Candidate ID: 10050546

Summary

This candidate possesses a wealth of experience in the Defence and Aerospace industries, spanning over 23 years. Their expertise encompasses systems engineering, project management, and quality assurance, with a strong focus on Defence acquisition and sustainment projects. They have worked for both the Defence Department and private industry, contributing to major programs involving Aerospace, Navy, and Army Land Systems. Their experience includes software development, integration of safety-critical systems, and project/product compliance within a Defence Regulatory Framework. Notably, they have held delegated authority for evaluating and accepting deliverable flight hardware and related artifacts on behalf of Defence. Their career highlights include involvement in projects like the HMAS Collins Class Submarine Through Life Support, RAN NULKA development/acquisition, RAN Seahawk Helicopter development/acquisition, RAAF 737 Wedgetail and P3C Orion Avionic Upgrades, and RAAF Mirage Fighter In-Service Support. They have a strong understanding of Defence Procurement practices and associated issues, having worked on both sides of the fence. Their expertise extends to various military and industry standards, including EIA 632, MIL-STD-1521B, MIL-STD-973, MIL-STD-2167/498, MIL-STD-882C, and RAN ABR6492/6303 regulatory requirements. They have also demonstrated proficiency in Engineering Management support, process review, and improvement aligned with CMMI and ISO9001 best practices.

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Defence Acquisition & Sustainment
• Aerospace & Defence Industry Standards
• Software Development & Integration