Field of Expertise

Research zoologist in South Australia (Adelaide Zoo and CSIRO), Northern Territory and the UK specialising in amphibian field studies and captive animal management

IT roles as a technician, operations and project manager then broader management positions, before combining skills into public-private R&D.

Software development and project management of multiple projects

Research portfolio management along with education management, IT and communications responsibilities.

Expertise

Researching the impact of uranium on frogs and creating a world-class primate breeding facility. 

As Research Manager for Pork CRC, managing projects worth over $200 million, helping create a competitive and high-quality Australian pork industry through the impact of research outcomes.

Experience across sectors includes agriculture, banking and finance, call centres, education, government, health, IT, meat, R&D, utilities, and zoology sectors, with a great deal of experience gained in negotiations, teamwork and leadership.

With capabilities in editing, governance, introducing and implementing effective R&D portfolio (public and private), leadership and operations management, project and program management, software development, hardware implementation and technology roll outs.

As an intelligent disruptor, key questions to ask include what is working, and working well, are there ways to do it better, and what methodology might best fit?  

Advising in strategic portfolio management across numerous industry sectors and governments, spearheading client engagement initiatives, to track current and future performance and outcomes.