Every start up is different, but this one is truly special. A wheel that enables intuitive mobility and is fully developed and manufactured in Australia - what a gem!Rotacaster had a great product and vision, but need help in execution and implementation. Leading the production and engineering team I developed new product lines, stabilised production processes and developed new distribution strategies. This has seen Rotacaster (now Omnia) triple its revenue and quadruple its production output which is now distributed across the globe.Being a very factual person, my focus on data quality of our ERP system enabled us to get an accurate picture of our finances and develop growth strategies. Furthermore I gained significant experience in marketing and sales in technical and customisation environments.

Dux Manufacturing went through multiple rounds of restructuring during this time frame. Eventually it was sold to Noritz, a major Japanese player in the hot water industry.Exposed to the Japanese philosophy I gained further experience in continuous improvement, 6 Sigma and other quality systems.Leading a team of engineers and quality professionals we reduced Dux's warranty cost through field analysis and process improvements.

Having worked project based so far, this was my opportunity to truly implement! I managed the start up of the new assembly factory, which was designed by me prior that. Managing 40 shop floor staff by establishing KPIs for safety, quality, adherence to production plan, attendance and productivity. We reached designed production target within 3 months.The lessons learned were immensely valuable! Culture, team development, trust in management - all comes from engagement of your team members, listening and implementing.

Upgrading Dux's production site in the beautiful Southern Highlands was definitely a special project for me. I was able to convince management to completely change their approach to assembling hot water systems and implemented a modern, highly efficient, LEAN production based facility. We were the first in Australia to use AGVs in assembly systems as a replacement for traditional conveyor lines.This project also enhanced my experience in project management, budgeting, tendering and taught me the importance of stakeholder management.

This was the start into my Australian career. I worked on a major factory upgrade and developed site logistics, designed assembly assembly lines and LEAN production systems

My first foray into leadership taught me the importance of team culture and leading by example.

Here is the base of my deep technical understanding of manufacturing. Being hands-on in the implementation of projects across assembly systems design, robotic applications and quality systems taught me a lot about great companies. Furthermore, research on robotic systems and developing control strategies laid the foundation for my phd in engineering.

Sharing my passion of manufacturing technology and assembly systems with students opened up their eyes to the possibilities in the industrial world