Our Web Design, Development & Internet Marketing Team

Hyperlink has a team of experienced and creative web design, development and Internet marketing professionals able to provide an integrated and intelligent solution for your website requirements.

John Klaphake, Director

John has a wealth of experience in Public Relations and corporate communications, and has successfully managed and grown Hyperlink over a number of years. He holds a number of degrees, including a Certificate in Public Relations.

He is the person who will normally be responsible for managing and planning your web development project. John will work with you discussing your goals and the challenges and opportunities facing your business. He has a strong business focus and will develop an Internet strategy for you to reach your desired outcomes.

Besides being a competent and experienced web author, John is also Professionally Certified and experienced in Internet Marketing, Landing Page Optimisation and Online Testing. He has considerable experience in project management, Internet and website development and a sound knowledge of Internet technologies.

Lloyd Weehuizen, Senior programmer & systems administrator

Lloyd is an experienced programmer and systems administrator, having worked for a large Internet Service Provider (ISP) and prominent Wellington interactive games company. He has a passion for writing solid and well engineered code. He has particular experience is client/server application developement, database design and programming, architecture design and portability across Windows, Linux and Mac OSX.

Michael Bennett, Consultant programmer

Michael has managed a wide range of applications development, systems management and communications infrastructure implementations for New Zealand based and international organizations during his 24 year career. Michael has exceptional technical, analytical and project management skills developed over a decade consulting to a variety of large organisations. He has significant experience in the web hosting market, including building two ISPs. Michael holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Massey University in New Zealand.

Kevin Pye, Search Engine Optimisation consultant

Kevin has a 26 year computer background, including EDP audit and IT positions with the Ministry of Defence. His early interest in the Internet led to the development of his own Internet training business, followed by Internet research and e-marketing services aimed at the needs of New Zealand industry. He is a specialist consultant providing Internet marketing and site optimisation solutions for New Zealand importers, exporters and companies promoting products or services internationally via the Internet.

Kelly Sun, Accounts manager

Kelly is the bright and breezy person who keeps order and cohesion in the office. Her role is to ensure our accounts are kept up to date and our customers accounts are accurate. Kelly is the first normally the first point of contact, especially for all account inquiries.