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Benjamin Ranck
Principal Advisor
Sydney, Australia
Technology Entrepreneur
14+ Years Experience
14+ Years Leadership
Former CTO & Technology Entrepreneur
Proven CTO and technology entrepreneur with deep expertise in building and scaling high-growth ventures from concept to market leadership. Former CTO at Jetabroad where he architected platforms handling 10,000+ concurrent users and led international expansion across 15+ markets. Proven track record building enterprise and mobile systems processing thousands of customers per minute and managing data lakes growing by 25 million entries hourly. Extensive experience as both founder and CTO in B2B and B2C environments, specialising in applying computer science theory to practical business solutions and scaling engineering teams from startup through enterprise.
Core Skills
Technology EntrepreneurshipStartup AdvisoryEnterprise ArchitectureSystem ScalingVenture CreationBoard ConsultationsTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningProduct DevelopmentTechnology PartnershipsDue DiligenceR&D ManagementPCI Compliance
Track Record
Measurable results that speak for themselves
14+
Years Leadership
Multiple
Successful Ventures
NSF
SBIR Funding
Global
Enterprise Scale
Industry Experience
Proven expertise across sectors with deep domain knowledge
Technology StartupsE-commerceTravel & TourismFinancial TechnologyDigital CommerceMobility PlatformsCarbon OffsettingConstruction Technology
Core Specialties
Key areas where I deliver exceptional value to clients
Technology EntrepreneurshipStartup ScalingEnterprise SystemsVenture AdvisoryBoard StrategyTechnology Due DiligenceTeam BuildingStrategic PartnershipsR&D Leadership
Career Highlights
Key leadership roles that shaped my expertise
2025 - Present
Principal Advisor
Consulting CIO
Leading technology strategy and entrepreneurship initiatives for high-growth ventures
Specialising in startup advisory and enterprise technology transformation
Delivering board-level consultations and strategic technology guidance
Architecting scalable solutions for rapid growth technology companies
Working closely with Technology Startups, FinTech and E-commerce clients
January 2011 - Present
Director & Principal
MacroReactor
Leading technology consultancy delivering board-level strategic advice
Guiding enterprise technology transformations and startup growth initiatives
Building and scaling technology teams across multiple industries
Establishing strategic partnerships and technology alliances
Delivering measurable outcomes for high-growth technology ventures
November 2022 - Present
Entrepreneur in Residence
Digital Finance CRC
Leading new venture creation and strategic technology initiatives
Conducting technology due diligence for investment and partnership decisions
Mentoring fintech startups and emerging technology companies
Developing innovation frameworks for financial services transformation
July 2021 - March 2022
Consultant & Interim CTO
The MYSALE Group
Led comprehensive technology and process transformation initiative
Restructured engineering teams and technology delivery processes
Renegotiated critical technology contracts achieving significant cost savings
Established technology governance and strategic roadmap frameworks
August 2012 - April 2020
Chief Technology Officer
Jetabroad (Travel Technology)
CTO at high-growth travel technology company processing millions of bookings annually
Built and scaled Bangkok R&D centre from 5 to 50+ engineers supporting global expansion
Architected platform handling 10,000+ concurrent users with sub-second response times
Led multi-GDS integration enabling expansion into 15+ international markets
Established enterprise-grade compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR) across all operations
Delivered technology strategy supporting 300% revenue growth over 8-year tenure
Professional Credentials
Industry-recognised qualifications and certifications
B.E. Software Engineering - University of Sydney
National Science Foundation SBIR Funding Recipient
Founder Institute Co-Director
Technology Due Diligence Specialist
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
Startup Advisory Certification
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Recent technology leadership perspectives and strategic insights
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