Steady. Strategic. Unsinkable.

Tugboat Tek was founded to offer something many organisations struggle to find: practical, experienced technology leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time CIO.

I’m Mel Abert, an IT and Digital Transformation Director with over 20 years of experience leading technology change across industries — from housing and healthcare to the public sector, FMCG, and nonprofits. I’ve helped organisations navigate complex challenges, modernise infrastructure, improve cyber resilience, and deliver real value from their technology investments.

Now, through Tugboat Tek, I work with organisations that need calm, capable guidance through periods of change — whether it’s defining an IT strategy, delivering a major transformation, or simply making smarter decisions with limited resources.

I don’t just advise from the sidelines. I roll up my sleeves, embed when needed, and bring the board-level insight and operational pragmatism to get things done — properly.

If your organisation needs a steady hand on the tech tiller, Tugboat Tek is ready to guide you forward.