JR
Digital Native

Hi, I'mJosh Russo

Two decades of digital transformation across Sitecore, Dynamics 365, and $1B+ in public assets. I build teams, ship AI tools, and fly drones.

Melbourne-based technologist, builder, and drone pilot.

I'm Josh Russo. Almost two decades in digital, most of it in the non-profit sector leading Sitecore and Dynamics 365 transformations, building high-performing teams, and turning data into strategy. Outside of that, I ship AI-powered tools, personal apps, and investment bots, and fly a drone over Melbourne for @aerial.melbourne.

Digital marketing & analytics

A decade leading digital transformation: 80-site Sitecore migrations, GA4/GTM at scale, Dynamics 365 automation, and the strategy behind measurable growth.

Web & AI development

Shipping Next.js apps, Telegram bots, and AI-powered tools on Vercel, Convex, Supabase, and Railway. Build fast, iterate faster.

Aerial content & media

Flying a drone over Melbourne for @aerial.melbourne. AI-assisted reel production, data-driven content strategy, and fine-art prints.

Capabilities

Expert

Deep expertise, refined over a decade

  • Digital Strategy
  • Sitecore
  • Dynamics 365
  • Team Leadership
  • Web Experience
  • GA4 / GTM
  • Customer Segmentation

Proficient

Comfortable shipping and running

  • Data & Reporting
  • Paid Ads
  • SEO
  • React / Next.js
  • Databases
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Process Design
  • Multimedia & Video
  • Asana

Exploring

Where I'm pushing next

  • AI Agents
  • Claude Code
  • Advanced MCPs
  • Single Customer View

Stack

What my own projects run on

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Node.js
  • Vercel
  • Convex
  • Supabase
  • Railway
  • Telegram Bots

Two decades of shipping, measuring, and leading.

19+
years in digital at YMCA Victoria
$1B+
in government & non-profit assets marketed
80
sites consolidated into one Sitecore platform
5
apps & bots of my own running in production
  1. 2019–Present

    Digital Optimisation Manager

    Leading digital strategy and a web team: Sitecore and Dynamics 365 transformation, and driving the shift to a single view of the customer.

  2. 2018–2019

    Digital Specialist — Recreation

    Ran digital channels and campaigns across local government assets valued at over one billion dollars.

  3. 2017–2018

    Marketing Communications Officer

    Demographic analysis and customer segmentation to guide program strategy, plus end-to-end video production.

  4. 2013–2017

    I.T. Specialist

    Coordinated IT infrastructure and strategy across six centres, the systems grounding behind the marketing work.

  5. 2006–2013

    Web & Social Media Officer

    Started out growing websites, brands, and early social channels for the recreation sector.

Things I grow, fly, and automate.

Bonsai & Cambium

A slowly growing bonsai collection — and Cambium, the app I built to track every tree, repot, and prune. Patience as a practice.

See the build

Aerial Melbourne

Drone photography over Melbourne, an AI-assisted reel pipeline, and a fine-art print store built around the best shots.

View the work

Bots that run my life

QuantBot watches my portfolio across ASX, US stocks, and crypto; Homebot makes sure the bins go out. Small automations, real utility.

See the build

Get in touch

Got a project, a collaboration, or just want to talk drones and Next.js? Drop me a message and I'll get back to you.