Derek Rogers
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Credentials
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AS/NZS 3000 – The Wiring Rules
Engineers AustraliaJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
National Engineering Register
Engineers AustraliaSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Six Sigma Greenbelt
Motorola
Experience
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Shoal Group Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Engineer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Chief Engineer of Shoal across Defence, Space, Transport and Infrastructure, responsible for engineering governance. As well as Engineering Lead for Defence Systems Engineering responsible for engineering capability development.
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Engineering Lead - Defence and Space
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Nov 2020 - Sep 2022
A member of Shoal's Engineering Leadership Team (ELT) leading the Engineering and Innovation functions for Defence and Space:- Contributing to strategic direction of Systems Thinking, Engineering and Research;- Coaching and Mentoring the team of professional engineers and contributing to the sustainability of the business; - Acting as the Technical Authority for Defence and Space and the escalation of complex risks and issues; - Supporting business development in new product and service initiatives; - Shaping and contributing to internal research and development;- Developing ongoing relationships with academia and in professional societies;- Facilitating continuous improvement of processes, procedures and policies.
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University of South Australia
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor in Systems Engineering
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Mar 2016 - Present
Providing supervision of postgraduate students, guest lectures on specific areas of Systems Engineering, and specialist course design, development and support in systems analysis and design and project management, military systems integration, and support systems engineering.Member of the Advisory Board for Mechatronic Engineering
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Adjunct Associate Professor
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2016
Providing supervision of postgraduate students, guest lectures on specific areas of Systems Engineering, and specialist course design, development and support in systems analysis and design and project management, military systems integration, and support systems engineering.Member of the Advisory Board for Mechatronic Engineering
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Australian Red Cross
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer Committee Member - International Humanitarian Law
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Aug 2015 - Present
A volunteer member of a Committee of the Australian Red Cross related to International Humanitarian Law A volunteer member of a Committee of the Australian Red Cross related to International Humanitarian Law
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University of Adelaide
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer
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Jul 2004 - Present
Providing supervision of postgraduate students. Providing supervision of postgraduate students.
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BAE Systems Australia
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Australia
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Delegated Design Authority - Land Based Test Site, Hunter Class Frigates
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
System Technical Authority (STA) ensuring fitness for purpose, safety and environmental compliance, and other regulatory compliance, for the Land Based Test Site (LBTS) for the Combat System for the Hunter Class Frigates.
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Space Systems - Engineering Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
Systems Engineering Manager for the Space Program. Mobilisation of BAE Systems involvement in the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Provision of Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expertise to High Frequency Surveillance (HFS), and Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). Leadship of the team of experts from Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra for high priority systems engineering remediation of the AIR 5341 Air Ground Air Transition (AGAT) project.
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Board Member
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
A member of the Board of the Australian Association of Unmanned Systems (AAUS) aaus.org.au A member of the Board of the Australian Association of Unmanned Systems (AAUS) aaus.org.au
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Saab Australia
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Australia
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Programme and Engineering Manager
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
Working across Saab and Lockheed Martin. With Lockheed Martin for the SEA1000 Future Submarines Program - establishing the substantial Research and Development program for the Combat System. With Saab introducing developing the Systems Engineering organisational architecture including the introduction of the Cradle Systems Model Based System Engineering tool suite across multiple business units. Participation in Saab's Global Innovation Network and the Future Naval Workforce Planning Group involving ASC, Babcock, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Saab, Thales, and the Department of Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).
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Head, Centre of Excellence in Autonomous Vessels
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
Responsible for the establishment of Saab's Global Centre of Excellence in Autonomous Surface Vessels.Programme Manager and Engineering Manager, as well as Principal Engineer, leading teams in Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand for the design, development and progress towards commercialisation (including market validation) of an Unmanned (Autonomous) Surface Vessel Mission System (Bonefish). The proof of concept was successfully demonstrated at Pacific 2015 to significant interest and drew Asia Pacific export interest. The program also included integration between the USV Mission System and Saab's 9LV Combat Management System as well as consideration of integration with other naval systems such as launch and recovery and sustainment. The program also included liaison with regulatory agencies, Defence Science and Technology Group including participation on interface control working groups as part of The technology Cooperation Program (TTCP) as part of the lead in to Autonomous Warrior 2018. Relationships were established with over 90 suppliers mostly Australian, RAN personnel, federal and state ministers. Mentoring was provided to students from high school to university and pre-service STEM teachers who developed teaching curriculum related to the program. The work featured prominently in local, national and international media.
