Experience

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  Compliance Engineering

  • Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

  • Calibration Technician

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

    After trying retirement, and not really getting it, I'm back at work helping out where I can. Currently involved with the RF certification of the RPF's on the Square Kilometer Array Observatory project in Murchison WA.

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  Digital Jobs Victoria Program

  • Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

  • Programming and Software Development

    • Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
    • Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

    Undertook a course in Python programming leading to certification by the Python institute. Created a network monitoring application using Python to monitor network uptime over local, regional and international networks.

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  Small World Social

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Principal Design Engineer

    • 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Smallworld Social is a technology startup based in Sydney, Melbourne and Los AngelesWorked on some exciting concepts that could change the way we buy and use cars. Specified electronic and software systems for use in car sharing. Assisted in the specification and conceptual development of the HelpMeFeed Foundation software system, including analysis of the impacts of HIPAA and GDPR.Liaised with patent lawyers to develop patent applications for innovations developed by the above projects

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  Small World Social

  • Melbourne, San Francisco

  • Consultant

    • 2014 - 2016
    • Melbourne, San Francisco

    Smallworld Social is a technology startup based in Sydney, Melbourne and Los AngelesProvide consultancy on hardware aspects of Internet-Of-Things for various Smallworld projects.Designed and produced proof-of-concept hardware in support of the "breastfeeding through glass" projectConceptualised potential new products for use in the mothercare space.

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  Self Employed

  • Melbourne

  • Consultant

    • 2013 - 2014
    • Melbourne

    DSTO is the Defence Science and Technology Organisation. They conduct research into technologies with application to Australian Defence.Provided engineering services including Infrared signatures analysis to DSTO

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  GKN Aerospace/QuEst Aerospace

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Principle Engineer

    • Aug 2001 - Jul 2013
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    CKN is a global manufacturer of Aerospace and Automotive systems and equipmentPrinciple design engineerDisciplines: Ground based electrical systems and installation design, Airborne fluid systems installation design, Airborne electrical looming and installation design, Infrared signatures analysis and suppression systems evaluation, Infrared signatures subject matter expert.Developed various software programs using UNIX shell script and PERL to automate data generation and transport processes.

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  BAE Systems

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Hardware Engineer

    • 1999 - 2001
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    British Aerospace (BAe) is a European aircraft manufacturerDesign ground support equipment for the Nimrod surveillance aircraft.Design Electrical, communications and airborne mission systems component installations for Eurofighter.Acted as Electrical design signatory for the Eurofighter Dummy LRI project

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  boeing

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Dallas, Texas, USA

  • engineer

    • 1995 - 1999
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Dallas, Texas, USA

    Boeing (formerly Aerospace Technologies, Australia in Australia) is a global aircraft manufacturerDesigned airborne test and data acquisition systems for use on the GAF Nomad aircraft.Designed upgrades and resolutions to technical problems for GAF Nomad aircraft. Designed electrical and electronic systems in support of the Jindivik UAV upgrade programDesigned the mission system lighting system for the Air5276 P3C Orion upgrade program.

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  Telstra

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • System safety engineer

    • 1994 - 1995
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Telstra was the company initially tasked with developing the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). The JORN project was taken over by RLM, a consortium formed by Lockheed Martin and Tenix in 1997 Performed the role of Systems Safety Engineer for the JORN over-the-horizon RADAR project. Provided analysis and advice to various design groups on system safety. Wrote the JORN System Safety Program Plan.

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  rockwell systems

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Hardware Engineer

    • 1992 - 1994
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Rockwell Systems was a manufacturer of electronic equipment and systemsPerformed systems integration and test on the Collins class Submarine external communications system.Wrote the Category 3 (on ship) test procedure for the Collins submarine external communication systemDeveloped various electronic components used in the Collins submarine external communications systemAssisted with the environmental qualification of various equipment used in the Collins external communications system.

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  department of defence

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia and Melbourne, Vic, Australia

  • Engineer

    • 1989 - 1992
    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia and Melbourne, Vic, Australia

    Department of Defence, Navy Office, CanberraDeveloped various enhancements and upgrades for Naval RADAR systems in use by the Australian Navy. Assisted with the tender evaluation for the Australian Anzac class frigate programImplemented a TOPS/Appletalk based local area network to share office computer resources comprising Apple Macs, IBM PC's and printers.

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  Charlies Computer Workshop

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Electronic Repair Technician

    • 1988 - 1989
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Charlies Computer Workshop was a computer repair shop specialising in Commodore computersPerform diagnosis and repairs to Commodore personal computers and peripheral equipment. Liaise with customers and provide advice and support.Provide on-site support for customers.

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  microbee

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Electronic Repair Technician

    • 1986 - 1988
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Microbee was a manufacturer of small Z80 based personal computersPerform diagnosis and repair to Microbee personal computers and peripheral equipment.Liaise with customers and provide advice and support.