SixPivot

SixPivot

@sixpivot.bsky.social

We help people create great software. 2024 Best Place to Work Australia (AFR).

23 followers33 following35 posts

Pinned

👋 G'day BlueSky! SixPivot here - your Aussie software development crew. We're all about custom software that actually solves problems & AI that makes sense! Follow along if you're into tech that makes a difference! #SoftwareDev #CloudComputing #AI #AussieTech

Not agentic workflows. Not AI Foundry deep dives. Just the practical AI coding questions dev teams actually ask: CLIs, MCP servers, Semantic Kernel, and when to use each. Dylan Munyard wrote up the answers. Worth a read if you're building with AI daily. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/practic...

sixpivot.com.auPractical AI Coding Tools for Developers: CLIs, Skills and Semantic KernelPractical AI coding tools tips from the field. Covering CLIs, C# Semantic Kernel, and when to use AI skills vs MCP servers.

What does a senior dev's day actually look like? For Gert, it started with an environment outage at 7:30 am that was resolved before stand-up, because that's what pairing with the right people can achieve. Real work, real team, real DITL. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/a-day-a...

sixpivot.com.auA Day as a Senior Developer at SixPivotThe complexity of enterprise development often isn't in writing code; it's in understanding where the system boundaries are and who to call when they're unclear. Gert walks through a real day at SixPi...

What a year. 10 years celebrated, awards won, incredible platforms built with amazing clients. Now? Time for a break. Our team will be out of the office from 20 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.

Citibank deployed AI agents in production. Deloitte ate a $400K loss on fabricated citations. Same month, wildly different outcomes. The gap? Governance beats tools every time. Our new AI report is out now 👉https://www.sixpivot.com.au/post/ai-intelligence-report-issue-4-october-2025

SixPivot ranks #2 in AFR's Most Innovative Companies 2025. Our #Azure-powered Audrri platform is transforming waste management: 50% faster reporting, 2x profit margins, 90% QLD market share. Traditional industries meet digital innovation.

Two SixPivot clients just proved you don't need VC or a technical co-founder to build award-winning tech. Resource Hub: Telstra winner (Accelerating Women) & Social Protect: Telstra winner (Building Communities). Purpose > playbooks🥇https://lnkd.in/gRH-5gvx

"Simple app, one weekend with AI tools. Two weeks later: four abandoned repos, nothing working." Gert shares what he learned building with AI agents - and the structured workflow that actually delivers. Read: blog.gertjvr.com/articles/202... #AI #SoftwareDevelopment

blog.gertjvr.comBuilding with AI Agents: My Current Workflow – Gert Jansen van RensburgA repeatable, agent-assisted loop I use for new or existing projects, kept lean, with specs/tasks scoped per feature, and visual checks baked in.

🏜️ Proud to sponsor DDD Outback 2025 - Aug 16th at the historic Nindigully Pub! A coding camp adventure that takes full-stack dev to the Australian outback. Perfect for a team that believes great software happens everywhere, not just in city offices. #DDDOutback2025 Learn more >>> dddoutback.com

"I thought it was either ChatGPT or Copilot... but there's so much choice" 🤯 Our CFO's reaction when planning our AI budget. Sound familiar? Here's our decision framework to cut through the noise: Match tools to actual needs, not hype. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/the-gre... #AI #BusinessStrategy

sixpivot.com.auThe Great AI Tool Decision Tree: A Practical Guide for LeadersChoosing the right AI tool for your business shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our team learned this the hard way when our finance lead sat down to plan our AI budget and discovered the sheer complexity of...

Microsoft Build 2025: multi-agent orchestration + agent marketplace. Stanford's "AGI" false alarm is a classic lesson in hype. Key shift: "AI assistant" → "AI autonomous colleague" Our May intelligence report helps business leaders separate signal from noise. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/monthly...

sixpivot.com.auMonthly AI Business Intelligence Report: May 2025This month marked a major shift toward AI agents and autonomous systems, led by Microsoft Build 2025 announcements. Meanwhile, the Stanford AGI incident reminded us why critical thinking beats headlin...

New: 'LLM Prompt Injection - Vaccination'. Ben uses his 'Confused Grandpa' metaphor to break down 3 mitigation strategies for LLM prompt injection with refreshing honesty. No false promises—just practical approaches for AI implementers who want to sleep at night. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/llm-pro...

sixpivot.com.auLLM Prompt Injection - VaccinationExplore why LLM prompt injection can't be completely prevented, examining three mitigation strategies and their limitations in securing AI systems.

SixPivot ranks #5 in AFR's Best Places to Work in Tech 2025! That's 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS in the Top 10. Our public handbook has been viewed 27,000+ times, revolutionising our work culture. #RadicalTransparency #AFRAwards

The pivot crew assembled! ✨ Brisbane × Melbourne × Virtual Self-directed learning, AI debates, and honest tech talk—no corporate mandates, just passionate people sharing knowledge. This is why we're an AFR Best Place to Work. #PPP #PD #LearningCulture #Collaboration

Two Pivots' named finalists in ARN Women in ICT Awards 2025! 🌟Congrats to Sammy Herbert (DE&I Champion) and our founder, Faith Rees (Innovation) for this incredible recognition among Australia's top tech talent! So proud of our team making waves in the industry! #WIICTA2025 #WomenInTech

Innovation isn't just building—it's learning when to pivot Our innovation hub is built by testing ideas early, from development tools to healthcare solutions. The best products live in the spaces between established tech. That's where we play. What space are you exploring? #Innovation #TechStrategy

🧩 Choosing the right AI model shouldn't be guesswork. This blog explores our framework for AI model selection based on clients' specific business needs. Read how we've helped organisations like Social Protect implement AI models that deliver measurable results. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/navigat...

sixpivot.com.auNavigating the AI Model Maze: How to Select the Right AI Model for Your BusinessDiscover how to select the right AI model for your business needs while balancing performance, cost, and long-term scalability.

Essential 8 compliance: beyond the buzzwords. Our team breaks down Australia's Essential 8 framework into practical steps. It's not just about checking boxes—it's building true security resilience. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/underst... #Cybersecurity #Essential8 #TechSecurity

sixpivot.com.auUnderstanding Essential 8 Compliance and its Importance for BusinessesLearn about Essential 8 cybersecurity strategies, why they matter, and how to achieve compliance with these critical measures.

Story estimates aren't just numbers - they're dev mental health indicators. That mid-story moment when you realise you've underestimated... anxiety spikes, motivation tanks. We've all been there. Fresh blog on why good estimates matter for developer wellbeing... www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-goo...

sixpivot.com.auWhy Good User Story Estimates MatterEver been on a team where missed estimates become the norm? Learn why good estimates matter - not just for business, but for dev wellbeing.