Senior Platform Engineer
Lachlan helps organisations transition their analytics infrastructure into flexible, cloud-native environments without downtime or operational disruption. Combining architectural precision with a collaborative style, he guides client teams through platform deployments, licensing configurations, and environment optimisation. Lachlan’s priority is simple: build clean, scalable foundations that empower data teams to do their best work.
“I am energised by the challenge of unravelling complex, legacy system architectures and turning them into simple, sustainable environments. My focus is on making high-performance computing accessible, eliminating technical friction for data teams, and building strong, collaborative relationships with the people who rely on those platforms every day.”
Lachlan brings over 25 years of hands-on Linux and systems administration experience to Selerity. His career spans extensive work across high-performance computing (HPC), cloud environments, and enterprise data platforms within the university, medical research, and technology sectors.
Prior to joining Selerity, Lachlan spent five years at Posit (formerly RStudio) as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, delivering front-line support, custom diagnostic tools, and system architecture guidance for enterprise clients across the Asia-Pacific region. His background includes managing complex research computing platforms at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the University of Melbourne, and UNSW.
His core technical expertise includes:
Lachlan approaches system design with a consultative, pragmatic mindset. Having worked extensively in low-resource and highly regulated environments—including air-gapped systems and medical research facilities—he excels at establishing clear data boundaries and robust operational processes without overcomplicating the solution.
He is a firm believer in “horizontal management” and transparent collaboration. Lachlan actively mentors colleagues in his areas of expertise while seeking out opportunities to learn from others. Known for his ability to manage stakeholder expectations honestly and effectively, he ensures technical feasibility and clear scope alignment before delivering complex migrations or deployments.
Resourceful and Methodical. Defined by systems discovery and practical problem-solving, Lachlan thrives on taking intricate technical challenges and distilling them into maintainable, well-documented outcomes. His approachable communication style bridges the gap between complex infrastructure engineering and end-user analytics teams, making him a trusted guide for clients navigating platform modernisation.