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SPEAKERS
Prof Tanya Monro AC
Chief Defence Scientist,
Defence Science and
Technology Group,
Australian Department of Defence
Professor Tanya Monro commenced as Chief Defence Scientist in March 2019. Prof Monro is head of Defence Science and Technology Group and Capability Manager for Innovation, Science and Technology in the Australian Department of Defence. In June 2022, Prof Monro was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to scientific and technological development, to research and innovation, to tertiary education, particularly in the field of photonics, and to professional organisations. Prof Monro also holds the Bragg Gold Medal for the best physics PhD thesis in Australia, Prime Minister's Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year, SA Australian of the Year, and the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. Prof Monro obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in physics from The University of Sydney, and was awarded a Royal Society University Research Fellowship at the University of Southampton. Previous roles include Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation at the University of South Australia and inaugural director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Bio Photonics at the University of Adelaide. For contributions to optics engineering and advancing Australian national security, Prof Monro is an International Member of the United States National Academy of Engineering. Prof Monro is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, the Optical Society of America and an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics.
MAJGEN (Retd) Mick Ryan AM
Senior Fellow for Military Studies, Lowy Institute
Mick spent over 35 years in the Australian Army and had the honour of commanding soldiers at troop, squadron, regiment, task force and brigade levels. He served in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as on the U.S. joint staff in Washington DC. Mick is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College (2002), the U.S. Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting (2003), and a distinguished graduate from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington DC (2012). He has master’s degrees in military studies, operational studies and international public policy. In June 2026, Mick completed his PhD at the University of Queensland. He is a keen author on the interface of strategy, innovation, advanced technologies, and people. In February 2022, his book War Transformed was published by USNI Books. His next book, White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan, was published in May 2023 by Casemate Books. His latest book, The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire, was published in August 2024. His next book, a sequel to White Sun War, will be published by USNI Books in early 2027. Mick is the inaugural Senior Fellow for Military Studies at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, and an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC.
COL James D. M. Beall
UCJ39 Division Chief,
USFK, UNC, and CFC
COL Matt Beall, is the UCJ39 Director of Information Operations for USFK J39, UNC U39, and CFC C39, Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Most recently, COL Beall served as the G39 Information Operations division chief for Hawaii's 25th Infantry Division. Supporting numerous OPERATION PATHWAYS events which included FREEDOM SHIELD, TALISMAN SABRE, COBRA GOLD, and the newly established Joint Pacific Multi-National Readiness Center. His most recent deployment was in support of MINUSMA, a United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Mali. COL Beall's, previous assignments include; Instructor and Deputy-Concepts, Requirements, Integration, Doctrine, and Personnel at the US Information Operations Proponent, and Information Operations Planner for 1st Armored Division. Prior to his time as an Information Operations Officer COL Beall was an Armor Officer with time as a BN S3, Brigade Planner, and three separate company commands. COL Beall, has attended the Command and General Staff College and Information Operations Course at Fort Leavenworth, KS, Maneuver Captains Career Course and Cavalry Leaders Course at Fort Knox, KY. He earned his Masters in Business Administration from Webster University, and Undergraduate in Business from Mississippi State University. COL Beall's, experience includes, three tours to Iraq as a Platoon Leader, Brigade Planner, Company Commander, and Division Information Operations Planner. One tour in Afghanistan as a Company Commander, and most recently as the Deputy U3 Operations Officer for the United Nations' Mission in Mali, Africa. During his time at 25th ID he has supported exercises and events in Thailand, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia. COL Beall, is supported by his wife, Adrienne, and their five children; London, Penelope, Hazel, Noble, and Delton. They are an active family, who will continue to homeschool their children in Korea, including daily activities such as Korean Language, Tae Kwon Do, church, and taking in all their new home has to offer.
