Résumé

(Sep 2021 – present)

From the depths of the Earth to the far reaches of outer space, we build the barely possible. First Mode is a creative engineering company meeting humanity’s challenges and opportunities – wherever we find them.

We design and deliver resilient, reliable solutions for technology’s most demanding frontiers, including clean energy, planetary exploration, and sustainable transportation systems.

As a Senior Designer in the Human Centered Design team I am responsible for both front end vision and the preservation of human-focussed design intent throughout a project’s life cycle.

(Apr 2021 – Sep 2021)

Leading multiple Agile software teams in the Automated & Intelligent Solutions department, which primarily focusses on the development of a digital twin platform incorporating software, IoT, data analytics and robotics in order to optimise operations, increase safety, and improve our environmental sustainability.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Agile team lead: Immersive technologies team (3D/VR/AR) for digital twin software
• Agile team lead: Operations team for digital twin software
• Agile team lead: Team deploying pilot of digital twin software for new customers
• Nexus team roadmapping and collaborative leadership

Additional roles of note include:

• Committee Member for the Woodside Developer Community
• Woodside representative for the AWS Dev/Cloud Alliance

(Jan 2020 – Apr 2021)

Woodside’s Intelligent and Autonomous Systems team is principally responsible for identifying and delivering integrated technology solutions that optimise ways of working and increase Woodside’s competitive advantage. As a Technologist working within this team, I provide thought and technical leadership in the use of emerging technologies, and drive step changes in value across the organisation.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Agile team lead: Immersive technologies team (3D/VR/AR) for digital twin software
• Agile team lead: Team deploying pilot of digital twin software for new customers
• Process management of our testing and quality assurance processes
• Organisation of regular developer meetings and technical discussions
• Nexus team roadmapping and collaborative leadership

(Aug 2018 – Dec 2019)

Advanced 3D manufacturing enterprise set to disrupt the global market. Details under NDA. Changed from Unity development/robotics simulations analysis role to Software Team Lead after just over 1 month.

Key achievements:

• Helped lead multiple collaborative teams to deliver multiple large company milestones under highly pressured circumstances
• Proactively implemented improved software processes including GIT branching workflow, peer/code reviews, Agile and Kanban methodology, JIRA reporting, shared learning sessions, scoping system

Duties included:

• Software team management (direction, scheduling, processes, recruitment) – team includes Unity/C# Developers, Full Stack Developers, Backend/Data Engineers, PLC Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers
• Company vision roadmapping and priority scoping
• Daily reporting of company progress to Board of Directors and key stakeholders
• Liaising with mechanical engineering and production departments
• Management of technical best practices, standards and workflows
• Unity/C# code/architecture development and code review, primarily for real-time robotic control programs and interfaces with backend data pipeline, and a 3D digital twin
• Physical commissioning of robotics machine processes
• Overseeing implementation of safety protocols and sensor feedback loops for machine

(Dec 2017 – Aug 2018)

Lead the development of a world-first, mass-consumer VR experience for the first aid industry, using cutting-edge VR and hand tracking technology. This experience was also cross-platform, built for deployment globally on mobile platforms.

Videos of the project can be seen here.

Duties included:

• Managing the entire technical pipeline of the project from end to end
• Leading the C# programming and Unity development (~95% of code for commercial launch, comprehensive cross-platform frameworks for all features, DRSABCD/CPR/Defibrillation topics)
• Streamlining workflows between key members of the team
• Prototyping with cutting-edge technologies, hardware and concepts
• Contributing to critical discussions and planning for content design, customer journeys and large-scale public deployment

(Aug 2016 – Dec 2017)

Frontend mobile game development using the Unity game engine. Key project was a mobile game (iOS, Android, Amazon) with thousands of daily active users.

Was the Lead Gameplay Engineer for the following core gameplay features:

• FTUE
• Daily Rewards
• Virtual Purchases
• Stickers
• Quests
• Upgrades
• Achievements
• Player Segmentation / Special Offers

Duties included:

• Unity game engine development
• C# programming and architecture
• 2D interface art, development and animations
• Providing critical feedback on usability, aesthetics, user experience and conversion
• Discussions and writing of technical workflow standards and best practices
• Bug-fixing and quality assurance
• Competitor, market and industry research

(Jul 2010 – Aug 2016)

Worked with the Unity game engine to create interactive 3D applications for use in training and simulations, remote operations and real-time data visualisation. Clients were primarily in the Mining & Resources industries.

Key achievements:

• Developed over 20 deployed projects, with key clients including Woodside and Rio Tinto
• Managed projects in the value of hundreds of thousands of AUD
• Involved in all aspects of client pipeline including initial meetings, quoting, design, feedback cycles and delivery
• Developed a re-usable training framework for more efficient production
• Created the foundations of our Quality Assurance workflow
• Re-designed the Sentient branding, website and identity to a professional, modern standard
• Lead Developer and Project Manager in a number of award-winning projects

Duties included:

• Project management and client liaison
• Unity game engine development
• C# programming
• Developing re-usable code frameworks
• Streamlining work pipelines and standardising technical policies
• 3D modelling, texturing, animation and rendering
• Virtual Reality development
• User Interface design
• Graphics, branding and print design
• Video editing and motion graphics
• Website re-design and maintenance
• Technical writing and documentation

(Jan 2009 – Dec 2009)

Creating 3D models, animations and renders primarily for use in training and safety in the Mining & Resources industries.

Duties included:

• 3D modelling, texturing, animation and rendering