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Claire
​Milton
Systems Engineering Eng Management Airworthiness
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Claire Milton
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Claire is an Aeronautical Engineer with thirteen years Defence Engineering experience in maintenance, sustainment and acquisition program. She has worked with several multinational teams across different aviation platforms and has demonstrated skills in communication, leadership and management. Claire has specialist skills in systems engineering, certification, safety and risk management. She is a CPENG who is currently working towards being recognised as a Certified Australian Systems Engineer (CASE).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire.milton
George Sykiotis
Systems Engineering
Project Management
Communications
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George Sykiotis

George is an accomplished consultant who enjoys using his technical and management skills to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients. Over the past 18 years he has worked in a variety of complex environments and systems in Defence and in Industry as an engineer and as a project manager. Most recently he was the Engineering Manager in a complex environment supporting the delivery of Tactical Data Link capability to ADF platforms. Previously he was a Project Manager supporting the delivery of radar capability to his clients. George holds a BEng and BAppSci from RMIT University and retains a strong team and customer focus to complement his deep technical expertise.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgesykiotis/​
Heath
​​James
Solution Architect
Project Management ICT Technologies
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Heath James

Heath provides specialist consulting services in strategic ICT Leadership and technical Project Management for Commonwealth Agencies. He has held senior ICT leadership roles (CIO and CTO) within public and private industry as well as technical research roles within Government and academia. Heath has successfully lead ICT Branches within Defence and managed Group-wide Organisational Change Programs. Holding an MBA and PhD, Heath also maintains a strong technical focus in solutions architecture and leadership of risk reduction activities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-james/
Duncan Powrie
Sys Engineering Project Management Logistics
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Duncan Powrie

Duncan is an experienced Project Manager (AIPM)  and Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from UNSW and a Master of Business Administration from CSU. He has a background of full-time and part-time service in Army as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Officer and Logistics Manager, including service in high tempo operational units and CASG. Duncan has also spent significant time in Defence and Engineering Training Management and Workforce Development, including 5 years managing technical portfolios for TAFE and 2 years at the Naval Shipbuilding College. Duncan appreciates the technical challenge of engineering and maintenance problems, and enjoys working with diverse teams to find practical and sustainable solutions which are suitable for a Defence environment. https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanpowrie/​
Gareth Buckett
Range Management
Systems Engineering
Project Management
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Gareth Buckett

Gareth is a senior aerospace armament engineer with substantial experience in the airworthiness of combat aircraft, weapon systems integration, weapon effects testing, range safety policy and risk management. His expertise in these fields is recognised across Defence having been involved in various flight test campaigns, weapons integration activities and responsible for delivering multiple urgent operational requirements across the combat aircraft fleet. He is adept in leading small teams to deliver complex technical solutions on time and to the highest standards. He holds a degree with honours in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-buckett-b99948274/​
Steven
Essex
Eng Management
Systems Engineering
Project Management
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Steven Essex

Steven is a highly accomplished leader with over 25-years working within Air Force and Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group, primarily in support of the Australian Wedgetail capability system. His expertise in organisational transformation, change management, systems engineering and technical management systems. His expertise in these fields is recognised broadly by the nation and has been forged through a series of challenging roles on behalf of Government. His experiences span multiple departments, and he is renowned for leading small teams to deliver fantastic outcomes in the national, strategic interest.
 
He’s highly experienced in strategic analysis, governance and assurance frameworks, strategic planning, benefits management and is an expert in stakeholder liaison, facilitation, and management. Steven has led the establishment and evaluation of engineering management systems from their early stages within the capability life cycle and during their in-service period.
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-essex-06098784/
Daniel ​
​Barrett
ICT Certification
​Systems Integration Eng Management
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Daniel Barrett

Dan is an experienced Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager with specialist skills in acquisition, certification, tactical data links, ICT integration and ICT project management. Dan is experienced in air and ICT domains and skilled in leadership, management and mentoring. Most recently, Dan was the Senior Engineering Manager for the P-8A Program leading the integration of all major systems into Australian strategic ICT environments, including native integration of the Aircraft’s Mission System and Ground Support System. Previously, Dan has held the position  ofProject Engineering Manager for the acquisition of two C-17A aircraft within eight months of project initiation. 
www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-barrett
Paul
Elmer​
Systems Engineering Airworthiness
​Project Management
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Paul Elmer

