Experience

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  Qoin

  • Australia

  • Qoin Accredited Agent

    • Aug 2020 - Present
    • Australia

    I moved into sales when I stumble across this incredible product called QoinI never thought I would be doing sales after my long career in engineering and business management. I am still involved as a business owner of property managements rights and two F45 Training studios. This opportunity is a pleasant addition to my life and it stimulates some new neurons in my brain.Qoin is an alternative digital currency that is unique in how it has intrinsic value based on merchant services and goods. Qoin is building the largest shopping community where buyers and sellers are empowered (online and on-site ) without having a third party making a continuous profit on every transaction. We as humans evolved through more than 5000 years in finding an independent and fee-free way to manage to barter. Only after 10 years of concept proof of Bitcoin, there is,  the most modern technology called bock chain that is simple to use, secure, safe, fast and once launched it is independent of any third party. You may agree that it is extremely unlikely for any human force in the world to stop such a timely idea. With heart and mind in coherence, this step in my life, at my age, is obvious intent for greater gratitude and joy. I have confidence and trust in Qoin.  Qoin have almost 30 years history with the implementation of an alternative currency. There is a vast amount of energy put behind this and I am proud to be part of it since it is not all about the individual but it supports the local community in the way it is implemented to provide a boost or even a jump-start of any business that wants to get back on track after COVID. Qoin value and principles are clearly visible when you realise everyone is a winner when they come onboard. It is so different to the common distribution of power to only a few. I am now an accredited Qoin Agent to assist businesses to become providers of services and goods in the Qoin eco-system. I Will be happy to help, contact [email protected].

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  Lake Haven Property Management

  • Mountain Creek

  • Property Management Rights Owner

    • May 2015 - Present
    • Mountain Creek

    Made a career change into property management when I purchase the Management Rights for a 90 unit residential complex with permanent residents in the Sunshine Coast. This keeps myself and my wife busy with all the caretaking and letting duties. By the nature of the property owners we are heavily involve in the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).Currently the caretaking involves:- Liaison with Body corporate- Building and gardening maintenance (scheduled, non-urgent and improvements)- Management and enforcement of Body Corporate bylawsOur letting agreement requires us to manage all rentals and includes- Marketing of properties- The full and proper screening of applicant's credit, rental history and ability to pay.- Lease contracting and rent collection into trust. Following the Residential Tenancies Agency (RTA) requirement on behalf of the owners- Relationship building with creditors/contractors to provide value for money to owners on Body corporate- annual rent review,- Entry, routine and exit inspections - Ensuring legislative requirement are met for rental properties - Mitigation and remediation regarding any maintenance issues, with prior or conveyed consent via a Limited Power of Attorney legally agreed to by the property owner.- Maintaining necessary property investment records for tax and legal purposes- Pursuing evictions.Challenges are keeping track of individual requirements and to be timeous and accurate. There are strict auditing done on the trust accounts and good workflows are very important if you want to be a good property manager. Fortunately, with my background in system engineering I am able to develop these workflows and put systems in place to automate processes, reducing the possibility for human error.

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  Egis

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Senior System Engineer

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2020
    • Brisbane, Australia

    • Management of the ICT, ITS and IT systems and infra structure in the 4.5 km Legacy Way Tunnel (LWT) in Brisbane. The role involves system contingency management inclusive of day to day maintenance management, provision of processes and facilities to ensure the High Availability (HA) (>99.99%) of the LWT system with the overall goal of no non-scheduled tunnel closures. This includes the development of operation and maintenance procedures, Tunnel System Contingency plan (promoting minimal downtime in the case of failures of redundant systems) and Emergency Data Recovery Plan for systems used within the tunnel project. • Managing best practice support, configuration (hardware and software) and data integrity and system availability across all control room and associated systems,.• Technology: The responsibility is to maintain, support and upgrade specialised Information and Control Technology under the control of a Telvent SCADA management system with Microsoft Servers, Workstations and MS SQL databases, Electronic and Electrical systems critical to the ongoing operation of the organisation. This includes amongst others, Traffic Management and Control Systems (TMCS), Plant Management and Control Systems (PMCS) and supporting Data, DvTel CCTV and Telecommunications Networks and other electronic equipment in related to operation of the Legacy Way tunnel. These systems are a crucial link in the generation of revenue, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and the maintenance of the organisation’s reputation.• Identify sub-contractors and suppliers for specialised support services and spare parts • Actively participate in testing with the Independent Verification (IV) team utilising a 7 stage commissioning plan consisting of Factory and System Acceptance Testing (FAT), Function and System Commissioning, Integrated System commissioning, fitness to operate and post operation calibration testing.

