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Max Soukhomlinov

Max Soukhomlinov - Technical Director | IT Automation & Cloud Specialist | Intellect IT

Max Soukhomlinov: Driving Growth through Pragmatic Innovation and Automation

Technical Leadership and Partnership Advocacy

Max Soukhomlinov is a founding director and the Technical Director at Intellect IT. Since the company’s inception in 2003, Max has championed a philosophy that moves beyond the traditional “break-fix” model toward a true strategic partnership. Max doesn’t just manage servers; he manages the technological future of his clients.

He is widely regarded for his infectious energy and a relentless passion for finding the “best possible solution” rather than the easiest one. In Max’s view, every technical challenge is an opportunity to improve a business’s bottom line.

His leadership has positioned Intellect IT as a hub for pragmatic innovation – where automation is used to liberate staff from mundane tasks so they can focus on high-value work.

Professional Background: From Global Giants to Local Leadership

Max’s career is characterised by a high degree of technical rigour and a global perspective. Before co-founding Intellect IT, he held senior roles that required him to manage some of the most complex networks in Australia.

Senior Roles at Alphawest and Primus

Before 2003, Max built his reputation in the enterprise space:

  • Alphawest: As a senior technical lead at one of Australia’s premier IT service providers (later acquired by Optus), Max managed large-scale infrastructure projects for government and corporate entities.
  • Primus Telecommunications: Max held senior roles at Primus during the peak of the telecommunications revolution. Here, he gained an intimate understanding of Network Security, high-speed data transit, and the backend architecture of the internet itself.

This “Tier 1” experience means that Max brings enterprise-level security and stability to small and medium businesses in Melbourne.

He knows how the “big players” secure their data, and he brings those same protocols—scaled appropriately—to his clients at Intellect IT.

The Automation Architect: n8n and Open Source

One of Max’s most significant current contributions to the IT field is his work in workflow automation. Max is a vocal advocate for the “Efficiency First” model of business.

  • n8n Community Leader: Max is an active contributor to the n8n open-source community. He famously authored a custom community node for the Hudu documentation platform, allowing IT professionals worldwide to automate their documentation workflows.
  • AI and Productivity: Max leads Intellect IT’s internal and external AI initiatives. He has published extensive guides on using Microsoft Copilot and establishing ethical AI policies for businesses.
  • The “Quantum-Resistant” Foundation: Max is currently focused on future-proofing clients against the next decade of threats, specifically researching quantum-resistant encryption and advanced Windows on ARMdeployments.

Case Study Highlights: Technical Delivery

  • Melbourne Showgrounds: Max led the deployment of a high-capacity EMC Isilon storage cluster, revolutionising how the venue handled high-definition surveillance data and public Wi-Fi traffic.
  • PointsBet Global Expansion: Working alongside Stephen Allan, Max was the technical lead for evaluating and securing the network infrastructure required for PointsBet’s entry into the US sports betting market, ensuring 100% compliance with international data security standards.

Personal Philosophy and Interests

Max Soukhomlinov speaks to the heart of the Intellect IT mission: “It is all about trust. Our customers know that we have their best interests at heart. We go on a journey with them; we get to know their staff well, as do they ours. It is like a partnership.”

Max’s “zest for life” extends beyond the server room. He is a connoisseur of fine food and wine, a passionate world traveler, and a talented photographer.

His eye for detail in photography mirrors his technical approach: he looks for the “unseen” elements – the small configuration details that make a massive difference in the final result.

Connect with Max Soukhomlinov

Max is always interested in connecting with business leaders who are serious about leveraging technology to drive success.

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