Paul is an experienced Aerospace Engineer (CPENG), providing specialist services in Systems Engineering, Airworthiness and Certification. He has 20 years experience working in the Defence Aviation Industry, with experience in both Acquisition and Sustainment  programs, delivering capability. Paul has significant experience in managing both small and large teams through change management activities, successfully achieving the required goals of the organisation, a testament to his analytical, communication and project management skills.
Elizabeth Cowling
​Systems Engineering
​Capability Definition
Eng Management
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Elizabeth Cowling

Elizabeth (Liz) Liz is a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer holding a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Masters in Systems Engineering. With a diverse background in complex projects and Defence Acquisition, Liz has made significant contributions to key projects such as DEF6014 MQ-28A Ghost Bat, Warfighting Networks and Applications, LAND4130 Deployed National Information Environment, and SEA1439 PH5B S2 Modernised Submarine Communications System.
 
Liz's expertise spans various roles, including Systems Engineering, Airworthiness, Capability Definition, Solutions Architecture, and Test and Evaluations. Liz possesses a unique proficiency in translating intricate technical concepts into accessible visual representations, facilitating effective communication with non-technical stakeholders. She excels in cultivating collaborative and professional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring precise planning, development, and the successful achievement of project objectives.
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www.linkedin.com/in/lizcowling
Ryan
​Beevor
Eng Management
Systems Engineering
Project Management
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Ryan Beevor

Ryan is an accomplished professional engineer with 22 years experience in Defence across systems engineering, project engineering, maintenance and project management. His expertise in these fields is highly regarded and has been forged through a series of challenging roles across the Air and Maritime domains. He is renowned for leading small teams in the technical and operational environments, whilst ensuring active stakeholder engagement to deliver capability.

Ryan is highly experienced in systems engineering, guided weapons, acquisitions and project management. He is an expert in stakeholder liaison, facilitation, leadership and management, and is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
​https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-beevor-7aa00899/
Thomas
Wheaton
​​SoS Integration
​Systems Engineering Project ​Management
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Thomas Wheaton

Thomas is an accomplished and passionate Systems Engineer and Project Manager with 9 years of experience in complex projects and acquisitions. This includes significant ACAT1 Defence projects such as SEA 5000, SEA 4000, JP2048 and AIR6500, in which Thomas has supported multiple gate processes and progress through all phases of the Capability Life Cycle. Thomas is particularly adept at navigating the challenging stakeholder environment that emerges during capability definition and industry engagement. Thomas holds multiple tertiary qualifications with Bachelors in Engineering and Commerce, and Masters in Systems Engineering and Project Management.
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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/-thomas-wheaton/​
Luke
Hallett
Systems Engineering
Airworthiness
Certification
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Luke Hallett

Luke is a highly accomplished aeronautical engineer (CPEng) with 15 years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force. Luke provides specialist consulting services in engineering, airworthiness, and certification to the Department of Defence.
 
Luke holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and Master of Science in Aerospace Vehicle Design. He has proven experience in engineering management, Defence aviation certification, asset sustainment programmes and technical airworthiness. Luke significantly contributed to Defence’s successful transition to the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations through provision of training and expert advice to the Defence engineering and technical workforce. As a result, Luke possesses a unique proficiency in translating intricate technical concepts into simple language, facilitating effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 
Throughout his career, Luke has developed specialist skills in Defence Aviation Safety Regulations, aircraft certification, safety and risk management and aircraft structural integrity. Luke excels in cultivating collaborative and professional relationships with stakeholders and ensures thorough planning leading to the successful achievement of project objectives.
 
www.linkedin.com/in/luke-hallett-t
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Craig ​
​Lipman
​Eng Management SoS Integration Systems Engineer
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Craig Lipman

​Craig is a highly capable Systems Engineering Manager with over twenty years of experience in Defence Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment activities. He has specialist skills in the design and delivery of complex, software-intensive, military C4I systems, with extensive specific experience in ADF Air Battlespace Management and Air Traffic Management environments. Having held a range of senior engineering management roles within CASG, Craig has demonstratable ability to oversee and develop emergent engineering teams whilst simultaneously ensuring timely completion of project deadlines within specified budgets. Craig holds BEng (AeroAv) and MBA qualifications, and is presently studying towards a Masters of Cyber Security Operations through UNSW. 
www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lipman
Dave
​​Zemel
Systems Engineering
Airworthiness
​Certification
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Dave Zemel

