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Digital Business Services Software & Web Development Solutions

Helping business owners and start-ups launch websites, fix technical issues & build apps that drive real results. Based in Geelong.

Websites, apps, fixes—fast. Geelong developer with 20+ years’ experience. AI-powered, jargon-free, focused on one thing: growing your business.

Some of the businesses I have worked with

From small businesses and boutique agencies to large corporations, I've been proud to help businesses of all sizes succeed in the digital space.

I'm Steve. I can help you...

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  • Launch or fix websites for startups, small businesses, or online stores (Shopify, Squarespace)
  • Build custom mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Design and develop interactive experiences (web apps, tools, or learning platforms)
  • Consult on digital strategy and provide best-practice software engineering advice
  • Turn digital innovation ideas into working products or prototypes
Co-piloting with you, using AI tools and my software experience, I'm happy to handle the technical bits so you can focus on what you do best!

Recent Projects

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Kmart AustraliaFloorplan Customer Activity Heatmap
2025
Loan ScenariosFinancial Advice Website
2025
Apsect MarketingSquare Subscription Payments
2025
Hendry's Cycles GeelongEcommerce Inventory Syncing
2025
Amy WrightAmy Wright Squarespace Site
2025
ReconnaîtreRapid Front-end Development
2024
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My evolution as a website and app pro

2001-06

Interactive Foundation

Cut my teeth on DVD menus, game development, and interactive TV at Digital Pictures Melbourne - learning that user experience drives everything.

2006-11

Startup Catalyst

Freelanced launching multiple Melbourne startups with custom e-commerce systems. First taste of turning code into business results.

2011-14

Technical Leadership

Digital Technical Lead at various Melbourne Agencies, building e-commerce and UI platforms that drove donations and property sales uplifts across clients.

2015

Innovation & Patents

Lead Software Engineer in HealthTech - architected HealthTech systems, secured patents, and pitched to government and investors.

2016-21

Scale Mastery

Led front-end teams across finance, automotive, and construction sectors. Built systems for international expansion and million-dollar sales uplifts.

2021-24

Enterprise Excellence

Senior Engineer at Iress facilitating 1M+ user deployments. Mastered security, component libraries, and large-scale mobile migrations.

2025

Innovation Advisor

Prototyping with AI as product designer for Kmart Innovation. App development, data engineering and advising on software best practices. The complete technical co-pilot.

What My Clients Say

Real feedback from businesses I've helped succeed online

“Panko Digital was instrumental in getting our online store and sales inventory synced up at a crucial time for our Geelong business.”

Simon Gerrans

Simon Gerrans

Hendry's

Geelong, VIC

“We've collaborated with Panko Digital for years, and Steve always delivers. Whether it's a large, technically challenging project beyond our in-house expertise or a minor development update, everything is handled promptly and with care. We highly value Panko Digital's services.”

Aaron Lee

Aaron Lee

Caramel Creative

South Melbourne, VIC

“I had so much fun working with Panko. They assisted us with a custom app for a client at an important point in our scale-up journey.”

Nic Hinwood

Nic Hinwood

Keo Design

Tamworth, NSW

“Panko helps us with web and cms tasks of all shapes and sizes and is a reliable and trusted partner”

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Nick Lowman

Aspect Marketing

Melbourne, VIC

“A HUGE shoutout of thanks to panko who built my site during their holidays and I couldn't be happier with the result.”

Richard Bradshaw

Richard Bradshaw

Loan Scenarios

Melbourne, VIC

Ready to join my list of satisfied clients? Let's discuss your project.

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