I have a commercial bias, with heritage varying from delivering complex financial modelling data to the Boards of large PLCs to developing and delivering, through hands on business development and deal closing, robust strategies, marketing and business plans.

The present : as Director of UNSW Canberra Space, I drive the vision, strategy and development of Australia’s leading space capability. Currently some 25 faculty, science, engineering, postdoc and PhD students, we will reach a team of 40 by the end of 2017. Our focus is miniature satellite based science and technology, coupling technologies such as quantum communications, on-board processing, reconfigurable payloads, and laser-based and hyperspectral sensors, with world-class space engineering – and underpinned by equally world-class research and teaching.

Jacinta has held a variety of Senior Executive appointments in the Australian Government, and worked in the Department of Defence and the Attorney-General’s Department. Her career experience includes working on national security, counter-terrorism, strategic policy, border security, military operations, campaign planning and scenario development. She has expertise in information management and international policy with a particular focus on the Middle East and Afghanistan.

He is the author of the ‘The Role of Strategic Intelligence in law Enforcement’ and has published widely on policing, national security and organised crime.

Since commencing at ASPI John has conducted field research on Mexican organised crime, biosecurity, regional coastguards, border security, people smuggling, illicit drugs, corruption and foreign bribery, regional intelligence sharing and ASEAN economic integration. He has authored numerous research publications and provided expert commentary to media and news outlets.

Andy has recently lead a bid to establish a space industry-focused Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) aimed at catapulting Australia into the global space industry through collaborative research and development with the support of over 100 participants from industry, government and academia. The SmartSat CRC has raised a total of $245 million and is the biggest space industry research collaboration in Australia’s history.

Senior Executive Vice President Naval Systems for 5 years with Reliance Defence working with Global majors on technology and systems development .

Now engaged in building an Institute of National importance , Indian Institute of Technology at Jammu Tawi J&K

Delegate of the Director of the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.

Experienced with FAA, EASA and other international regulators. My background is in leading teams doing product development for aircraft systems involving design, analysis, manufacture and ground/flight testing.

Core expertise in aerospace , electronic warfare, air defence systems, networking and cyber warfare and systems up-gradations.

Energy drive and performance ,along with excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort level for social interaction and cooperation. Ability to drive positive change within the team to achieve organizational goals.