David is a very experienced and highly accomplished leader, manager and engineering practitioner. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, with over 30 years of experience in the RAAF across diverse areas: engineering, maintenance, logistics, capability development and command. David gained a deep and practical working knowledge of the Capability Life Cycle as the Program Manager for the Air Mobility capability in Air Force Headquarters.  While Commanding Officer of the Heavy Airlift System Program Office, with direct responsibility for the C-17 Logistics Management Unit, David fostered the trust and respect of the many international partners and major suppliers. 
www.linkedin.com/in/david-zemel-89288b123/
Paul
Bonnar
Systems Engineering
Project Management FIC Coordination
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Paul Bonnar

Paul has a broad range of Project Management, Systems Engineering and Technical skills that have developed over an extensive 32-year Air Force career as both a Technician and Engineering Officer. Paul has a Masters of Project Management and Systems Engineering and has practical application of these qualifications across a number of CASG and Defence domains. He has demonstrated leadership skills through experience in leading small and large teams in complex technical environments both at home and on ADF Operations.
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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bonnar-971511138/​​
Dinda Timperon​
Cyber Security​
​Systems Engineering 
​Test & Evaluation
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Dinda Timperon

​Dinda is a senior consultant and an experienced leader within Defence, with a background in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and Cyber Security. She is a highly experienced T&E practitioner, T&E Manager and engineer across a variety of platforms, having worked in test and in engineering across ten different platforms – F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, C-27J Spartan, C-130J Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, KC-30A, Boeing Business Jet, Challenger CL-604, PC-9, Hawk-127, and F/A-18 Hornet, and has experience in leading developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) programs, acceptance test & evaluation (AT&E), and operational test and evaluation (OT&E), as well as TEMP writing & management.

She is an experienced manager of large teams of up to 80 people, and has a solid engineering background having worked within aerospace engineering roles, systems engineering, software engineering management roles, aircraft maintenance, and project engineering, across Air Combat Group, Air Mobility Group, and CASG.

Dinda is an ex-RAAF Aerospace Engineering Officer, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) and a Masters of Cyber Security (Security Engineering) with Honours from the University of New South Wales, ADFA, is a Test & Evaluation graduate from the United States National Test Pilot School (NTPS), holds a Masters of Business Administration (Essentials) from the London School of Economics.
She has a very broad knowledge base and is adept at working in complex projects, both as a leader, manager, and as a team member.
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 www.linkedin.com/in/dindatimperon
Miriam
Strmecki
​​Communications
​Systems Engineering Project ​Management
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Miriam Strmecki

Miriam began her career with the RAA, later transitioning to the RAAF as an electrical engineer and has since made the move to AeroPM following 11 years of service.
 
As an electrical engineer in the Air Force, Miriam has had a varied career, ranging from international exercises and deployments to supporting national needs. Miriam has worked as a project manager for acquisition of first of type Defence capability for the F-35A, engaging with international stakeholders in addition to a vast range of experience in maintenance, management, and planning communications across ICT, radio, and networking in a mix of teams.

www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-strmecki/
Jordan
Walker
Eng Management
Systems Engineering​
Airworthiness
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Jordan Walker

With over 20 years experience working
on complex engineering and major
project activities both within Australia
and internationally, Jordan has built a
reputation as an extremely capable
project delivery specialist. His
experience spanning significant periods
within both private industry and Defence
make him uniquely qualified to navigate,
tailor and apply CASG acquisition
processes with a dedicated focus on
outcomes and flexibility in approach
when required.
This is demonstrated most recently by
his successful role as Specialist
Engineering Manager for the CoA on
the AIR5077Ph5A Compliance Upgrade
Project for the E-7A Wedgetail which
involved multinational collaboration from
industry partners, global procurement
and contracting, complex system
integration on the aircraft and in labs
across the country and a Test and
Evaluation program that directly
supported the product maturation from
developmental prototype through to
Final Operation Capability.
He holds a BEng (Hons), a BSc.
(Physics) and is a recognised Chartered
Professional Engineer (CPENG) with
IEAust.

https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-g-
walker
Kim
​Roantree
Systems Engineering
Eng Management Airworthiness
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Kim Roantree

