Senior Consultant - Maritime Systems Engineering

• Jan 2023 - Present

DCE Interface Engineer As the DCE Interface Engineer reporting to the DCE Engineering Manager, my role requires me to: • Work closely with current and future engineering teams and independent projects; • Work closely with SEA4000 Phase 6 combat systems engineers and other independent projects’ engineers; • Ensure interface database is maintained and updated; • Achieve and maintain engineering delegation to review and approve recommended SA inclusions and amendments; • Identify engineering risks, issues and opportunities for mitigation throughout the planning and implementation phase; • Assist the DCE Systems Engineer as required; • Support Phase-Out and Phase-In activities.

Senior Systems Engineer - Platform Integration

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

As the Senior Systems Engineer – Platform/ Physical Integration reporting to the Deputy Combat Systems Engineering Group Manager, my role has me providing my knowledge and expertise across various projects (CSDA, SEA1905, SEA5014, S4KP6) in the Maritime space, input is provided across various projects and to internally to other SAAB Departments where Physical Integration in a Naval Platform can add value i.e., Hardware Team.My role has also had me providing knowledge transfer to various Engineering graduates and also teaching a Physical Integration lesson as part of delivery of the SAAB CS School curriculum.

HCF Combat System Stage 1 Manager

• Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

Interface & Integration Lead (CSTSS - MIWS Branch)

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

Providing technical services in Combat Systems Interface and Integration to MIWS Branch to support the delivery of continuous combat system development and capability evolutions to the ADFs surface fleet.

OPV CLCM Transition Team Lead

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

As the Transition Team Leader, I lead and manage a team of three, as part of the CLCM and integrated SPO my role is to function as the key interface between the acquisition program, the ship designer, Naval Construction Branch (NCB), and the OPV SPO. I lead the team in supporting the CoA in engaging, planning, managing, and controlling the transition from Acquisition to Sustainment to ensure “Readiness” of the SPO to take delivery of Ships, supplies and services.

Senior System Engineer (CSTSS - CMPS Branch)

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

Providing technical services to the Maritime Surface Ships Combat Management & Payloads Systems Branch to deliver continuous combat system development and capability evolutions to the ADFs surface fleet.

Engineering Support Manager - Shipbuilding

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

As the AWD Alliance Engineering Support Manager - Shipbuilding I have been responsible for various activities including the organisation, refinement and management of N4 Advice Notes/ PETAN’s and AD514-1 Change directives to and from the DDG SPO. To facilitate this, I created and maintain processes and methods for management of these artefacts allowing me to report on status and ownership of individual tasks. I provide support to the Alliance Principal Engineer in a liaison capacity across the Alliance and DDGSPO focused on resolving issues through provision of technical advice that will be endorsed by the Principal Engineer. These facilitate the incorporation of changes to the class design for in-service ships. In this role I’m also responsible for the upkeep of plans and procedures to maintain the Alliance AEO authorisation including update and development of these documents to cover engineering management functions of the AEO inclusive of the DDGSPO for Transition Support, and to ensure successful transition of the AEO to the DDGSPO.

Engineering Consultant - Maritime

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), my role was Technical specialist (Maritime) support to the broader recruitment team with the review of CV’s and provision of advice as to the Technical aspects (Tools, Experience, Projects etc) of potential recruits for suitability for future Maritime activity as Engineers or Designers. My focus was on 3D/ 2D tools used, PLM/ PDM experience and general work/ tasking experience. A major focus being to assess suitability and transferability of clients into the Maritime domain in the future. In addition, I supported Business Development discussions and planning support related to the creation of plans and proposals in support of client requests. I also undertook relationship building activities across the academic community i.e. Universities etc.

PMO Change Assessment Manager

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

As the AWD Alliance PMO Change Assessment Manager I managed a team of 10 staff in support of assessment of proposed changes to the DDG platforms. In support of this, I was responsible for creating and maintaining processes and methods for the management of Change artefacts across the DDGs. I reported progress, status and performance of tasks against set KPI’s. I engaged with all Alliance stakeholders, developing alliance wide relationships. I reported to various Alliance forums on the implementation status of Technical changes across the DDG Platforms focusing on cost and schedule impacts.

Design for Manufacture Manager

• Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

As the Design for Manufacture Manager, I lead a team of 5 staff, and personally provided the direct Shipbuilding/ Ship Design knowledge into various projects being undertaken. I personally championed ideas in the creation of aids and deliverables to save production cost, time and aid repeatability across the three DDGs. I created and maintained processes and methods for the identification, proposal, implementation, review and impact assessment of targeted projects developing Alliance wide relationships in the process. I also reported status and performance of these tasks against set KPI’s.

