Experience

Boost Design Australia

• Australia
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  The world is full of great product ideas, but nothing exists until it is engineered. I work with Entrepreneurs and the fantastic Engineering team at Boost Design to turn ideas into reality. These products require unique combinations of many elements including industrial design, electronics, wireless communications, firmware, apps and cloud based IOT software solutions. My role is to use my skills and experience in these areas to deliver the product on time, on budget and to my clients… Show more The world is full of great product ideas, but nothing exists until it is engineered. I work with Entrepreneurs and the fantastic Engineering team at Boost Design to turn ideas into reality. These products require unique combinations of many elements including industrial design, electronics, wireless communications, firmware, apps and cloud based IOT software solutions. My role is to use my skills and experience in these areas to deliver the product on time, on budget and to my clients satisfaction. I am as comfortable getting hands on contributing to R&D, writing firmware or designing a PCB as I am leading the Boost Design team through the Research, Proof of Concept, Prototyping and into Mass Production phases - I will do whatever is required to get the job done. Selected Projects > Ultra wide band UWB positioning system > Ultrasonic beauty device > Robotic carpet manufacturing machine > Mobile Android & iOS application development including UI/UX design > Automotive sensor transmitting over Bluetooth connection to Linux HMI interface > Remote controller for Farm Equipment using ISOBUS > Battery operated lock with Bluetooth connectivity > Review and diagnostics of EMC issues > Battery operated fire sensor and controller > Outdoor advertising screen > Review and diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity issues on fitness equipment > Heating and packaging sealing system Show less The world is full of great product ideas, but nothing exists until it is engineered. I work with Entrepreneurs and the fantastic Engineering team at Boost Design to turn ideas into reality. These products require unique combinations of many elements including industrial design, electronics, wireless communications, firmware, apps and cloud based IOT software solutions. My role is to use my skills and experience in these areas to deliver the product on time, on budget and to my clients… Show more The world is full of great product ideas, but nothing exists until it is engineered. I work with Entrepreneurs and the fantastic Engineering team at Boost Design to turn ideas into reality. These products require unique combinations of many elements including industrial design, electronics, wireless communications, firmware, apps and cloud based IOT software solutions. My role is to use my skills and experience in these areas to deliver the product on time, on budget and to my clients satisfaction. I am as comfortable getting hands on contributing to R&D, writing firmware or designing a PCB as I am leading the Boost Design team through the Research, Proof of Concept, Prototyping and into Mass Production phases - I will do whatever is required to get the job done. Selected Projects > Ultra wide band UWB positioning system > Ultrasonic beauty device > Robotic carpet manufacturing machine > Mobile Android & iOS application development including UI/UX design > Automotive sensor transmitting over Bluetooth connection to Linux HMI interface > Remote controller for Farm Equipment using ISOBUS > Battery operated lock with Bluetooth connectivity > Review and diagnostics of EMC issues > Battery operated fire sensor and controller > Outdoor advertising screen > Review and diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity issues on fitness equipment > Heating and packaging sealing system Show less



Advanced Navigation

• Australia
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Of Production

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

  Complete responsibility for production and calibration of Advanced Navigation's Robotics, MEMs and Fiber Optic based navigation products. Leading and growing the team of Production Engineers, Technicians and Interns in Sydney and Perth offices. Manufacturing products for Defense and Civilian customers in land, air and submersible sectors. Responsible for achieving the required product volumes and quality, new product introduction and improving existing manufacturing processes to allow for… Show more Complete responsibility for production and calibration of Advanced Navigation's Robotics, MEMs and Fiber Optic based navigation products. Leading and growing the team of Production Engineers, Technicians and Interns in Sydney and Perth offices. Manufacturing products for Defense and Civilian customers in land, air and submersible sectors. Responsible for achieving the required product volumes and quality, new product introduction and improving existing manufacturing processes to allow for future growth. Show less Complete responsibility for production and calibration of Advanced Navigation's Robotics, MEMs and Fiber Optic based navigation products. Leading and growing the team of Production Engineers, Technicians and Interns in Sydney and Perth offices. Manufacturing products for Defense and Civilian customers in land, air and submersible sectors. Responsible for achieving the required product volumes and quality, new product introduction and improving existing manufacturing processes to allow for… Show more Complete responsibility for production and calibration of Advanced Navigation's Robotics, MEMs and Fiber Optic based navigation products. Leading and growing the team of Production Engineers, Technicians and Interns in Sydney and Perth offices. Manufacturing products for Defense and Civilian customers in land, air and submersible sectors. Responsible for achieving the required product volumes and quality, new product introduction and improving existing manufacturing processes to allow for future growth. Show less