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Dr David Galligan
Director and Chief Defence Scientist, New Zealand Defence Force
Dr David Galligan joined the New Zealand Defence Force’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) organisation as an Operations Analyst in 2002. He led DST’s Operations Analysis team from 2007-2020. This included leading scientific campaigns covering concept development and experimentation, capability development, support to operations, and support to strategic planning. This wide-ranging scope has provided him with excellent insights into the opportunities for DST to have a significant impact on the New Zealand Defence Force and the wider security sector. Dr Galligan was appointed as Group Director for Electronic Warfare Systems at DST in 2020, and two years later he was honoured to be appointed as the Director of DST. This current position encompasses the roles of New Zealand’s Chief Defence Scientist and New Zealand’s Principal on several international agreements, including Five Eyes S&T (formerly TTCP), which is the pre-eminent Five-Eyes Defence science and technology collaborative arrangement. Dr Galligan has received international awards from Five Eyes S&T for ground-breaking research on network-enabled capability and countering improvised threat systems. He has engaged in international benchmarking activities and has regularly addressed national and international symposia. He has held executive chair roles across major international arrangements. Since taking over as Director, Dr Galligan has led a change programme at DST, which aims for greater focus and clearer paths to impact for DST’s scientific portfolio. It emphasises increased use of partnering with the wider scientific ecosystem and ensuring excellence in underpinning the science system at DST. Such changes are designed to ensure that DST can deliver New Zealand the critical Defence science and technology support that is increasingly required within a challenging strategic environment. Dr Galligan holds a PhD and MSc (Hons) in Physics from the University of Canterbury. He also holds a BSc in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Waikato and a National Diploma in Business (Level 5). He is a graduate of multiple leadership courses from the NZDF’s Institute of Leadership Development. Dr Galligan’s doctoral research focus was on the analysis of radar-derived meteor data to help determine the structure of the interplanetary meteoroid cloud, and he has published extensively on this in peer reviewed scientific journals. He has held a post-doctoral fellowship collaborating with international researchers at the European Space Operations Centre.
Dr Karen Zita Haigh
Cognitive EW and Embedded AI Consultant, Haskill Consulting, USA
Dr. Karen Haigh is an expert and consultant in Cognitive EW and embedded AI. Her focus is on physical systems with limited communications and limited computation resources that must perform under fast hard- real-time requirements. Her book "Cognitive Electronic Warfare: An Artificial Intelligence Approach" (2nd ed) was published by Artech House in 2025. She received her Ph.D. in from Carnegie Mellon University in Computer Science with a focus on AI and Robotics. Dr. Haigh is a Fellow of the IEEE for contributions to closed-loop control of embedded systems, and a Fellow of the International Academy of AI Sciences (AAIS) for outstanding achievements in the area of smart homes.
Anthony (Tony) Lisuzzo
President,
Association of Old Crows (AOC)
Anthony (Tony) Lisuzzo is President of the Association of Old Crows (AOC) and President/CEO of Ironwave Technologies LLC. He has more than 40 years of senior leadership experience across government and industry in the fields of Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Intelligence, Information Warfare and C5I. Tony is a retired Senior Executive Service (SES) member and currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ironwave Technologies, LLC. Tony also serves on the Maryland State Cyber Security Council, the Advisory Board of EnergyLink3, and is President Emeritus of the Army Alliance and a Board Member of the Maryland Center for the Performing Arts in Harford County. He was inducted into the APG C5ISR Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Lieutenant Colonel Masuhisa Domen is an Electronic & Communication (Avionics Maintenance Officer) in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). He is currently serving as Staff, 1st Force Structuring Division (Air Defense Systems), Defence Planning and Policy Department, Air Staff Office, Ministry of Defense, Japan Air Self-Defense Force. His previous assignments include Flight Commander, Avionics Maintenance, 7th Air Wing; Flight Commander, Avionics Maintenance, Air Rescue Wing; EW Staff, Electronic Operation Wing; Staff, Air Materiel Command; Staff, 1st Force Structuring Division (Air Defense Systems), Defence Planning and Policy Department, Air Staff Office; and Staff, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office. He holds a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from the National Defense Academy, a Master of System Design and Management from Keio University, and is a graduate of the Air Officer Candidate School, the Electronic Warfare International Officer Course, and the Command & Staff Course.
LTCOL Masuhisa Domen
Staff, 1st Force Structuring Division (Air Defense Systems)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Major Shintaro Ishikawa is an Information & Communication (Ground Electronic Officer) in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). He is currently serving as Staff, 2nd Force Structuring Division (Space & Cyber), Defence Planning and Policy Department, Air Staff Office, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Ministry of Defense. His previous assignments include Flight Commander, Radar Maintenance, 15th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron; Flight Commander, JADGE Maintenance, Northern Air Defense Control Group; Staff, Combat Planning Division, Air Operations Center, Headquarters, Air Defense Command; and Flight Commander, ACI Operation, Air Communications and System Wing. He holds a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from the National Defense Academy of Japan and is a graduate of the JASDF Officer Candidate School and JASDF Command & Staff College (Command & Staff Course).
