Experience

Cardno

• Australia
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Principal - Oceanography

  • Jan 1995 - Present

  David is a Senior Principal of the company. He has more than 30-year's experience in coastal oceanography including the design and execution of oceanographic field work, data analysis and numerical modelling. He is a member of the National Committee on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Engineers Australia. David is a member of the Victorian Coastal Council. He is also a part-time Research Professor in the Centre for Ocean Engineering, Science and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology.David leads the Cardno Melbourne-based team in the Coast and Ocean team of the Water and Environment Business Unit. His experience includes aspects of marine meteorology and the application of measured data in operational situations as well as in numerical modelling. He has expertise in the analysis and interpretation of sea-level and tides. His diverse experience across a range of specialty areas includes; > Oceanographic instrumentation including selection, deployment, mooring, design and ship - board operations; > Analysis and presentation of oceanographic data including tide and sea level analysis;• > Use of numerical models in oceanography;• > Use of oceanographic data and models in support of port operations, including dredging;• > Preparation of input for environmental assessments on marine and related topics;• > Appearance as an expert witness and peer reviewer on coastal and marine issues;• > Development criteria for marine operations and design.