Water Front Liaison Manager

• May 2010 - Mar 2014

As the Waterfront Liaison Manager/ Field Services Manager, I lead a team of 15 personnel that were embedded amongst production personnel. In this role, I provided Shipbuilding/ Ship Design knowledge into my team, tasked with assisting production with Technical support and help when confronted with errors or omissions in the delivered 2D construction data. As the manager, I created and maintained processes and methods supporting the team’s operation and worked as a key stakeholder to refine the business Problem Reporting process (TPIR’s) to drive more timely outcomes for our customer. I was also responsible for reporting of status and performance against Problem close-out timing KPI’s.

Project Manager Team Lead

• Feb 2001 - May 2009

I started as a contract Designer and moved up into a staff role and ultimately into a Project Manager/ Team Leader role. I started on Eurofighter Typhoon as an electrical designer, I then moved into GKN as staff, I progressed onto leadership of the Typhoon activities than moved onto the F35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) in support of Northrop Grumman Corp (NGC) tasks where I worked as a Designer. I later trained (CADDS5) and worked in the UK on the Type 45 Destroyer in Glasgow and led a small team in Australia (Stage 2/3 activities). I participated in Business Development activities for Project “Holly” (BAE Marine) bid team as a key maritime resource for an un-named customer. I progressed to Team Leader/ Project Manager on JSF Aft Weapons Bay (CTOL/ CV) for Lockheed Martin (LM) where I lead a team of 35+ Engineers/ Designers across various Design and Stress related activities. I lead the team with Customer and other stakeholder liaison, embedding key people in Fort Worth TX, USA. I undertook multiple trips to the USA and via my efforts in leadership and customer communications received multiple awards for myself and the team’s efforts. The team’s efforts ultimately lead to the JSF Integrated Test Force (ITF) engaging the company in further design work (FTI) in our areas of expertise in the Aft Weapons Bay. In a short time growing into a separate team of people and leadership. Tasking eventually ceased in Australia due solely to exchange rate issues and not to any company/ team deficiencies. The customer to this day remains incredibly happy with the team’s efforts.

Team Lead/ Senior Designer

• Oct 1996 - Feb 2001

As a team leader/senior designer I lead a team of 18+ staff, and was responsible for providing Shipbuilding/ Ship Design knowledge into the team which was tasked with modelling the ANZAC Class Frigate machinery space using CATIA V4 software across all the disciplines. I was responsible for Day to Day tasking within the team, Stakeholder including Production liaison with focus areas being the driving of the requirements for development of new drawing types for Production use and reporting on status and progress of deliverables.

Senior Designer

• Apr 1994 - Oct 1996

As a Designer and eventual Zone lead, I started traditionally in the Outfit/ Structural discipline, however due to project/ resource needs I evolved to a multi-system Designer responsible for a Zone of the vessel. With this Zone division and ownership of the Minehunter defining me as the responsible person for the complete “system of systems” I also had focus on the inter-zone interface co-ordination of the vessels 3D model across the team. I also played a role in the development and definition of some of the unique design aspects of Designing and Building a GRP “Low Magnetic” vessel.

Designer

• May 1989 - Apr 1994

As an outfit/ structural Designer I was responsible for the concept, layout and complete 2D detail design of GRP Casings, fittings and attachments including hinges, attachment points, hatches etc. I was involved with many visits to the manufacturer in Qld and general day to day liaison activities across all departments. I also drove concept through detail design to final manufacture including problem resolution support to Production for all of my designs, including i.e. handrails, Stowage’s, gangways, safety rail, Navigation lights and mooring FWD fairlead rubber plug, Fin Cope bridge arrangement, hatch, mechanisms and Stowage’s and Internal flexible rubber fire boundaries at platform connections to pressure hull.

Trainee/ Designer

• Feb 1983 - May 1989

I started my career at the Williamstown Naval Dockyard (CoA). I worked based in the Ships Drawing office with the working method being a split (50:50) year College/ rotation through Shipyard as a trainee Ship Design Draftsman but undertook rotations in various departments across the Shipyard i.e. Loft, Welding Department, Parts and Panel Fabrication shops and Unit Assembly Building, Sheetmetal workshop, Planning and QA Departments. I worked on FFG 05/06 (FFG-7 AFP) Class frigates, Water Fuel Lighters and Destroyer Escorts in design support junior capacities. I continued on through privatisation as AMEC/ AMECON.