MAJ Shintaro Ishikawa
Staff, 2nd Force Structuring Division (Space & Cyber),
Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Dr Chen-Yi (Crystal) Tu
Research Fellow, Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), Taiwan
Dr Chen-Yi (Crystal) Tu is a researcher at the Division of Cybersecurity and Decision-Making Simulation, Institute of National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) in Taiwan. Her current research focuses on policy, strategy, and operationalization in cyber and space domains and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). In addition to policy-oriented research, Dr. Tu analyzes the vital fields of PRC science & technology development, and how the advancement fuels the modernization of People’s Liberation Army. Prior to her current role at INDSR, Dr. Tu provided data science training and consulting services to both public and private sector organizations in Taiwan. She holds a Bachelor of Science in life science, Master of Science, and PhD in oceanography from National Taiwan University.
Ohad Katz is the Managing Director for Raytheon Australia, responsible for the executive management of Raytheon operations in Australia and New Zealand. With more than 23 years in the business, Ohad is a long-standing member of Raytheon Australia’s senior leadership team with a wealth of experience and strong relationships across Government, Defence and industry. Ohad’s contribution to Raytheon Australia has spanned cornerstone Defence programs, including the Collins Class submarines and Hobart Class destroyers, and he has played an integral role in delivering enabling capabilities to the Australian Defence Force. Ohad has bolstered the defence industrial base through his commitment to establishing the Capability Plus program in support of small and medium enterprises and his advocacy for defence exports through the Global Supply Chain Pathways program. Prior to assuming the role of Managing Director, Ohad served as Chief of Contracts & Supply Chain, responsible for all contract and supply chain operations across the business. Ohad is an experienced commercial lawyer with a background in contract management and government procurement policy, intellectual property and commercial matters. He has significant experience in developing innovative commercial solutions, drafting commercial agreements and negotiations for complex programs. He has served as a member of the Australian Government’s Strengthened Export Controls Steering Group, and various sub-committees addressing the implementation of the Australian Defence Trade Controls Act. Prior to joining Raytheon Australia, Ohad practiced as a commercial lawyer with the Australia Government Solicitor. He worked for the Office of Asset Sales and Information Technology Outsourcing and held positions within the Department of Defence’s Contracts Organisation. Ohad was also assistant manager and financial controller for private light engineering company, Henry Engineering Co. He holds a Master of International Law from the Australian National University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Law from the University of New South Wales, a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Technology, Sydney and is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Ohad Katz
Managing Director,
Raytheon Australia
Rene D. Kanayama, B.A. (Philosophy & Ethics), M.A. (International Relations), Postgraduate Diploma (Oil & Gas Technology), MBA (Oil & Gas Industry Management), has been professionally engaged in the region of post-Soviet republics, Western Balkans and Middle East since 2003. At the Institute ITSTIME of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy, he participates in academic activities as a Senior Researcher for Electronic Warfare and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, as well as the Head of Central Asia Branch. In a capacity of multiple Government Advisory positions, he has counselled both the government agencies and investing international corporates on issues of direct investment, energy security and counter-terrorism. From 2023 he functions as an International Liaison for Counter-SIGINT, Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection at the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine in Kyiv. He regularly publishes articles on topics of energy security, conflict resolution, intelligence and counter-terrorism; and regularly visits Ukraine and other conflict areas to interact with the local defense and security stakeholders. In 2026 he is due to complete a PhD course focused on Counter-Terrorism.
Rene Kanayama
Institute ITSTIME,
Catholic University of Sacred Heart
PRESENTERS
Peter Jenkins
Managing Director,
Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems (JEDS)
Peter first started at Garden Island Dockyard in 1978 as a Trainee Technical Officer in the Radar and Countermeasures Workshop. In 1989, he founded Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems (JEDS), which specialise in providing electronic warfare, radar, and communications support—primarily to the RAN. He joined the Kangaroo Chapter over 40 years ago, which then became the Australian Chapter of the AOC. Notable Achievements: In 2019, Peter was awarded the McNeil Prize by the Australian Naval Institute, which recognises an individual from Australian industry who has made an outstanding contribution to the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy. In 2023, he was honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to electrical engineering. Peter is a member of the IEEE and the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, a founding member of the Australian Industry & Defence Network, a member of the Antenna Measurement Society, and an Honorary Life Member of the Professional Radio and Electronics Institute of Australia.
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Kuba Kabacinski
Chief Executive Officer,
Consunet
Kuba Kabacinski has over 25 years of Defence industry experience in technology innovation, capability delivery and corporate leadership as the Chief Executive Officer of Consunet Pty Ltd. Consunet is a medium-sized Australian Defence focused enterprise with over 120 staff and intent to be an Australian Defence prime capable of global relevance. Kuba has grown Consunet from a boutique consultancy to a rapidly growing technology company with the vision to ‘Build the cyber and spectrum security future’. Kuba is also the chairman of RFTEQ Pty Ltd, an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) focused electronic engineering company developing next-generation, wideband, RFSOC enabled sensor and effector systems. Kuba is driven by the desire to help safeguard Australia’s future peace and prosperity and believes that this can be achieved by creating world-leading technology in Australia that delivers impact on a global scale.
