Brief CV - M Millington May 2016

Curriculum Vitae: Dr M Millington
Curriculum Vitae: Dr Michael John Millington,
PhD, Juris Doctor, MBA(TMgt), MComLaw, GDipAquaclt, BEng, CPEng,
FIE(Aust), NER, Fellow IC2
OVERVIEW
Qualifications
PhD (Engineering), University of NSW; Juris Doctor, University of Southern Queensland, MBA
(Technology Management) Deakin University; Master of Commercial Law, Deakin University,
Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Deakin University; Bachelor of Engineering: (Hons) in
Electrical Engineering, NSW Institute of Technology; Post Graduate Diploma of Aquaculture,
Deakin University, Electronics and Communications Certificate; Electrical Fitter and Mechanic
Trade; PEng, CPEng, FIE(Aust), National Engineering Register (NER), Fellow IC2
.
Senior Executive Appointments
Senior Executive responsibilities:
• Principal Engineer
• Senior Vice President
• Chief Engineer
• Chief Engineer/ Director
Electronic Warfare
Programs/ Electronic
Engineering Specialist
Global aerospace company specialising in military systems.
Head of Systems Engineering for an international company
providing services to the Malaysian Navy.
Department of Defence, Defence Materiel Organisation,
Hydrograph Systems and Patrol Boat Systems Program
Office.
Global company specializing in open IP based computing,
routing, data links, self-organizing networked UHF/VHF/HF
communications, advanced displays and precision geo-
location and navigation.
• Principal Scientist Global company specialising in aerospace, weapons and
aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems,
communications architectures and with extensive large-
scale integration expertise.
• Managing Director Australian company Queensland based consulting in IT
Systems, Defence Technologies, Simulation and Modeling
and Operational Concept development.
• Engineering Manager Queensland company wide area networking, gaming,
equipment design and manufacture.
• Director Distributed Systems Technology Centre, Cooperative
Research Centre consisting 20 of Australia’s top companies
and Universities, Director Sunshine Coast Economic
Development Board representing Noosa Council and
Director of MilTech Services Pty Ltd.
• Program Manager Global company providing products and services range
from environmental management systems to complex
military command and control systems, navigation and
surveillance systems, from Digital Signal Processing to
Radar Systems, and from Data Visualization to Information
Protection and Assurance to Defence.
• Manager Asia-Pacific Global company mobile information services provider
delivering real-time, high-speed connectivity to airline
passengers through laptop or hand-held devices, affording
them personalized access to the Internet, to their personal
and business email accounts and to entertainment content.
• Deputy Director Significant operational organisation, personally responsible
for combat system support for Australian Submarines.
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International Exposure
Leadership roles in major project and international business environments in:
• Malaysia
• United States
• Holland
• Sweden
• Singapore
• Germany
• France
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• China
• Tibet
• Israel
• Pacific Region
• Australia
Operational Experience
Senior level Operational and Executive employment roles with:
• Rockwell Collins
• Boeing
• Computer Science Corporation
• Jupiter’s Technology
• Electronic Warfare Associates
• Department of Defence
• Contraves
• MilTech Services
Expertise
More than 45 years project experience, expertise and formal qualifications in:
• Engineering Management Global experience in methods, safety, risk management,
standards and practices.
• Systems Engineering Extensive experience using international and Defence
standards, experienced Capability System Developer.
• Project Management Considerable experience in numerous and diverse multi-
million dollar projects from complex communications
systems, simulators, support systems through building
construction and infrastructure.
• Bid Management/Support
• Business Administration
Participation in and Management of bids and proposals for
military and commercial multi-billion dollar systems
including strategy development, documentation
preparation across the whole range of required
deliverables, on time and on budget.
Experience administrating large, 200+ to small
organisations, human resources, cost accounts, structure.
• Commercial and Legal Proven ability to develop and negotiate large and small
commercial agreements for technically challenging
procurements internationally and locally.
• Strategic Planning Proven ability to develop strategic global vision to grow
organisations and strategic systems capability.
• Communications Proven ability to lead multi-cultural and multi-discipline
teams in project development. Hands on experience in
radio communications, crypto and security systems.

