My vision for DECnet is to create a seamlessly connected Australian Defence Estate Community - a dynamic space where security-vetted businesses, government bodies and stakeholders effortlessly collaborate within a Secure AI-enabled Open Information Environment on an Australian server.By fostering unity and knowledge-sharing, we will empower individuals to collectively tackle intricate challenges and drive defence excellence. Through our innovative platform, we aim to transform complex problems into collaborative solutions, revolutionising the way we build and maintain Australia's Defence bases.

I am director of Stun'sl Boom Pty Ltd, a research lab focused on network effects and the application of AI on major public infrastructure projects.At Stun'sl Boom, our hypothesis is that AI is like the wind. It's infinite, free, and those that catch the most will get where they're going the fastest.

Reporting to NSW Built Environment Leader, I am responsible for all design work undertaken within Aurecon's NSW office related to the company's largest client, Defence. My areas of focus are People, Client Experience, Business Strategy and Commercial Performance.

My roles included NSW and WA Defence Sector Leader, Program Controls Manager for the METRONET Program at WA Department of Transport, and Project Manager of Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Redevelopment

I lectured on the ADF Construction Management course at the School of Military Engineering

I started Holdfast to provide clients with a more sustainable method for delivering projects.• Part of the successful bid team for the Campbell Barracks Redevelopment Project lead by Lend Lease.• Project Manager for multiple upgrade projects at the home of Australia’s submarine fleet (HMAS Stirling).• Project Advisor for the $10M Defence Logistics Transformation Project at the submarine logistics facilities at HMAS Stirling and South Guildford, WA.• Commercial advisor to small and medium-sized construction contractors seeking to win Defence business.• Developed an energy efficient modular building system using structural foam panels (ECOEDGE).

John Holland/Pindan JV was contracted to design and build the $232m Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison in Kalgoorlie under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Western Australian Government. The project comprised of accommodation for 350 prisoners and all supporting infrastructure. Key project objectives were:o Replace the overcrowded and significantly deteriorated existing facility.o Provide sufficient prison beds for local Prisoners to remain close to family and remain in country, meeting the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1991) and other inquiries.o Provide safe, secure and contemporary custodial facilities that contribute to community safety and reduce long-term recidivism.In this role, I was responsible for managing all aspects of design from contract through to construction handover, reporting to the Project Manager. Challenges included:o Managing a multidisciplinary team – My team included the following design disciplines: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Hydraulic, Sustainability, Fire Services, Fire Engineering, Security Systems, Acoustics, Audio Visual, Building Surveyor, Accessibility and Document Control. I was responsible for coordination between all disciplines and for managing all interfaces. o Driving the design program – Progressed 15 design packages through 3 approval stages.o Ensuring brief and regulatory compliance – Achieved third-party certification against the brief. o Managing information – Managed documentation of 40 separate buildings, plus civil works, in-ground services, landscapes and the secure perimeter. Implemented software systems to manage collection and distribution of over 10,000 design documents as well as coordination of a LOD 200/300 BIM model (Revit) between design disciplines in 6 separate offices.

As well as being Australia's largest apartment builder, Hickory is forging ahead in the area of unitised / modular building methods. In is role I helped develop the company's WA business, particularly their hotel and worker accommodation products.

Qube Bulk, part of the ASX 200 group Qube Logistics Holdings, provides the full range of bulk material handling services including transport, stockpile management and shiploading to mining companies such as Iluka Resources, Atlas Iron and Sandfire Resources. In this role I was responsible for planning and executing delivery strategies for Qube Bulk's facilities projects to meet our internal needs and those of our existing and new clients. Projects include: Process Optimisation Study for Utah Point Stockyard 1 (10Mtpa). Client Representative for Utah Point Expansion Project ($300M) Feasibility study for Port Hedland Operations Support Centre and Transport Hub Feasibility Studies for Bulk Concentrate Container Terminals in Geraldton, Esperance and Port Hedland. Scoping study for Worker Accommodation, Port Hedland ($30M)

I spent 10 months volunteering on a not-for-profit Design & Build project to renovate a heritage building in the town of Bayeux, France. The end-state was a mixed-use (residential/commercial) facility with a 5-star energy rating that met the end-user's specific needs and strict budget.