Phil Guy
Managing Director,
Mellori Solutions
Phil has more than 45 years of experience spanning military service, electronic warfare, defence industry leadership and international engagement. He served in both the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy, including operational service during the Falklands conflict and campaigns in the Middle East. Phil has led the growth of Mellori Solutions into an internationally recognised Australian electronic warfare technology company specialising in test, evaluation, training, and spectrum assurance capabilities. He is focused on developing operationally relevant sovereign technology, strengthening partnerships with allied nations and expanding international opportunities for Australian defence innovation.
David Enchelmaier
Advanced Concepts Engineer,
L3Harris Australia
David Enchelmaier is an Advanced Concepts Engineer at L3Harris, based in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland. He has over 25 years experience designing high performance RF and photonic products for EW applications in all domains. Notable capabilities David has contributed to include ESM and RWR systems on aircraft such as the E-7 Wedgetail, F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet, and KC-46 Pegasus, and various maritime ESM and decoy systems. Technology innovation supporting end-user mission needs is a long-standing interest for David. Throughout his career he has worked closely with DSTG on Electronic Warfare and Radar technology development. These collaborations have ranged from advanced Capability and Technology Demonstration activities through to design and manufacture of custom equipment for Hardware In the Loop test environments. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace/Avionics) and a Masters Degree in Engineering (Research). He is a past director of the Australian chapter of the AOC and remains actively involved.
Dr Len Sciacca
Chief Executive Officer,
ASR Defence
Dr Len Sciacca is CEO of ASR Defence and Chief Scientist of Mellori Solutions. He is a senior defence technology leader with extensive experience in radar, electronic warfare, phased arrays, sensor systems, command and control, and battlespace decision support. He previously held senior executive roles in Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group, including Chief of Electronic Warfare and Radar Division, where he led major national and international science and technology programs, including large-scale Australia–United States collaborations in electronic warfare, radar and advanced defence systems.
Dr Andrew Piotrowski
Principal EW Systems Engineer,
DEWC Services
Dr Andrew Piotrowski is currently the Principal EW Systems Engineer at DEWC Services. Andrew has lead defence work on risk reduction activities and research studies for Electronic Countermeasure System, High Power Microwave, vulnerabilities of COTs communication devices, communication, and radar ECM techniques. Andrew’s career spans development, design and testing of Radio Frequency Countermeasures for Communication and Radars, their testing, vulnerability assessment and testing of various communication and radar systems, development High Power Microwave and Electromagnetic technologies for military and commercial applications. Andrew is recipient of the 2018 Minister of Defence for Achievements in Defence Science award and several DST achievements awards. His contribution to ADF is recognized with several commendation letters. He holds PhD in microwave engineering from RMIT and MEng in Telecommunication from Wroclaw TU.
Glenn Murray
Chief Executive Officer,
School of Information Operations (SOIO)
Glenn Murray has been a lead instructor for the SOIO for a number of years. He has delivered specialised EW, Cyber, Undersea Warfare (USW) and Space training courses to over 1000 students. Glenn is a C4IEW system expert with significant ADF training experience and over 30 years’ operational experience with C5ISREW systems. This includes their interaction and operations within UAS, EW, Cyber and Space domains. Glenn has managed the integration and testing of C5ISREW systems across various ADF platforms and operational environments. This includes the use of UAS and space-based systems to support operational tasks. Glenn has managed and operated sensors including imaging radars, EO/IR cameras, EW, and C4 systems and has been an instructor of these systems. Glenn has deployed on national and international operations and exercises. His EW operational experience includes numerous deployments providing direct C5ISREW support to ADF, Coalition and Joint Special Forces.
Dr Venkata Gutta
Founder and CEO,
MILLIBEAM
Dr Venkata Gutta is the founder and CEO of MILLIBEAM, an Australian vertically integrated RF systems and platform company building platforms from chip to fielded system. MILLIBEAM designs RF and mmWave technology end-to-end, from proprietary semiconductor chips and antennas through to field-deployable intelligent RF platforms including RAKURAI, its multi-band counter-UAS system. Before founding MILLIBEAM, Dr Gutta spent more than a decade in senior technical roles at NXP Semiconductors, Freescale Semiconductor and Ampleon, taking chip designs from architecture through tape-out and accumulating over US$200M in design wins. He holds a PhD in microwave and millimetre-wave electronics from Macquarie University and is the author of multiple IEEE publications and international patents.
