Experience

KPMG Australia

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director - Quantum Technologies

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  The KPMG Quantum Group are developing applications to help clients take advantage of the four archetype uses of Quantum Computing. - Quantum Optimisation – Development of Quantum and application of Quantum Inspired Optimisation algorithms compressing computation times. Applications in scheduling, asset optimisation and resource allocation. - Quantum Simulation – Simulation of the mechanics and dynamics of molecules for materials science. - Quantum AI and ML – Development of Quantum algorithms with a proven speedup to shorten training time of ML. Quantum Neural Networks and Natural Language Processing. - Quantum Cryptography – Mitigation against the threat of Quantum to traditional cryptography. Show less



Tunnelwell

• Australia
• Construction

• Business Development Specialist

  • Oct 2017 - Present



Simplfy Pty Ltd

• Australia

• Principal Owner

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Advisory, Project and Interim work. Innovation and Commercialisation. Design and Change Management Advisory, Project and Interim work. Innovation and Commercialisation. Design and Change Management



Fremantle Swan Dragon Boat Club

• Australia
• Spectator Sports

• Vice President

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2023



Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA)

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Portfolio Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

  Design and launch of an innovation programme intended to accelerate the commercialisation of applied research by WA METS companies. Design and launch of an innovation programme intended to accelerate the commercialisation of applied research by WA METS companies.



NERA - National Energy Resources Australia

• Australia
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

  GeneratER - Open Innovation Programme LETs Pitch - Low Emissions Technology Programme GeneratER - Open Innovation Programme LETs Pitch - Low Emissions Technology Programme



Department of Industry, Science and Resources

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercialisation Facilitator

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Seed funding for commercialisation of novel technologies.• Due Diligence on early-stage technologies & early-stage companies• Managing a portfolio of investments • Commercialisation guidance for companies• Advice to companies seeking investment

• Innovation Facilitator (Dept. of Industry, Innovation & Science)

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2020

  Industry (cross sectoral) brokering role facilitating collaborative projects between companies and University Research depts., CSIRO etc• High awareness of Australian Innovation Ecosystem(s)• Experienced at Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)• Significant experience in navigating and executing agreements within complex organisational structures.• Responsible for executing investments in $16m worth of innovation projects.• Built and managed a national team of facilitators. Show less



Edith Cowan University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Graduate Research School

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020



Curtin University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Office of the PVC Science and Engineering

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2020



CSIRO

• Australia
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industry Engagement Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

  Business development role assisting industry engage with CSIRO research capability. Technology scouting and brokering for industry. Business development role assisting industry engage with CSIRO research capability. Technology scouting and brokering for industry.



Metis Partners

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Specialist growth finance support for a portfolio of high-growth technology investments where close attention was paid to Intellectual Property and other intangibles. Various assignments to recognise, protect and leverage IP in companies including licensing, valuation and restructuring. Specialist growth finance support for a portfolio of high-growth technology investments where close attention was paid to Intellectual Property and other intangibles. Various assignments to recognise, protect and leverage IP in companies including licensing, valuation and restructuring.



Scottish Enterprise

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Innovation Specialist

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

  Responsible for 1-2-1 business advice on areas of innovation such as research & development; new product development, market understanding and feasibility; market launch and innovation culture. - New Product Development - Service Innovation - Business Model Innovation - New Business Formation & Company Support Responsible for 1-2-1 business advice on areas of innovation such as research & development; new product development, market understanding and feasibility; market launch and innovation culture. - New Product Development - Service Innovation - Business Model Innovation - New Business Formation & Company Support



Qioptiq, An Excelitas Technologies Company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Director

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

  Part of QioptiQ group of companies (Lasers, optical fibers and optical sub-systems for high precision instrumentation)Responsible for integrating sales structure with QioptiQ group and introducing new approach to Key Account Management.Experienced in....- Marketing Strategy and B2B Sales Tactics- Key Account Management & Relationship Marketing- New product line management- Company Strategic Planning- Market Due Diligence- Budgeting & Forecasting

• Operations Director

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for all manufacturing operations. Successful turnaround of manufacturing performance increasing OTD to 99%; reducing manufacturing errors to <0.5%; increasing stock accuracy >98% whilst increasing output by 20%, efficiency by 30% and introducing 3 new significant product platforms. Performance best in QioptiQ group.Experienced in...- Lean Manufacturing- New Product Introduction- Supply Chain Management- Key Performance Indicators- Staff Performance & Appraisals- Strategic supplier development Show less

• Business Unit Director

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  Business Unit Manager with P&L responsibility. Responsible for Due Diligence and acquisition of high resolution metrology technology from National Physical Laboratory.- Technical Marketing- Product Line Management- Market segmentation & Opportunity identification



Triota

• Owner

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Technology Marketing Consultancy Typical projects.... - Tactical and Strategic Market Research. Identifying company growth oportunities. - Business planning and commercial activities for High Tech Start ups. - Market and IP due diligence on technology acquisitions. - Innovation grant funding and research proposals. (Scottish Gov. & DTI) Technology Marketing Consultancy Typical projects.... - Tactical and Strategic Market Research. Identifying company growth oportunities. - Business planning and commercial activities for High Tech Start ups. - Market and IP due diligence on technology acquisitions. - Innovation grant funding and research proposals. (Scottish Gov. & DTI)



CHG SOUTHAMPTON LIMITED

• Research Services

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Sep 2005

  Optical Materials Spin-out company from Southampton University ORC. Responsible for project management of pilot demonstration of novel glass fibers for Erbium laser ablation of salivary duct stones. Project in conjunction with Maxillofacial Unit at Guy's Hospital London. Responsible for developing customer opportunities for Glass Fibers, Infrared optics, Thin Films & Glass Microspheres. Responsible for investor relations. Optical Materials Spin-out company from Southampton University ORC. Responsible for project management of pilot demonstration of novel glass fibers for Erbium laser ablation of salivary duct stones. Project in conjunction with Maxillofacial Unit at Guy's Hospital London. Responsible for developing customer opportunities for Glass Fibers, Infrared optics, Thin Films & Glass Microspheres. Responsible for investor relations.



Qi3

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Technology Commercialisation Specialist

  • Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

  Helping Science and Technology for 'Big Science' find a home in industry. Knowledge Transfer specialist - Science & Technology Facilities Council (formerly PPARC) Basic Technology champion - Research Councils UK Technology Transfer Officer - CERN TTO - European Southern Observatory (ESO) TTO - British National Space Centre (BNSC) and European Space Agency (ESA) - Technology Transfer and Partner brokering - Academia to Industry liaison - Market Research - Programme management & Bid writing. Show less



Point Source Lasers & Optronics

• Southampton, United Kingdom

• Technical Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2003

  Product Development and Commercialisation Novel fiber-coupled laser systems for Semiconductor & Life Sciences Markets Key OEM customer acquisitions including - KLA Tencor - BD Biosciences - Kodak - Pixar - ASML - Illumina Product Development and Commercialisation Novel fiber-coupled laser systems for Semiconductor & Life Sciences Markets Key OEM customer acquisitions including - KLA Tencor - BD Biosciences - Kodak - Pixar - ASML - Illumina