Experience

Invert Robotics

• Ireland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland As the CTIO, I am a key executive reporting to the MD and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. I lead, the development and execution of company-wide technology and innovation strategy which achieves the companies objectives in the short, medium and long-term while enabling profitable business performance and sustainable business growth. In this role I own the space of innovation and technology within Invert Robotics. I lead by example; I drive innovation, new product and… Show more As the CTIO, I am a key executive reporting to the MD and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. I lead, the development and execution of company-wide technology and innovation strategy which achieves the companies objectives in the short, medium and long-term while enabling profitable business performance and sustainable business growth. In this role I own the space of innovation and technology within Invert Robotics. I lead by example; I drive innovation, new product and technology-enabled services to meet the existing and future demands/desires of existing and potential clients and markets. Running a diverse engineering team of technology, product development, and innovation professionals located in Europe and New Zealand, I ensure that our products have Product-Market-Fit and ensure the engineering and R&D teams deliver, solve problems, and implement our new technology, products, and company-wide strategies internally and externally to our clients. I support the Board of Directors, MD, other Executive team members with strategic business development. This role makes me passionate about innovation and technology development, and in particular doing it with a great team of professionals. Show less



Quasset

• Netherlands
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CTO

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands As CTO and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, my role is to drive innovation for our clients, as well as internally. This is through external innovation services, technical projects, and product development. I lead the development and execution of a company-wide technology and innovation strategy for our short, medium and long-term objectives. I work with our 25+ clients, 3 global Business Development Managers, 5 Technical Engineers, and 15 Software Developers, to conceptualize, design… Show more As CTO and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, my role is to drive innovation for our clients, as well as internally. This is through external innovation services, technical projects, and product development. I lead the development and execution of a company-wide technology and innovation strategy for our short, medium and long-term objectives. I work with our 25+ clients, 3 global Business Development Managers, 5 Technical Engineers, and 15 Software Developers, to conceptualize, design and develop our innovative services and products through client interaction, teamwork and effective communication.

• Business and Innovation Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Business and Innovation Manager for Quasset B.V. My role includes generation of new business, business innovation and client interaction. I have a focus on the development of new products, services and processes that add value to our clients, as well as developing business solutions for our organisation and clients.

• 3D Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Business Development Manager for the 3D Simulation and Systems group at Quasset B.V. Lead the development of the 3D business unit and grew the development team. The focus was on developing 3D robotic simulation products, 3D asset building tools, Augmented reality, and Virtual reality products and service offerings to clients.

• Engineer - Robotic Inspection Technology

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands My Current activities include: - Develop and implement roadmaps for new robotic inspection applications in the industrial domain. - Manage and support company technological and research development of robotic inspection solutions - Translate condition assessment requirements and applicable standards in plant design specifications and best practice guidelines, to enable market introduction of robotic solutions. - Advise our clients on implementing robotic solutions for effective… Show more My Current activities include: - Develop and implement roadmaps for new robotic inspection applications in the industrial domain. - Manage and support company technological and research development of robotic inspection solutions - Translate condition assessment requirements and applicable standards in plant design specifications and best practice guidelines, to enable market introduction of robotic solutions. - Advise our clients on implementing robotic solutions for effective Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing. - Support the EU funded PETROBOT robotic inspection project over the next 3 years. I currently work in a consortium of industry leading companies to develop and implement ground-breaking robotic NDT technology for petrochemical applications. - Have active input in further development of the Quasset tools and methodology tool kit - Represent Quasset at conferences and other events



Advanced Manufacturing CRC

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  Melbourne, Australia Dr Tim Black is Program Manager for the "Next Generation Processes" and "Knowledge-Based Manufacturing" Research Programs. Responsibilities: - Overall management of Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) research programs - Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary, multi-group research projects across different manufacturing sectors - aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and biotechnology - Develop project Whole of Life Planning - Provide research and strategic scientific… Show more Dr Tim Black is Program Manager for the "Next Generation Processes" and "Knowledge-Based Manufacturing" Research Programs. Responsibilities: - Overall management of Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) research programs - Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary, multi-group research projects across different manufacturing sectors - aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and biotechnology - Develop project Whole of Life Planning - Provide research and strategic scientific directions, business strategies, planning and scientific policies, and a constant review of current research/trends in key research areas - Review portfolio at project and program level - Coordinated research and industry engagement for emerging technologies - additive manufacturing and biomanufacturing Achievements: - Developed partnerships to deliver program portfolio in line with strategic direction - Created new research alliances and knowledge transfer of research concepts to industry products between universities, public and private sectors - Development of research projects to patent stage - Feasibility studies and development of Intellectual Property (IP) - Provide access to Federal/State Government Incentive Programs for research funding and opportunities for SMEs - Liaise with R&D partners and industry participants Managed the following research and development projects: - Additive manufacturing process for the production of combustion chambers for micro jet engines - Biomanufacturing technologies and algae systems for carbon capture and renewable products - Out-of-autoclave carbon fibre production system - Poly Crystalline Diamond machining of drill bits for composite structures - Characterisation of titanium for aerospace applications - Rotating Arc Mixer for novel mixing application - Additive Manufacture of Tools with Conformal Cooling for Plastic Injection Moulding Process using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Show less



Deakin University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Engineer, Research Fellow

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2013

  Geelong, Australia Tim gained his PhD in Engineering Research at Deakin University and has a background in applied engineering research, software and process design. He also has experience in innovation and consulting to a range of industries, particularly in the area of prototype concept development. He has experience in robotics, wireless sensor networks, control systems, New product development, and motion and robotic simulation. Tim’s skills have been recognised by the award of the Deakin University… Show more Tim gained his PhD in Engineering Research at Deakin University and has a background in applied engineering research, software and process design. He also has experience in innovation and consulting to a range of industries, particularly in the area of prototype concept development. He has experience in robotics, wireless sensor networks, control systems, New product development, and motion and robotic simulation. Tim’s skills have been recognised by the award of the Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s award for the “Most Outstanding Contribution to Delivering Effective Partnerships” and for “Outstanding Contribution through Innovation.” Responsibilities included: To deliver complex research projects through technical and project management • Formed new research alliances, knowledge transfer of research to industry • Provided input to company research strategies and research planning • Lead and coordinated multidisciplinary project teams ensuring project delivery on budget and schedule • Mentored key personnel and ensuring organisational change through best practice methodologies • OH&S responsibilities – Research centre facility management and new technology operation management Activities included: Contract Research and Development, project management, innovation, robotic systems, Defence contract research, applied engineering research, software and process design, prototype concept development.

• PhD

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2008

  Geelong, Victoria, Australia PhD, Wireless Sensor Networks and Robotics. This research investigated the effect of dynamically repositioning the geographic location of a mobile base station within a sensor network in order to reduce energy consumption and increase network lifetime. Through simulation and experimental methodology, the proposed approach outperformed existing methods by extending network lifetime whilst reducing energy consumption.



Jaycar Electronics

• Australia
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales assistant

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  Electronic sales and consulting.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineer

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Geelong, Australia Maintenance Engineer, robotic systems, design and development, safety systems