Leading the TUNRA Connect business unit focused on establishing and supporting collaborative projects between University of Newcastle researchers, and the broader community.

As a Business Development Officer at TUNRA, I am focused on identifying, developing and supporting new business opportunities that support research commercialisation in the University of Newcastle. Working closely with University staff, I engage with industry and business community representatives to promote the research skills and expertise of the academic and professional staff of TUNRA and the University. By establishing and maintaining strong relationships with university researcher and industry, I help to create additional value for the University and contribute to TUNRA's overall strategy of leveraging the incredible capability of the university to drive impact. Through my work, I am proud to play a part in advancing research commercialisation in the University of Newcastle and driving innovation forward.

Skylark Solutions works to foster the growth of the UAV industry and support the adoption of UAVs. Skylark consults with organisation to create the best UAV solution to their problem.

SSE is Australia’s first, and only, Government-initiated School of Entrepreneurship established to enhance and embed growth mindsets, entrepreneurial skills, and innovative thinking, across diverse communities.Key Responsibilities:Lead the engagement with stakeholders in Government, Councils and Secondary SchoolsLead the design, development and delivery of scalable innovation programs in Secondary SchoolsManage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver impactful programsProject manage program development and delivery to ensure projects are delivered within constraints

Smith and Thurston is a leader in the education and implementation of leading innovation practices. Through cutting edge programs, Smith and Thruston helps organisations and individuals create and innovate like never before. This in-depth understanding of practical innovation principles allows organisations and individuals to meet the challenges that lie in the future.

Monkey Brew's mission is to provide great, fresh, specialty roasted coffee that has a net positive benefit on the planet. We do this by working on all parts of the supply chain to reduce the impact on the environment and contributing 50% of our profits towards making sure that Monkey Brew is helping the planet by existing.

Key Roles:Engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of external organisations.Design and implement a marketing strategy for the product.Manage and collaborate with internal teams to further develop and support the NextCore System.Business development for the NextCore LiDAR systemTraining and delivery of the NextCore LiDAR systemBuilding and managing a technical and support teamGenerate and manage the marketing materials and strategy for the NextCore LiDAR systemKey Achievements:Hiring and managing a team of technical and support staff.Market introduction of the NextCore Lidar System.Generation of market strategy and materials for the NextCore LiDAR system.Developed distributor relationships for the NextCore Lidar system.

My role as a senior pilot at UAVAIR encompasses many different responsibilities. These include but are not limited to; - Representing UAVAIR at industry events - Flying on behalf of UAVAIR at industry events - Development of training materials and modules - Maintenance of aircraft systems - Integrating systems into the companies operations - Managing a virtual coworker

My role as client relationship manager at UAVAIR is multifaceted and often entails responsibilities that fall outside of the traditional role responsibilities.My key responsibilities are: - Communicating and building relationships with potential and existing clients - Presenting on behalf of UAVAIR at various functions - Creating and implementing marketing strategies - Generating various marketing materials - Representing UAVAIR at trade shows and other events - Remaining current on UAV technologies and practices to stay at the forefront of the industry - Being responsible for the company's website - Responding to day to day issues - Managing a virtual coworker

This role had me leading the integration of various systems and processes into the operations of the organisation.This includes; - Managing the development and maintenance of the company website - Integration of a learning management system - Developing and integrating the company's database - Managing a virtual coworker

Leading the development of the company website.Assisting with the day to day operations of the business.Assisting with the generation and implementation of systems and processes.