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About bdna

We help disrupt crime


At bdna, we use technology to help disrupt crime.

We build a Public Safety Platform for policing, forensic and justice organisations. Designed alongside practitioners, it connects evidence, forensics, investigations and intelligence from crime scene to courtroom.

Built for everyday operations and major incidents alike, it helps agencies reduce fragmentation, connect workflows and solve crime faster.

At bdna, we use technology to help disrupt crime.

We build a Public Safety Platform for policing, forensic and justice organizations. Designed alongside practitioners, it connects evidence, forensics, investigations and intelligence from crime scene to courtroom.

Built for everyday operations and major incidents alike, it helps agencies reduce fragmentation, connect workflows and solve crime faster.

Our journey

2003

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Real operational delivery

Founders crossed paths while working on a large-scale policing system implementation, forming a partnership grounded in real operational delivery.

2007

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Practical and reliable technology

They joined forces to deliver business analysis and system implementation services for public sector organisations. This hands-on work shaped a belief that still guides bdna today: public safety technology must be practical, reliable and built around real workflows.

2009

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Expansion across public safety and health

bdna expanded its work across advisory, delivery and technology implementation, supporting organisations operating in complex, high-stakes environments, particularly across public safety and health.

2011

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Vissafe innovation

Innovation took centre stage with the launch of Vissafe, a portable IP CCTV venture. This experience sharpened bdna’s approach to product thinking, scalability and operating in fast-moving, mission-critical contexts.

2012

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Improving information flow

bdna continued helping agencies modernise systems, integrate critical platforms and improve how information flows between frontline, laboratory and operational teams.

2015

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forensic-register implementation and support

bdna responded to client needs by providing forensic-register implementation and support services.

2020

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The bdna forensic-register

A defining milestone: bdna acquired the intellectual property of the forensic-register from the Queensland Police Service. Already proven across Australian policing and forensic laboratories, the platform became fully owned and evolved by bdna. We modernised the architecture, expanded capability and accelerated continuous improvement in close collaboration with users. 

2024

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bdna’s Public Safety Platform

This work expanded into what is now the bdna Public Safety Platform: a set of products that bring together forensics, evidence management, frontline submissions, biometrics, intelligence capabilities and governance workflows into a single, secure system covering all touchpoints from crime scene to court.

2025

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A global platform

bdna began expanding the platform internationally. Interest from agencies overseas has reinforced what two decades of real-world work has shown us: in environments where uptime, integrity and accountability are non-negotiable, unified platforms that connect frontline teams, laboratories and intelligence units matter.

OUR OUTLOOK

One global platform. Local relevance

We continuously evolve the Bdna Public Safety Platform to support public safety agencies around the world. Designed to adapt to local legislation, accreditation standards and operational realities, it remains grounded in the everyday needs of police, forensic and justice organisations.

WHO WE ARE

Our people and culture

At bdna, how we work matters just as much as what we build.
Our team brings together public safety practitioners, domain experts and software engineers with decades of experience supporting police, forensic laboratories and government agencies. That experience shapes every capability we develop and every decision we make.
We work closely with our customers to understand their operational challenges and build practical technology that supports the way they work.
Trust, collaboration and long-term partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.
At bdna, how we work matters just as much as what we build.
Our team brings together public safety practitioners, domain experts and software engineers with decades of experience supporting police, forensic laboratories and government agencies. That experience shapes every capability we develop and every decision we make.
We work closely with our customers to understand their operational challenges and build practical technology that supports the way they work.
Trust, collaboration and long-term partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.

Meet our leadership team

Our leadership team combines deep industry expertise with a genuine understanding of our customers. Together, they are focused on building technology that helps public safety agencies solve complex operational challenges.

Ryan Sheppard

Chief Executive Officer

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Marty Wauchope

Chief Operating and Information Officer

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Henry Vesander

Chief Product Officer

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Our social commitment

We build public safety technology responsibly, with a focus on integrity, inclusion, and long-term impact on the communities our clients serve.

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Ryan Sheppard
Chief Executive Officer
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Ryan, co-founder and CEO of bdna, brings over three decades of leadership experience in commercial and public sectors across Australia and globally.

Known for spearheading large-scale transformation initiatives, he actively drives bdna’s vision while fostering a culture of mentorship and innovation.

With a strategic focus on sustainable growth, Ryan collaborates across industries, including health, law enforcement, and nonprofits, to deliver impact-driven results.

Marty Wauchope
Chief Operation and Information Officer

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A founding member of bdna, Marty brings over 30 years of global consulting experience across public safety, utilities, mining, construction, eHealth, and commercial sectors.

As bdna’s Chief Technology Officer, he focusses on risk management, information security, and technology compliance to ensure bdna remains safe and resilient.

Known for delivering high-quality, transformative outcomes, Marty uses his deep industry knowledge to drive impactful solutions that help our clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Henry Vesander
Chief Product Officer

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Henry combines a passion for technology with extensive experience in product management, customer success, and channel management.

Trusted to drive growth and digital transformation, he has a strong track record in developing innovative products and go-to-market strategies.

As bdna’s Chief Product Officer, Henry leads our product vision, focusing on our SaaS Public Safety Platform to ensure we meet-and exceed – the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring we deliver maximum value through strategic innovation.