Author-it Software Co. (ASC)
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www.author-it.com
Level 9
TSB Building
1-17 Fitzherbert Ave
Palmerston North 4410

Author-it Software Co. (ASC)

Author-it Software Co. (ASC) is a fast-paced global business working on transformative technology. We are a world leading SaaS and on premise provider for authoring technical publications, e-learning and pharmaceutical information.

Our two software platforms, Docuvera and Author-it, enable the transformation of how our customers create and manage their content, leveraging a component first approach where content is broken down, easily assembled into documents, and reused across their organisation.

Our primary technology hub is based in Palmerston North, with our other tech, product and customer teams spread across Wellington, Auckland, the USA and the Netherlands. In Palmerston North, there are Software Engineers, Testers, Solution Architects and DevOps Engineers, alongside Product and Marketing teams, with plenty of opportunities to innovate together and learn from each other. As a modern tech company, all our infrastructure is cloud-based with extensive use of AWS products and services.

We use a lot of AWS tools:

  • Compute: EC2, Lambda, Serverless Application Repository, AWS Outposts
  • Storage: S3, EFS, S3 Glacier
  • Database: RDS (Aurora: PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL), DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Neptune
  • Analytics: Athena, Amazon Redshift, EMR, Elasticsearch Service, Kinesis, QuickSight, AWS Glue
  • Machine Learning: Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Comprehend
  • Application Integration: Step Functions, Amazon EventBridge, Simple Notification Service, Simple Queue Service
  • Networking and Content Delivery: CloudFront, API Gateway, Direct Connect
  • End User Computing: AppStream 2.0
  • Containers: Elastic Container Service

Our global team of over 120 people will do their best to deliver on their commitments to our customers, so we let them get on with it.  We’re progressive in our approach and know what makes a great product, so we seek people to join us who can show us that they’re passionate about their field of work, show initiative, and are constantly learning so adapt to try new things or take on a different perspective, and are keen to have some fun along the way.

Of the many qualities our diverse global team have, one that stands out is our passion for what we do. We take pride in our work and we are constantly learning and adapt to try new things or take on a different perspective. We enjoy and thrive in our rapidly changing environment, which requires flexibility and self-discipline, but, in return, we relish the excitement that we are part of a fast-paced scale up business working on transformative technology.

We operate in a high trust environment, and we really walk the talk. We aspire for everyone to be themselves and be comfortable at work, so we put great emphasis on ensuring our people have what they need to be at their best. This includes offering a digital first, fully flexible working style, having modern tools and systems, relaxed office hubs stocked with free drinks and snacks, 5 weeks leave, time off for L&D, plus more!

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Darren Castelyn: CISO

As an accomplished cybersecurity professional with a comprehensive background in various aspects of information security, risk management, and technical leadership, I am confident in my ability to significantly contribute to Information Security Leader or Chief Information Security Officer roles. I bring with me a substantial body of experience honed over a decade of managing complex cybersecurity environments in the government, higher education, and private sector.

With many years of demonstrable experience in delivering key organizational initiatives in a technology environment and developed facilitation and influencing skills, I am confident in my ability to present potentially complex information clearly and uncluttered to non-technical stakeholders. My specialization includes information security risk management, certification and accreditation, cybersecurity architecture, compliance, and security strategy and planning.


Awards

2022 HRD Awards: Employer of Choice < 200 staff.

2022 TIN Supreme Scale Up.