• Security Management
• International
Relationships
Managed, developed and implemented Personnel and
facility Physical and Information System Security systems
in accordance with Department of Defence Security
requirements.
Considerable experience working with Government and
Industry and representing Australia at international,
regional and local levels and with high level forums.
• Delivery Significant experienced in the planning, execution and
delivery of large and small complex procurement and
infrastructure programs.
• Procurement Experience as both client and vendor, for procurement,
installation and support of sophisticated technology and
infrastructure solutions for a broad range of commercial
and Government projects.
• Community Involvement Previously Director of the Sunshine Coast Economic
Development representing Noosa Council. Sat on the
Noosa Council Strategic Reference Group and was Chair of
the Noosa Technology Park innovation. Volunteered as an
Operations Manager at the Gold Coast Indy for 12 years.
Rode camera bike for Noosa Triathlon for approximately 5
years. Currently a Task Force Member on the Sunshine
Coast in the Aviation Sector, previously the Education and
R&D Sector. Currently a Mentor with the University of the
Sunshine Coast Business Incubator. A member of several
local community groups and have a strong focus on
community values and benefits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MilTech Services
Pty Ltd
Director From 16 June
2014,
continuing
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Futures Support, summary follows:
Contracted to provide a UAV Roadmap for the Sunshine Coast Council for completion in June
2016. Input to the roadmap included an extensive consultation process including industry,
council and local, state and federal politicians. The Roadmap projects out capabilities the
Sunshine Coast should implement in achieving solutions to around 2026. The benefits to the
region are expected by 2026 to exceed $1B/pa. This will link with an Aviation Technology Park
concept that Dr Millington has developed and is being endorsed as a strategy for the Sunshine
Coast.
Member of the Aviation Task Force on the Sunshine Coast developing plans for enhancing
capabilities in the region including the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for collection of
geospatial information and data exploitation. Was a task force member on the Education Task
Force. Mentor with the University of the Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre participating in
several startup projects. Leading a concept of multiple technology parks and business
incubators on the Sunshine Coast and has developed a plan for an environmental technology
park in the region currently awaiting endorsement.
Due to complete Supreme Court entry examinations by October 2016 in Queensland as a
Lawyer.

In 2014 I established MilTech as a member of the US/Australia Defence Trade Treaty, renewed
the Secure Facility accreditation in Eumundi and extended my top secret clearance.
A/Chief Engineer Patrol Boat Systems Program Office, Darwin From 25
November
2013 to 15
June 2014
Key Responsibilities: Management, summary follows:
As A/Chief Engineer for the Patrol Boat Systems Program Office (PBSPO) hold a Level 2
Engineering Authority Delegation for assessment and approval of military systems for risks at
catastrophic level. Provide Engineering leadership and overview of all engineering and
technical activities including remediation of vessels exhibiting severe cracking in the aluminum
frames and plates. Manage compliance with the Navy Technical Regulatory System and
responsible for implementation of Safety, Quality, Engineering and Technical Risk Management
Systems. Provide Design Acceptance Authority approval across 14 vessels. Lead PBSPOs
submission for the 2014 Sea Worthiness Board. Provide advice and reports to Defence Materiel
Organisation Chief Executive Officer. Ensure Statutory and Defence requirements are met.
Trained in Naval Classification and Statutory Survey procedures.
Principal
Engineer
Rockwell Collins Australia From 6
August 2012
Key Responsibilities: System Engineering and Management support, summary follows:
Provide project support as required by the Managing Director. Support LAND 17, Patrol
Persistent Surveillance, Royal Brunei Air Force communications, HF systems projects. Provide
advice and contribute where required to implementing Authorised Engineering Organisation
status under one of the Defence Technical Regulatory regimes. Overview project processes
and provide direct support to ensure quality deliverables to customers. Project support for
Special Forces and Army Patrol Persistent Surveillance System, Management and System
Engineering advice, development of ATPs and QA during system acceptance. Provision of
advice and development of security documentation and procedures for physical, personnel,
information system and comsec for RCA Sydney Office.
Senior Vice
President
Systems
Engineering
Contraves Advanced Devices, Malaysia From 9 April
2012 to 31
July 2012
Key Responsibilities: Management and Engineering Development, summary follows:
As lead for Contraves participate with the Malaysian Navy, Boustead, Rheinmetall and DCNS in
specifying and preparing for the integration of the Second Generation Patrol Vessel Combat
System. Manage aspects of the integration facility including design for mounting of sensors
and weapons. Participate in design review and subsystems suppliers meetings in Malaysia,
Singapore, France and Germany. Establish and prepare to lead a team of 45 people including

