Benjamin Nicoll
Building quietly. Shipping consistently.
I run the Uplinkd Group. I've spent a long time working across many corners of technology - from small businesses finding their feet, through to Tier 1 enterprise navigating complex change.
These days I focus only on the projects I am genuinely invested in - work that can quietly drive meaningful change at scale.
This site is mostly for me. A quiet place to keep track of what I'm working on, what I've shipped and the occasional thought worth writing down.
A short history
A highlights reel rather than a full account - there has been plenty more along the way than I could ever list here.
2026
Uplinkd Group
Building agentic AI and scalable blockchain data integrations.
Read more2026
ExeQuantum
Deploying quantum-resistant cryptography and enhancing corporate compliance posture.
Read more2025
Helping business owners transition and transform
From paper to digital to thoughtful automation.
2024
Quiet research work
Across deep data intelligence and cybersecurity.
2020-2023
IDP (IELTS), ASX Top 150
Global payments and executive risk advisory. Strategy, payments, fraud, disputes rates. Pricing and automation at scale across 72+ countries.
2019
Victorian Government specialist API team transformation
Defined API standards, departmental migrations and initial infrastructure uplift programme.
2014-2018
eBay / Braintree / PayPal
Led APAC solutions and payment integrations for large enterprise and some wonderfully innovative merchants.
2013
Bookkeeping fintech startup (acquired)
Automating data entry, tagging and reconciliation via patented OCR technology.
2012
Developed a HR SaaS platform
Helped digital agencies find developer talent with less friction.
2010-2011
Cricket Australia executive team
Ground-up rebuild of digital systems, web assets, commerce entities, UX and fan engagement platforms.
2009-2011
Founded and grew a digital commerce agency
Acquired in 2010.
2005-2008
Founded and grew a digital media and publishing agency
Acquired in 2008.
2004
Sales, marketing and solutions at Infor
Data and intelligence software.
2002-2004
Head of Technology
At one of APAC's most well-regarded PR agencies.
2000-2002
Network node infrastructure for global micro-transactions
Inside a startup incubator that was, in hindsight, well ahead of its time.
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