference, bringing the WA cloud community together to share knowledge, ideas and experience.
Leading in data platforms
We became one of Perth's first Snowflake partners, expanding our data and analytics capabilities.
Scaling our expertise
Our technology partnerships grew further with the addition of Databricks, strengthening our data and AI offering.
Going global
Mechanical Rock expands beyond Australia, launching operations in the United Kingdom.
A new home in London
We opened our second office in London under the leadership of Tony Scott, continuing our mission to build capable teams and strong technology communities.
Building a cloud community in Western Australia
Continuing its mission to grow the cloud community in WA, Mechanical Rock started the Latency Conference in 2018. Years on, Latency draws crowds of up to 500 people annually and remains as Perth's only conference dedicated to uplifting a thriving tech community focused on building secure, high-performing cloud-native products.
Who we partner with
We approach partnerships the same way we approach our work: deliberately and with care.
We collaborate with the best technology providers out there to ensure your business can run securely, reliably, and at scale.
Explore moreWe've also teamed up with a number of impact partners, companies doing meaningful work to uplift people across the WA community.
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