20 engineers. Support specialist training of engineering staff and general training of specific
Contraves and partner personnel.
Chief Engineer Defence Materiel Organisation, Cairns From 3
August 2010
to 5 April
2012
Key Responsibilities: Management, summary follows:
As Chief Engineer for the Hydrographic Systems Program Office (HSPO) hold a Level 2
Engineering Authority Delegation for assessment and approval of military systems for risks at
catastrophic level. Act as Director of HSPO, provide Engineering leadership and overview of all
engineering and technical activities. Manage compliance with the Navy Technical Regulatory
System and responsible for implementation of Safety, Quality, Engineering and Technical Risk
Management Systems. Provide Design Acceptance Authority approval across 818 vessels and
26 platform types including Hydrographic Survey Ships, Survey Motor Launches, Survey Motor
Boats (including Antarctic Survey) and Heavy Landing Craft and a considerable number of
Army maritime vessels. Provide assistance to Capability Development Executive in the
preparation of Capability Documentation. Provide advice and reports to Defence Materiel
Organisation Chief Executive Officer. Lead the investigations on hull vibration and propulsion
systems obsolescence and replacement on Hydrographic Ships. Ensure Statutory and Defence
requirements are met. Trained in Naval Classification and Statutory Survey procedures.
Consultant Operating as Michael Millington From 9
December
2008 ongoing
Key Responsibilities: Consulting Services, summary follows:
Contracted to Jacobs Australia as lead for capability development on the Australian Antarctic
Division ‘Skibird’ Project. Responsible for the development of the Acquisition Project
Management Plan and top level capability development document. Contracted to Jacobs
Australia and working at RPDE as a senior analyst on Quicklook 055, Single Information
Environment. Recently completed a System-of-Systems, Capabilities, Operations, Programs,
and Enterprises (SCOPE) practitioner’s course. SCOPE examines systems interoperability.
Lead developer and primary deliverable responsibility for Capability Development
Documentation (CDD) including Preliminary Operational Concept Document (POCD),
Preliminary Function and Performance Specification (PFPS) and Preliminary Test Concept
Document (PCTD) for the next generation Australian Submarine (SEA-1000) due to launch
around 2026 with an operating life of around 25 years. At this date this is likely to be the
most costly project done in Australia. Managing MilTech Services facilities and security of
personnel and information systems and day to day management of classified information.
Support to Rockwell Collins Australia on the winning Land 17 proposal. COMSEC material
support to RCA and physical and information systems security implementation with their new
facility, development of Security Practices and procedures for COMSEC, Information Systems
and Physical Security and staff briefings and liaison with Defence Security Authority and
Defence Signals Directorate.

Managing
Director,
Principal
Consultant
MilTech Services, Eumundi, Australia 1992 various
periods
ongoing
Key Responsibilities: Consulting Services, summary follows:
Experienced CDD developer. Commenced development of the Operational Concept Document
(OCD) for Customs Border Protection – Maritime, whole of organisation capability to 2025.
Development of POCD for the Customs Replacement Vessel for Border Protection Command.
Development of Trials Report and Business Plan for Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Malat,
for Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) trials in the Australian Gulf of Carpentaria.
Experienced CDD developer for Requirements Analysis for a Battlefield Spectrum Management
System for Current Operations with Sypaq. Systems Engineering consultancy to Computer
Sciences Corporation (CSC) for architecture support for the Joint Command Support
Environment (JCSE) for project JP2030. Lead CDD developer on JP 2110 Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) OCD. Experienced CDD overview on Royal Australian Navy
URDEF study. Project Manager for JP2030 Phase 8 Joint Operational Command Operational
Concept Document managing a small development team. Lead CDD Developer for
Headquarters Joint Operation Command Preliminary OCD. Managed and wrote the Project
Definition Study for AIR 5432 and Architecture Study for AIR 5431, Communications,
Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management, leading small teams. Previously wrote
the OCD and upgrade to the Test Concept Documents for ANZAC Ship Missile Defence system
JP 1448 Phase 2 with Capability Systems, Maritime Development. Previously contracted to
Sypaq Systems through Electronic Warfare Associates to write the OCD for GPS Enhancement
for both Phase 2 and 3 of JP5408 within Capability Systems, Aerospace Development
developing the OCD for JP5408, ADF GPS Self Protection. Initially responsible for developing
Pass 1 documentation for JP 4508 Phase 3. This involved interviews and discussions with 40
different ADF platform operators. Managed all the classified documentation for the above
projects including classification of individual documentation paragraphs.
University of the Sunshine Coast, establishing a Modeling and Simulation capability and
assisting in developing an applied mathematics capability across all faculties of the University.
The M&S facility is planned to provide constructive modeling and simulation in the
environment, whole of region, sports performance, monitoring and feedback of performance,
and virtual reality, or virtual discovery, 3D.
Westpac/Multiplex consortium, Synersec bid Technical Advisor Consultant for the Headquarters
Joint Operational Command, Theatre Operation Centre and the inter-relationships of military
staff within the facility. Design direction to the Architects and to the C4I infrastructure design
team.
Department of Defence, Operational Concept and Test Concept Documentation development
using System Engineering practices. OCDs include ANZAC Ship Missile Defence and GPS
Enhancement on 26 different platforms with anti-jamming features.
APEC-TEL, Australian Delegate contracted through DCITA and the Australia Communications
Authority for an APEC regional study on radio telecommunications standardization throughout
Asia-Pacific. Attendance at APEC-TEL meetings is an ongoing activity, primary interest
information security and standardization across the Asia-Pacific.

