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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leading a program of work in the Network Operations division to analyse and implement strategic projects to realise business improvements. Key Accountabilities:• Contribute to commercial outcomes and manage the benefits realisation • Use structured methodologies and analytical approaches to improve operational efficiency and capabilities.• Facilitate the improvement of operational processes through strategic continuous process improvement projects.• Measure and evaluate changes to business processes.• Sponsor and develop existing LEAN practices in the pursuit of continuous improvement, including coaching and mentoring of Lean Six-Sigma practitioners

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Delivered valuable lean and compliance programs to Australia Post Group's Network Operations divisions. Key Responsibilities: ▪ Delivery of the Lean Safety Site Assessment, Lean Sustainability and Lean Champions programs for the Southern states and Western Australia ▪ Deliver an updated internal compliance audit program▪ Manage the software platforms that support the operations self-auditing program ▪ Support the development of Lean training materials, standard tools and documents ▪ Development of a Lean Champions internal training program ▪ Perform site diagnostics to determine improvement plans ▪ Identify opportunities for process improvement ▪ Support operational teams to implement positive change

Australia

Develop people and programs to create sustainable change in the Southern Pacific region. Key Responsibilities: ▪ Delivery of Lean and OpEx training locally and internationally ▪ Support the development of Lean training materials▪ Perform site diagnostics to determine improvement road maps ▪ Identify opportunities for process improvement ▪ Coach Lean Project Managers to ensure ongoing success▪ Lead high value improvement projects ▪ Support teams to implement positive change▪ Support global operational excellence initiatives▪ Lead the design of Lean laboratoriesKey Achievements: ▪ 55% Improvement in CI Project projected savings within first 12 months▪ Development of additional Lean Project Managers within the network ▪ High level of satisfaction for local and international training programs delivered▪ Delivery of multiple laboratory construction projects on-time and budget

Hallam, Victoria, Australia

Responsible for instilling a continuous improvement culture across local and international operations while driving improvement projects for efficiency and cost saving. Key Responsibilities:▪ Responsible for training staff in Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques▪ Lead the Continuous Improvement Steering Committee▪ Lead high value CI projects ▪ Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with Kaizen teams to implement positive change▪ Apply the principles of Lean and Six-Sigma to a range of process improvements across all departments▪ Mentor staff to implement process improvements within their own teams▪ Align processes and procedures across Lumen's global locations▪ Responsible for internal compliance auditing for environmental and quality systemsKey Achievements: ▪ Identified significant bottom-line savings for Lumen Australia and Lumen International manufacturing sites▪ Created a Lean training program for engaging all staff at Lumen Australia▪ Successfully delivered training and increased engagement in Lean initiatives ▪ Lead major cost saving projects that will transform business practices at Lumen globally

Hallam Victoria Australia

Reporting to the Managing Director, Responsible for all Applications Engineering, Project Management and Technical Documentation functions. Key Responsibilities:▪ Member of the organisation’s Leadership Team. ▪ Member of the Continuous Improvement Steering Committee - responsible for steering cross-functional process improvement projects.▪ Responsible for 30 staff including 4 team leaders.▪ Lead the appointment of engineering staff in Lumen global locations.▪ Develop and manage an annual budget in excess of $4.2M. ▪ Develop engineering processes ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and ISO/TS16949 ▪ Monitor performance measures for all Engineering, Project Management and Graphic Design staff. ▪ Manage recruitment and role definitions within Engineering, Project Management and Graphic Design teams.▪ Use a hands-on approach to work with the Engineering design team to review and release a large number of new part designs each year.▪ Support applications for government grants and R&D taxation credits. Key Achievements:▪ Winner of the Gold award on behalf of Lumen Australia at the 2009 Toyota Australia Kaizen Marathon.▪ Expansion of the department’s engineering capabilities and infrastructure – adding mechanical design, plastic moulding and 3D modelling to the organisation.▪ Created the Lumen resident engineer program with GM Holden and Toyota Australia. ▪ Lead innovation teams to enhance product development▪ Managed Lumen’s first connected vehicle device project including a smartphone app with Wi-Fi interface for vehicle electronics. ▪ Managed the expansion of the internal testing facilities including the building a new laboratory facility. ▪ Facilitated and delivered training and development for all technical staff with the goal of improving technical capabilities.▪ Improved the Engineering department’s interaction with all areas of the business and customers.▪ Developed an Engineering incentive program to improve sales opportunities.

Hallam Vic

Key Responsibilities:▪ Lead the electronic design team▪ Design and validation of electronic systems for automotive OEMs▪ Departmental compliance to ISO9001 and ISO/TS16949▪ Supplier selection and auditingKey Achievements:▪ Developed processes to support ongoing compliance to ISO/TS16949▪ Development of new adaptable ECU platform ▪ Built capability for in-house PCB design and validation▪ Established new business opportunities by assisting the with the sales process ▪ Designed a temporary production cell for fast delivery of new products

Hallam

Involved at all levels of product design from concept through to production. Lead designer of a number product lines that sold for over 10 years. Project portfolio covering a variety of disciplines including microcontroller based electronics, software, enclosure design, vehicle lighting systems, wiring harness design and new product R&D. Created a number of new business opportunities by maintaining close relationships with customers.

Geelong West, Australia

ICT is a provider of industrial automation solutions and technology systems for manufacturing and process environments. Services include electrical system design, PLC and SCADA system programming and equipment safety audits. This role required involvement in a large variety of project works in the areas of PLC control systems, human-machine interface design, electrical cabinet layout, CAD drafting and electronic design. I successfully managed small projects and worked with senior engineers on major projects such as the design and implementation of control systems and HMI for the Ford BA engine head production line at the Ford Geelong plant.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics And Embedded Software, Honours

Activities and Societies: Deakin Engineering Society (secretary), Deakin University Snow Skiing Club (President)Embedded Software.

Associate Diploma Of Electonic Engineering, Electronics, Transferred To Deakin University

Analogue and Digital Electronics