Kevin Atkinson

Solution Architect at QinetiQ Australia
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, AU
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Sanjana Arora

I have always known Kevin to be well respected for this work. Working in the Guided Missle Frigate project Kevin displayed a vast knowledge of the ship systems based on his experience of ship trials that he was constantly leading.Kevin is an assest to any team that he is part of. I look forward to working with him in the future.

Jamie Draper

Kevin is a Structural Engineer who came to the FFG IMS Business Unit from a previous expertise within environmental Noise and Vibration consultancy. Since joining FFG IMS, Kevin has successfully transited into the realm of Condition Monitoring where it has become my upmost privilege to work with an individual that displays such an immense degree of professionalism. Kevin carries a stalwart work ethic and meticulous attention to detail to any endeavour.

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Credentials

  • Certified Senior Practitioner in Asset Management
    Asset Management Council

Experience

  • QinetiQ Australia
    • Australia
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Solution Architect
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      As a solution architect in the Emerging Business team I am responsible for developing programmatic and technical solutions and documenting offers to clients across a range of projects in robotics, autonomous systems, power and energy, training support and test and evaluation. As a solution architect in the Emerging Business team I am responsible for developing programmatic and technical solutions and documenting offers to clients across a range of projects in robotics, autonomous systems, power and energy, training support and test and evaluation.

  • Brierfield Engineering
    • Engineer
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

      In 2016 I started my own mechanical engineering firm, specialising in asset management, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and reliability engineering. My projects have included detailed logistic support design for a new item of aircraft support equipment, and systems engineering analysis to design a management framework to deliver high availability to critical defence assets. In 2016 I started my own mechanical engineering firm, specialising in asset management, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and reliability engineering. My projects have included detailed logistic support design for a new item of aircraft support equipment, and systems engineering analysis to design a management framework to deliver high availability to critical defence assets.

  • QinetiQ Australia
    • Australia
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Principal Consultant
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

      At QinetiQ I led the asset management technical function, applying asset management and reliability engineering principles across the capability domains. My project work included support system analysis and workforce planning for SEA 1000 Future Submarine and developing the Logistic Support Concept for LAND 19 Phase 7B Ground Based Air Missile Defence Enhancements or Replacement. My business development work included solution design and technical writing for the Maritime Acquisition Branch Strategic Support Partner tender and support to other Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) opportunities.

  • KBR, Inc.
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • LHD CSC Principal Asset Manager
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

      Principal Asset Manager for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Systems Program Office as part of KBR’s Capability Support Coordinator (CSC) contract. Responsible for developing and implementing an ISO55001 accreditable Asset Management System that brings together the ILS and other aspects of sustainment into a coherent system that delivers on RAN and DMO requirements. Lead a team of fifteen staff conducting the data management, quality and performance management, risk management and life cycle costing activities. Program managed a group of projects that established the support system and supported the transition into service.

    • Senior Reliability Engineer
      • May 2012 - Jun 2014

      Consultant in the Defence and Government Services team (Asia Pacific). Worked as a senior reliability engineer on Project Al Ofouq, working with the team to deliver the ILS products and Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for four new patrol vessels being built in Singapore for the Royal Navy of Oman. Delivered ILS plans, managed the reliability aspects, was part of the Use Study team, and conducted Logistic Support Analysis activities. I also managing the subcontract for the CMMS provider, and coordinated the CMMS development and deployment.

  • BAE Systems Australia
    • Australia
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • FFG IMS Reliability Engineer
      • Dec 2008 - May 2012

      Reliability Engineer in BAE's Condition Monitoring team working with the RAN to support their Adelaide Class Frigates. Plan and implement condition monitoring program, undertake and analyse infrared thermography and vibration measurements. Occupational noise and vibration mitigation. Reliability Engineer in BAE's Condition Monitoring team working with the RAN to support their Adelaide Class Frigates. Plan and implement condition monitoring program, undertake and analyse infrared thermography and vibration measurements. Occupational noise and vibration mitigation.

  • Downer
    • Australia
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

      Structural design engineer and a mechanical project engineer. Structural (shock and vibration) modelling, requirements management and analysis, and concept development. Primarily worked on projects for the ANZAC Class, on the Anti-Ship Missile Defence upgrade and other smaller engineering changes Structural design engineer and a mechanical project engineer. Structural (shock and vibration) modelling, requirements management and analysis, and concept development. Primarily worked on projects for the ANZAC Class, on the Anti-Ship Missile Defence upgrade and other smaller engineering changes

  • Heggies
    • Project Consultant
      • Jul 2003 - Jan 2008

      Noise and vibration consultant engineer. Noise, vibration, strain and modal measurement, computer noise modelling, finite element analysis, CAD modelling, impact assessment, mitigation design, report writing and project management. Major projects included:  Turkey Creek and Fitzroy Crossing Bridge Investigations (Main Roads WA)  Kempsey and Aberdeen Bridge Investigations (RTA)  NSW Rail Noise Management Manual (RailCorp)  South West Rail Link (TIDC)  Epping to Chatswood Rail Line (TIDC)  North Sydney Station Upgrade (TIDC)  Thornton Rail Maintenance Facility (QR)  Westlink M7 (Abigroup Leighton Joint Venture)

Education

  • Monash University
    Masters, Maintenance Management and Reliability Engineering
    2009 - 2011
  • UNSW
    Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
    2000 - 2003

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