What is Kuaba?
Pronounced koo-ar-bah, "Kuaba" is a word from the language of the Wulli Wulli people, meaning to meet and discuss matters around the fire at camp.
About
About Kuaba
Kuaba is a boutique consultancy specialising in data, intelligent technology and change management.
Kuaba was founded in 2019. Now a successful small business, we are proudly 100% Australian owned and service our clients nationally from our headquarters in Canberra.
We have years of experience delivering high quality outcomes in data and intelligent technology projects for major government departments, private companies, and not for profit organisations.
We we help organisations to operate smarter and more efficiently by enabling digitial transformation that leverages:
- Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Intelligent Automation
- Software Engineering
We believe that technical excellence must be complemented by a nuanced understanding of organisational change. We will work closely with our clients to design, implement, and sustain change initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition.
Our philosophy
At Kuaba, we empower change and create value through technological innovation.
We believe that digital transformation begins and ends with people. We are passionate about helping people and organisations thrive by enabling smarter, more efficient ways of working to drive positive impact, and allow individuals to find purpose and satisfaction in what they do.
Our hands on approach and commitment to authentic engagement allows us to deliver exceptional outcomes tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
We balance technical excellence with a deep understanding of organisational change, and are committed to learning and staying ahead of the curve in cutting-edge technologies.
Our vision
We are proud to have adopted an Aboriginal word from the country of one of our Co-founders as the name of our business, following consultation with elders from the Wulli Wulli community in Central Queensland.
Kuaba has transitioned to minority Indigenous ownership and is not an Indigenous business. However, we maintain our vision of creating meaningful careers for First Nations people in the technology industry and work with our clients and partners to meet Indigenous participation targets.
Our People
Our team is carefully curated to align with our clients' specific needs and provide market leading expertise
Our people have broad technical, commercial and consulting experience underpinned by academic qualifications and research. As a small team, the people who help identify your solutions are also the ones will work with you to deliver outcomes.
We partner with academia and industry to augment our team with leading experts on the forefront of research and innovation as needed.
Natasha Royal and Rhys Healy founded Kuaba in 2019 and remain as Directors, involved in all aspects of the business.
- Background Natasha has a background in strategy, portfolio and program management, project implementation, benefits realisation, change management, marketing and learning.
- Role Natasha leads Kuaba's client engagements and business development, and provides change management and project delivery expertise to Kuaba's clients.
Natasha Royal
Co-founder & Director
- Background Rhys has broad experience in data science, AI, software engineering and consulting, focussing on providing advanced insights and optimising processes with the use of intelligent technologies and data.
- Role Rhys has oversight of the technical design, development and delivery of all projects within Kuaba.
Rhys Healy
Co-founder & DirectorPartners
Kuaba's technical and consulting expertise and technologies are complemented by our valued partners
Panels and memberships
Kuaba has established a strong presence on Commonwealth and State Government panels and programs
Commonwealth Government
Digital Marketplace
Digital Transformation Agency
Cloud Marketplace
Digital Transformation Agency
ICT Provider Arrangment
Department of Defence
DISP Membership
Department of Defence
State Government
Buying for Victoria
Victorian Government
BuyNSW
NSW Government
QTenders
Queensland Government
Tenders ACT
ACT Government