Data Sagacity
Michael Waite is an experienced leader in the field of data and systems engineering, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Data Sagacity since February 2025, where the focus is on transforming complex data into actionable insights. Previously, Michael held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Fertilis and served as Chief Executive Officer of Shoal Group Pty Ltd from June 2009 to April 2022, leading the company with a commitment to values and culture across technology-intensive sectors. Michael has extensive experience in systems engineering, having worked in various roles including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Systems Engineer, Programs Manager, and Systems Engineer at Shoal. Additionally, Michael was co-chair of the Model-Based Conceptual Design Working Group at INCOSE and worked as a Calibration Engineer at both Ford Motor Company and Perkins Engines. Michael holds an Executive Program certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an Executive Masters in Complex Project Management from QUT, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Adelaide.
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Data Sagacity
We work for companies who demand data insight, security, connectivity and performance. Backed by our team of dedicated data specialists, Data Sagacity empowers its clients to uncover the true power and potential of data in the contemporary market. Our process includes engaging all stakeholders to identify and understand their pain points, and provide unique solutions that meet their business goals through the implementation of time-tested and refined methodologies and structures. Data Sagacity is a full-service information management solution provider that offers tailored development and flexible solutions to integrate, manage and transform complex or unconnected data sets. Taking your data ecosystem beyond the traditional dashboards we turn them into rich insights through which businesses can identify new opportunities and dive into new ventures with confidence. With our solutions, we transform untrained, regular team members into tech-savvy data superheroes with a dedicated team who helps you uncover the power of data and connect the dots between your data sets. Our unique approach to each data-related problem enables us to effectively integrate multiple data sources into a singular system and centralise data management across multiple platforms, users and applications. Our experience enables us to unite clients’ data ecosystems with tried and tested methods and achieve results faster than ever. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: DATA INSIGHT: analytics | visualisation | engineering DATA SECURITY: desensitising | database security DATA CONNECTIVITY: migration | integration | ETL Development & Optimisation DATA OPTIMISATION: performance tuning | optimisation DATA PERFORMANCE: management | technical administration DATA FRAMEWORK: architecture | ecosystem design | database design