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Sydney, Australia

As the General Manager of Linden Electric, I oversee strategic operations and drive innovation across the company, which has a legacy since 1977 in delivering specialised electrical services. My focus is on fostering a team-oriented culture grounded in Linden Electric’s pillars of quality, safety, and integrity. Key responsibilities include:🟡 Leadership & Team Development: Leading a multidisciplinary team, I prioritise professional growth, collaboration, and skill development. I work closely with each team member to encourage continuous improvement and foster an environment of mutual support.🟡 Strategic Operations: Overseeing all business functions, from project management and client relations to financial planning and compliance. I ensure that all projects meet rigorous safety and quality standards, particularly in sensitive sectors like laboratory, aged care, and medical facilities.🟡 Innovation & Industry Engagement: Driving the company’s focus on innovative solutions, especially in areas such as UV-C installations for pathogen control and advanced safety protocols. I collaborate with industry bodies and partners to keep Linden Electric at the forefront of technological and regulatory advancements.🟡 Client & Project Management: Ensuring seamless delivery of high-profile projects, from complex scientific installations to community-focused initiatives. My role involves direct engagement with clients, addressing their needs, and ensuring project milestones are met with precision.

Sydney, Australia

As Service Manager at Linden Electric, I led service operations with a focus on defect analysis, compliance, and client satisfaction within high-compliance sectors, including medical research and scientific facilities. My role expanded to include UV-C germicidal lighting projects, low voltage (LV) network design, and a significant overhaul of our work health and safety systems. Key responsibilities included:🟡Defect Analysis & Reporting: Conducted thorough defect assessments, documenting and addressing non-compliance issues to enhance safety and reliability across client facilities.🟡 Specialised Project Management: Delivered tailored electrical solutions, particularly within medical research and scientific facilities, to support critical infrastructure and ensure strict compliance with industry standards.🟡 UV-C Germicidal Lighting: Spearheaded UV-C lighting projects aimed at improving environmental health by designing and implementing germicidal lighting solutions to mitigate pathogen risks.🟡 Low Voltage Network Design & Calculation: Led LV network design initiatives, conducting precise load calculations to optimise system performance and ensure safe, compliant installations.🟡 Work Health and Safety (WHS) Overhaul: Overhauled WHS protocols to align with current regulations, introducing improved safety procedures and training to foster a secure working environment for all team members.🟡 Client Relations: Engaged closely with clients, providing expert consultation, addressing specific needs, and ensuring service delivery met or exceeded expectations.

Sydney, Australia

During my time as an Electrician at Linden Electric, I specialised in projects within aged care, scientific, and medical research facilities, maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety. My work evolved to include energy auditing, compliance assessments, and defect auditing to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to stringent industry standards. Key responsibilities included:🟡Facility-Specific Expertise: Delivered tailored electrical solutions and routine maintenance within aged care, scientific, and medical research facilities, adhering to the unique regulatory and operational requirements of each setting.🟡Energy Auditing: Conducted energy audits to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, recommending solutions to reduce energy consumption and operational costs for clients.🟡Compliance and Defect Auditing: Performed compliance assessments and defect audits, addressing critical issues proactively to ensure both immediate and long-term safety and operational standards.🟡Technical Problem-Solving: Diagnosed and resolved complex electrical issues, applying a methodical approach to minimise disruption within critical facilities.

