Meet the team
Practical engineering support for projects with a hands-on, straightforward approach.
Jay Mallinson, MEngSt & BE (Hons)
Co-founder & Lead Engineer
Romina Veseli, BSc
Co-founder & Business Development
Flo Gonzalez, BE (Hons)
With a background in Mechatronics, Jay brings a hands on, end to end approach to engineering design.
He has taken projects from early concept through to real-world deployment, including systems installed at the NIH in Washington DC, new X-ray scanning technology undergoing clinical trials in the US and Australia, and specialist production equipment operating at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Rocket Lab.
In 2019, Jay founded Mallinson Made with his partner Romina to offer flexible, high-quality engineering design support for teams who need practical expertise on demand.
Romina blends operational know‑how with a natural talent for supporting people. She's worked across customer service, leadership, project coordination, and administration roles in several industries, including health & leisure, renewable energy, and engineering.
With a degree in Psychology and Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Auckland, she’s driven by a desire to build connection, improve communication, and help teams do meaningful work together.
In her words, her role is all about “People, Paperwork, and Purpose."
Biomedical Engineer
Flo is a Biomedical Engineer trained at the University of Auckland with a passion for building technology that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Her background spans academic research and early-stage med-tech startups, where she has worked across product development, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering in fast-paced environments.
She enjoys bringing ideas to life through a combination of technical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Flo is driven by curiosity and a genuine interest in improving the way people experience healthcare and technology.