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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
Paul
​​Parolo
WHS and Safety
​Eng Management Airworthiness
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Paul Parolo

Paul is a highly regarded engineer (CPEng) and project manager (CPPM) with extensive experience in the military and private sectors, including complex major capital acquisition and asset management programs. With strong analytical and communication skills, Paul quickly builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, delivering high quality products and services. Whilst serving in Defence, Paul served as a Chief Engineer (aerospace) and held specialist positions in propulsion systems/gas turbine certification, airworthiness regulation, aviation fuel quality control and safety management systems. ​www.linkedin.com/in/paulparolo​
Heath
​​James
Engineering Project Management Enterprise ICT
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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
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/​
Tim
​Ryan
 
​Systems Engineering Project Management
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Tim Ryan

Tim is a talented and tenacious problem solver, who has been publicly heralded within the Defence enterprise for his innovative approach and ability to increase the effectiveness of the fighting force. He has a diverse range of experience that belies his eleven year career of continuous achievement, including systems engineering, business and project management across the aerospace and space domains. He has provided service with excellence to major primes, CASG, DASA and the Australian Space Agency. He’s passionate about the environment, solving the earth’s more complex problems in order to create a safer, better future. His achievements have earned him honours, including the AIDN National Young Achiever Award for contribution to Defence and recognition by Engineers Australia as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-ryan-cpeng/​
Daniel ​
​Barrett
Certification ICT 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 Engineering Management
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Elizabeth Cowling

Elizabeth (Liz) is a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialising in Electronics and Communications Systems. She has a diverse background of experience working on projects within Defence and the private sector. Liz has worked across a variety of roles applying Systems Engineering, Visual Communications, Business Analysis and Process Improvement. She uniquely combines analytical, communication and visualisation skills to describe multifaceted effects in a simple and easily digestible way. With her ability to convey complex problems visually, Liz proficiently links Solutions Architecture and Systems Engineering in the pursuit of Defence Capability Development.
www.linkedin.com/in/lizcowling
Steven
​Essex
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​Systems Engineering 
​Material Logistics
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Steven Essex

Steven is an experienced engineer with over 25 years working within Air Force and Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group, primarily in support of the Australian Wedgetail capability system. Steven has a strong proficiency in Defence aviation sustainment planning, governance and assurance activities, with foundations within Defence Aviation Safety Regulation and Defence Materiel Logistics & Program Management Policy. He 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.
Thomas
Wheaton
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​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/​
Craig ​
​Lipman
​Air Battle Management 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
​Capability Definition
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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/
Michael Vassallo
Systems Engineering Eng Management Electronic Warfare
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Michael Vassallo

Michael is a qualified Electrical Engineer with a breadth of knowledge in the Defence and Construction industries. Michael has experience as Design Engineer and Engineering Manager in Defence projects through the sustainment phase and has provided support for countermeasures testing and integration on multiple systems in the Electronic Warfare environment. Michael is an output focussed team player, and has proven his adaptability through small business ownership.  Michael possesses the aptitude to work independently and to lead technical teams to successfully overcome challenges, a skill that has proven invaluable to organisations, and peers, throughout his career. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvassallo1/​
Dinda Timperon​
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​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) 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, and Postgraduate qualifications in Cyber Security from the University of New South Wales. 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
 
​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/
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
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 
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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

​Systems Engineering Project ​Management
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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

​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/
Ryan
​Wilson
Systems Engineering Eng Management Airwothiness
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Ryan Wilson

Ryan has experience in delivery of Project programs and has held key roles in support of airworthiness, certification, system safety, aircraft structural integrity, propulsion system integrity and production build quality assurance. Ryan has considerable experience in pre-Gate 2 projects and contract establishment, as well as experience in project Acquisition and Sustainment phases.   Ryan has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan.wilson
Dave
​​Mackay
Engineering Management
Project Management
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Dave Mackay

David is a very experienced and capable leader, manager and engineer. David's military career included 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force and 20 years in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia with extensive Air Force experience across the disciplines of project management, project engineering management, systems engineering, capability development, logistics, airworthiness and technical certification of defence systems. David has an Executive Masters in Complex
Program Management and is highly experienced in the management and successful delivery of major capital acquisition projects. David has experience in multinational projects and leading multi-disciplined teams, building trusted relationships with
stakeholders to foster success through cultural awareness.​https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mackay-3b201736/
Brett Weinman
Engineering Project Management Airworthiness
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Brett Weinman

Brett is an experienced and highly accomplished Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM) and Engineer (CPENG, MIEAust) with over seventeen 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 and MH-60R, where he has delivered outcomes in Project Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Airworthiness and Certification, System Safety, Training Systems, and Cooperative Programs.  He 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
Jacob
​Thomas
​Systems Engineering Capability Definition Logistics
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Jacob Thomas

Jacob is an enthusiastic and personable Systems Engineer with a double degree in Engineering (Honours) and Commerce from the ANU. He has varied Defence experience, including the development of key systems engineering and capability definition documents (OCD, FPS, ICD, IPD, SEMP) for Warfighting Networks and Applications (WNA), and remediation of Configuration, Maintenance and Supply databases for the Department of Maritime Engineering and Logistics (DMEL). He is systematic, hard-working, and works collaboratively within a team to deliver outcomes, while being able to navigate complex problems. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-william-thomas/
Jason
​Taghaode

Systems Engineering
Project Management
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Jason Taghaode

As a 20-year veteran of the Royal Australian Air Force, Jason has a deep understanding of Defence capabilities. He has excelled in a variety of roles spanning the entire operational spectrum including project management, design engineering, capability development and delivery, governance, and personnel management. His extensive experience is broadly recognised, with Engineers Australia awarding him the grade of Fellow in 2022. Triple-degree qualified, Jason’s tertiary qualifications compliment his extensive Air Force experience. Further, Jason has amassed an expansive contact network within Air Force, CASG and the wider ADF. This combination of comprehensive experience, extensive contemporary training, and a strong support network ensure Jason is ideally placed to meet the demands of any project. 
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www.linkedin.com/in/jason-taghaode-9594b4140/