PTronik

• Australia
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director | Head of Engineering

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2021

  Managing Director with complete sales, engineering and manufacturing responsibility. Successfully brought new electronic products to market, from R&D to prototyping to production within tight budget and time constraints. Reduced unit costs by re-engineering core range of existing products, rationalising product variation and improving manufacturability. Reduced working capital inventory costs by reviewing suppliers, negotiating volume discounts and utilising consignment stock. Managing Director with complete sales, engineering and manufacturing responsibility. Successfully brought new electronic products to market, from R&D to prototyping to production within tight budget and time constraints. Reduced unit costs by re-engineering core range of existing products, rationalising product variation and improving manufacturability. Reduced working capital inventory costs by reviewing suppliers, negotiating volume discounts and utilising consignment stock.



SRO Technology

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

  Strategic and legal responsibility as Director of SRO Technology. Led technical due diligence of potential acquisitions. Strategic and legal responsibility as Director of SRO Technology. Led technical due diligence of potential acquisitions.



Alpin

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director | Engineering Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Applied my R&D engineering, manufacturing, financial modelling, and supply chain experience on Alpin Group technology and engineering investments. My main goal was to improve gross margin and thereby increase business valuations for investments in IOT, Smart Cities, Security Control and Mining sectors. Applied my R&D engineering, manufacturing, financial modelling, and supply chain experience on Alpin Group technology and engineering investments. My main goal was to improve gross margin and thereby increase business valuations for investments in IOT, Smart Cities, Security Control and Mining sectors.



Venture Capital, Distribution, Investment and Government Sectors

• Sydney, Australia

• Business Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Due diligence of potential acquisitions. Review of operating business processes, cash flow status and supply chain improvements. Financial and economic NPV modelling of capital works projects. Market and competitor segmentation analysis, development of go to market strategies. Led M&A integration of acquired businesses. Responsible for content develop for Ecommerce platform. Developed business structures and governance policies for new business units. Analysis and recommendations for… Show more Due diligence of potential acquisitions. Review of operating business processes, cash flow status and supply chain improvements. Financial and economic NPV modelling of capital works projects. Market and competitor segmentation analysis, development of go to market strategies. Led M&A integration of acquired businesses. Responsible for content develop for Ecommerce platform. Developed business structures and governance policies for new business units. Analysis and recommendations for issues related to supply chain, product mix and customer segmentation. Designed and implemented new pricing models. Show less Due diligence of potential acquisitions. Review of operating business processes, cash flow status and supply chain improvements. Financial and economic NPV modelling of capital works projects. Market and competitor segmentation analysis, development of go to market strategies. Led M&A integration of acquired businesses. Responsible for content develop for Ecommerce platform. Developed business structures and governance policies for new business units. Analysis and recommendations for… Show more Due diligence of potential acquisitions. Review of operating business processes, cash flow status and supply chain improvements. Financial and economic NPV modelling of capital works projects. Market and competitor segmentation analysis, development of go to market strategies. Led M&A integration of acquired businesses. Responsible for content develop for Ecommerce platform. Developed business structures and governance policies for new business units. Analysis and recommendations for issues related to supply chain, product mix and customer segmentation. Designed and implemented new pricing models. Show less



David Brown Santasalo

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Strategy & Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Contributed to R&D, identifying new product opportunities, and finding supply chain improvements for existing products. Market segmentation analysis and development of Business Unit strategy. Development of key account plans and actioning through regional sales teams. Sales and tendering for new project supply, development of proposals for long term maintenance agreements. Contributed to R&D, identifying new product opportunities, and finding supply chain improvements for existing products. Market segmentation analysis and development of Business Unit strategy. Development of key account plans and actioning through regional sales teams. Sales and tendering for new project supply, development of proposals for long term maintenance agreements.



Romax Technology

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Engineering Manager | Product Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

  Led R&D engineering teams of mainly PhD staff in UK and China. Product development and continual R&D to meet customer needs. Developed long term product licensing models. Business development, presenting technical and business information to clients and at key seminars and conference events. Led R&D engineering teams of mainly PhD staff in UK and China. Product development and continual R&D to meet customer needs. Developed long term product licensing models. Business development, presenting technical and business information to clients and at key seminars and conference events.



University of Technology Sydney

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research & Development

  • Mar 2004 - May 2008



Westfield

• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Management

  • Jul 1999 - Feb 2004

  Worked on the $150mill redevelopment of Hornsby and $400mill redevelopment of Bondi Junction shopping centers. Held roles covering contract negotiation to site management of sub-contractors. Worked on the $150mill redevelopment of Hornsby and $400mill redevelopment of Bondi Junction shopping centers. Held roles covering contract negotiation to site management of sub-contractors.