Local expertise with a global presence

Trusted by the world's largest consultancies to deliver record-breaking results

30-40 Product/Design Thinking Coaches
140- Agile Coaches & Delivery Leads
Network of 180+ Scrum Masters and RTEs
50+ Tools Specialists Atlassion, Microsoft, ServiceNow
30-50+ Cloud Migration/Hosting AWS, Azure
225+ Technical Coaches/Developers Pair programming, Dojos, Technical practices, etc.
200+ Remote
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We are XLR8

XLR8 is a family-run business built to help people, businesses, and communities unlock the full value of technology and data.

We specialise in the space before change happens — where teams, leaders, and organisations need clarity and confidence to move forward.

Whether it's aligning strategy to execution or surfacing real-time insights, we help you act with precision.

Our mission? Increase productivity, boost predictability, and drive smarter decisions – through connected data and practical tools that enable high performance.

How XLR8 Started

Before XLR8, we faced what many teams still do: scattered data, unclear priorities, and the frustrating disconnect between strategy and delivery. And the risk and instability this gap brings.

We knew there had to be a better way.

So we built one. XLR8 is a specialised team who make technology and data work for people.

We partner to connect the dots so teams can see how their work is aligned to strategic value and business outcomes.

It’s all about faster value, from day one, wired into how you already operate.

We help organisations move from "everything feels everywhere" to “everything is connected.”

We are just getting started

2015
2015
Bridging Gaps to Accelerate Growth

XLR8 founded with a clear mission: to close the gap between people, processes, tools, and data.

2019
2019
Leading the Way in Business Intelligence

XLR8 evolves to lead with Business Intelligence technical expertise combined with operating model design and real-time data capabilities​.

2020
2020
Embracing Remote First for Resilience

When the world changed in 2020, XLR8 responded by expanding its Remote First capabilities — helping businesses remain resilient during unprecedented global disruption.

2021
2021
Global Atlassian Practice & Real-Time Dashboards

XLR8 launched global Atlassian practice, focusing on Jira Align implementations combined with real-time Business Intelligence dashboards.

2022
2022
Accredited as a Specialist Solutions Partner

XLR8 achieved specialist partner accreditations for a host of enterprise and data platforms. This milestone recognized the company’s commitment to technical excellence, validated through rigorous certifications and successful enterprise tooling implementations.

2023
2023
Establishing a U.S. Footprint

Fueled by global momentum and demand to connect strategy with execution, XLR8 established its presence in the United States.

2024
2024
Celebrating Atlassian Enterprise Stratgye & Planning Specialization

XLR8 recognised as a highly acclaimed Atlassian Enterprise Stratgy & Planning Specialized Solution Partner.

2025
2025
Accelerate Outcomes with AI-Assistance

XLR8 furthers its founding mission by introducing AI-Assist and AI-Agent capabilities that automate routine tasks, empowering people to focus on human connections.

XLR8's DNA

Make the customer famous

Make the customer famous

Ahead of the game

Make the customer famous

OUR Leadership

Profile photo of Kevin Austin, XLR8's Founder and MD

Kevin works on connecting technology and human systems, with a focus on data and AI assisted capabilities.  He also studies team and organization performance, and has a background in social practice and community impact.

Kevin Austin
Founder, MD
Profile photo of Neil Martin, XLR8's Director of Business Intelligence and AI

An industry-certified Product, Data and Information Technology professional. Highly experienced in the creation of data-driven products and services, brought to life though the adoption of user-centric practices and delivered using agile development principles.

Neil Martin
Director - Business Intelligence & AI
Profile photo of Shane Gallen, XLR8's Director of Enterprise Solutions

Shane has a track record of creating value-aligned solutions to improve customer experience, product results, and business outcomes. His pragmatic approach has helped pave the way for organisations to establish real-time insights from strategy to execution..

Shane Gallen
Director - Enterprise Solutions
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Interested in maximizing your Atlassian ROI?

Let’s explore how your organization can leverage Atlassian’s tools to unlock agility, drive measurable outcomes, and achieve strategic alignment. From enhanced collaboration to enterprise-level transformation, XLR8 is here to help you realize your goals.

Contact us today to take the next step.

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