EDUCATION

RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia                        1999 – 2003

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)   -   Honours, 1^st Class

(Results transcript provided upon request)

EMPLOYMENT

Consaro, Augsburg, Germany                                          May 2008 – Apr 2010

Stress analysis, FEM analysis

• Telair Cargo Systems; cargo system component analysis with full Strength Analysis Reports, including guide rails, ball mats, container latches and a range of other fittings and components for several aircraft types.
• Grob mid-sized business jet; structural layout review and check stress.
• Premium Aerotech (on-site supplier); detail FEM preliminary setup for A350 PAX door surround structure, detail FEM and classical stress analysis for A330-200F Barrier Wall structure including full Strength Analysis Report and Structural Repair Manual documentation, ply harmonisation for A350 S16-18 skins including all interfaces and door surrounds, detail FEM and classical stress analysis for A350 bulk cargo door surround structure.

GKN Aerospace, Melbourne, Australia                           May 2005 – Apr 2008

Detailed design, Stress analysis, FEM analysis

• Lockheed Martin F-35; detail design of subsystem components and fixtures, structural analysis of metallic primary centre fuselage structure, revision and refinement of full aircraft FEA loads model, structural and deflection analysis of composite aerodynamic inlet surfaces.
• Mid-sized business jet; revision of full aircraft FE loads model with inclusion of refined leading edge structure and loads, structural analysis of metallic leading edge skins and substructure.
• Support for R&D work in automating time consuming FEM and classical analysis setup, coordination of external suppliers for research activities.

RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia                          Apr 2004 – May 2005

Research, Conceptual design, Component testing

• Research conducted into Smart Energy Systems was a collaborative project between RMIT and DSTO.  Initial development of a passive system to scavenge small quantities of electrical energy from either large operational processes or the surrounding environment to provide an alternative electrical supply to a number of small devices.

Aerosonde, Melbourne, Australia                                      Aug 2002 – Nov 2002

Research & development, Detailed design, Parts assemblies, Component testing

• R&D work was mostly experimental and involved assembly and testing of various aircraft components.
• Engineering work included the detail design of a mounting system, incorporating pitch/yaw control and a 6-dof load cell, to be used in planned wind tunnel tests of the aircraft.

MAN Technologie AG, Augsburg, Germany                     Jan 2002 – Jun 2002

FEM analysis, Stress analysis, Automated analysis tools

• Fairchild Dornier DO728 Tailcone; FEM interrogation and stress analysis of exhaust mounting and skin/stringers.
• Ariane 5 Frontskirt; Systemized structure interpretation and process cycle plans for the test schedule, creation of an Excel and Visual Basic based program designed to read, interpret, sort and process raw test data before automatically correlating against the FE analysis data and finally generating reports for all results - a process which saved extensive man-hours in manual processing time.

Bechtel Engineering Services, Portland, Australia            Dec 2000 – Feb 2001

Stress analysis, Detailed design, CAD, SOW documents, Inspections, Subcontractor liaison

• Engineering work included; structural design and analysis of an overhead crane, fluid dynamic analysis for cooling tower pipelines, CAD design work for a new concept to improve process/production efficiency.
• Management responsibilities included; inspections of manufactured structure on existing projects, preparation of statements of work and order documentation as well as co-ordinating subcontractors and manufacturers on new projects.

ENGINEERING COMPUTING SKILLS

CAD / CAM:      Catia V5

FEM:                   Patran, Nastran

Programming:     Visual Basic, C#, PCL

Engineering:       Mathcad, Maple

General:              Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Most other standard programs and utilities

PERSONAL SKILLS

Communication Skills

• Highlighted by being approached to sit on the organising committee for the 2007 Australian International Airshow careers showcase and subsequently presenting at several of the professional development seminars during the event.

Critical Thinking

• Capable of solving problems in a practical, logical and effective manner, demonstrated through project work within both university and workplace environments.
• Technical design lead for final year university AIAA group design project.

Leadership

• Junior stress lead and customer focal for F-35 composite skin package of work.

Teamwork

• Proven team skills developed through ongoing employment collaborations and sporting involvements.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

2007     Australian International Airshow, Aerospace Careers & Skills Showcase, Committee member

             Australian International Airshow, Aerospace Careers & Skills Showcase, Professional Development Day – Presenter

             Australian International Airshow, GKN Aerospace, Exhibition organiser

             Young Industry Ambassador (YIA), Victorian State Government high school mentoring program

2003     Staff Student Consultative Committee, RMIT, Student representative

2000     RMIT / STARS school mentoring program

COURSE CERTIFICATES

2007     Patran/ Nastran, MSC Software – (PAT304) Introduction to MSC Patran Command Language

             Programming with Microsoft C#, Microsoft Certified, Monash IT

             Object Oriented Concepts, Monash IT

             Patran/ Nastran, MSC Software – (NAS103) Nonlinear Analysis with MSC Nastran

             Patran/ Nastran, MSC Software – (PAT302) Advanced Patran Training

2006     Catia V5, Concentric Asia Pacific – Digital MockUp

             Patran/ Nastran, MSC Software – (NAS120) Introduction to MSC FEA

2005     Sheetmetal Workshop, Practical Training, Aerostaff Australia

             Catia V5, Concentric Asia Pacific – Fundamentals

2002     Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology, RMIT / Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre

2001     Catia V5, Concentric Asia Pacific – Sketcher, Part & Assembly Design, Generative Drafting & Shape Design

             Life Extension of Aging Aircraft, RMIT / Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre

1999     Engineering Production Certificate 3A, RMIT – Occupational Health and Safety, Composite Production Methods

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Adventure sports, particularly: Skydiving, Paragliding, Rock-Climbing, Escrima & Snowboarding

Team sports: Munich Kangaroos Australian Football Club

Other interests include a range of other sports played socially, web design, and travelling.

REFEREES

(Referee contact details provided on request)