Our Team - Project Management

Andrew Calderazzo
Data Management Systems Engineer Project Management

Andrew Calderazzo

Andrew is a specialist Software Systems Engineer with extensive experience in ICT management in complex projects and Regulatory Authorities, including Information Management, hardware and software support. Andrew has developed and managed sophisticated information systems in the Airworthiness and Coordination Policy Agency, Naval Aviation Squadrons, and major aviation acquisition projects. Andrew's expertise extends to risk and quality management, policy development and implementation.
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Daniel Carroll
Project Management FIC Coordination CDD Development

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Daniel Carroll

Dan is an experienced Project Manager with more than 10 years’ Defence experience leading teams through all stages of the Capability Life Cycle. He was most recently responsible for delivering the Space Surveillance Telescope acquisition for the RAAF and US Space Force, a critical capability for the ADF and its US partners.
He holds a Certified Practising Project Director accreditation with AIPM and has been formally recognised for his excellence in surface ships acquisition and space surveillance acquisition, notably for his ability to solve complex problems and his collaborative approach to managing strategic international stakeholder networks through project delivery.
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Mitchell Steer

Project Management Logistics

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Mitchell Steer

Mitchell has over 10 years Leadership and Management experience in Defence, more specifically the Royal Australian Navy. Mitchell is an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager and Project Manager, with a strong background in Defence Acquisition and Sustainment Projects. He specialises in Military Logistics, Materiel Logistics, Capability Life Cycle, Policy and Processes Management, Contract Management and Commercial Management. Mitchell also has some significant experience in FIC Coordination and FIC Assurance Plan Development.

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Steve Blacker

Project Management Risk Management
FIC Coordination

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Steve Blacker

Steve is an experienced and capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM) who has completed a Masters in Project Management through UNSW. An extensive background in leading large and small teams in support of Land-based Rapid Acquisition and Major Capital Acquisition Projects across all stages of the Capability Life Cycle. Steve is well regarded in Defence for his ability to establish and maintain relationships across organisations and communicate to key organisational decisions makers.
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Chris Lloyd
Project Management Airworthiness Certification

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Chris Lloyd

Chris is a highly accomplished Aviation Specialist with over 20 years flying experience specialising in Advanced Weapons and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). Chris has proven experience in operational airworthiness and certification, and is an expert in stakeholder liaison, facilitation and management. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lloyd-20590874

Gemma Wood
Project Management

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Gemma Wood

Gemma has more than 10 years of Project Management experience across multiple sectors, including Defence Industry. Most recently as the Client-Side Project Manager delivering the Space Surveillance Telescope Facility project, and other Defence facility projects for both Commonwealth and international sponsors.
Gemma thrives on a challenge and she especially values working on projects with wide groups of stakeholders, towards a capability that protects and benefits society at large as well as our national interest. Gemma's Defence experience is underpinned by a strong background in International Relations and Conflict & Security, and she cares deeply about the impact her contribution has on local communities.
As well as being a Certified Practicing Project Manager, Gemma has been recognised repeatedly by the Australian Institute of Project Management for her skills and quality of work, including 2021 SA Future Project Leader of the Year, 2019 SA Project Manager of the Year, 2017 SA Community Development Project. She has also been recognised by the Institute of Managers and Leaders for her skills in leadership and engagement.

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Danny Hetherington
Project Management Infrastructure FIC Coordination

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Danny Hetherington

Danny is an experienced Project Director and Project Manager with over 20 years of Defence experience. Danny recently led the delivery of a significant scope of work in a national Defence program to manage the impacts of firefighting foam contamination. This involved extensive engagement with industry, community and all levels of government to ensure the Defence program achieved the required outcomes. At all times this work was conducted under high levels of scrutiny from the public, the media, industry, and elected officials.

Steven Barns
Project Management Operations Planning

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Steven Barns

Steve has diverse and extensive project management, leadership and organisational development experience across Defence, public service, Defence Industry and the manufacturing sector. During his ten years service as an Officer in the Australian Army, he has led small and large teams in complex, dangerous, highly coordinated tasks in both training and deployed on operations. Steve has extensive knowledge of Defence’s Capability Life Cycle and has successfully implemented alternative, tailored project management approaches to capability delivery through Joint Project 9360 Space Domain Awareness. His project management approach leverages his highly honed skills in operations planning, complex problem solving, stakeholder engagement and communication, supported by a wealth of industry knowledge, commercial and business acumen to be able to successfully tackle the most challenging project issues.
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David Jackson

Project Management Aviation Capability Definition

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David Jackson

David has over 25 years flying experience specialising in tactical airlift, Commercial and international VIP operations. David has played critical roles in support of Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and certification of KC-30A Tanker Mission Planning System (MPS) as well as specialist operator input into KC-30 and SPA acquisition projects. David has extensive experience in EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) iPad integration. Having a strong focus on Safety and risk management, human factors and change management, David provides valuable, professional input into any project.

Gerard Viccars
Engineering Project Management

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Gerard Viccars

Gerard is an experienced Project Manager (CPSPM, AIPM) with a Bachelor of Systems Engineering and an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from ANU. He has a diverse background underpinning a rare adaptability with 9 years of Engineering and Project Management experience in Defence, Construction and Health which followed a decade working with industry leaders as a professional Chef. In recent years Gerard has managed delivery of many commonwealth procurements ranging from a complex national environmental program (Defence) to an IT Systems replacement project (Health). Gerard brings from the kitchen - exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, a relentless work ethic and the joyful pursuit of excellence which he combines with honest and authentic engagement of stakeholders and problems to overcome complexity and deliver outcomes.
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Mark Walmsley
Flight Test Project Management
FIC Coordination

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Mark Walmsley

Mark is an accomplished executive with specific skills in test & evaluation, aircraft certification, project management, productivity improvement, management consulting, and executive management. In Defence Mark served as the Commonwealth Test Pilot for Project Wedgetail in Seattle; and Commanding Officer of both AMTDU and briefly ARDU. Mark advised Rio Tinto Iron Ore and several state healthcare departments on operational improvement initiatives yielding substantial gains. Mark holds a B.ENG (Aero), MSc, and MBA qualifications; as well as formal test pilot, project management, and systems engineering certifications.
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Tom McLaren
Project Management Capability Development Guided Weapons

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Tom McLaren

Tom is an experienced and competent leader, project manager and capability development specialist. Tom's military career includes 25 years in the Royal Australian Navy and 15 years in the Navy Reserve. He also has extensive CASG experience across the disciplines of project management, project engineering management, systems engineering, capability development, platform integration and logistics.

Tom has an Executive Masters in Complex Program Management and a Masters of Systems Engineering. He is highly experienced in the management and successful delivery of major capital acquisition projects. Tom has significant experience in multinational projects and leading multi-disciplined teams, building trusted relationships with stakeholders to foster success through shared vision. Tom's enthusiasm and wide range of experience allows him to collaborate and lead effectively across all levels and disciplines within the Defence organisation.