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Acting Chief Engineer and Head of Discipline for Systems Engineering and Hardware Engineering
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
Acting Chief Engineer and Head of Discipline for System Engineering and Hardware Engineering
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Senior Systems Engineer - Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD)
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
Deputy Systems Engineering Manager/ Senior Systems Engineer and Program Growth Manager for the Combat Direction System on JP2048 PH 4B, the Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) program. Acting for the Systems Engineering Manager, Verification and Validation Manager, Safety Manager and Group Technical Authority and covering off subcontract and engineering change proposals, factory acceptance testing, 24x7 stress and stability testing, request for deviations, requirements analysis reports. Putting in place problem reporting, asset management, corrective and preventive maintenance tools and procedures. Liaison with the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) function. System Engineering Manager for training course and operator and maintainer training equipment development as well as a study into establishing a Command Team Training solution covering from idea through to tender encouragement, tender response, contract negotiation and then project execution. Competency assessment of Saab's systems engineers.
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Flinders University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Member - Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing sub-committee
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
Member - Electrical, Mechanical and Manufacturing sub-committee of the Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics (CSEM) Industry Advisory Board providing advice at the level of the discipline / industry sector to the Industry Advisory Board and the Dean of School on: • the relevance of course structure and content; • specific discipline-related technical advice; • opportunities for student recruitment and course development; and • opportunities for research and industry engagement.
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Member
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2012
Contributions to working parties on reviews of the Innovation Patent System and Designs Act along with general contributions to reviews on Patentable Subject Matter. Contributions to working parties on reviews of the Innovation Patent System and Designs Act along with general contributions to reviews on Patentable Subject Matter.
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Development Manager
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Jan 2005 - Sep 2009
Product Development Manager / Senior Systems Engineer / Deputy Senior Technical Authority on Project AIR 5416 Echidna Phase 2A responsible for 5 products and approximately 40 staff to the value of approximately $35 million covering: - Ground (Mission Support) Systems - Training Systems - Systems Integration Laboratory - Integrated Logistics Support Product Development Manager / Senior Systems Engineer / Deputy Senior Technical Authority on Project AIR 5416 Echidna Phase 2A responsible for 5 products and approximately 40 staff to the value of approximately $35 million covering: - Ground (Mission Support) Systems - Training Systems - Systems Integration Laboratory - Integrated Logistics Support
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University of South Australia
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lecturer
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Jun 2004 - Dec 2004
Masters level course delivery in the areas of: - Systems Engineering - Engineering Research Practise - Software Project Management Masters level course delivery in the areas of: - Systems Engineering - Engineering Research Practise - Software Project Management
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Product Manager
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1998 - 2003
Work in the areas of: - Telematics - Telecommunications Network Management Work in the areas of: - Telematics - Telecommunications Network Management
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Research Engineer
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1995 - 1998
Multidisciplinary contract research for a wide variety of clients in the telecommunications industry covering technical, economic, regulatory and social factors. Detailed mathematical modelling in regard to equipment interference and future technology selection. Development and delivery of five training courses in the area of wireless communications. Contributions to a working party for the Prime Minister's Science and Engineering Council on Rural and Remote Communications. Multidisciplinary contract research for a wide variety of clients in the telecommunications industry covering technical, economic, regulatory and social factors. Detailed mathematical modelling in regard to equipment interference and future technology selection. Development and delivery of five training courses in the area of wireless communications. Contributions to a working party for the Prime Minister's Science and Engineering Council on Rural and Remote Communications.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
University of Adelaide
Masters of Science and Technology Commercialisation (International), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
1992 - 1995
University of Adelaide
PhD, Engineering -
1991 - 1991
University of Adelaide
BSc, Applied Maths and Computer Sciences -
1987 - 1990
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (First Class Honours), Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2008 - 2008
TIME
Cert IV Training and Assessment, Workforce Development and Training -
2014 - 2014
Mt Eliza Business School
Leadership Development Program -
2017 - 2017
Shinka Management
Lean Japan Tour
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