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Biography

I am a professional engineer with experience across a broad range of industries and domains in engineering, operational, and technical management roles.

I have worked for a leading South Australian Defence SME where I have lead the conceptualization and requirement management of rugged power electronics for use in military applications. I have also recently joined the Defence Teaming Centre's board of directors where I seek to assist businesses to grow and thrive in the Australian Defence Industry.

Prior experience has included systems engineering in maritime defence, light rail, air traffic control; structural engineering, and automotive quality engineering. I also have experience in the manufacturing industry at HMPS, GM Holden and Revolution Roofing where I gained exposure to, and an understanding of, lean manufacturing principles and statistical problem solving. Other experience of note has been academic work in aerodynamic design that culminated in the joint development of bicycle components for Cycling Australia. These components were used in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. I also completed aerodynamic testing and validation work for Scott Sports, assisting in the development of the Scott Cadence Plus Helmet.

The variety of work undertaken (both academic and professional) has allowed me to gain experience across a wide variety of software. This includes Python, Visual Basic for Applications, Matlab, and IBM Rational DOORS.

In addition to engineering experience, I have worked in the field of agriculture as a laboratory technician, and a machinery operator during harvest 2015.

Projects and Awards

2019 AWS Deloitte Gravity Challenge Galaxy Award

Most innovative use of space data award for our team's work in improving the health of Northern Territorians through the use of remote sensing data.

Malcolm Kinnaird Award 2018 & AEEA National Finalist

Innovation R&D in Cycling Performance, with Associate Professor Richard Kelso.

Patent - Improvements to the aerodynamics of bicycle frames and associated components

Individual components on a bicycle contribute to the total aerodynamic resistance imparted on the rider. Small reductions in aerodynamic drag can be made on multiple components through the application of advanced drag reduction techniques and design optimisation, with the net result constituting a bicycle system with a reducedoverall resistance to forward motion.

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I run a small hobby photography business delivering photography services to select clients. Previous work has ranged from small businesses, sole traders, and personal projects with a focus on motorcycles.

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