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Tel5 employs over 25 staff members and its head office is in Adelaide. Our people are our greatest asset and their passion for the business is reflected in our strong growth. Our management team is made up of highly experienced professionals who are fully committed to providing high-quality, customer-focused IT and Telecommunications services. Each member of our team is an expert in their own area. Together the team effectively combines tech-savvy with business onus – a formidable combination.
Pranav Shah is a co-founder and the Managing Director of Tel5. He has over 15 years of experience in both the telecommunications and IT services sectors. His higher education includes a Master of Engineering – Advanced Technology (First Class), and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to Tel5, Pranav held a Senior Management role at Telefirm (Telstra Business and Enterprise partner).
Pranav Shah
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Nishidh Shah is a co-founder and the Sales Director of Tel5. He has over a decade’s experience in handling SMBs. With a sharp eye for detail, he played a key role in taking the company to the next level where customer experience is at the helm of our processes, systems, strategies and staff. He was instrumental in ensuring a constant growth strategy, through empowered and progressive teams.
Nishidh Shah
Sales Director
Bhavin is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Tel5. In addition to this, he is also the Chief Operations Officer. His 15 years of experience in the telecommunications sector boasts of expertise around data communications networks, and he has developed this into a core solution category for the company. He is now focusing on the strategic direction of the group’s Collaboration Pillar, along with the successful implementation of new offerings, to benefit Australian businesses. Prior to this, Bhavin had managed the voice and data service for Telefirm, from 2012.
Bhavin Patel
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Operations Officer
Matthew is our most senior consultant with 16+ years' experience dealing with small, medium and enterprise customers. Matthew provides unbiased advice and solutions that will put your business first whilst ensuring you receive the highest level of customer service in every step of the way.
Matthew Lifshack
Senior Business Solutions Specialist
Nick is one of our Senior Business Solutions Specialist with over 6 years of experience. Nick also has over 20 years of experience in Sales and Senior Management roles. As a former small business owner of 12 years himself, Nick prides himself on honest and fair appraisals, making sure he provides the right solution and after sales service for your business.
Nick Lagos
Senior Business Solutions Specialist
David has been providing tailored ICT solutions to his clients for over a decade now. He enjoys the challenge and complexity of larger solutions. When he’s not working with his clients, he’s spending time with his family at home, including his two little boys, Ollie & Jack.
David Beames
Business Solutions Specialist
Amit is one of our senior Business Solution Specialists, with over 12 years of rich experience in providing Telecommunications, ICT and Digital Solutions. He has a proven record of providing unbiased business solutions to businesses, in a B2B environment. He also effectively takes care of all public relations activities like sponsorships, event opportunities and community engagement.
Amit Bhatt
Business Solutions Specialist
Matthew has over 12 years of Telstra experience previously specialising in NBN solutions, mobile fleets and bespoke ICT services for small to medium businesses across South Australia. Matthew prides himself on getting to know his clients’ needs and providing a modern solution, in any situation, to future-proof and streamline your business.
Matthew Crisp
Business Solutions Specialist
Ross has over 10+ years' experience in managed print. Working with several brands over the years have given him the insight into each company and a wide knowledge of the industry. Being customer centric in every approach to business, Ross enjoys meeting new customers, understanding their company, adding value & solutions, to help improve their business.
Ross Colston
Managed Print Head
After working for over 7 years in customer service and business development roles, Scott has developed a passion for meeting new people, building rapport and adding value to their business. He is always open to have a chat, whether it be about football or the next step for your business.
Scott Williams
Managed Print Specialist
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, with nearly 2 decades of project management, digital strategy, customer service operations and Client Relationship Management experience, Angs has diversified industry experience in the fields of Telecommunications, automobile distribution and financial services. He has helped several local businesses in the hospitality, retail, advisory services, entertainment, fitness and many more sectors grow, even during times of COVID-19 impact.
Angs Banerjee
Digital Solutions Head
Being Tel5's ICT specialist and working in all aspects for IT and Communications, Dylan has learnt it all from years of consistent practical knowledge, in both the fields. His specialty is in cyber security for businesses, protecting their data and keeping networks secure.
Dylan Richards
ICT Consultant Lead
Mel is responsible for coordinating all new orders as well as sorting out customer queries and faults in a quick and professional manner. She will keep you updated with the status of your order or query, until resolved.
Melissa Curea
Sales Support Lead
Tina is the Financial Controller at Tel5. She was appointed as a Financial Officer in June 2020. She has over 5 years of experience in finance and accounts sectors. Her higher education includes a Master of Finance, and a Bachelor of Accounting.
Tina Zhu
Financial Officer
Henry has more than 18 years of experience in solution designing and system integration. He has extensive hands-on expertise and has demonstrated his skill sets in various projects in Telecommunications, Banking, Aviation & Electric Power domains, for both government and private enterprise sectors.
Henry Lu
ICT Support
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