Experience

Cellular Agriculture Australia

• Australia
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Present



The Project Lab

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Product Development

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Leveraging participatory approaches and design thinking to design, develop and implement products and services that consistently add sustainable value to clients and the Tasmanian community. Responsible for the Development Division at The Project Lab which provides the following functions: - Business intelligence - Product development and service design - Training and education - Strategic marcomms - Digital systems Leveraging participatory approaches and design thinking to design, develop and implement products and services that consistently add sustainable value to clients and the Tasmanian community. Responsible for the Development Division at The Project Lab which provides the following functions: - Business intelligence - Product development and service design - Training and education - Strategic marcomms - Digital systems



Engineers Without Borders Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Education, Research & Technology Development

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Working with dynamic and highly-capable teams across EWB Australia's engineering education and technology development departments to achieve two key organisational priorities:1. Support all graduating engineers in Australia to understand how to apply a human-centred approach to engineering and can articulate its role in a world where technology benefits all.2. To design, develop and implement equitable, sustainable and scalable technology solutions that improve the lives of people using a human-centred approach. Key Responsibilities• Ensuring the high-quality delivery of the following programs: > EWB Schools Outreach Program engaging approx. 20,000 school students per year> EWB Challenge Series delivered across 29 universities and engaging 10,000+ undergraduate university students per year > Immersive Study Tours delivered in 6 countries to 400-600 students per year (2017 - 2019) > Final year Research Program supporting 60+ students engage with more than 50 projects per year• Developing and implementing department strategies, budgets and implementation plans• Core member of the Strategic Leadership Team and placed as acting CEO • Managing the Education & Research, and Technology Development teams• Managing twelve partnerships with leading universities across AustraliaAchievements• Improved team dynamics, professional development opportunities and balanced workloads• Co-developed EWB Australia's human-centred approach to technology development• Delivered all programs on time and on budget, whilst increasing the resourcing in my areas of responsibility• Heavily influenced the strategic direction of EWB Australia as it moved beyond its 2020 Strategy including:> Initiating the Technology Development Department and positioning R&D as a core function in the organisation> Expanding EWB's engineering education program offerings to provide programs to support students from 1st year to postgraduate

• Director of Education and Research

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2019



BRIGHT Products

• Norway
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Innovation Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Heading Bright's research and product development department to ensure the company was meeting current customer demands and moving strategically towards our vision - a world where people see new possibilities. At Bright, we looked to shape the future by bringing innovative energy solutions that create better living and working environments for people and communities around the planet. Our outlook led us, our partners, and our customers to new and sustainable possibilities. We did this through a process of innovation, using a human-centred approach, and the appropriate use of technology. Key Responsibilities • Provide background and recommendations for decisions by the Board on strategic product-related matters • Develop a framework to bring high-quality products to market, faster and at lower production costs, using the most efficient and cost-effective technologies • Ensure a base of partners for research, electronic and mechanical design, prototyping, testing and OEM product sourcing • Drive product development through the process of innovation and human-centred design • Develop and implement a framework to ensure that new products align with FutureFit sustainability objectives Achievements • Managed product development processes to expand Bright’s product-range from two to six products in less than 18 months • Led the development of multiple award-winning products • Developed a strategic road-map for Bright’s future product line and its sustainability • Developed partnerships with four original equipment manufacturing partners (OEM) in China, for sourcing accessories to Bright’s product line • Developed R&D partnerships for electronic and mechanical design with partners in Norway, Thailand and China • Enhanced Bright’s internal capacity related to its product line through recruitment and coaching



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Energy Lab Manager @ UNHCR Innovation

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  Key Responsibilities • Managing a range of innovation projects at UNHCR, HQ and in UNHCR's field operations; • Developing and implementing the Energy Innovation Strategy to assist UNHCR provide the most appropriate and effective solutions to meet the energy needs of refugees globally; • Leading the dialogue around the importance of holistic approaches to energy provision in humanitarian contexts along with how energy can be, and should be seen as a cross-cutting tool across the many sections of UNHCR; • Assisting the development of National level Safe Access to Fuel & Energy (SAFE) Strategies; • Designing and testing pioneering approaches to access to energy following a process of innovation to establish best practices; • Instilling innovation methodologies into the daily workings of UNHCR through facilitating workshops and supporting solution development processes; • Developing partnerships to facilitate the implementation and progression of energy programming at UNHCR; • Providing global technical guidance to UNHCR on renewable, sustainable and appropriate energy solutions for refugees; Achievements • Recognised internally and externally as a leading expert on access to energy in humanitarian and development settings; • Assisted developing UNHCR’s technical specifications and standard operating procedures for solar products in 2015; • Provided technical support to 14 country operations covering a range of topics including: bio-digestion, solar-power, hydro-power, fuel-efficient stoves, briquetting, lighting, electricity distribution and improving energy access; • Coordinating the implementation of 6 projects in UNHCR field locations; • Development of a strong partnership with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) AUS, UK and USA; • Coordination of 10 postgraduate research projects on energy in humanitarian settings with EWB and Australian universities; • Facilitating a variety trainings and workshops linked to access to energy in humanitarian settings;



