At Precision Aquaculture, we specialise in the design, construction, and management of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Flow Through Systems for a wide range of species. Our expertise includes water quality management, process engineering, and the integration of automation technology to enhance RAS operations.We manage cross-discipline teams, ensuring an aquaculture focus on large-scale projects. Our advocacy for clients is unwavering, as we strive to ensure that facilities are designed to be fit for purpose, meeting the highest standards of functionality and sustainability.Our project management experience is comprehensive, with a history of delivering RAS systems that meet the scope, schedule, and budget requirements. We serve as the primary point of contact for clients and manage vital stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth project progression from conception to completion.Our hands-on approach is evident in our site evaluations, development of system flow diagrams, equipment lists, and detailed engineering drawings. We select and source equipment and materials that ensure performance and reliability, contributing to the successful delivery of projects.

As RAS Designer and Project Manager I specialise in designing and managing the construction and installation of aquaculture systems for various species. I have a comprehensive knowledge of water quality management, process engineering, and automation technology required to design and optimise RAS systems. I have successfully managed a portfolio of several concurrent projects, ranging from research scale systems with a value of $150,000 to aquaculture specialist design on large scale projects with an aquaculture system value of $5 million and total value of $50 million.- Leading project teams in delivering RAS systems for a variety of aquatic species, within scope, schedule, and budget.- Primary point of contact for clients and managed stakeholder relationships.- Conducting site evaluations and assessments to determine optimal RAS system designs based on site-specific conditions.- Developed system flow diagrams, equipment lists, and detailed engineering drawings.- Selected and sourced equipment and materials based on performance, reliability, and cost.- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.- Provided technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning of RAS systems.- Developed operation and maintenance manuals, training materials, and standard operating procedures for RAS systems.- Mentoring junior project managers and providing leadership and guidance to project teams.

- Driving operational and policy change to build capacity in our industry to continually improve safe food production and access to market. - Development, implementation and management of externally and internally funded projects, ensuring milestones and reporting dates are achieved - Developing relationships, building networks and promoting the broad interests of the shellfish industry in Tasmania.- Supporting the work of Oysters Tasmania in communicating with members, developing policy, managing research and reporting to the Board.- Providing technical review and input to new and existing regulations and policies.

- Coordinating the delivery of environmental and biological monitoring systems for commercial shellfish growing areas as required under the Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program.- State shellfish policy development and review ensuring compliance with domestic and export regulations.- Developing sanitary surveys, reports, and management plans for commercial shellfish harvest areas.- Providing technical advice and training to industry regarding the collection and collation of environmental and biological monitoring data.- Providing advice to other senior staff, governmental agencies, local government, the public and industry.- Based on an evidence risk assessment processes determining the opening and closing of shellfish harvest areas as necessary.- Developing and implementing quality assurance and control processes and procedures for equipment and data management systems.

Managing research trials as part of $1.4mil CRC-P grant focused on developing a breeding program to produce disease-resistant pearl oysters Project management for new system designs and research projects; budgeting, experimental design, data analysis, contractor management, resource allocation, and construction. Management of hatchery and nursery staff Ensuring production and research targets are met within budget and on time. Sourcing and ordering of all needed equipment/supplies to a remote site. Production of Pinctada maxima larvae and spat within the hatchery along with management of juveniles on marine leases. Providing a safe workplace by promoting WHS procedures, developing SOP’s, and ensuring staff compliance.

- Providing technical advice and training to industry regarding the collection and collation of environmental and biological monitoring data.- Based on an evidence risk assessment processes determining the opening and closing of shellfish harvest areas as necessary.- Developing sanitary surveys, reports, and management plans for commercial shellfish harvest areas.- State shellfish policy development and review ensuring compliance with domestic and export regulations.- Coordinating the delivery of environmental and biological monitoring systems for commercial shellfish growing areas as required under the Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program.- Providing advice to other senior staff, governmental agencies, local government, the public and industry.- Developing and implementing quality assurance/control processes and procedures for equipment and data management systems.

Propagation and culture of Blue Mussles (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas). Consistently meeting and exceeding production targets and am always looking new methods to improve efficiencies. Practical expertise in microalgae culture and system design/constuction (batch, semi-continuous, and continuous systems)