About Innablr

Innablr is the Data and AI arm of DX1, helping organizations build the right data foundations to deliver on the promise of Data and AI: powered by Databricks.

Who we are

Building the Data Foundations for Enterprise AI.

Innablr is the exclusive Data and AI arm of dx1, an Australian engineering consultancy rooted in decades of cloud, security, and modern delivery expertise.We bring dx1's engineering heritage to the data landscape. By leveraging Databricks, we help organisations build the secure, robust data foundations required to move from pilot to production and successfully scale their Data and AI initiatives.

We provide Australian organisations with a specialist alternative to global systems integrators—one close to the market that delivers deep engineering skills at pace.Realising the promise of Data and AI requires the right foundations. We build the secure, governed architecture needed to meet complex local regulatory demands.

We don't just advise. We embed with your teams and deliver measurable results.

25+
Data and AI Engineers & Data Scientists across Australia + Offshore
3
Offices — Sydney & Melbourne, Offshore - India
10+
Years of enterprise delivery
ASX
Listed clients including Vocus, ANZ, Optus, Toyota, TPG

Our team

A diverse group of individuals with a shared passion for technology and solving complex problems.

Alex Rea
Group CEO
Dan Hornby
Innablr CEO
Rhody Hill
Chief Partner Officer
Mariette Zaidan
Head of Customer Success
Ankur Jain
Principal Data Engineer
Gulam Husain
Practice Lead - Data Quality & Migration
Mike Tierney
Senior Account Director
Zaber Ayon
AI Architect
Saurabh Pandit
Practice Manager - Data and AI
Bogdan Tymoshenko
Senior Data Engineer
Ryan Burt
Data Scientist
Erin Hargans
People and Operations

What drives us

Outcomes over output

We measure success by the commercial value and insights we unlock, not the hours we bill. Every engagement is tied to measurable operational improvements and clear data-driven objectives.

Security built in

Data protection and privacy are never an afterthought. We embed robust security frameworks directly into data platforms, ingestion pipelines, and storage architectures from day one.

AI with purpose

We help organisations operationalise AI where it delivers tangible value. Our deployments are backed by rigorous data governance, algorithmic guardrails, and responsible practices to ensure complete trust.

Data Engineering excellence

Modern data mesh architecture, clean pipelines, and infrastructure as code. We build resilient, high-performance data foundations designed to scale efficiently and support advanced analytics.

Capability Uplift

We avoid creating vendor dependency. By working closely with your teams and providing thorough documentation, we transfer deep engineering skills to leave your internal data capability stronger.

Sovereign Compliance

We navigate the complexities of local data regulations. From APRA and CPS 234 alignment to strict data sovereignty requirements, our engineering approach is tailored specifically for Australian enterprises.

Where we are

Innablr is Headquartered in Melbourne with consultants across Australia's major cities.
Sydney
Mezzanine Level (North), 50 Carrington Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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Melbourne
Level 1, 50 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Why Partner with Innablr

Innablr accelerates your Databricks adoption by delivering secure, high-performance data and AI architectures that are optimized for your specific cloud whether you’re on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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