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Leading the contestable planning and contestable design/certification teams for all distribution level connection projects in Essential Energy’s network.

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Uplifting the performance of Network Design in Essential Energy while maintaining Quality Assurance outcomes.

Port Macquarie

Built the Digital Asset Management Strategic Plan for Essential Energy laying out 6 strategic themes and over 60 value cases that will let Essential Energy make better Asset Management Decisions.

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for preliminary design, estimation and scoping of Non-Contestable works related to new Major Connections to the Essential Energy network.Generated Project Definitions for over 50 Applications and Enquiries to connect to the Essential Energy network totalling over 1200MW of generation.Undertook extensive internal stakeholder engagement for each connection, managing all technical and commercial factors to deliver an effective outcome.

Gold Coast

Responsible for the design of building electrical services (power distribution, lighting, security, dry fire, communications substation design) in a wide array of project segments (Residential, Hotel, Food and Beverage, Shopping Centres, Education, Subdivisions, Abattoirs). Developed experience in substation design, LV distribution, exit/emergency lighting design as well as relationship management with architects, developers and other engineers.

Sydney, Australia

Working as a product engineer for Schneider Electric, I was responsible for products within the busways, universal enclosures and terminals ranges.I had a great experience gaining a technical understanding and improving the commercial performance of these products through several ways;-Developing re-launch projects to grow existing products to new heights-Providing the correct level of technical and commercial support to sales engineers-Working with sales teams to promote and educate customers on the features and benefits of product ranges.-Working with customers to develop the best designs using Schneider Electric products.-Undertaking training to key product champions throughout the business.

Sydney, Australia

This role involved providing support to sales teams both technically and commercially and managing the ongoing operation of products in the motor control and protection range and the LV Switchboard range. This has required me to help sales teams with technical information and help to develop strategic pricing approaches.A highlight of this role was coordinating the launch of a new product into the Australian market and coordinating with stakeholders throughout the business and with customers to achieve the best result.

Sydney, Australia

I was responsible for the project execution of Building Management System projects as a project engineer. This involved the preparation/programming/installation and testing of BMS controllers in office and industrial environments.I was required to collaborate with other building services providers and work with new construction projects.

Sydney

I was responsible for generating tenders and executing projects won. These projects generally included the design and supply of low voltage switchboards and switch rooms. During this time I was involved with several successful tenders and projects and was required to attend factory acceptance testing abroad to guarantee quality.I gained significant experience in electrical engineering, developing a great knowledge for low voltage distribution.A highlight of this role was leading a project life-cycle from initial tender all the way through to customer delivery.

Sydney, Australia

Undertook energy modelling for proposed building designs using the software package AccuRate.Experience in Greenstar, NABERS and BASIX project reporting.Used AutoCAD to modify building drawings for R-value calculations of glass façade joints. Analysed and prepared reports for customers and certification. Collaborated with several stakeholders including builders, architects and other engineering firms.

Validation, commissioning and monitoring of an air conditioning carlorimeter room. This was done using Labview and various other controls systems

Executive Master Of Business Administration - Emba, Business Administration And Management, General, Gpa 7 (High Distinction)

The Executive MBA is a practice-oriented graduate business degree, designed for experienced those wishing to learn alongside like-minded.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Renewable Energy, Honors Class 1

This discipline of engineering focused on electrical engineering and mechanical engineering with an application towards renewable energy.

Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Management And Leadership