Our mission is to empower our partners with our unparalleled expertise managing databases and data.

Since our founding in 2019, we’ve been helping organisations manage, optimise, understand and protect their data, ensuring it remains a valuable asset for growth.

Key milestones

From a small startup to a leading provider of database managed services in Australasia, DataSentinel has come a long way.

Here are some highlights of our journey so far.

2019

Company established. Development of SQL Server IP started.

2020

Launched to market, delivering SQL Server Managed and Professional Services.

2021

Started offering Business Intelligence services and established Data and Analytics Practice.

2022

Commenced providing services into Australia.

2022

Won the ‘New Zealand-wide Innovation (National)’ award at the Reseller News Innovation Awards.

2023

Established Oracle Practice.

2024

Started to provide services into the United Kingdom. Also established PostgreSQL Practice.

2025

Established DataSentinel Pty Limited in Australia. First staff members employed in Australia.

Leadership

Our leadership team has decades of experience helping customers navigate the complexities of data and technology to realise the outcomes they require.

Paul Capstick
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Paul Capstick brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to his role as CEO, working in a range of leadership roles across the industry.

At DataSentinel, Paul is committed to ensuring that client success remains at the heart of every decision and action the company takes.

Building on his experience across other roles, Paul has experience in market expansion, building strategic partnerships, and leading merger and acquisition initiatives. His ability to drive growth and foster client-focused solutions continues to guide his leadership at DataSentinel.

Outside of work, Paul is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family.

Tim Brown
Client Services Director

As Client Services Director, Tim Brown is dedicated to building strong, long-term relationships with clients by delivering exceptional service and solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Tim works directly with clients to understand their requirements and collaborates with the development team to design and implement optimal solutions.

With 20 years of industry experience, both in New Zealand and internationally, Tim is a highly skilled pre-sales architect, specialising in Dynamics AX SQL configurations and complex database migrations. His expertise spans defining support requirements, optimising existing systems, and addressing the challenges of modernisation.In his free time, Tim enjoys golf and relaxing with his family.

Our expert team

Our team comprises more than 35 experienced professionals who specialise in delivering exceptional results.

From skilled database administrators who ensure reliability and performance, to strategic consultants who craft tailored solutions for complex challenges, and analytics experts who transform data into actionable insights, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

With deep knowledge and a collaborative approach, our team works closely with clients to deliver managed database services, consulting, and data and analytics solutions that help drive smarter decisions and tangible outcomes.

Our credentials

We partner with industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, and Snowflake to bring cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

With extensive experience working with their portfolio of data and analytics solutions, we ensure that your database systems are always in expert hands.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

We’re committed to equity, inclusion and diversity - ensuring fairness, respect and belonging for everyone we work with.

  • DataSentinel seeks to foster a community that encourages understanding, appreciation and acceptance of all people.

    We recognise, celebrate and seek to increase diversity across our organisation.

  • Our company is committed to including and celebrating diversity and people from all backgrounds.

  • We believe that it is necessary to make reasonable effort to ensure fairness in the access individuals have to similar outcomes. Sometimes individuals need to be supported on their personal pathway in order to achieve.

  • We understand that there are different ways of thinking, doing things, working and feeling connected that may differ from our own. It is okay to be different in the same place. We want everyone to feel safe to bring their whole self to work, or whatever they feel comfortable to bring. Everybody has the right to participate within an inclusive and safe space and to be treated with respect, care and a positive attitude.

  • We believe in the strength of diversity. We welcome all people regardless of gender, race, cultural, ethnic, religious or socio-economic background.

  • Despite our best efforts, sometimes people can fall short of our high standards for respecting diversity, equity and inclusion. Discrimination is unacceptable and unlawful. DataSentinel will not tolerate discrimination towards others.

  • We welcome diversity and we are committed to taking steps towards inclusion. This is about more than just refusing to tolerate racism or discrimination. We want DataSentinel to reflect the community that we are a part of. We welcome suggestions for change and improvement.