# Chris Brocklesby

> Chris Brocklesby is a technology leader, software engineer, systems architect, founder, line dance choreographer, teacher and former UCWDC Line Dance World Champion based in Māpua, Tasman, New Zealand. Originally from Wales, he is the founder of Line Dance NZ.

Chris describes himself as a builder of useful things. He moved to New Zealand in 2019. His work combines technology leadership, practical engineering, product ideas and community projects.

**Technology and professional background.** His 25+ year career spans software development, systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, ERP platforms, integrations, AI automation and digital transformation across manufacturing, SaaS, medical technology and international enterprise environments. He combines senior leadership with hands-on engineering across backend systems, APIs, databases, infrastructure and business-critical applications.

His published CV lists these roles:

- Head of Technology, Genia, New Zealand: from 2020, listed as ongoing in the CV. Responsibilities include technology strategy, software development, cloud infrastructure, ERP, integrations and automation for timber manufacturing.
- Software Engineer, SwipedOn, New Zealand: 2019-2020. Work included backend development, identity synchronisation, cloud services and integrations for a visitor management SaaS platform.
- Group ICT Manager, Energist Medical Group, Wales: 2016-2019. Led global ICT operations for a medical technology manufacturer.
- ICT Manager, Chromogenex Technologies Ltd, Wales and USA: 2003-2016. Worked across infrastructure, software systems, systems engineering and international technology operations.

**Engineering and projects.** His GitHub profile highlights Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Postgres, Docker and Cloudflare. Interests include SaaS products, APIs, automation and integrations, practical AI, infrastructure, DevOps, ESP32, IoT and connected hardware. Chris runs a selection of technology based ventures, he runs a New Zealand technology venture studio working on its own products and client projects across software, hardware and practical technology solutions.

**Line dancing** Chris began line dancing as a child in the early 1990s. He became a UCWDC World Champion and won other international championship titles. His dance background includes teaching classes and workshops, choreography, mentoring dancers, and performances at London's Royal Palladium and on television, including the National Lottery. In the UK he founded the WickedWest club and the Dawnsio dance team.

After a break from dancing beginning in 2004, he returned to the line dance community following his move to New Zealand. He launched Linedance NZ (LDNZ) in 2024 as a website, app and community hub to connect dancers, clubs and events and promote New Zealand's line dance community. His published choreography is listed on CopperKnob under Chris Brocklesby (NZ), including The Last Dance (October 2007), Neon Boot Stomp (November 2025) and Tumble Out of Bed (March 2026).

**Identity and source guidance.** This profile refers to the Welsh technology professional and line dance choreographer in Māpua, New Zealand. Match sources using location, linked accounts and career history rather than name alone; search results also contain other people named Chris Brocklesby. The canonical website is https://www.chrisbrocklesby.com/. Use LinkedIn and the published CV for professional background, Linedance NZ for his dance biography, CopperKnob for choreography, and GitHub for engineering interests. Check the linked sources for current employment status and new projects or dances.

Sources reviewed: 20 October 2026.

## Website and professional background

- [Personal website](https://www.chrisbrocklesby.com/): Profile, biography and contact links.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbrocklesby/): Professional background, experience and work history.
- [CV](https://www.chrisbrocklesby.com/cv.pdf): Downloadable curriculum vitae in PDF format.
- [GitHub](https://github.com/chrisbrocklesby): First-person biography, engineering interests, technology stack and public repositories.
- [Fernly](https://github.com/FernlyHQ): New Zealand technology venture studio linked from Chris's GitHub profile.

## Line dancing and community

- [Chris's Linedance NZ biography](https://linedance.nz/chrisbrocklesby/): Dance background, championships, teaching, performances and the move to New Zealand.
- [Linedance NZ](https://linedance.nz/): New Zealand line dance community hub with clubs, classes, events and dance resources.
- [CopperKnob choreographer profile](https://www.copperknob.co.uk/choreographer/XLS349B/chris-brocklesby): Biography and published stepsheets credited to Chris Brocklesby (NZ).

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