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"Aerospace Design Engineering is the science and art of flight vehicle design. It covers a range of professional disciplines including conceptual design and layout, sizing, loads analysis, aerodynamics, stability and control, structural arrangement, weights and balance, design-for-manufacture, materials, test and certification. This is a page created by aerospace engineers, for aerospace engineers."
"Aerospace Design Engineering is the science and art of flight vehicle design. It covers a range of professional disciplines including conceptual design and layout, sizing, loads analysis, aerodynamics, stability and control, structural arrangement, weights and balance, design-for-manufacture, materials, test and certification. This is a page created by aerospace engineers, for aerospace engineers."
About me
Aerospace engineering is my passion and my profession. I draw great satisfaction and purpose in helping to define the future and directly benefit societies through advanced technologies.
With an established reputation and track record built over two decades in Defence and Aerospace, I thrive on the full project lifecycle, from initiation and concept design, to execution, manufacture and deployment.
I champion a professional and pragmatic approach to project management, utilising tools and processes tailored to empower the team, not burden them.
My leadership style is to identify and achieve core stakeholder requirements, deliver in a disciplined manner, measure what matters, negotiate and adapt to manage change.
I have a lifelong commitment to continual professional development and learning, with a passion for mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers.
With an established reputation and track record built over two decades in Defence and Aerospace, I thrive on the full project lifecycle, from initiation and concept design, to execution, manufacture and deployment.
I champion a professional and pragmatic approach to project management, utilising tools and processes tailored to empower the team, not burden them.
My leadership style is to identify and achieve core stakeholder requirements, deliver in a disciplined manner, measure what matters, negotiate and adapt to manage change.
I have a lifelong commitment to continual professional development and learning, with a passion for mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers.
Career Experience
Key Skills:
Below is a quick snapshot of the major programs that I've worked on; for more detail visit my LinkedIn profile.
- Developing proposals
- Resource initiator for new projects
- Securing grants
- Leading diverse teams across multiple sites and timezones
- Building teams to ensure successful execution
- Finding pragmatic solutions
- Developing and implementing best practices
- CAD, CAM and Design for Manufacture
- Advocate for Australian Defence Industry
Below is a quick snapshot of the major programs that I've worked on; for more detail visit my LinkedIn profile.
Program ManagerLeadership, program management, liaison, negotiation, capture management, compliance, execution, agile/scrum.
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Aerospace EngineerOver 25 years engineering experience in aerospace and defence, design engineering background, 15+ years dedicated to UAS.
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Aus Defence AdvocateAdvocate for Australian sovereign capability, working with trusted partners and allies, with a passion for uncrewed aerial systems.
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Featured articles
What has the X-37 been up to?Some informed speculation on the USAF's X-37B orbital space plane's capabilities.
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Top 10 resources for Aero EngineersMy suggested top textbooks & resources for professional aerospace engineers.
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This Ain't A.I.Or why the Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields were fundamentally old-school.
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Interview with an EngineerFive years into my career, I gave this interview with AESA - still relevant!
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MH17 radio interviewRadio interview on Hope 103.2FM shortly after the shoot-down of MH17.
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Advice for StudentsA career in Aerospace Engineering: a how-to guide for work experience students.
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Photo credits: Header: LAC Stewart Gould, Defence Image Gallery: http://images.defence.gov.au/S2y211851
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