Karl B.

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Science and Technology Lead for Human Sciences, Defence Science and Technology @ New Zealand Defence Force
Auckland, NZ
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About Karl B.

Karl is a certified Human Factors Professional in New Zealand (CNZHFE), a Chartered Human Factors Professional in the UK (C.ErgHF), a Fellow Member of the UK Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (FCIEHF), a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS) and a member of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety. He has a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Psychology (University of Wolverhampton), a Master’s Degree in Human Factors and Safety Assessment in Aeronautics (Cranfield University), and a PhD Psychology (University of Auckland). Karl has 20+ year’s of experience working in Psychology and Human Factors. Seven year's of experience as a metallurgical engineer/quality controller, and 5 years as a project manager.

Karl B.'s Current Company Details
New Zealand Defence Force

New Zealand Defence Force

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Science and Technology Lead for Human Sciences, Defence Science and Technology
Auckland, NZ
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nzdf.mil.nz
Employees:
3560
Karl B. Work Experience Details
  • New Zealand Defence Force
    Science And Technology Lead For Human Sciences, Defence Science And Technology
    New Zealand Defence Force
    Auckland, Nz
  • New Zealand Defence Force | Defence Science & Technology
    Science And Technology Lead For Human Sciences, Defence Science & Technology
    New Zealand Defence Force | Defence Science & Technology Jun 2023 - Present
    Auckland, New Zealand
    To lead and manage the Human Sciences research team and its associated research programme. The Human Sciences team provides timely and relevant defence science and technology advice, authoritative recommendations, trends, risks and implications to key stakeholders.
  • International Association For The Advancement Of Space Safety
    Technical Assistant - Human Performance And Health Technical Group
    International Association For The Advancement Of Space Safety Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
    Noordwijk, The Netherlands
    This role is to support the Technical Group Chair. The technical group promotes an internationally shared understanding among stakeholders (e.g., space agencies, educational institutions, industry) of processes, practices and technological goals needed for safe and productive crewed missions. Assess and disseminate effective strategies that will advance Human Performance Support Systems (HPSS) development to help the crew and ground personnel meet mission objectives. Assess, and increase awareness of, spaceflight-stressor effects on crew physiological and behavioural health (i.e., space medicine), including radiation, isolation and confinement, altered gravity, and much more.
  • Hfex Limited
    Managing Director And Principal Consultant
    Hfex Limited Nov 2012 - Jun 2023
    Auckland
    Providing a wide range of services to organisations who want to gain a better understanding and control of human reliability and efficiency in the workplace. Helping organisations to avoid things going wrong operationally, but also to help understand when things don't quite go according to plan either. With experience of providing services in air transport, defence, energy, maritime and rail coupled with significant project delivery experience, HFEx provides qualified and accredited Human Factors experts to deliver high quality solutions to organisations who strive to achieve operational and safety excellence.
  • Worksafe New Zealand
    Part Time Innovation Practice Lead (Hfex Contract)
    Worksafe New Zealand Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
    For starters, HFEx is going strong!I don't usually post business contracts but given the length of this one and the networking that comes with the role, I feel it appropriate.On a six month part-time contract, my responsibilities are:> Support the Safety Innovation Team managed by Daniel Hummerdal> Support the rollout of pragmatic solutions for PCBUs focusing on concepts of Safety II / Safety Differently / HOP / Resilience Engineering (or whatever other terminology you can think of to define essentially the same thing)> Help optimise the throughput of innovation> Provide human factors expertise where appropriate> Support the wider business where appropriate.
  • Igniter
    Human Factors Consultant (Hfex Contract)
    Igniter Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
    New Zealand
    To help support the development of processes and their measures which create sustained competitive advantage and build customer value. Ensuring Human Factors is considered in process and systems to achieve optimal business and employee performance. To design, develop, deliver, contribute a wide range of human factors solutions to customers of Igniter Ltd. Provide Human Factors expertise to a wide range of client driven activities. Conduct root cause analyses on incident and near miss investigation data. Develop human factors frameworks for investigations. Provide a human factors quality audit on investigations. Liaise directly with customers offering human factors expertise and advice, and target areas for future contractual work.
  • Igniter
    Consultant
    Igniter Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
    Auckland And Wellington
    To help support the development of processes and their measures which create sustained competitive advantage and build customer value. Ensuring Human Factors is considered in process and systems to achieve optimal business and employee performance. To design, develop, deliver, contribute elements of complex Safety Management Systems for large organisations. Provide Human Factors expertise to a wide range of client driven activities. Conduct root cause analyses on incident and near miss investigation data. Develop human factors frameworks for accident and incident investigations. Provide a human factors quality audit on investigations. Liaise directly with customers offering human factors expertise and advice, and target areas for future contractual work.
  • Telecom New Zealand
    Project Manager
    Telecom New Zealand Jun 2007 - Oct 2011
    Lifecycle project management, governance, financial control/forecasting ( $2m+), change management, project meetings, risk and issue management, relationship management, reporting, stakeholder management, documentation and operational readiness reviews regular reporting to program, wider business and external vendors. Member of the Health and Safety Committee.Project Management of teams include:CDMA network-wide upgradesDevelopment of ETL Solution for Market IntelligenceDevelopment of Pre-paid phone promotionImprovements to targeting tool for pro-active maintenanceDiscovery work into third party management of physical infrastructureDevelopment of first UFB product, and the processes/procedures to support that product.
  • Optimal Usability
    Usability Expert Review Consultant
    Optimal Usability Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
    Contracted by Optimal Usability , used human factors expertise to conduct user centred reviews on websites of major New Zealand organisations. Customers included Xtra, PWC, Auckland University and Charities Commission.
  • Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University
    Project Manager (Sleep Deprivation And Fatigue)
    Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University Jul 2006 - Apr 2007
    Managed 8 paid research assistants to successfully complete a US Air Force Funded Project. Ensured a research protocol was completed within the time constraints and data collection of the highest quality and within budget. Responsibilities included “As Researcher” - management of psychological performance testing (working memory), questionnaires, EEG readings, “As Manager” – recruitment, training, people management, planning, trial coordination, communication, participant recruitment and overnight shifts.
  • Bae Systems
    Human Factors Scientist
    Bae Systems 2005 - 2006
    Gained contracts with engineering departments developing new technology. Experienced in financial management, consultancy, customer relations, project status reporting and presentations. Obtained UK Security Clearance for work with defence contracts. Worked closely with the Royal Air Force, Spanish Air Force, British Army, MoD and Civil Aviation Organisations.Awards and Achievements: Awarded a BAE System’s Chairman’s Award of Innovation for involvement in Euro-fighter Typhoon Display Helmet Flight Trials.
  • Worcestershire County Council
    Development Officer
    Worcestershire County Council 2001 - 2003
    Proposed, developed and delivered new policies within Local Government. Conducted exploratory interviews, assessments, organisational change management, lobbied politicians and council committees, team building, training and recruitment initiatives. Prepared and delivered presentations to management on a regular basis.Awards and Achievements: Helped secure £600,000 to develop a support centre for client group.