​Kim is a tertiary qualified engineer with over fifteen years of experience contracting in major Defence acquisition projects. Kim has managed engineering aspects of several major Defence acquisition projects. He has operated at different stages in the project lifecycle from the project definition phase to the test and evaluation. As an engineer, Kim has worked as the Engineering Manager during the project definition phase of JP 2089 Phase 2B, F/A-18A/B Digital Close Air Support,  as a Senior Design Engineer for Project Air 5402, Air to Air Refuelling Capability and most recently progressed the Sustainment Design and Implementation of Project Air 6000, Joint Strike Fighter.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-roantree.
Samantha
​Hearne
Sys Engineering
Airworthiness
​Certification
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Samantha Hearne

Samantha provides specialist consulting services in Engineering,  Airworthiness, Certification and Test & Evaluation to the Department of Defence. Samantha is an accomplished aeronautical engineer (CPEng) with over 15 years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force. She has proven experience in engineering management, Defence aviation certification, capital acquisition programmes and technical airworthiness.  Samantha was heavily involved in the successful regulatory transition activities to the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation set, contributing to the creation of an Australian specific regulation and associated guidance. Samantha holds an MSc in Gas Turbine Technology and has specialist skills in Defence Aviation Safety Regulations, aircraft certification, safety and risk management and propulsion system integrity.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hearne/
Robert
Lewis 
SoS Integration​
Systems Engineering Project Management​
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Robert Lewis

Bob has in the order of 30 years’ experience across a wide range of C4ISR systems. Bob has participated in the development and introduction of a number of information systems. He has personal experience in working with the US, with a posting to the United States as the Commonwealth’s representative for intelligence related projects and an operational tour as the ADF Theatre J6 in Iraq in 2004. Following his separation from the RAAF, he was the task lead for the RPDE team that proposed the initial system of systems approach for IAMD, and he has provided technical consulting to Defence on many of the related aspects.
Stefan Foudoulis
Cyber Security​
​Systems Engineering 
​Test & Evaluation
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Stefan Foudoulis

Stefan is an accomplished senior professional engineer with expertise in systems engineering, satellite communications systems, RF communications engineering, electromagnetic spectrum management and satellite operations. His expertise in these fields is recognised broadly across Defence and has been forged through a series of challenging roles within the department over the past 15 years supporting all stages of the capability lifecycle. Stefan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), a Masters of Engineering Science and he is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng). With significant experience supporting operations, he is renowned for maintaining a focus on the end user in developing practical and sustainable solutions to meet the broader Defence needs.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-foudoulis/​
Rob
Perticato
​​Eng Management
​Systems Engineering Project ​Management
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Rob Perticato

Rob is a professionally qualified Electronics Engineer and Project Manager (AIPM CPPD) who has successfully delivered high value and complex Aerospace and IT acquisition projects over the past 25 years. He has significant experience across all phases of the One Defence Capability System. Rob has an excellent understanding of the Aerospace environment from his previous roles within Defence; through his Air Force career as a Senior Engineering Officer and more recently, as a highly regarded consultant. Rob also has extensive experience in working with international partners and industry to drive the projects he has managed to successful outcomes.

www.linkedin.com/in/rob-perticato-6b067789/
Matthew
​Hill
Combat Systems
Sys Engineering Project Management
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Matthew Hill
Matthew is an experienced Chartered Professional Engineer with 20 years’ experience serving as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in the RAN. He is an experienced leader of large teams of 90 people and is highly experienced in strategic analysis, project management, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and is an expert in stakeholder liaison, facilitation, and management. He holds post-graduate degrees in both Project Management and Systems Engineering, and a CERT IV in Test and Evaluation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hill85matthew
Brett Weinman
Systems Engineering
​Project Management Airworthiness
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Brett Weinman

Brett is an experienced and highly accomplished Program, Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM) and Engineer (CPENG, MIEAust) with over twenty years of experience in Defence Major Capital Acquisition projects and Defence industry.  His expertise has been developed through challenging roles across all phases of the Capability Life Cycle, involving varying Project Execution Strategies and complex airworthiness and integration requirements. 
 
Brett’s experiences span numerous platforms including: KC-30A, P-8A, MQ-4C, MH-60R, F-35A, MQ-28 and EA-18G, where he has delivered outcomes in Program, Project and Engineering Management. 
 
Brett has strong stakeholder management and communication skills and has been consistently recognised within defence and is known for his ability to deliver Defence Capability. 
​www.linkedin.com/in/brett-weinman