Removing soldiers and first responders from harms way through the application of innovative technology is what gets me out of bed each day, but that's if the rooster on the farm at 5am hasn't already. Experienced Business Development professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Space industry. Skilled in Innovation Management, Product Development, Operations Management, Government, Bid Preparation, and Capture Planning. Strong business development professional graduated from Army Apprentices School as a 39th class electronic technician with a passion for Unmanned Systems and passive spatial sensor technology. My other passion is farming sheep in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Experience Visionary Machines Graphic Customer Engagement & Field Trials Visionary Machines Jul 2021 - Present1 year 2 months Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia My next adventure working with world class innovation with an Australian innovative home grown start up. Lamaroo Graphic Farmer and volunteer fire fighter RFS Lamaroo May 2021 - Mar 202211 months Yass River, New South Wales, Australia XTEK Limited XTEK Limited 14 years Head of Business Development Feb 2011 - May 202110 years 4 months Canberra, Australia Chief Executive XTEK RTO Jun 2007 - Aug 201710 years 3 months Canberra, Australia Director Logistic Engineering Jun 2007 - Feb 20113 years 9 months Canberra, Australia CIT Solutions Graphic Senior Project Officer CIT Solutions CIT Solutions Apr 2006 - Jun 20071 year 3 months Canberra, Australia Australian Army Graphic RAEME Australian Army 1984 - 200622 years LinkedIn