Sydney, Australia

During my apprenticeship at Linden Electric, I gained hands-on experience across a variety of complex environments, including aged care, medical research, scientific facilities, and industrial automation. Working closely with my father, I learned not only the technical skills required in these specialised sectors but also the importance of quality, safety, and integrity. My apprenticeship provided a strong foundation in:🟡 Electrical Systems Installation and Maintenance: Conducted installations and routine maintenance in high-compliance settings, focusing on accuracy and adherence to stringent safety standards.🟡 Technical Problem-Solving: Developed problem-solving skills in real-time, particularly within critical facilities where downtime can impact research and patient care.🟡 Industrial Automation: Assisted in the design and installation of automation systems, gaining insight into operational efficiency and technological integration.🟡 Learning from Industry Experts: Benefited from hands-on guidance, particularly from my father, who instilled the core values that Linden Electric stands by today.This foundational experience gave me an appreciation for the specialised needs of each sector and a commitment to upholding Linden Electric's legacy of quality, safety and integrity.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As the Co-Founder of Linden Affinity, I lead our mission to enhance safety and quality of life through advanced medical technology. Focusing on real-time monitoring and support systems, I oversee the development and deployment of innovative fall detection devices tailored to elderly, disability, hospital, and aged care environments. My role involves strategic planning, partnership development, and the integration of technology solutions that empower healthcare providers with immediate, actionable insights.Key responsibilities include:🟢 Product Development and Strategy: Spearheading the design and implementation of fall detection systems, ensuring each solution meets stringent safety standards and adapts to the unique needs of healthcare facilities.🟢 Market and Client Engagement: Building relationships with key stakeholders in aged care, hospitals, and disability services to deliver customised monitoring solutions that enhance patient safety and care responsiveness.🟢 Innovation in Medical Technology: Driving continuous innovation within the company, focusing on refining our devices and exploring emerging technologies to remain at the forefront of the healthcare monitoring industry.🟢 Operational Leadership: Overseeing day-to-day operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless product deployment and support for clients.As Co-Founder, I am dedicated to fostering a compassionate approach to technology in healthcare, where intelligent monitoring solutions directly improve patient outcomes and safety.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As the Founder of Linden UV, I lead our mission to advance UV-C technology for public health and environmental protection. My role encompasses strategic vision, technology development, and partnerships, focusing on understanding and managing the impacts of UV-C radiation.Major Duties:🟣 Leadership: Define and implement Linden UV’s vision, focusing on innovative UV-C applications for environmental health.🟣 Technology Development: Oversee the design of advanced UV detectors to monitor real-time UV radiation levels and emissions like VOCs across varied environments.🟣 Consulting and Design: Lead projects to create tailored UV-C disinfection solutions for HVAC, upper-air, and surface applications in healthcare, public, and industrial spaces.🟣 Project Oversight: Manage end-to-end UV-C installations, ensuring compliance, safety, and effective performance.🟣 Data Collection and Environmental Testing: Develop plans to deploy UV sensors and conduct VOC testing across Australia, generating data on UV impact on health, ecosystems, and material safety.Key Initiatives:🟣 Australia-Wide UV Monitoring Network: Launching a detection network to track UV levels contributing valuable data to environmental health research.🟣 Client Solutions: Delivering tailored UV-C applications in high-impact sectors like healthcare and public spaces, integrating UV-C safely into complex systems.🟣 Research Partnerships: Building collaborations with research institutions and agencies to drive understanding of UV-C and VOC impacts, supporting public health and safety standards.🟣 Educational Outreach: Leading public awareness efforts on UV-C safety, sharing insights with clients, agencies, and communities.Through Linden UV, I am committed to advancing UV-C technology that combines safety, compliance, and innovation for a healthier environment.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As an Advisory Board Member for Club Clipsal, I contributed to the strategic growth and community engagement of the Club, supporting the needs of electrical contractors nationwide. In this role, I worked closely with the Partner Programs Coordinator, State General Manager and other electrical contractors to deliver initiatives tailored to each region, enhancing member satisfaction and fostering strong industry relationships. Key responsibilities included:🟢 Strategic Direction: Developed and recommended business and social strategies to benefit all Club members, acting as a regional representative and ensuring decisions were made with the Club's collective interests in mind.🟢 Advocacy & Feedback: Served as a voice for members in my state/region, gathering feedback from localised meetings and relaying it at national forums.🟢 Initiative Development: Proposed new initiatives to drive regional engagement and ensure sustainable growth, participating in collaborative planning meetings with other board members and program coordinators.🟢 Marketing & Events: Provided insights on marketing strategies for events and promotions, encouraging social interaction and networking opportunities among members.🟢 Industry Relations: Engaged with electrical wholesalers, providing feedback and challenging strategies to improve services and support for Clipsal and Club members.🟢 Digital Engagement: Promoted and supported the Club's digital platforms, encouraging member involvement and active use of resources like My Electrician Portal and social media.My role also involved fostering professional integrity within the electrical industry, acting as a visible representative at Club events, and sharing the progress of Club Clipsal to create an inclusive, member-centric community. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this role - I gained a better understanding of the electrical industry and built strong relationships with other electrical contractors.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

During my year as an Associate on the Club Clipsal Advisory Board, I focused on learning and gaining insight into industry dynamics, strategic planning, and member engagement. I collaborated with senior board members, participated in discussions, and developed a strong foundation in supporting the Club’s initiatives and community-building efforts.

Certificate Iii, Telecommunications

Certificate Iii, Electrotechnology

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