Phil Garing

Director

LLB., B.Comm., Cert. TEFLA., Dip. AE&T.

Phil came to educational design from a legal background. He's been developing flexible, open and eLearning solutions since 1991 and has worked in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil as an educator, instructional designer and project manager.

Strategic planning Project management LMS expertise LCMS expertise KM expertise Business process expertise

Michael Toothill

General Manager

BSc Operations Research

Michael recently returned from 18 years working in management roles across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors in the UK. Michael brings calm and efficient process, with an understanding of International best practice, to his role overseeing day to day operations at Synapsys. Michael’s passion for marathon running demonstrates his practical tenacity and stamina.

Kim Russo

Finance Manager

Kim has worked in the accounting field for the past fifteen years. She started her career in Christchurch working for a chartered accountant, and then she worked in Australia for many years as an accountant and office manager for two manufacturing companies. She returned to New Zealand three years ago and now works for Synapsys handling accounts and project administration.