Team. Meet our team of talented designers and developers.

Jarrad’s career began with a design apprenticeship, but it quickly expanded into national and international success, including a gold medal in Website Design at the 2005 WorldSkills International Competition in Helsinki. With over 25 years of experience in web and digital strategy, he now leads Jala Design with a focus on technical excellence, people-first thinking and long-term client partnerships.

Jarrad also serves as the Technical Delegate Assistant for WorldSkills Australia and previously led the international Web Technologies category as Deputy Chief Expert. He’s passionate about supporting the next generation through his involvement with the Australian VET Alumni and vocational education reform.

A proud Parramatta Eels supporter, Jarrad loves his family, black coffee and a quiet drink with mates. And in the Jala table tennis league, his signature slam is something to fear.

With more than 20 years in IT, Fabricio brings a deep and diverse skill set to Jala Design. He has worked across hardware, systems and software before focusing on his passion for web development. Since joining the team in 2013, he has played a key role in evolving our internal frameworks, processes and codebase.

Originally from Peru, Fabricio moved to Australia in 2007 to broaden his personal and professional horizons. He thrives on learning and keeps his knowledge sharp through ongoing experimentation and study.

When he’s not coding, you’ll find him playing soccer, tennis or table tennis. His spins at the table might just catch you off guard.

Christian is a designer and developer with a love for clean, high-performance websites. With a Diploma of Website Development from Hornsby TAFE, he brings both creative flair and technical depth to frontend projects. He stays across the latest tools and techniques to deliver smooth, responsive and consistent experiences.

Known for his calm and collaborative nature, Christian is always willing to lend a hand. He takes pride in delivering pixel-perfect results that are both functional and fast.

Outside of work, Christian explores new foods, makes music and sings in his spare time. His secret weapon in the office is a deadly corner shot in table tennis.

Christianne blends logic and creativity in her role at Jala Design. Originally trained in software development through Hornsby TAFE, her growing passion for both design and functionality led her to the world of web. She now helps drive accessibility, user experience and client care across Jala’s projects.

Originally from the Philippines, Christianne brings a cheerful spirit and an eagerness to keep learning. She is detail-oriented, thoughtful and always working to make every project better.

In her spare time, she enjoys creating digital art, dancing and watching movies. She is new to table tennis but don’t count her out. She’s determined to improve.

Liam has been passionate about technology from an early age. While still completing his HSC, he achieved fourth in the state for Web and Software Applications and earned a Certificate III in the same field. He went on to complete both a Certificate IV and a Diploma in Web Development, laying the foundation for his career in backend development.

Liam is a thoughtful and detail-focused developer who enjoys building clean, minimalist websites that deliver smooth user experiences. He’s always learning and refining his skills, constantly exploring new techniques to improve the way people interact with the web.

Outside the office, Liam spends his time producing music, gaming or catching up with friends. On the table tennis court, his signature move is the unpredictable chicken wing return, and it just might catch you off guard.

Jay started his web journey building forums and blogs with friends. After completing a Diploma in Web Development at Hornsby TAFE, he found his stride in both frontend and backend development. He especially enjoys solving complex problems and debugging systems.

At Jala, Jay applies his sharp thinking and customer-first mindset to everything from support to performance tuning. His hospitality background shows in his calm, helpful approach to every challenge.

Outside of work, he’s often found in quiet cafes reading philosophy, birdwatching or pondering life’s big questions. In table tennis, he is the defensive king, methodical and relentless.

Arianne’s interest in website creation sparked during her studies in Cyber Security and Law. After discovering her love for the web, she joined Jala Design through a traineeship and completed her Certificate IV in Web Development. She now leads coordination across projects while continuing to grow her technical skills.

Easygoing and curious, Arianne brings clarity and warmth to client communication. She is always up for a challenge and enjoys learning from her team.

Outside of work, she’s into baking, anime and anything summer-related. Her table tennis game is fast and fiery unless you make her use a backhand.

Originally a designer, Gus brings a visual mindset to his development work. He crafts sites that not only function well but also look and feel right. His work is grounded in empathy and always aims to deliver the best possible user experience.

Warm and thoughtful, Gus takes pride in understanding people’s ideas and bringing them to life through digital platforms.

Off the clock, you’ll find him playing guitar with his band, walking his two sausage dogs or hosting a great meal. His unexpected Penhold grip in table tennis adds an extra twist to every match.

Raphael has been fascinated by tech from a young age. He began by building games, learning code and experimenting with websites long before studying IT formally. Now completing a Bachelor of IT in Computer Science at QUT, he brings that same curiosity and persistence into his work at Jala.

Raphael is a tenacious problem-solver who enjoys a good challenge. His positive energy and willingness to learn make him a valuable member of the team.

Outside of coding, he is often at the gym, watching basketball or playing games. His side spins in table tennis are sneaky, sharp and seriously effective.

Aryan’s journey into web development started after moving from Nepal to Australia for study. With a background in IT and a growing love for clean, efficient code, he now focuses on making things work well both behind the scenes and for the end user.

Aryan brings a practical, down-to-earth style to every project and takes pride in creating code that is simple and effective.

He spends his downtime watching anime, exploring new cafes and honing his topspin in table tennis, hoping to climb the ranks at Jala.

Finn’s fascination with tech began early. His first website was an Adobe Flash game archive at just 12. After completing a Certificate IV in Web Development and Harvard’s CS50 course, he joined Jala Design to turn that passion into a professional path.

With a background in social work, Finn brings empathy and curiosity into his coding. He always aims to create useful and thoughtful digital experiences.

He enjoys trying new foods, meeting new people and finding joy in life’s small adventures. If you catch him at the table tennis table, stay sharp. His quick shots can be hard to catch.