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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Responsible for all technology communications services supporting the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The portfolio demanded all telecommunications systems undertake a full capability life cycle starting with the writing of the statement of work, going to market followed by the evaluation and selection of a winning vendor. This was subsequently followed by the deployment, operational employment and decommissioning of all the systems within a two-year period. Noteworthy achievements… Show more Responsible for all technology communications services supporting the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The portfolio demanded all telecommunications systems undertake a full capability life cycle starting with the writing of the statement of work, going to market followed by the evaluation and selection of a winning vendor. This was subsequently followed by the deployment, operational employment and decommissioning of all the systems within a two-year period. Noteworthy achievements during this period were: Establishment of multiple radio networks supporting 7,000+ radios. Establishment of multiple mobile phone networks supporting ~100,000 users. Establishment of an electromagnetic spectrum monitoring network safeguarding Games critical communications. Establishment of telephony services supporting 2,000+ users.  Establishment of a mobile phone management service supporting 3,500+ phones Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Responsible for the management of high-risk prototyping and concept demonstrator projects evaluating ICT enterprise architectures. These projects involve the employment of multidisciplinary technical teams from several countries and cover a myriad of capabilities from operational management systems to telecommunications networks.

Abu Dhabi

I was the principal ICT advisor to a CIO within a foreign government, involving the corporate management of an ICT enterprise spanning over 25 major domestic and international sites with several thousand attached ICT business devices. Additionally, I supported the program management of 36 ICT related projects valued over AUD 100 million.

Canberra, Australia

The Directorate of Officer Career Management is responsible for the management of Army capability managers. Directors within this organisation are responsible for the career management of personnel within specialist career streams, ensuring the Defence Force has appropriately qualified personnel to lead and manage operational capabilities.I was the principal director responsible for the career management of Army ICT managers. These ICT managers were responsible for the operational… Show more The Directorate of Officer Career Management is responsible for the management of Army capability managers. Directors within this organisation are responsible for the career management of personnel within specialist career streams, ensuring the Defence Force has appropriately qualified personnel to lead and manage operational capabilities.I was the principal director responsible for the career management of Army ICT managers. These ICT managers were responsible for the operational management of ICT enterprise services in fixed and deployable sites around the globe. Show less

Canberra, Australia

Australian Command and Staff College is a 12 month leadership and management course offered to a small selected group of senior Defence and Australian Public Service personnel, and is required for further promotion to senior leadership positions. I was one of six personnel selected from a technical workforce of approximately 100 personnel to attend Command and Staff College, which covered topics such as operational planning, leadership, personnel management, ethics, communicating with… Show more Australian Command and Staff College is a 12 month leadership and management course offered to a small selected group of senior Defence and Australian Public Service personnel, and is required for further promotion to senior leadership positions. I was one of six personnel selected from a technical workforce of approximately 100 personnel to attend Command and Staff College, which covered topics such as operational planning, leadership, personnel management, ethics, communicating with influence, managing media relations and procurement. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The Defence Force School of Signals is the primary ICT training institution for the Department of Defence. The institution provides operator, management and leadership training for personnel responsible for the provision of information technology services such as WAN, LAN, satellite, radio and microwave technologies. Directors within this organisation manage a cadre of military and commercial training professionals to ensure mandated training was conducted in accordance with strategic… Show more The Defence Force School of Signals is the primary ICT training institution for the Department of Defence. The institution provides operator, management and leadership training for personnel responsible for the provision of information technology services such as WAN, LAN, satellite, radio and microwave technologies. Directors within this organisation manage a cadre of military and commercial training professionals to ensure mandated training was conducted in accordance with strategic requirements and to meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework.As the Director of ICT technical training, I managed all aspects of training for Defence Force information systems managers [WAN and LAN], terrestrial communications networks managers responsible for radio and microwave systems, and ICT management and leadership training. Holistically, the training provided personnel with the technical skills to manage the private 'clouds' supporting government and military operations. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Special Operations Headquarters is responsible for the coordination of all Australian Special Forces operations across the globe. These operations required multiple private cloud services [restricted, secret and top secret networks], satellite and radio communications networks, and back-end infrastructure supporting a workforce of 1800 personnel employed on domestic and international operations.I was responsible for the operatonal management of all ICT services used by Australian… Show more Special Operations Headquarters is responsible for the coordination of all Australian Special Forces operations across the globe. These operations required multiple private cloud services [restricted, secret and top secret networks], satellite and radio communications networks, and back-end infrastructure supporting a workforce of 1800 personnel employed on domestic and international operations.I was responsible for the operatonal management of all ICT services used by Australian Special Forces across the globe. The ICT workforce within the organisation consisted of 290 ICT specialists. These specialist managed computer and telecommunications networks, and provide repair and maintenance capabilities for fixed and deployed ICT facilities. Show less

Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth

During this period I received leadership and management training at the Royal Military College and subsequently undertook specialisation training as an ICT manager. This two-year training regime provides ICT managers with the leadership and management skills to manage complex ICT platforms, and supporting personnel in operationally demanding situations.I led ICT teams of up to 45 personnel within international, government and Defence sectors to support organisational requirements… Show more During this period I received leadership and management training at the Royal Military College and subsequently undertook specialisation training as an ICT manager. This two-year training regime provides ICT managers with the leadership and management skills to manage complex ICT platforms, and supporting personnel in operationally demanding situations.I led ICT teams of up to 45 personnel within international, government and Defence sectors to support organisational requirements. During this period I worked with the United Nations, Federal and State Police, and Australian security agencies providing seamless ICT collaboration between key stakeholders. Key highlights of this period was as the principal ICT operations manager for Special Operation's response in support of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Show less

Master Of Information Technology

Master Of Arts, Strategy And Management

Graduate Diploma In Defence Studies, Strategy And Management

Graduate Diploma Of Operations Management

Associate Diploma In Personnel Administration

Graduate Certificate In Telecommunications/Information Systems Management

Passed Staff College (Joint)

Practitioner Qualified [P2R/923366]