Brett Mclindin Email & Phone Number

Abbotsford, Vic, Au

Reporting to the Director Strategic Partnerships, developed and implemented a novel methodology for mapping the science capabilities of CSIRO within the defence and national security sectors. This methodology, grounded in systems engineering principles and augmented by artificial intelligence tools, facilitated a comprehensive assessment of historical achievements, present capabilities, and future prospects, thereby offering strategic insights for technological and operational advancements.

Reporting to CFO, developed and led the Finance Transformation Capital and Asset Management Project.Delivered significant cost savings, mitigated risks, and optimised efficiency across: capital planning, data management, compliance, risk management, team development, and asset lifecycle management• Designed and implemented a SAP ERP hosted automated capital planning and approval process (~$200M, 15 Business Units, 21 different stakeholder groups, 427 users), saving ~$16M and prevented… Show more Reporting to CFO, developed and led the Finance Transformation Capital and Asset Management Project.Delivered significant cost savings, mitigated risks, and optimised efficiency across: capital planning, data management, compliance, risk management, team development, and asset lifecycle management• Designed and implemented a SAP ERP hosted automated capital planning and approval process (~$200M, 15 Business Units, 21 different stakeholder groups, 427 users), saving ~$16M and prevented a combined 1485 days of (research) project delays. Reduced financial, health and safety, and compliance risks, improved data quality, and optimised efficiency• Developed a comprehensive decision-making framework that incorporated CSIRO strategy and all CSIRO Business Units, mitigated cognitive biases, ensured transparency, enabling overarching resource allocation decisions• Spearheaded examinations into CSIRO compliance with Australian and US govt regulatory frameworks and developed processes to facilitate ongoing compliance• Enjoyed inspiring, coaching, and developing a geographically diverse multi-disciplinary team of professionals to maximise their potential• Delivered a step improvement in situational awareness and data visualisation through an interactive Business Intelligence Platform (SAP Analytics Cloud) by delivering dashboards for: CSIRO executives, Science Council, Risk Stakeholders and Business Units Show less

Victoria, Australia

Explored the potential for Australia to become APAC’s battery recycler and outlined specific recommendations and pathways needed to realise this opportunity• Conducted market analysis to assess the battery recycling market in the APAC region, analysed competitors, evaluated demand, and calculated ROI• Developed and implemented a comprehensive roadmap with clear steps, policy changes, and infrastructure development strategies to position Australia as a leading battery recycler in the… Show more Explored the potential for Australia to become APAC’s battery recycler and outlined specific recommendations and pathways needed to realise this opportunity• Conducted market analysis to assess the battery recycling market in the APAC region, analysed competitors, evaluated demand, and calculated ROI• Developed and implemented a comprehensive roadmap with clear steps, policy changes, and infrastructure development strategies to position Australia as a leading battery recycler in the APAC region Show less

Victoria, Australia

Reported to the Director of Data61, member of Data61 Leadership TeamOperations management with strategic business analysis insight• Managed Data61’s operational planning processes and monitored Data61’s operational performance, supporting the Director in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement across Data61 operations• In collaboration with researchers and external suppliers, managed Data61’s Capital budget to within 1% during a global pandemic with supply chain… Show more Reported to the Director of Data61, member of Data61 Leadership TeamOperations management with strategic business analysis insight• Managed Data61’s operational planning processes and monitored Data61’s operational performance, supporting the Director in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement across Data61 operations• In collaboration with researchers and external suppliers, managed Data61’s Capital budget to within 1% during a global pandemic with supply chain impediments• Business analysis and repositioning of: Data61’s university engagement model (30 universities and 300+ students), collaborative research project framework, and PhD student program Show less

Led a multi-disciplinary multi-agency team of 15, member of 5 multi-agency working groupsExecutive Level 2 guiding strategic initiatives and successfully executing the biometrics program in support of other Australian National Security Agencies• Conceptualised, implemented, and managed whole of government/international collaborative agreements with 16 government agencies (9 Federal, 7 state), 9 international vendors, 9 Australian universities, and 5 international research organisations,… Show more Led a multi-disciplinary multi-agency team of 15, member of 5 multi-agency working groupsExecutive Level 2 guiding strategic initiatives and successfully executing the biometrics program in support of other Australian National Security Agencies• Conceptualised, implemented, and managed whole of government/international collaborative agreements with 16 government agencies (9 Federal, 7 state), 9 international vendors, 9 Australian universities, and 5 international research organisations, to provide research and operational support to Defence and national security stakeholders• Negotiated and delivered MOUs between DSTG and: CrimTrac, Dept Immigration, and DFAT; and a Letter of Intent with Australian Customs Service• Orchestrated, managed, and successfully delivered as the DSTO Program Director on numerous international socio-technical identity and fraud operational research projects in support to: AFP, Attorney Generals, CrimTrac, Customs, Defence, DFAT, and Immigration Show less

Project leader and senior researcher of biometrics, identity management, and situational awareness research for National Security agencies, Australian Army and Air ForceLed a multi-disciplinary multi-agency team of 10• Facilitated workshops, interviews, and meetings with cross-functional teams to elicit and validate requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of user needs as they were applicable to Defence and National Security agencies• Led the Customs SmartGate automated border… Show more Project leader and senior researcher of biometrics, identity management, and situational awareness research for National Security agencies, Australian Army and Air ForceLed a multi-disciplinary multi-agency team of 10• Facilitated workshops, interviews, and meetings with cross-functional teams to elicit and validate requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of user needs as they were applicable to Defence and National Security agencies• Led the Customs SmartGate automated border processing project research, improvement, and operational testing for Australian Customs Service• Conducted thorough analyses of business processes, systems, and operations to identify areas for improvement and optimisation in support of projects and exercises: Land 125 Soldier Combat System, Headline series, Prowling Pegasus, MUST2000; leading to improved situational awareness and support to Australian Army and Air Force• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements for data collection and analysis projects (management of Land125 (DOORS) requirements database)• Developed and managed DSTG biometric systems laboratory and Australia’s first stand-alone air-gapped classified Windows HPC Show less

• Experimental design, data collection and analysis for operational evaluations with Australian Army and Air Force• Worked closely with software developers, designers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality bespoke software solution for multi-site wargaming exercise communication• Developed Mobile Audio-Visual Capture Suite (MAvCapS) for data collection for Australian Army and Air Force exercises

Mount Stromlo And Siding Springs Observatories

Hands-on electronics design, construction, testing and research• Trials design, conduct, analysis in support of JACARA (Joint Australian Centre for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica), US Military, South Pole Base Antarctica• Electronic hardware design, multi-layer PCB design (Protel), prototyping, SMT construction, documentation, testing, troubleshooting and fault finding• Design and built InfraRed Cryogenic Array Spectrometer Imager (CASPIR) and other telescope instrumentation… Show more Hands-on electronics design, construction, testing and research• Trials design, conduct, analysis in support of JACARA (Joint Australian Centre for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica), US Military, South Pole Base Antarctica• Electronic hardware design, multi-layer PCB design (Protel), prototyping, SMT construction, documentation, testing, troubleshooting and fault finding• Design and built InfraRed Cryogenic Array Spectrometer Imager (CASPIR) and other telescope instrumentation sub-systems• High reliability soldering for space and cryogenic applications Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Electronic Systems Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Honours