JIPS - Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Advisor

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Key Responsibilities Development of Training Material • Design and develop training material based on the learning needs of people in the field and at the global level • Design and develop other forms of learning material, including online modules, which meet the internal learning needs of JIPS • Consult and collaborate with partners/academia on the development of learning materials • Participate in JIPS support missions to identify training opportunities in the field Delivery of Training and Workshops • Organize and deliver training and workshops at the field and global level for JIPS • Develop and deliver training of trainers for JIPS team and network • Develop a sustainable facilitation team for JIPS’ global level training programs • Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for training programs at the field and global level Management of Training • Systematize the coordination aspects of training programs through the development of standard operating procedures and other tools • Ensure the high professional standard of all of JIPS’ training programs and learning products



Norwegian Refugee Council

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

• Monitoring and Evaluation and Strategy Adviser

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Key Responsibilities • Developing the initial phases of Urban Displacement Out of Camps (UDOC) - a desk review on the potential of the CCCM Cluster working outside of camps and camp like settings • Developing guidance for the CCCM Cluster working outside of camps • Continued development of the strategy for the CCCM Cluster working Out of Camps • Assisting with the development funding proposals for the Global CCCM Cluster Achievements • Developed an outline strategy for the Global CCCM clusters work plan - 2013 --​> 2014 • Developed the outline of a possible operation mode for the CCCM Cluster moving to work outside of Camp and Camp-like settings. • Supported the update and review of the Global CCCM Cluster's training package • Trained Global CCCM Cluster Trainer • Designed an automated system for the initiation, registration and coordination of training events within the CCCM cluster • Designed an automated system for the on going monitoring and evaluation of training programmes and participant mentoring • Co-facilitated two global collaborative workshops investigating CCCM and its role outside of camps and camp-like settings



Shelter Centre

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Responsibilities• CORE training manager • CCCM cluster focal point for Shelter Centre and member of the CCCM Global Cluster Team• WASH cluster focal point for Shelter Centre• Transitional tent project focal point for Shelter CentreAchievements• Development of new training material for organizations associated with the CCCM and Shelter clusters inside the humanitarian cluster architecture• Modified and expanded the CORE Project training material on DRR, WASH, Protection and Emergency Shelter• Provided expert technical advice for the design of a new durable transitional tent solution, which forms part of a collaborative project between Shelter Centre and the University of Cambridge, UK• Active member of the Shelter Centre management team providing; strategic advice, problem solving capacity and leadership • Developed Shelter Centre budget, cash flow and financial analysis and management documentation and tools.• Well recognised success in project management, stakeholder communication and engagement

• Project Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013



University of Tasmania

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  Responsibilities• Investigate the influence of bio-films on the efficiency of large industrial hydro power pipe networks • Advise Hydro Tasmania on ways to improve the efficiency of Hydro power schemes through bio-fouling mitigation• Create a summary report for Hydro Tasmania collating the past ten years of multi-disciplinary research with UTAS• Complete and commission the bio-fouling pipe test facility at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and publish one peer reviewed academic paper Achievements• Published three peer reviewed research papers and presented at an international conference• Completed initial deliverables and extended the project’s scope to provide additional and outcomes for Hydro Tasmania and UTAS• Created the framework and project plan for three additional academic research papers• Enhanced the multi-disciplinary nature of the project incorporating expertise from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and the School of Surveying at UTAS Member of the UTAS Science and Technology Achievers and Researchers (STARS) program

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

  Responsibilities• Developed material for, and lectured on, all components of 2nd Year Thermodynamics, 1st Year CAD and Communication and 2nd Year Fluids Engineering• Prepared and ran tutorials for a range of subjects in mechanical and civil engineering• Developed and instructed laboratory classes for a range of subjectsAchievements• Awarded a 2013 University of Tasmania Teaching Award - Teaching Merit Certificate• Average Student Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (SETL) Score > 80% in every subject taught• Developed new course and laboratory material for KNE251, KNE111 and KNE213• Implemented course structure changes to KNE111 receiving significant positive feedback from the School of Engineering Teaching and Learning Committee• Focused material on Engineering for climate change adaptation and sustainable development• Lead students in the 2012 Engineering Without Border Challenge (unofficially) investigating:• The design of water collection, delivery and sanitation systems• Strategy development and community participation for the implementation of WASH systems



Tasmanian University Union

• Sports Council President

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

  Responsibilities • Member of the University of Tasmania Environmental Management Committee • Student Representative Council (SRC) Member • Chair council meetings • Control assets, revenue and funding for the council and its affiliated clubs ($250,000 per annum 2012) • Implement and control media releases on important Sports Council issues • Mediate grievances and disputes between sporting clubs, the TUU and the University Achievements • Successfully campaigned to stop the removal of the Tasmanian University Climbing Clubs indoor facility • Developed and implemented Sport and Societies Handbook and Policy • Developed and implemented a new communication procedure between sporting clubs, the university and sport and recreation • Assisted in boost Sport Council assets and available funding through the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) • Promoted a clear message to the university management regarding the importance of extracurricular activities for student health and well being



GHD

• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer GHD Hobart

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2008



RTABB

• Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer Rio Tinto

  • Nov 2006 - Jan 2007



The Kingston Swimming Pool Tasmania

• Swimming Instructor

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006