Aeromil, Maroochydore Airport Project Management aspects of building construction, contract
negotiations and involvement with Singapore Flying College and Aeromil’s involvement with
Simulator Technicians for the Lear 45 training aircraft.
MilTech, established a software security company for support of small business on the
Sunshine Coast. Implemented physical and information systems Security Practices and
Procedures for MilTech, setup a Defence Industrial Security Program approval for MilTech and
established a partially secure facility for classified work to Secret and Highly Protected.
Supported several companies in obtaining Defence Industrial Security Accreditation in the
development of Security Practices and Procedures.
Saab Systems (CelsiusTech), on the Army Tactical Command Support System with a
Functional Managers’ responsibility of Quality Manager and Deputy Facility Security Manager.
Supported the Project Manager and Commercial Manager in project management and
contractual activities. Coordinated the system design team in architecting the system which
was based on Sun Sparc, Ada, Unix, C, Open Road and miscellaneous other support tools.
Developed the Security Practices and Procedures for the Personnel, Information Systems and
COMSEC accounts for CelsiusTech. Basically managed all day to day security activities
including building installations, alarms, safes, secure areas and managed access to all
classified information.
Computer Sciences Corporation, Technical Conference Organisation and Technical Journal
Editing.
Chief Engineer/
Director
Electronic
Warfare
Programs/
Electronic
Engineering
Specialist
Rockwell Collins Australia, Sydney, AUSTRALIA 2004-2010
Key Responsibilities: Supported winning the LAND 17 proposal, and a proposal for a B200
Aircraft simulator for the Royal New Zealand Government. Design Engineering and prototype
manufacturing for UHF/VHF ARC-210 systems for Trident Warrior, ANZAC Ship and Chinook
programs which included embedded crypto capabilities and VMF messaging across UHF/HF and
Satcom systems. Designed and conducted training on Royal Jordanian Airlines URG-III 4 kW
HF Air Traffic Control System. Chief Engineer for Government Systems in Australia. Program
Manager for design and implementation of an Air Traffic High Frequency Voice System for Civil
Aviation Authority of China. Participated in and Managed installation of Air Traffic Control HF
Radio System in remote locations in China and Tibet. Director Electronic Warfare Programs
involved with proposal development for ELINT/ SIGINT and precision GPS programs. worked
on proposals for ADONIS, ANZAC GPS, ANZAC VHF Radio Upgrade and F/A-18 HUG 2.2. Part
of design team developing VHF and UHF radios for maritime operation in Link 16 and VMF
networks. Establishment of and advices on COMSEC, facility and information system security
and operation. Established Security Practices and Procedures for information systems,
personnel and COMSEC and assisted Defence Security Authority with security inspections and
audit.
Program Manager Electronic Warfare Associates, Canberra,
Australia
2003-2004

