Experience

AUAV: Drone Services and Data Solutions

• Australia
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  As the Operations Manager for AUAV, Paul leads a strong team of professional pilots, surveyors and data specialists capable of delivering over and above clients expectations for drone services. Including large-area topographic surveys, high-resolution digital twin models and industrial inspections.

• East Victoria Operations Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2022

  Providing professional unmanned aerial photography, surveying, modelling and inspection services throughout Australia.



MultiSpatial Consulting

• Australia
• Construction

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  Providing advice, data management and leadership in the spatial activities of civil construction and local authorities Providing advice, data management and leadership in the spatial activities of civil construction and local authorities



YMCA Victoria

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Murray Marathon - Race Director

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  The Marathon is one of the world’s longest canoe races covering a distance of 404km over its five day duration. The event originated in 1969, when ten friends decided to paddle the Murray River to raise $250 for charity. The Marathon attracts on average 750 paddlers and 2500 support crews, annually.The Race Director is responsible for running the race including registration, scrutineering of entrants and craft, operating the start, timing systems, finish line, results and administering rules and appeals. This is completed through managing the Race Group team, liaising with the Event Manager, other operational team leaders and the event public.During the year, lead up development through a participating member of the Operation Committee and sectional Race Group development progresses the event and improves systems year on year, while also catering for changes in circumstances (eg flood, extreme weather, course access, etc).Timing system development, specification and testing has been a significant component of improving the function of the Race Group.For more information see www.murraymarathon.ymca.org.au

• Murray Marathon - Deputy Race Director

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Support to Dace Director during event with co-development during the year leading up to the event as member of the Operations Committee.Support the transition of the event from the Red Cross to the YMCA including knowledge of previous procedures with advise on improvement and adaption.



SITECH Construction Systems

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Manager - Metro, West Vic and Major Projects

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

  SITECH Construction System (formerly Ultimate Positioning) is the Authorized Trimble Construction Heavy and Highway Dealer and Cat Connected Work-site Dealer, delivering diverse technologies and positioning solutions, training and support to the construction and mining industries.Responsible for sale of Trimble Construction technology solutions into the construction and mining markets in Victoria. Product portfolio includes machine guidance, asset management, survey systems, laser based tools and custom software solutions.Customers include large key corporate accounts through medium and small contracting companies. I experience great relationships with major contractors in Victoria's largest projects, some of the projects include: - Murchison East Bypass - Craigieburn Bypass - EastLink - Pakenham Bypass - Geelong Bypass - Ulverstone Bypass (Tas) - Brighton Bypass (Tas) - M1 upgrade - VIC Desalination Plant and PipelineResponsibilities and achievements include: - Business Development - Client Management - Technology Mentor - Major Accounts - Sales - Price Setting - Marketing Input - Competitive Analysis - Relationship Management

• Sales Manager Vic/Tas/SA

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for management of Victoria and Tasmania operations including sale of Trimble Construction technology solutions into the construction and mining markets. Management of schedules, staff, processing orders, accounts and client management. Product portfolio included machine guidance, asset management, survey systems, laser based tools and custom software solutions.Customers include large key corporate accounts through medium and small contracting companies.Key highlights include: - The development of new territory initially in Tasmania through gradual and increasing sales and hire with regular sales contact. Introduce regional sales/support staff and transition customers over smoothly. - Setup and transition customer from previous sub-dealer to new branch in Adelaide while generating new sales and opportunities.- Consistent improvement of turnover and market share with limited resources and staff levels.



Australian Red Cross

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Murray Marathon - Deputy Race Director & Committee Member

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2008

  Support to Dace Director during event with development during the year leading up to the event as member of the Marathon Committee. Support to Dace Director during event with development during the year leading up to the event as member of the Marathon Committee.



UPG (Ultimate Positioning Group)

• Australia
• Business Intelligence Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Survey Systems Sales & Support

  • Aug 1999 - Mar 2007

  Ultimate Positioning is the Authorized Trimble Dealer for Survey, Infrastructure, Mapping & GIS products, delivering diverse technologies and positioning solutions, training and support. Sales, customer technical support, training and in field service of Trimble systems including surveying, mapping, machine guidance, construction technology systems and laser scanning technologies. New product market development required system testing, justification and promotion. Highlights include: - Delivery of the DSE Location Base Service - precursor to Vicmap Position GPSnet - Introduction of Laser Scanning to business