Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
We have a combined 50 years of extensive experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's). Including cars, tractors, quadbikes and other custom ground-based vehicles.
COLETEK's team all has a background in vehicle automation, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
Innovative, reliable, and collaborative – these are just a few words that define our approach at COLETEK. As a trusted national provider of end-to-end IT solutions, we've earned a reputation for delivering world-class technology that streamlines business operations and unlocks new opportunities. And, as we expand our footprint across Venus Bay, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, we're committed to serving businesses in this thriving region just as passionately.
COLETEK's history is rooted in innovation and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to ongoing learning and professional development keeps us ahead of the curve, ensuring our clients receive cutting-edge expertise tailor-made for their unique needs. Whether you're an established player or a start-up looking to make waves, we've got the know-how and passion to help.
We're proud to operate throughout Venus Bay, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, as well as across the country, providing businesses with the technological muscle needed to thrive in today's fast-paced commercial environment. Our national presence combined with our local touch enables us to build strong relationships with clients, fostering open communication and tailored strategies designed to drive growth.
At COLETEK, we believe that successful technology projects are built on strong foundations of trust, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the ever-shifting business ecosystem. Our experienced team is well-versed in industry-specific best practices, ensuring seamless integration with your existing infrastructure. We don't just stop at providing IT solutions – we're dedicated to being your trusted partner throughout every stage of the process.
So why settle for anything less when you can tap into our expertise and unlock new possibilities? As COLETEK expands its presence in Venus Bay, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, we invite local businesses like yours to discover what sets us apart. Join forces with a team that's passionate about serving your community and driving economic growth – get in touch today! Contact Us
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
We recently engaged the services of COLETEK to perform some penetration testing on our systems. We found Luke flexible and accommodating with our specific needs. Luke provide what we needed to show our clients our security measures with our systems. I would have no hesitation in recommending Luke.
We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.
We experienced some issues with our Linux server. I contacted Luke and explained my concerns, Luke come to our office (after hours) to run some tests and when advised me that some programming was required and that the hard drives were overdue for replacements. Luke suggested I drop the server of at his office on Friday late afternoon so he could do the fix on the weekend and he would come to our office on Sunday afternoon to install the updated server. I gladly accpeted such a great offer. Everything went exactly to plan even though we had to deal with really bad storms and some power outages on that weekend. Job well done.
I was very impressed with the prompt service I received from COLETEK IT. I submitted a request for assistance on Thursday when my Windows PC failed to boot. I dropped the computer off Friday. Saturday - I was notified that analysis was complete and that a reinstall of Windows was required. Sunday - I was notified that Windows had been reinstalled and all my data had been copied back. Monday - I picked up my recovered machine from COLETEK. Four days from initial contact to having my system back would be great service in anyone's book. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK IT.
Luke from COLETEK provided server setup and consultation for our media production Business. They were prompt, professional, and helpful, and gave us some good ideas and options when it came to a custom and cost effective solution. They have been prompt and responsive since initial setup, offering advice as needed and supporting additional requests. Highly recommended!
I have outsourced many projects through COLETEK over the years for a variety of applications. Applications such as a online based software platform that pulls live data feeds and updates in real-time to the user. A custom built website for adding users and products that achieved over 20,000 listings. Mobile applications. Data recovery and hardware repair. Custom SEO services and secure hosting services. I choose COLETEK because I know that a job will get done as requested and within a reasonable time frame. Also I'm a stickler for security and they're the best.