Key Responsibilities: Program Manager for the development of the Air Command Support
Systems Operational Concept Document. Led a team to develop compliant document to the
Defence Capability Definition Document guidelines using CORE and DOORS. Conducted
interviews of more than 50 RAAF, Navy and Army organisations. Led redevelopment of the
OCD, Functional Performance Specification and Test and Evaluation Concept Document for the
Allied Defence Integrated Broadcast Service. Led a team of 6 in providing input to the
Headquarters Australian Theatre (Air Component) OCD. Managed project level classified
documentation and established project security instructions. Member on a task to recommend
an IT restructure for the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation. Academic member of
the International Systems Security Professional Certification Scheme. Bid managed and
provided technical input for the Tactical Interface Exchange Domain project.
Manager, Asia
Pacific, Principal
Scientist
Boeing Australia, Brisbane, Australia 1998-2003
Key Responsibilities: Management and advice on technical capabilities of the Connexion
system plus interface to all levels of Government and industry. Connexion is a commercial
aircraft program which provides broadband internet and live TV services to aircraft but will
eventually be extended for terrestrial usage. Worked with the International
Telecommunications Union, the Asia Pacific Telecommunity, the Pacific Island Telecommunity
and the Australian Communications Authority on regulatory and technical issues relating to the
program. Responsible for changes to the international frequency spectrum allocation. A
technically and politically challenging task, responsible for acceptance of nearly 30 Asian
countries of the change to the spectrum and the need for such a service in Asia.
Principal Scientist for the Information and Communications Systems Division Business Unit of
Boeing Australia to perform business development and product commercialisation activities
with primary responsibility for Defence Science Technology Organisation, Distributed Systems
Technology Centre and Universities.
Was Boeing Australia’s Project Lead for JP129, provision of UAV’s. Developed an integrated
simulated/live system for demonstrating Predator UAV to Apache AH64 helicopter sensor to
shooter, including integrated mission planner and video capture for Crocodile 99 exercises at
RAAF Tindal. This included live RF feeds from opto/laser designator systems to the
demonstration equipment. Also provided DSTO with AH64 software for their AIR 87
demonstration cockpits. Worked extensively with General Atomics, Boeing Mesa and Z
Microsystems during the development.
Established, Project Managed and operated the Boeing Australia Systems Analysis Laboratory.
The Laboratory provides a generic simulation and visualisation environment for exploring
concepts and scenarios in the Defence and Civil Command, Control, Computers and
Intelligence domain. It provides “constructive simulation” capabilities which is a level of
simulation suitable for concept modeling and scenario assessment, at a level above virtual and
live simulation. It is an advanced copy of a Ronald Regan’s “Star Wars” Laboratory and
consists of a high-end suite of Silicon Graphics computers and advanced audio/visual
capabilities plus on-line connectivity to other sites such as Defence Science and Technology
and similar laboratories in the US. Established facilities and procedures for facility security
clearances and undertook Speakeasy training and was the Speakeasy Custodian. Interacted
with Defence Security Organisation in relation to staff security clearances and managed
classified including limited distribution information. Supported and provided facilities and
services for the Senior Defence executive including VCDF, CA, VCAF, CN and 20 other senior
personnel in creating the 2000 Defence White Paper. Provided example visualisation to the
senior executive of strategic scenarios and conducted briefings to senior executives.

Developed a proposal for the establishment of a software development capability in Australia
consisting of up to 500 staff to outsource work from Boeing US via the provision of a “software
factory” capable of supporting the software development in satellite communications Projects,
and like work in development of large scale, complex network and communication
management systems. Conducted discussions, negotiation and presentations at senior
company and Government levels. The capability statement included an extensive survey of
Australian and regional Queensland capabilities in the supply of personnel and facilities. The
proposal included a Project Management Plan plus all the supporting plans to initiate a major
capability in Australia.
Engineering
Manager
Jupiter’s Technology, Brisbane, Australia 1996-7
Key Responsibilities: Management responsibilities included system and hardware design,
technical workshop, testing, purchasing, store, manufacturing and general facilities
improvements and budget administration. Customers included Darwin, Townsville, Treasury
and Jupiter’s Casinos plus approximately 1000 Keno agents in the Queensland area.
Project Manager,
Technical
Director
Computer Sciences Corporation, Sydney,
Australia
1988-92
Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities were as follows:
Project Manager for the upgrade to the RAAF F/A 18 Operational Flight Trainers installed in
Williamtown and Tindal. This involved addition of ESM, FLIR and other enhancements.
Project Manager for the integration of the Seahawk Helicopter Data Link into the RAN FFG
Frigates. Tasks included development of top level specifications and detailed interface
specifications, development plans plus a feasibility study. Presentations to senior RAN staff
and the fleet commander were performed.
Consultancy tasks to Transfield on the suitability of the proposed Ship wide data bus in the
proposed ANZAC Ship Combat System to be integrated into the German MEKO Ship. This
required visits to Bofors Electronics in Sweden and Blohm and Voss in Germany.
Prepared proposals for the Department of Civil Aviation Radar Replacement Project, the OTC
Traffic Management System, the Port Kembla Coal Loader and the Combat Data Systems
Centre maintenance contract. Was the Technical Manager on the replacement to the HMAS
Watson DDG Tactical Trainer proposal which included visits to the USA Defense Department
and numerous potential contractors.
Performed tasks within NSW Region Operations Department as proposal manager for the
ANZAC Ship Helicopter Data Link, HMAS Watson Maintenance contract, the Oberon Submarine
Maintenance period contract, the Minesweeping drone project and the Development of
Command and Support Systems Research and Evaluation Facility.
Technical Team Leader on the Mine Warfare Systems Centre proposal. The proposal related to
setting up a complete organisational infrastructure to support Mine Warfare, training, tactics,
system integration and software and systems support.
Bid Manager for the Submarine Fire Control System refurbishment proposal. Involvement
included the total proposal development considering the technical, cost and commercial
aspects. This proposal was a new direction area for the company.

