Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea
Neo Malesa
Technologist · UPNG software development lead · writing on technology and innovation in PNG
About
Leads in-house software development at the University of Papua New Guinea — building institutional systems locally, by Papua New Guinean developers, without outsourcing. Founder of Abide Tech, an ICT consultancy taking the same conviction to organisations across PNG and the Pacific.
Curious across many domains — PNG language preservation, mental models, multiple intelligence theory, 360 photography, data visualisation and storytelling, Ichimoku trading, agentic AI, and bleeding-edge technology.
Resources
Tools made available for the public to use, free.
- Rabbit Hole Explorer Follows a question down through every tangent it opens, one layer at a time.
- Deep Dive GPT Runs a full deep dive on a topic — context, mechanisms, and implications, in one pass.
- First Principles Explorer Full first-principles breakdown of a claim or problem — more depth than the simple version.
- First Principles Explorer Simple Breaks a claim or problem down to its foundational truths before building back up.
- Modern Dynamic Paraphrase Bible Renders scripture in contemporary, dynamic-equivalence language.
- Deep Root · 10 Whys Analysis Root cause analysis carried through ten iterations of why, not the usual five.
- Chutzpah Mirror An unsparing psychological mirror — challenges comfort, cuts through excuses, presses toward action.
- UPNG GPA Calculator Calculates semester and cumulative GPA to UPNG's grading scale.
- Ichimoku Gold Trading Bot Free MT5 expert advisor for gold — enters only when six timeframes align on trend, with ATR-based risk sizing.
- Photo Sphere Android app for guided 360° photo capture — walks you around the shot and stitches the frames into a pannable sphere.
Experience
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University of Papua New Guinea
Team Leader, Online Services · ICT Division · Present
Leading in-house web and software development for the national university — systems built from the ground up to UPNG's exact requirements. Locally developed software is leaner, better fitted, and grows Papua New Guinea's capacity to build its own institutional infrastructure. Progressed from tutor to analyst programmer to team lead.
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Eternal Realm Software
Co-founder · 2017
Built conversational AI products on Facebook Messenger when chatbots were still a concept most PNG clients could not place. Too early to market. The technology is now mainstream.
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Abide Tech
Founder · Est. 2026
Independent ICT consultancy for businesses, organisations, and institutions across PNG and the Pacific. Tracks emerging technologies and introduces relevant solutions to the local market — transitioning clients away from outdated systems and positioning them at each new wave of innovation.
Capabilities
Practice
- Full-Stack Web Development
- Custom Information Systems
- Custom App Development
- Enterprise Database Engineering
- Applied AI Systems
- Ichimoku Trading Analysis
- Algorithmic Trading Systems
- Workflow Automation & Scripting
- Institutional Technology Strategy
Education
- MSc in ICT Convergence Handong Global University · Pohang, South Korea
- BSc in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science University of Papua New Guinea
Writing
Technical writing, data visualisation, and cultural essays — documenting Papua New Guinea through its budgets, elections, places, and people; alongside practical UPNG institutional guides, algorithmic trading tools, applied AI, and reflections on technology. Published on Medium since 2018.
Engagements
Areas of engagement include:
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Custom Software Development
Bespoke software, information systems, and web platforms built precisely to client requirements.
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Technology Infrastructure
Web, cloud, and database architecture for businesses, organisations, and institutions across PNG and the Pacific.
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Applied AI and Automation
AI tool development, workflow automation, and LLM integration for business and institutional use.
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Technology Advisory
Identifying emerging technologies relevant to the PNG and Pacific market — advising on adoption, transition, and future-proofing.
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Technology Training
Training for technical and executive teams on modern infrastructure, AI tools, and operational practice.
Engagements beyond these areas are considered. Not limited to ICT.