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California, United States

San Francisco, California, US

• We're a software company, not a hardware company. Our mission is to revolutionize how humans and robots work together (and have fun doing it).
• Now Hiring: Join our dynamic team as we seek to fill key roles, including ML & CV Engineers, UX/UI Engineers, and SaaS Specialists (Sales).

Noosa, QLD, AU

• Electrifying classic cars with cutting-edge EV tech during my spare time.
• Contributed to a cool eBay campaign.
• This passion for innovation fuels my curiosity and drive.

• Provided rapid product development (Hardware & Software) for a variety of industries by bringing together highly talented technical teams and getting results in days, not months!!
• Specializing in making things talk to each other that normally don't (Robotics, IoT and connected devices).
• Providing expert guidance in manufacturing, product, and technical team management to ensure project success.

Derrimut, Victoria, AU

• A leading Australian defence company specializing in ultra-compact, high-power laser systems with advanced AI tracking.
• Led the research and development side.
• Reduced the costs and size while maintaining world-class capability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of directed energy and artificial intelligence systems.

Byron Bay, New South Wales, AU

• An award-winning electric hydrofoil that lets you glide silently above water, simulating the sensation of flying.
• Led product development and management - created a patented unibody design.
• Played a key role in refining product details for maximum performance and durability.
• Built and nurtured partnerships to support product growth and market presence.

• Mile High Luggage pioneers lightweight hard cases for surfboard travel, ensuring worry-free journeys worldwide.
• Conceptualized and developed lightweight hard cases for surfboard travel, emphasizing durability and eco-friendliness.
• Established partnerships and managed product engineering to ensure high-quality, environmentally conscious solutions.
• Oversaw the production and distribution of eco-friendly luggage, providing surfers with peace of mind during travel.
• Our eco-conscious approach utilizes 100% recycled plastics, minimizing environmental impact.

Sydney, NSW, AU

• Co-creator of the “3-Day Robot” challenge. 38 participants, including the well-known Mad Max crew, collaborated to build 6 auto-cars using second-hand vehicles.
• Creator of the infamous self-driving full size car (click on the media link below to watch a video).

• Mentored and Advised Startups: Offered strategic guidance to startups, assisting in refining business models and product offerings.
• Built Networks and Partnerships: Leveraged industry connections to establish strategic partnerships and facilitate funding opportunities, enhancing support networks for startups.

• Managed the technical development of the initial platform builds and its integrations into Cedar Sinai Medical Center's in the greater Los Angeles and California.
• Provided strategic technical direction and company vision.
• Developed and managed product architecture development and resources.
• Optimized and managed technical team/s, including recruiting, interviews, training and off-shore resource management.

Led the creation of the world's first "Connected Vaporiser Pen" for the expanding vape pen market in the USA.

• Managed and coordinated all technology aspects of the business, including design, build, management and testing of the ollo cloud platforms, ollo hardware (design, manufacture & software) and mobile applications (iOS &.
• Provided strategic technical direction, developed product architecture, and performed technical due diligence on hardware, software, and design development.
• Optimized and managed technical teams, including recruitment, interviews, training, and off-shore resource management.
• Led the design, manufacture, and software development of wireless telephony systems, smartphone apps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Coordinated all aspects of technical development, both internally and externally, while also liaising, presenting, and demonstrating to industry, vendor, and partner companies to foster deeper networks.

• Specialties: Automation and Electrical Design, Vision Guided Robotics, Manufacturing Business Intelligence, PLC/HMI SystemsThe company specialized in Advanced Vision Guided Robotics for Manufacturing, delivering.
• Built the company from inception to servicing over 25 Tier 1 production companies in 4 years.
• Managed all operational, growth, and directional aspects of the company.
• Project-managed a wide variety of projects involving multiple stakeholders and resources.
• Integrated and contributed to industry-leading vendor automation solutions.
• Conceptualized, designed, developed, and implemented industrial automation systems.

• Responsible for assisting in all phases of assigned industrial automation projects, including requirements gathering, detailed design, development, programming, commissioning, documentation, and end user training.
• Managed all operational aspects of the Queensland state office, including sales, marketing, and customer/industry relationships.
• Oversaw multiple automation projects and managed staff/resources involved.
• Designed and developed automation systems, including Robotics, PLC, and Machine Vision.
• Provided servicing for existing automation systems.
• Liaised with customers, industry stakeholders, and vendors across various industries.

Deakin, ACT, AU

• Designed and developed a multitude of automation equipment to bring minting into the 21st century.
• Researched and designed automation equipment to improve production processes
• Managed multiple automation projects and staff/resources involved
• Created CAD drawings to Australian standards for internal and external manufacture
• Fault find equipment/software. (Robots, pneumatics, vision systems, PLC, etc)
• Conducted and manage experiments and report results to management

Deakin, ACT, AU

• Designed and developed many automation equipment to bring minting into the 21st century.
• Created business cases to support the purchases of new equipment
• Managed multiple automation projects and staff/resources involved
• Created new programs and tooling for robots/vision systems to maximise output

• Collaborated with leading scientists and engineers worldwide on the engineering commercialization of photovoltaics (solar panels).
• Implemented state-of-the-art technology that revolutionized the PV market by providing transparency and the ability to function in shaded/cloudy conditions.
• Played a pivotal role in advancing the production and testing of photovoltaic systems.

Worked in the Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer department making Fiber Bragg Gratings with high powered gas lasers.

Education record

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science

Engineering Mechanical Trade Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Engineering

Production Technologies (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering

Education record