Banjo Ward

Banjo is a software engineer with experience delivering secure, mission-critical solutions in secure environments. At the Attorney-General’s Department, he developed and maintained sensitive applications in Agile teams, delivering features and fixes across diverse technology stacks while meeting stringent security requirements and translating complex business needs into effective technical solutions under tight deadlines.

Banjo’s technical foundation began in game development, where he founded a studio and led a team as producer, designer, and 3D artist. He has also worked as a cybersecurity consultant, supporting the Defence Industry Security Program and whole-of-government data initiatives. He has proven capability working with sensitive technology stacks, navigating legacy systems, and delivering results in secure environments with strict compliance requirements.

Banjo holds a Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Canberra, a Graduate Diploma of Management, and is an Alumni of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program.

Banjo stays active through running and when he finds time tackles his backlog of tabletop and video games.