About
Engineering built for the real world.
We operate as a long-term technical partner — aligning engineering decisions with business strategy, growth and operational reality. Rather than operating as a traditional agency, we stay accountable for the systems we build, long after launch.
- Years in business
- 11+
- Established
- 2015
- Team
- A team of 41
- Based in
- NSW, Australia
Our story
From websites to AI systems.
Shockwave Media was founded in NSW in 2015. Our early work spanned websites, video and design, and grew into web platforms, portals and mobile apps for established organisations. Today we focus on AI engineering — LLM applications, agents and knowledge systems — with the platforms around them.
Alongside standard delivery, we offer hybrid and equity engagements, staying accountable after launch.
How we work
Values we build by.
- Reliable execution
- Clear communication
- Built to scale
- Performance & security first
- Long-term maintainability
Government work is delivered by Australian-based staff, with hosting and data in Australia.
Leadership
The people behind the work.
Key personnel details, including CVs, are provided in tender responses.
Daniel Hooper
Founder & Managing Director
Architecture, development strategy and long-term technical direction.
Scott Biggers
General Manager
Second in charge at Shockwave Media. Leads scoping and quoting, and works alongside Daniel on the direction of the business.
Looking for a long-term technical partner?
Tell us where you’re headed. We’ll tell you how we’d help you get there.