A PDF copy of my current Resume

1. Résumé
Andre de Bruin – OMIEAust, PMP
0439 809 523
speaktoandre@gmail.com
Profile__________________________________________________________________
• A strong Technical project leader able to converse at all levels
• A pro-active manager who usually has a solution before the problems present
• Results focused individual who is confident, resourceful and extremely self-sufficient
• Innovative visionary who can readily find areas of improvement
• Demonstrated success in equipment and product development and innovation
• Extensive and successful experience in systems planned and corrective maintenance
• Associate Diploma of Engineering in Electronics Systems Maintenance and a member of the
Institute of Engineers (Australia)
• Diploma of Project Management and Project Management Professional (PMP) status with
Project Management Institute
Career Summary_________________________________________________________
Sep-2006 to Mar-2010 - Saab Systems Pty Ltd - Ship Coordinator (Combat Systems ISS)
Sep-1997 to Jun-2006 - Managing Director - Oztek Pty Ltd
Apr-1997 to Sep-1997 - Poker Machine Technician – Independent Gaming
Apr-1995 to Apr-1997 - Poker Machine Technician – J&A Machines
Mar-1992 to Jun-1994 - FIMA Platypus IC Systems Maintenance
Apr-1991 to Mar-1992 - FIMA Cairns IC Systems Maintenance
Apr-1987 to Apr-1991 - HMAS Flinders IC Systems Maintenance
Mar-1986 to Apr-1987 - Phase II Systems Maintenance Course
Feb-1984 to Mar-1986 - HMAS Hobart Systems Maintenance Technician
Jun-1982 to Feb-1984 - HMAS Cerberus – Date of Entry RAN
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2. Business Experience______________________________________________________
Saab Systems Pty Ltd Sep-2006 to Mar-
2010
Ship Agent HMAS PARRAMATTA – Combat Systems
Responsibilities
• Project manages all aspects of ships combat systems planned and preventative maintenance.
• Contractor management for urgent corrective maintenance
• Tender and Maintenance evaluation technical support
• Provide induction and safety briefs
Achievements
• Found and managed repair of software error on protocol analyser which had been there since
ship build (approx. 7 years)
• Found and managed repair of alignment error on Ship Inertial Navigation System (SINS)
benchmark which had been there since ship build (approx. 7 years)
• Found and escalated up to Combat EL&S a communications port error on ESM / C2 which
appears to have been a class issue since system upgrade (approx. 10 years)
• Sent PARRAMATTA on 2008 Gulf deployment with only one combat system defect and
received thankyou from ship and ANZAC SPO director.
• Maintained PARRAMATTA with least outstanding urgent defects (URDEFs) of any of the
ANZAC class ships during my period with Saab.
Oztek Pty Ltd Sep-1997 to Jun-2006
Managing Director
Responsibilities
• Project manage the design and manufacturing of electronics equipment from inception to
equipment set to work
• Document all aspects of the projects from specifications through to user and technical manuals.
• Assist customers with submissions to regulatory bodies and patent applications
Achievements
• During the design of the Wide area jackpot system for Golden casket I invented two methods for
awarding prizes which were patentable providing the customer with marketable IP
• When designing the wide area jackpot system for golden casket, I ensured early delivery to
enable the customer to be first to market.
• When designing the wide area jackpot system for golden casket I designed the security of the
system to such a high level that it became the basis of the regulatory standard making it more
difficult for competitors to enter the market place.
• Designed a CCCE flow through board to enable NSW gaming establishments to implement the
then new state wide jackpot system which could not have gone ahead without this board.
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3. Independent Gaming Pty Ltd Apr-1997 to Sep-1997
Poker Machine Technician
Responsibilities
• Service, maintenance and installation of poker machines
Achievements
• Fault found and repaired all printed circuit boards down to component level without circuit
diagrams this saved thousands of dollars as they used to be sent for repair.
J & A Machines Pty Ltd Apr-1995 to Apr-1997
Poker Machine Technician
Responsibilities
• Service, maintenance and installation of poker machines
Achievements
• Implemented a computer based printed circuit board management system to control the logistics
of repairable boards this ensured there were always good boards on the shelves.
• Fault found and repaired all printed circuit boards down to component level without circuit
diagrams this saved thousands of dollars as they used to be sent for repair.
Royal Australian Navy - FIMA Platypus Mar-1992 to Jun-
1994
IC Systems Maintenance
Responsibilities
• Fleet Intermediate Maintenance for the Oberon Class submarines
• Supervise and train junior ranks whist they were awaiting sea time.
Achievements
• Completed my submarine part three (practical) training within three months and my submission
was kept as an example to future submariners.
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4. Professional Memberships_________________________________________________
Member of the Institute of Engineers (Australia) ---------------------------------------------- 2008 to Present
Member of Project Management Institute as Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2008 to Present
Development Courses_____________________________________________________
I have attended many development courses. Listed below are courses I found of particular benefit to my
career and the work I do.
Certificate of Proficiency – Radio Fitter / Mechanic -------------------------------- 1983
Naval Quality Management Facilitator -------------------------------------------------1990
Certificate of Proficiency – Marine Radio Operator --------------------------------- 2002
Course in commercialising your Product – (with Pyksis Pty Ltd) ----------------- 2004
Asset Maintenance and Planning System (AMPS) Course Levels 35 / 80 -------- 2007
Certificate of Proficiency – Project 2003 – Advanced ------------------------------- 2008
Certificate II in Public Safety –--------------------------------------------- 2002 to Present
Community Involvement__________________________________________________
I get a great sense of achievement and satisfaction from helping the organisations I am associated with.
This provides me a way to give back to the communities I am a part of. Listed below are some of my
ongoing contributions.
Associate Director of Mentoring Program for Project Management Institute
Mentor for International Students with Engineers Australia and Wollongong University
Bronze Medallion – Surf Lifesaving - Active Patrol Member
Football Federation Australia – Coach – Junior licence.
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