Enterprise Monkey and Aamir Qutub Named Finalists in 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! Enterprise Monkey has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. In addition, our CEO, Aamir Qutub, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Business Leader of the Year award. These acknowledgements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and community impact.
Enterprise Monkey: Transforming Geelong into a Tech Hub
Since our founding in 2014, Enterprise Monkey has been dedicated to transforming Geelong into the leading city for tech and innovation. Being named a finalist for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards highlights our achievements and the hard work of our incredible team over the last year.
In the past year, we have successfully rebranded to better reflect our growth and maturity as a company. This process involved extensive market research to understand our customers' needs and fears, which informed our new brand identity. We repositioned ourselves to target larger SMBs, government agencies, educational institutions, and tech startups, providing tailored digital solutions, including web and app development, custom software development, SaaS products, strategy & audits, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
We have also implemented new processes and systems to support our growth. These include developing an asset library, achieving ISO27001 certification, and securing funding to support our international market expansion. Our commitment to supporting women in tech is reflected in our employment practices and community engagement efforts.
Aamir Qutub: A visionary leader
Our CEO, Aamir Qutub, being named a finalist for the Business Leader of the Year award, is a testament to his visionary leadership and dedication to the Geelong community. Since arriving in Geelong in 2012, Aamir has been a driving force behind Enterprise Monkey's success and the city's tech transformation.
Aamir's leadership qualities are highlighted by his ability to inspire and drive his team towards achieving extraordinary results. His strategic vision, innovative mindset, and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in our company's growth. Aamir has also played a crucial role in initiatives like the Geelong Smart City project, which aims to position Geelong as a leader in smart technology and sustainable development. His involvement on the Geelong Authority and the Strategy and Policy committee of the Committee for Geelong further showcases his dedication to community development.
Under Aamir's leadership, Enterprise Monkey has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of AI-supported coding practices, which have boosted efficiency by 28%, and automated testing, which has reduced testing time by 37.5%. These innovations have positioned us at the forefront of the industry, delivering high-quality solutions that drive business growth and success.
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards: Recognising local achievements
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards, established in 1986 and managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, are the oldest continuously running business awards programs in Australia. They provide significant recognition and celebration of business achievement and performance in the Geelong region. The awards are a platform for local businesses to reflect on their journey, celebrate their achievements, and gain valuable insights for future growth. The awards night is one of the largest events on the Geelong calendar, bringing together the best of the business community to celebrate excellence and innovation.
Our reflection
Being named finalists for these prestigious awards is an incredible honour and a reflection of our hard work and dedication. We are excited about the future and remain committed to driving digital excellence and making a positive impact on the Geelong community.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners, and the entire Enterprise Monkey team for their continuous support. Together, we are shaping the future of technology and innovation in Geelong.
Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward in this exciting journey. Here’s to celebrating our achievements and striving for even greater success in the future!