Experience

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  Microflite Aviation

  • Australia
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Deputy Head of Camera Systems

    • Apr 2023 - Present

    Specialising in Aerial Intelligence Gathering for bushfire and emergency surveillance and mitigation across Australia, I actively assist the management, development, operation, and maintenance of cutting-edge Specialist Intelligence Gathering systems at Microflite Aviation. With a focus on supporting various government contracts across multiple states and territories, my role involves ensuring the seamless functioning of our aerial surveillance services.Skilled in personnel training, client relationship management, and delivering high-quality service in support of government contracts, I’m passionate about researching and integrating innovative technologies to enhance surveillance capabilities and mitigate emergencies effectively.• Manage, develop, and operate Specialist Intelligence Gathering systems for bushfire and emergency surveillance, supporting government contracts nationwide.• Conduct comprehensive training programs for camera systems personnel, emphasising excellence in product provision and client relationship development.• Advocate for client and customer needs, driving the advancement of camera systems and associated technologies.• Actively involved in the research and development initiatives focused on enhancing surveillance, network, and Specialist Intelligence Gathering capabilities.• Integrate hardware and software solutions to create specialised products and systems tailored to client requirements.• Provided technical support and maintenance services for Specialist Intelligence Gathering camera systems across Australia.

  • Specialist/Aerial Intelligence Gathering Camera Systems Officer

    • Sep 2018 - Apr 2023

    Operation and maintenance of specialist intelligence gathering camera equipment for fire and emergency surveillance fitted to Microflite Aviation owned and operated helicopters supporting multiple government contracts across multiple states and territories.

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  Altavec

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Applications Specialist - Field Acquisition

    • Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Operation and data management of field survey equipment including helicopter LiDAR and imagery data capture for bushfire prevention and mitigation around electrical infrastructure Australia wide.

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  Andy Macindoe ~ Film • Photo • Media

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Business Owner

    • Jan 2013 - Nov 2021
    • Melbourne, Australia

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  Enchanted Adventure Garden & Tree Surfing

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Activities Coordinator

    • Sep 2013 - Nov 2019
    • Melbourne, Australia

    As an Activities Coordinator, Supervisor and high-ropes course Instructor, I am accountable for the immediate safety of up to 180 general public and 15 staff at any given time. Responsibilities included managing high-ropes course staff, general admin duties, fitting harnesses, providing group safety briefings and demonstrations, conducting rescues, coordinating and synchronising activities as well as monitoring and managing operational hygiene practices.

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  'The InBESTigators' - Gristmill

  • Camera Production Assistant / Video Split

    • Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

    The 40 x 15 minute comedy/mystery series, The InBESTigators, from Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope's production company, Gristmill, was shot in Melbourne in 2018 and is a co-commission between the ABC (Australia) and Netflix, with the series a 'Netflix Original' outside of Australia.

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  'True Story with Hamish & Andy' season 2

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Camera Production Assistant

    • Feb 2018 - May 2018
    • Melbourne, Australia

    'True Story with Hamish & Andy' is an Australian television series starring radio and television hosts Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, that was first in June 2017. This was their third series for the Nine Network. In July 2017, the Nine Network renewed the series for a second season which was aired mid 2018.

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  Midnight Light Media

  • Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

  • Intern

    • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

    Midnight Light Media is a Yukon based production company specialising in documentary and scripted content. Responsibilities involve pre production, on set duties and post production.These include camera operating, assistant story editing and writing, production management, scheduling, data management and office duties, exploring ideas and concepts critically and creatively with the intent of being given creative freedom on projects, as well as practical and logistical experience.

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  Radio Port Phillip

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Intern

    • May 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Responsible for researching, writing and voicing daily news bulletins.Photographing, researching and writing articles for online publication.Operating studio and outside broadcast equipment.Producing and delivering studio broadcast programs.RPP 98.7 & 98.3 FMwww.rppfm.com.au

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  Red Onion Creative

  • Camera Operator

    • 2017 - 2017

    Film local grass-roots level Australian football.

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  VideoBuzz Pty Ltd

  • Videographer

    • 2016 - 2017

    Film and edit corporate videos for a wide range of clients across Australia.

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  The Peninsula School

  • Audio Visual Technician

    • 2015 - 2016

    Assist with looking after classroom AV.Filming events and video editing.Operate and design lighting, mixing live sound and stage managment for school functions and productions.Repair and maintain projectors, lighting, sound systems, ect.

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  Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

  • Attendant/Functions

    • 2013 - 2016

    Setup and operate venues, bar and audiovisual for functions.

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  Expo Connections Au

  • Expo Assistant

    • 2014 - 2015

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  Little Black Booth

  • Driver & Attendant

    • 2014 - 2014

    Driving 3 tonne truck, delivering and operating mobile photo booths.

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  Target Australia

  • Service Assistant

    • 2009 - 2014

    Customer service in the Sound/Entertainment department.