Technical Director for the ANZAC Ship Shore Installations, managing aspects of the CSA
proposal and was involved with contractor negotiations, system design, specification
development and presentations to the Commonwealth. Involved in negotiations with the
Commonwealth and Transfield, the prime contractor. Liaised with Combat System suppliers as
an invited member of the Combat System selection team. Visited suppliers and evaluated
include Philips Electronikindustrier A.B., Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V., Ferranti and Krupp.
Assisted BEAB in development of their Combat System Specification plus involved in technical
discussions with tenderers and the Commonwealth.
Responsible for hardware and technical management of computing systems supporting the
Submarine Project. These systems were essential for development tasks and utilised the latest
hardware and software systems techniques.
Defence
Department
Resident
Engineer
Department of Defence, Holland 1985-88
Key Responsibilities: Resident Engineer on the New Construction Submarine Project Liaison
Team posted to Hengelo, The Netherlands. Liaised with contractors on all aspects of the New
Submarine including the hull manufacturers, Sonar systems, Microwave and Submicrowave
systems, Periscope systems, Weapon and Discharge systems, and Computing and Display
systems. Involvement was in all aspects of design, project management, commercial aspects,
production and scheduling. Responsibilities involved liaison between the Signaal company and
the Australian Defence Department on project related subjects and to act as advisor on
Combat System related matters.
Participated in high level discussions including Ministerial and Senior Defence Staff visits.
Deputy Director,
Quality Manager
Department of Defence, Sydney 1980-88
Key Responsibilities: Developed software and firmware and to integrate the HARPOON missile
into the RAN Submarines. Redesigned firmware for the Fire Control Console and developed
and implemented equations for targeting and powering of the missile. In July 1981 I
participated in MK 48 torpedo firings in HAWAII as advisor on SFCS operation. On regular
occasions I have acted as Engineer 3 in charge of Hardware Development group.
Managed the Quality Assurance Group responsible for configuration management and control,
documentation, support test equipment procurement and software testing. Was team leader
for acceptance of major upgrades for the Submarine Combat System, in Glendale California
and attended weapon firings in Hawaii.
Managed the Support and Administration Group at a senior level plus technical and engineering
coordination activities. Directly managed 5 staff and indirectly approximately another 30 and
was senior civilian of several hundred assuming the required senior manager level
responsibilities. Managed recruiting, security systems, personnel security and interviewed new
starters.
Professional Test
Engineer
Defence Industry Development Branch, Jervis
Bay, Australia
1979-80
Key Responsibilities: Performed specialised design and modification support for
instrumentation, both shipboard and laboratory, concerned with the performance evaluation

