Over 40 years of experience in the electrical carbon industry for Australasia. I specialise in railway traction applications for carbon brushes, brush holders, pantographs, 3rd rail collectors, and GRU (Ground Return Units). I have extensive experience in the steel, cement, paper, power generation, and mining industries.Throughout my career, I have been involved in improving products to enhance the efficiency and performance of electrical machines in the transportation and industrial sectors. I have assisted in successfully expanding into the Southeast Asian market and integrated it with the Australian market.Presently employed by Cortela Carbon Australia and based in Western Australia. Cortela Carbon manufactures carbon brushes and brush holders for industrial and transportation applications, HV slip ring assemblies, carbon collectors for transportation, and specialty graphite products for aluminium and cement industries. Within this company, I provide technical support and new business development.