Winner: Technical Award & Engineering Excellence (WIICTA)

We are proud to announce that Hanieh Madad has won the Technical Award at the WIICTA ceremony. This victory underscores Patient Zero's commitment to technical authority and our ability to foster world-class engineering talent within our 100% onshore Australian teams.

Defining Technical Authority

This honour celebrates exceptional technical and engineering expertise, advanced problem-solving, and deep product, solutions, and services knowledge.

Hanieh’s win recognises both her impressive international career and the impact of her work spearheading complex client projects at Patient Zero. For our enterprise partners, this validation is crucial. It confirms that the architects leading your modernisation and AI initiatives possess the deep technical rigour required to de-risk complex delivery.

Culture of Collective Growth

True technical leadership extends beyond individual contribution. As Hanieh notes, the environment at Patient Zero is designed to foster capability uplift across the entire team.

"I am truly honoured to receive the WIICTA award in the 'Technical' category," said Hanieh.

"I feel incredibly fortunate to work in such an inspiring environment, where I can grow personally while contributing to our team’s collective growth."

Congratulations Hanieh! This recognition is well-deserved and reflects the standard of excellence we bring to every engagement.

Why This Matters

For our clients, this award serves as independent validation of our software engineering standards.

Technical Authority

This award recognises deep technical expertise, validating Hanieh's role in shaping our AI & Emerging Tech strategies.

Software Engineering Culture

It proves our commitment to fostering an environment where complex technical problems are solved with precision and creativity.

Local Excellence

Competing against national finalists, this win reinforces the calibre of talent available in our Brisbane-based teams.

About the WIICTA Awards

The Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA) celebrate the achievements of female leaders across the Australian technology channel. By recognising technical excellence and innovation, the awards highlight the individuals shaping the future of the industry.

Hanieh's selection as the winner in the Technical Category distinguishes her as a leader among her peers in the national market.

"The calibre of this year's Innovation Awards finalists is a true reflection of the creativity, resilience and forward-thinking spirit driving the tech industry forward," said Julia Talevski, ARN Editor.

Explore the Capabilities Behind the Awards

AI & EMERGING TECH

Discover the advanced data and AI strategies Hanieh champions to move beyond hype and deliver secure, operational value. Read More

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Explore the world-class engineering standards and 100% onshore culture that underpin our award-winning delivery. View Software Development

enterprise app modernisation

See how we apply deep technical rigor to de-risk complex legacy migrations and reduce technical debt. Explore Modernisation