Hope Sneddon
Embedded Software Engineer, Designworks
Hope is an Aerospace and Software Engineer who specializes in autonomous platform software development, systems management and systems engineering methodologies. Her experience with autonomous and/ or software defined systems extends to employers such as Designworks, Boeing Defence Australia and CS Energy using a variety of different software languages and industry standard tools and practices. Hope is passionate about proliferating modern design approaches and machine learning capability within the defence, space and aviation industries to enable more safe and performant complex remote systems.
Martin Blake
Defence Research Academic,
Curtin University
Martin Blake is involved in teaching and defence-related research at Curtin University, working within the Curtin Institute for Radio Astronomy (CIRA). His focus is on timing precision, software-defined radios, and digital signal processing for contested and GPS-denied environments. His current work examines alternative sources of precise timing where GPS is degraded or denied, combining hands-on software-defined radio experimentation with simulation grounded in real instrument models. The pulsar timing research presented here draws on CIRA's low-frequency radio arrays and expertise, and sits within a broader programme on layered Alt-PNT approaches and the sovereign timing-resilience capability that Australia's radio infrastructure could support.
Jacob de Lang
Engineering Graduate,
DEWC Services
Jacob de Lang is a recent University graduate of an Engineering Technology Degree who is now a valued member of the DEWC Services Graduate program. Jacob deLang completed a 12 week Defence Industry internship with DEWC Services prior to completing his degree. This is where much of this project was completed.
David Kinnaird
Chief Executive Officer,
RFTEQ
David Kinnaird is a technically grounded Defence leader with the rare ability to move between the physics of the electromagnetic battlespace and the strategic imperatives of sovereign capability. As Chief Executive Officer of RFTEQ, David’s passion for Electronic Warfare and RF systems is grounded in hands-on experience and a commitment to delivering technology that protects, informs, and enables those on the frontline. He has a clear mission: to turn advanced Australian engineering into operational advantage for Defence. With experience spanning EW system architecture, threat analysis, RF sensing and effects, technique development, and mission-focused integration, David brings both technical depth and commercial discipline to the development of world-class EW capability. He leads RFTEQ as an advanced Australian SME focused on scalable, mission-ready solutions—aligning engineering excellence, delivery performance, and trusted industry partnerships to support the evolving needs of Defence. Prior to founding RFTEQ, David developed Defence Electronic Surveillance and Electronic Attack systems and provided scientific guidance to the Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems Program Office (TEWSPO) and 7 Signals Regiment across LAND 500 Phase 1, LAND 555 Phase 6, and DEF 555 Phase 2–4. He also completed a two-year international engagement with the US National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), where his contribution to allied intelligence assessments of threat system capabilities earned him a Director of Defence Intelligence Organisation Commendation for outstanding effort and collaboration.
Sven Wittchen
Program Manager EW,
Nova Systems
Dr Khaled Mahbub Morshed
Senior RF and Electronic Researcher,
Defence Science and
Technology Group
Dr Khaled Mahbub Morshed is a Senior RF and Electronics Researcher within the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), Australia's national Defence science and technology agency. His work is focused on the research, design, and development of advanced radio-frequency (RF) hardware, radar technologies, electronic systems, and antenna solutions that contribute to the enhancement of Defence capability and technological superiority. Prior to joining DSTG, Dr Morshed was a Hardware Engineer with BAE Systems Australia, where he played a key role in the development and delivery of complex Defence and national surveillance capabilities. His contributions spanned several strategically significant programs, including the Australian Military Airspace Control Communications System (AMACCS), the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS), and the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), supporting both Defence operations and national security outcomes. Dr Morshed holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from Macquarie University, Australia, a Master of Engineering from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh.
Aaron Logue
Deputy Chief Technology Officer,
DEWC Services
Aaron Logue is the Deputy CTO of DEWC Services. Aaron spent 22 years in the RAN first as an Combat Systems Operator and later as a Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer. Aaron has been employed at DEWC Systems as a Senior EW consultant since 2018. Aaron assumed the role of Deputy CTO in 2020. As the DCTO Aaron has been the head of the DEWC Internal Research and Development and the Graduate Development Program.
Peter La Franchi
National Defence Director,
Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond (TBH)
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Florian "Flo" Sindel
C4ISREW Solution Architect,
Nova Systems
Florian (Flo) Sindel is the C4ISREW Solution Architect at Nova Systems, with over 25 years of experience delivering complex electronics and communications systems for Defence. Having held senior engineering and strategic positions with Nova Systems and Airbus, he brings extensive expertise in systems engineering, solution architecture and integrated C4ISREW capability development, underpinned by a practical understanding of Defence operational requirements.