Talent
Meet our team and explore our hiring guides.
Our engineers
Adi Patel
Senior Developer · Melbourne, VIC
Adi is Lightning Ventures' lead developer with deep expertise in Bubble.io and custom API integrations. He has built complex SaaS platforms, internal tools, and automated workflows for clients across property, professional services, and aged care.
Dave McManus
Founder and Product Lead · Melbourne, VIC
Dave founded Lightning Ventures after four years building software products across Australia and the US. He's led builds for Ford, 10+ Y Combinator companies, and dozens of Australian mid-market businesses. He specialises in AI integration, product strategy, and replacing manual workflows with autonomous systems.
Jhoann Lumbera
Developer · Melbourne, VIC
Jhoann specialises in Bubble.io development and workflow automation. He builds client-facing platforms and back-end automation pipelines, with particular expertise in Make.com, Xero integrations, and Bubble frontend architecture.
Hiring guides
salary
AI engineer salary guide — Australia 2026
AI engineer salary ranges in Australia for 2026 — junior to senior bands, city comparisons, contractor rates, and budgeting tips.
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How to hire a Bubble developer in Australia
How to find and hire a skilled Bubble.io developer in Australia — what to look for, rates, red flags, and when to use an agency.
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How to hire an AI engineer in Australia
A practical guide to hiring AI engineers in Australia — skills to assess, questions to ask, salary ranges, and when to use an agency.
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