The Land Warfare Centre is a national provider of individual military training to the Australian Army. In this role I worked on the design of high-tech instructional facilities in four Defence establishments around Australia ($150M) to meet the future needs of the organisation. My responsibilities included preparation of infrastructure requirement proposals, design reviews, liaison with users, PM/CAs and designers, and progress reporting to stakeholders. During my time in this position I played a critical role in fast-tracking the design process such that projects could meet budget-driven time frames.

My primary role was teaching graduates to plan engineering operations. Upon completion of the course they had to be able to lead a team of 30 soldiers on engineering tasks. The subjects I presented included: Quality Management, Finance Management, Risk Management, Geospatial Analysis, Engineering Logistics, Command Support Systems and MS Project.In addition to this, I:- Planned and conducted the final validation exercise for the course, a 3-week military training exercise aimed at testing trainees in all elements of military engineering, including bridge building and explosive demolitions.- Developed training and assessment material for a range of other engineering courses.- Lead a project to develop electronic document management system within the School- Consulted on a project to develop a suite of electronic tools for planning engineer operations as part of the Army’s Battlefield Command Support System (BCSS) project, and- Consulted on the Introduction Into Service of the Army’s multi-million dollar Water Purification and Desalination System (WPDS) project.

The 17th Combat Service Support Brigade is the Australian Army’s Strategic Logistics Brigade. It includes field hospitals, transport units (road and water) and warehousing, and employs over 5000 people. My responsibilities included:- managing logistics and engineering contracts up to AU$1M, - developing a deployable contracting capability,- training and maintaining database of contracting staff within the organisation.- the design and construction of Water Supply and Waste Water Management system in a 300-person field hospital, - design and delivery of road, drainage and culvert works, and- planning and execution of traffic management, vehicle cleaning and dust suppression activities.Contracts included the provision of Medical and Aeromedical Evacuation (AME) services to military activities in Northern Australia (AU$1M).The contracting training I developed was used as the basis for the contracting course currently provided throughout the Australian Defence Organisation.The manual I produced, entitled "Contracting on Operations" is now used by ADF logistics staff on operations in the Middle East, East Timor and the Solomon Islands.

19th Chief Engineering Works is the Australian Army's deployable Construction Project Management Office. My projects included:- the refurbishment of a wharf used by patrol boats at the Solomon Islands Police Force Maritime Wing HQ in Honiara (US$2M),- the construction of a 300m long blockwork retaining wall (US$0.4M) at the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) Compound in Honiara,- the planning of Joint Rapid Airfield Construction (JRAC) Project at Bradshaw Field Training Area in Australia's Northern Territory, and- the design of housing for the Defence Cooperation Program compound in Dili, East Timor.During my time in this role, I was responsible for engaging construction service providers, developing and implementing plans for the management of quality, safety, finances and the environment, conducting stakeholder liaison, drafting strategic business cases and managing a design team.Additionally, I was the organisation's Quality Assurance Manager, and worked to upgrade the organisation's Quality Management System from an ineffective, paper-based system into a fully functional, computer-based system. The system I developed enabled the organisation to gain ISO9001 certification, and continues to be the benchmark for construction quality management within Australian Army units.

Commanded a construction troop of 30-50 tradesmen and other support staff. Deployed on the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Project near Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberly Region of WA. Designed a 50-man construction camp and supervised its construction. Responsible for the management of the camp and the construction of 3 houses and associated services within the remote community of Kadjina, as well as the conduct of community liaison and supervision of an indigenous technical skills transfer program in construction and maintenance skills.