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  Queensland Motorways

  • Senior Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Project Engineer

    • Nov 2012 - Aug 2020

    I moved into this new role in the engineering division after developing the scope of work for a new ITS solution to manage the system roll-out of this and other new ITS projects for Queensland Motorways. The initial baseline ITS project includes the installation of new civil and electrical constructions to allow the integration and commission of digital Close Circuit TV (CCTV), Variable Message signs (VMS), PLCs and Vehicle Detectors into the TMC operations through the STREAMS and Omnicast operational software used at Queensland motorways. The project includes the provision of a licences Wireless backbone using 18 and 22 Ghz with unlicened 5.8 Ghz edge connection to the field devices. Groundbreaking digital compression are used to communicate the digital video over the wireless network back to the Traffic Management Centre with remarkable video HD quality. This accomplishment is unique in systems for Transport Mains Road (TMR). Commissioning and Acceptance testing, new technology evaluation, system integration, document review, contractor management, site scoping, development of new test procedures, network integration is include in my responsibility for this baseline project.Special accomplishments in this role are:- the system architect of a trial project with some of the latest and exciting Vehicle detection technologies available on the market such as Radar, TIRTL, Sensys Wireless STUDS and also the latest evolving video analytics which provides incident detection.- development of a new naming convention and standard for all ITS products with endorsement from TMR for use at Queensland Motorways. This convention brings a standard across multiple systems such as STREAMS, Asset Management System (AMIS), Omnicast, Operations at our TMC, Maintenance Service contractors and more .

  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Lead Engineer

    • Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

    Intelligent Transport Systems EngineersTo lead the operational maintenance and new initiative implementation(technical/engineering support) activities associated with QML transport technology related initiatives in terms of Intelligent Transport Systems and Tolling Systems infrastructure and software systems, such that QML business needs are met regarding vehicle detection, systems availability, security and quality. The responsibility is over the complete Gateway, Logan and Ipswich main motorways with 16 Free Flow Tolling points and Many ITS equipment and gantries. Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesTeam management Systems and processes management for ITSITS Operational and project deliveryITS Financial PerformanceCustomer and stakeholder satisfactionWorkplace Health and safety

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  Thales Australia

  • Brisbane

  • ITS Engineering Manager

    • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
    • Brisbane

    Engineering manager for a new $45 Million dollar Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS) for the Brisbane Motorways (Gateway/Logon/Ipswich). My position was the engineering manager responsible for project management, project coordination, engineering development, design, construction, commissioning of Intelligent Transport Solution system over the life cycle of the project.

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  NLT Australia

  • Caboolture, Brisbane

  • Engineering Manager

    • Jun 2007 - May 2010
    • Caboolture, Brisbane

    NLT is a mining technology supplier that design, develop, manufacture, install and maintain Intrinsically Safe (IS) electronic data communication and tracking technology in explosive risk areas (e.g. underground coal). My responsibility was to ensure the intrinsic safety which is protection technique and implementation of system for safe operation of electronic equipment in explosive atmospheres of which the design and use are regulated by Australian standards and regulations. Accomplishments: • Project delivery within budget and schedule.• Developed and implemented complete quality system resulting in new ISO9001:2008, AS3800 and IEC ex manufacturing certifications. Under my leadership the company has been audited externally by SAI Global and TestSafe Australia.• Obtain EXia product approvals. One of the products is a world’s first EXia approved 802.11 wireless and Ethernet fiber access point.• Design and commission a digital communication control systems for the coal mines and commercial vehicle tunnels in Australia.• System architect design, integration of turnkey solutions involving various technologies (Some would span over the electronic, mechanical and civil disciplines).• Generating multiple proposals.• Developed and implemented a long range railway early warning system (REWS) based on Wi-Fi 802.11 wireless meshing, specialized antennas, PLC development, infra-red and ultrasonic sensors, etc. All used in remote very harsh environments

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  Inala identification and control

  • South Africa

  • Technical Manager

    • 1997 - 2001
    • South Africa

    IIC is part of Inala Technology Investment and is a leading system integrating company in South Africa providing Identification and Control solutions. Inala is a company with more than 100 peopleAccomplishments:• Successful bidding of two multi million dollar projects• Proposed, developed, installed and tested multilane Toll gate electronic control system: ($1Mil – 4 team ) with CCTV, Booth management, boom control, vehicle identification/classification • Develop and implement a high security jail system development control HVAC, CCTV, Lonworks, Access control, Lighting control • System architect design of a Livestock identification and trace-back system (LITS) ($10 million)• Search for solution/product providers. Provided the integrated system architecting design and presented a fully costed system solution for a Vehicle Fuel Management system of 8000 government vehicle ($4 million – 5 people). We eventually won this large contract. • Evaluation/research project for new wireless technology

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  ALTECH NETSTAR

  • South Africa

  • Division Manager

    • 1992 - 1996
    • South Africa

    My trophy system developed. My position was the engineering manager for the initial development and deployment of a country wide Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solution which involved the design, development, deployment and support of a vehicle security, tracking and recovery system (Refer to www.netstar.co.za). This system required pioneering skills and development of custom RF and digital communication to overcome some of the most advanced and unique challenges in the line of security. The final product is a huge success and is still in use and endorsed by all insurance companies.