Karl B. Skills

Human Factors Business Process Improvement Project Delivery Change Management Ergonomics Stakeholder Management Project Management Governance Project Planning Management Team Management Risk Management Psychology Qualitative Research Risk Assessment Human Computer Interaction Process Improvement Leadership User Centered Design Safety Management Systems Research Organizational Development Culture Change Workshop Facilitation Consulting Usability Testing Human Factors Engineering Safety Software Documentation Data Analysis Team Leadership Consultancy Usability Defence Analysis Telecommunications Training Knowledge Management Root Cause Analysis Human Behavior Prince2 Operational Risk Management Requirements Gathering Data Profiling Investigations Root Cause Problem Solving Subjest Matter Expertise Systems Engineering Icam Investigation Safety Ii

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Karl B. works for New Zealand Defence Force

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Karl B.'s current role is Science and Technology Lead for Human Sciences, Defence Science and Technology.

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Karl B. attended The University Of Auckland, Cranfield University, The University Of Wolverhampton.

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Karl B. has interest in Children, Science And Technology, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Animal Welfare, Health.

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Karl B. has skills like Human Factors, Business Process Improvement, Project Delivery, Change Management, Ergonomics, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Governance, Project Planning, Management, Team Management, Risk Management.

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Karl B.'s colleagues are Dennis Moratti, Victory Project New Zealand, Patrick Osman, Karen Esterhuizen, Kelly Wishnowsky, Caroline Faircloth, Craig Thompson.

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