[ { "role": "Owner / Director", "company": "800 Enterprises", "endYear": "", "endMonth": "", "location": "Brisbane based, working onsite nationally, globally and remote", "startYear": "2023", "startMonth": "8", "currentRole": true, "description": "As founder of 800 Enterprises, I established the business to provide strategic growth advisory, portfolio delivery support, and professional services to government and industry clients. I specialise in campaign planning, bid preparation, and program mobilisation, particularly in Defence, Public Sector, and complex infrastructure environments.\n\nMy work includes leading bid strategy and readiness, providing advisory services across ASDEFCON, MSP ESSA, and public sector procurement frameworks, and supporting clients through the full capture-to-delivery lifecycle. The business is built on a reputation for clarity, trusted relationships, and deep domain knowledge that enables clients to position for growth and execute with confidence." }, { "role": "Portfolio Director", "company": "Infosys", "endYear": "2023", "endMonth": "8", "location": "Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Singapore, Bangalore, Santiago", "startYear": "2018", "startMonth": "4", "currentRole": false, "description": "As Portfolio Director, I provided strategic leadership for global programs across Defence, government, and industry. I was initially tasked with establishing and expanding the delivery practice in Australia and internationally—successfully growing operations into South America, Asia, the U.S., and India.\nI led the delivery of large-scale, complex programs across multiple regions and time zones, managing over 100 direct and indirect staff. This included Defence transformation programs and expansion of a key global account, with full responsibility for client engagement, portfolio governance, and delivery assurance.\nMy role required a strong balance of operational oversight, strategic alignment, and cross-cultural leadership—ensuring high-impact outcomes across critical infrastructure, ICT, and transformation initiatives." }, { "role": "Program Manager", "company": "Calibre Global", "endYear": "2018", "endMonth": "4", "location": "Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth", "startYear": "2015", "startMonth": "1", "currentRole": false, "description": "Responsible for program planning and delivery of operational technologies across Oil & Gas, Mining and Minerals, Defence, and Government sectors. I was seconded into BHP Minerals Australia, where I led the development and delivery of their operational technologies strategy and associated programs of work.\nMy role also included the operational management of resources mobilised to remote and regional sites in support of major capital works projects. In parallel, I led bid management and tender responses, supporting business development and client acquisition efforts across strategic partners.\nThis role combined hands-on program delivery with commercial and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, helping drive both project outcomes and business growth." }, { "role": "Telecommunications Project Manager / Telecommunications Field Supervisor", "company": "Arrow Energy", "endYear": "2014", "endMonth": "12", "location": "Brisbane, Dalby, Moranbah", "startYear": "2012", "startMonth": "8", "currentRole": false, "description": "From high-level design through to early works, I played a key role in a $250M+ telecommunications infrastructure program. I led the planning and preparation of tender documentation, managed the evaluation process, and supported the contract finalisation and signing phases.\n\nAs the lead for the Main Telecommunications Contract (MTC) program within the Upstream project, I was responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing delivery timelines, and ensuring compliance with technical and commercial requirements across all phases of the project lifecycle." }, { "role": "Commissioning Manager", "company": "Kordia", "endYear": "2012", "endMonth": "8", "location": "Brisbane", "startYear": "2011", "startMonth": "9", "currentRole": false, "description": "Initially engaged as a Telecommunications Engineer on the APLNG project, I was responsible for the design and commissioning of RF, data, and telemetry communications systems for Origin Energy. I was later promoted to Commissioning Manager, where I developed the overarching commissioning strategy for the project.\n\nThis role involved concept and detailed design, customer engagement, procurement of engineered solutions, and integration of renewable energy technologies within telecommunications systems. I was also responsible for key project management functions, including the development of commercial frameworks, QA systems, and HSE processes." }, { "role": "Lead technical officer / Data Centre Designer", "company": "NEC", "endYear": "2011", "endMonth": "1", "location": "Brisbane", "startYear": "2001", "startMonth": "1", "currentRole": false, "description": "As a Strategic Technical Officer and Certified Data Centre Design Professional, I supported NEC’s ICT strategy, with a focus on secure infrastructure, surveillance, and future-focused technology development. My role covered the design, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of data centre and communication systems.\n\nI was responsible for the planning and implementation of integrated technologies across video surveillance, satellite, UHF/VHF, and wireless access platforms, while also contributing to R&D initiatives exploring emerging technologies for practical application." }, { "role": "Detachment Commander, Satellite and Cryptographic Manager", "company": "Australian Army - RASIGS", "endYear": "2001", "endMonth": "4", "location": "Australia", "startYear": "1991", "startMonth": "1", "currentRole": false, "description": "After completing my Electronics Apprenticeship, I was posted into Field Force Signals units where I was responsible for deploying encrypted radio and satellite communications nodes in both domestic peacetime operations and international active service environments.\n\nAs a Detachment Commander, I led teams in the planning, deployment, and protection of secure communication assets, while also ensuring the safety and operational readiness of personnel, equipment, and vehicles.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDeployment and operation of encrypted radio and satellite communications systems\nLeadership of personnel and protection of assets in diverse environments\nMaintenance of electronic and physical communication security\nPlanning of defensive positions, insertions, and extractions\nQualified Military Instructor and Advanced Military Driving Instructor\nOversight of equipment, weapons, vehicles, and civilian safety" } ]