About Strake
Who We Are
Built by inspectors and engineers who understand the standards – because inspection software should be written by people who've done the work.
Company History
Strake Technology Limited was founded to solve a specific problem: the statutory inspection industry needed software built by people who genuinely understand it. We were formed to bring together deep domain knowledge in pressure equipment inspection with modern software development expertise – creating tools purpose-built for the way inspectors and asset operators actually work. Our founding commercial relationships – with a third-party inspection body and an asset operator in New Zealand – drove the development of a production-grade product with real-world validation before any formal go-to-market effort.
Engineering is at the core of Strake. Our philosophy is that very specialised knowledge is needed to properly interpret and encode the rules of inspection standards like AS/NZS 3788, AS 1210, and AS 4343. That's why our development team combines software engineering with direct, hands-on experience in statutory inspection – writing reports, interpreting codes, and managing compliance programmes. It is common to see members of our team debating the engineering merits of an approach before implementing it in the platform.
Strake does not outsource development, client support, or implementation services. Our team works directly with every client – from initial configuration through ongoing standards updates. When a question arises about how a code rule is implemented in the software, you speak to the people who wrote the logic. This direct line of communication extends within our team as well – engineers, domain experts, and client-facing staff work side by side, debating the engineering merits of each approach before it reaches the platform. There are no layers of abstraction between the people writing the code and the people who understand the standards.
Strake's software was built in direct collaboration with inspectors at 3PI, an IANZ and ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body – tested against real inspections, real standards, and real client expectations. The success of this collaboration is what inspired the inception of Strake Technology.
Standards Expertise
Strake's software encodes compliance logic directly from the standards themselves. We don't build generic checklists – we interpret the engineering rules of each standard and implement them as first-class logic in the platform. Our current standards coverage includes AS/NZS 3788, AS 1210, AS 4343, and AS 3892, with active development toward international codes.
This depth of standards knowledge is not bolted on – it is foundational to the company. Our team includes professionals who have conducted statutory inspections, authored inspection reports, and managed compliance programmes for regulated pressure equipment, storage tanks, and lifting gear. But understanding the standards is only part of the equation. We implement compliance logic in a way that streamlines workflows, reduces manual effort, and gives inspectors and operators the information they need at the right time – turning regulatory obligations into an opportunity to improve operational efficiency rather than a burden to manage.
Where We Operate
Strake is headquartered in New Zealand with clients across Australia and New Zealand. We are expanding into the United Kingdom, Middle East, and Canada – markets with regulatory frameworks and inspection standards that align with our coverage.
Leadership
James Williams
CEO, Director
James Williams is a software engineer and data scientist with over a decade of experience building data-driven systems that improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making. His recent work has focused on infrastructure asset management, predictive maintenance, risk modelling, and inspection, where he has delivered solutions that create measurable operational and commercial impact for clients.
He completed his PhD in Applied Mathematics as a Fulbright Scholar at Yale Graduate School, after studying mathematics at the University of Canterbury. He has worked on advanced technology development at ESPN and developed scalable data platforms and machine learning systems for e-commerce companies throughout the US, and has founded two successful data science and software engineering companies in New Zealand.
James is also a Senior Lecturer in Data Science at the University of Canterbury, where he specialises in translating research into practical, real-world applications and has supervised over 150 masters students since the programme was founded in 2017.
Alan Williams
CTO
Alan Williams is a software engineer and machine learning specialist with a background in civil and structural engineering, bringing deep expertise in the mathematical and physical principles underlying industrial systems. He has over a decade of experience delivering software and analytical solutions that support engineering design, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making across infrastructure, energy, and industrial environments.
His recent work has focused on building end-to-end B2B SaaS platforms, integrating machine learning and AI into production systems, and developing solutions that deliver measurable commercial outcomes. He has worked across a range of industries including industrial operations, healthcare, and technology, and has successfully taken products from concept through to deployment with enterprise customers.
Alan holds a Master of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury. He previously worked as a Chartered Professional Engineer in roles for engineering companies including Aurecon and Riley Consultants, and has hands-on experience across multiple regions as an Field Engineer with Schlumberger. He has also held senior roles in data science and engineering, including VP of Engineering at ProvisionAI, where he led the development of advanced machine learning systems and scalable software platforms.
Gus Villaronga
Director
Gus Villaronga is the Founder, Owner, and Director of 3PI (3rd Party Inspections), one of New Zealand’s leading independent inspection bodies. Under his leadership, 3PI has grown into a nationally recognised, WorkSafe-approved provider of statutory inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and asset integrity management services — delivering critical safety and regulatory services to clients across mining, processing, oil and gas, chemical, and offshore sectors nationwide.
Gus holds internationally recognised certifications including CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector, API 653 Tank Inspector, and multiple CBIP NDT qualifications. His hands-on field experience spans pressure equipment, boilers, cranes, storage tanks, and structural components — giving him deep practical insight into the real-world challenges faced by inspectors, asset owners, and regulators every day.
As primary shareholder and Chairman of Strake Group, Gus is partnering with James Williams to launch Strake Technology. He contributes extensive industry knowledge, longstanding client relationships, and operational expertise to the development of scalable SaaS solutions that modernise statutory inspection, asset maintenance, and risk modelling — combining proven domain leadership with cutting-edge technology.
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