Steve Douglas and Taki Xaftellis began working together on software design in 1996. Empire Software Pty Ltd was formally established in 2002 to bring to market innovative database management solutions that would improve the efficiency of information reporting and assist management in assessing performance with real time quality data.

Steve Douglas, Director, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) and has over 20 years experience in business management, accounting and system design.

Having started his accounting career in 1984 with Ernst & Young, he established a private practise in 1988 specialing in Small Business taxation and manangement. He has been involved with a number of enterprises and began developing database management systems that gave real time effective reporting capabilities and sales focused information through his direct personal experiences.

He currently owns and operates Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd , Australia's only specialised taxation firm servicing property investors, expatriate and foreign investor taxation requirements. 

Taki Xaftellis

Taki Xaftellis, Technical Director, is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Science.

With over 10 years extensive information technology experience, Taki has worked with many industries including mining, manufacturing, energy, finance, and health in both the public and private sector.

Taki's key expertise include project management, systems analysis and design, n-tier solutions, and internet/extranet/intranet solutions primarily utilising Microsoft based architectures and technologies.