and batch testing of air dropped Sonobuoys. Responsibilities included the design of special
tests, evaluation of results and associated reporting. Liaise with Scientists and Engineers at
the Defence Research Centre Salisbury on the feasibility of developing improved measurement
techniques.
Technical Officer RAN Research Laboratory, Sydney, Australia 1970-79
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the reconstruction of ships' tracks as part of analytical
evaluation of the performance of a passive hydrophone systems requiring a working knowledge
of navigation and sonar systems and liaison with submarine and scientific personnel.
Participated in a number of trials on HMA Warships and Submarines in the evaluation of
various sonar equipment.. Performed scientific analysis work in the examination of sound
propagation in the ocean and underwater acoustics in relation to Sonar Systems. Developed
deep sea and shallow water surveillance systems, positioning equipment and audio receivers.
Was qualified as a Jezebel (acoustic) analyst. Wrote several papers on classified R&D activities.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Leadership Held several Director Positions. Formal Leadership training at executive
level at Boeing and others. Proven ability to grow business and perform
organisational change within Australian Government and International
Business levels. Chaired several International conferences at regional
country and International level, including United Nations organisations.
Lead in contract negotiations with international and local business and
Government. Executive participant at local Government level in
community consultation and change. Project managed complex projects,
established and lead Integrated Project Teams in development of quality
project deliverables.
Management
Extensive successful management ability at operational levels within
global companies. High level written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer literacy at application to operating system level. Proven
strategic planning strengths at the highest level of Defence.
Development of subcontracts and specifications for design, development
and sustainment programs.
Bid and Proposal
Management and
Support
Participation and Management in more than 30 tenders, some multi-
billion dollars requiring the development of strategic direction, document
deliverables preparation, review and delivery across the whole range of
documentation, executive summaries, financial, legal, engineering and
logistics. Documentation preparation to Data Item Description formats
and to the required military and commercial standards for air, land and
sea, programs. Working with international companies on location in
Europe, US and Asia.
Security
Management
Considerable Defence Security Management and documentation
development experience having established several companies on the
Defence Industrial Security Program and in the development of
Personnel, Information Systems and COMSEC Security Practices and
Procedures. Performed the duties of Facility Security Officer and COMSC
Custodian and responsible for obtaining personnel security clearances
and facility accreditation and conducting training and audit.

Project
Management
Considerable experience in a diverse range of project environments.
Formal project management training and Master of Business
Administration. Large list of successful and profitable projects across a
wide range of technology and construction areas. Expert in Project
Management, Simulation and Modeling, Financial and Engineering
software with a wide range of operating systems including Unix, and
Windows.
Tele/Radio
communications
National and International experience negotiating for Spectrum within
Australian Government, Regional Countries and United Nations.
Considerable project experience with global companies in
telecommunications and radio communications.
Technology Deep understanding of state of the art and complex technology having
worked within several of the worlds top research and development
establishments. Published in high technology areas. Management of
specialist teams responsible for delivery of sophisticated technology and
software solutions.
Infrastructure Project managed several large and complex building constructions which
considerable IT, communications and security infrastructure. Designed
several simulator buildings, one for Level 5 Aircraft Simulator. Written
requirements documents for the Australian Defence Department
Headquarters operational requirements.
Building Consultant to Westpac and Multiplex for the largest and most complex
Defence facility in Australia with secure facilities and compartments.
Systems Accomplished and qualified Systems Engineer, recognized by the Defence
Department as an “Experienced Capability Document Developer” with
skills in simulation, modeling and queuing theory tools such as CORE.
Considerable experience in large and small systems integration, Quality
and Configuration Management systems and design processes.
Training Have conducted training at all levels from trade through Post Graduate.
Strong on theory and practical.
International
Exposure
Extensive international experience in a wide range of industry, cultural,
business and project environments. Worked with APEC and regional
organisations consisting of 24 Asia Pacific countries. Considerable
experience with international businesses and counties through
international conferences, and UN organisations.
Defence, AGOs 50 years’ experience within Defence and Australian Government
organisations having held many senior positions. Very strong experience
with all services and strategic organisations. Security, Cryptographic,
Communications, Weapon, Combat and Navigations systems experience.
Highly Experienced Systems Engineer.
REFEREES
LTCOL Ross MacDonald
Directorate of Aviation Capability Implementation – Army
Victoria Barracks, Brisbane
Ross.macdonald@defence.gov.au
Mr Brian Gatfield 564 Shadbolt Road
Cedar Pocket 4570
bgatfield@bigpond.com

Mr. Paul Pappas Director, Chief Information Officer
Department of Defence
Russell Offices,
Canberra, 2113
paul.pappas@defence.gov.au
CLEARANCES
Defence: Top Secret (NV), Negative Vet 2
ATO: Highly Protected, lapsed
Customs: Highly Protected, lapsed
PERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal: 140 Finley Road
Eumundi 4562
Australia
Phone/Fax: +61 (0)7 5442 7200 (A/H)
Mob: +61 (0)408 889 333
e-mail: miltech.mick@bigpond.com

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