Technical Debt, Rapid Prototyping, and Future Challenges

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RAeS Melbourne Branch

TRL prototypes to full commercial deployment: How do we overcome the challenges in abridging the gap between demonstrators an capabilities?

Engineers Australia

Join us for a panel discussion exploring systems engineering next month Wed 19th June 6pm at Engineers Australia.Traditional systems engineering methodologies are being challenged by rapid development and prototyping cycles (eVTOL, UAS). However, acquisition programs and civil aviation projects can still be plagued by consequences of poor systems engineering in aerospace and aviation - how can we reconcile these pressures? What methods can we apply to projects at lower TRLs? Do we have the right way to teach engineers about systems engineering and how to do it well? What lessons do recent projects (successes/failures) have to teach us? How do we bridge the gap from demonstrator to a capability in service? Join us for an expert panel discussion covering these topics and more as we discuss and learn as a community and society + join us for a casual self-funded dinnner for a post-event social catch-up. To ensure the cheapest price and validity of your ticket, register now: <a href="https://lnkd.in/gG7fg2Pg" title="https://lnkd.in/gG7fg2Pg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://lnkd.in/gG7fg2Pg</a> TICKET PRICES Members: $10 Non-Members: $30 Ticket price includes substantial canapés.

<h3>Speakers</h3> Rebecca Brown GAICD CPEng Rebecca is a director of large capability transformations with over 20 years experience in design, execution, and recovery of Complex Engineering and System Integration Programs. An aerospace engineer by trade, Rebecca started her career as a structural engineer working on the RAAF fleet of fighter jets before moving into complex program delivery with Airservices Australia and later the global civil aviation industry. A partner in the Defence and Federal Government practice at Scyne Advisory, Rebecca's focus is on building our sovereign aerospace capabilities and emerging space sector. Rebecca is an advocate for STEM in schools and is passionate about growing the next generation of aeronautical professionals.

Mudhita LawaniaMudhita is a Manager in Scyne Advisory’s Strategy and Transformation practice with over half a decade of experience across a range of Defence and Federal Government Clients. Working as a business analyst and a systems engineer, she has experience through the capability and technology lifecycle from conceptualisation and user journeys to procurement, implementation and end of life. As a young female engineer, she is interested in finding diverse mentors who model and share best engineering practices, as she hopes to take these learnings to continue to build herself and the next generation of female engineers. She is a passionate advocate for DE&I practices and brings forward a human-centric, technology-aided view to solving any problem. She is currently completing her MBA at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Business School.

David ZemelDavid joined the Air Force in 1985 as an airframe fitter. Following a Depot tour on F111, he gained a scholarship to complete his Engineering Degree. He subsequently embarked on the first of a number of postings in the Air Lift world; primarily in the fields of design engineering and operational maintenance. This included a tour as the Senior Maintenance Manager at 37SQN, where he also deployed to the Middle East as Maintenance Commander on the C130J.David earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Vehicle Design at Cranfield University, UK in 1998. That degree led to two postings within the ADF Aircraft structural Integrity section. During his initial posting, he managed a variety of fighter, trainer and maritime Aircraft Structural Integrity programs. In 2008 David was posted back as Deputy Director of the ADF Aircraft Structural Integrity Section.From 2011, David worked in a variety of engineering and logistics management roles including Project Engineering Manager on the replacement Pilot Training System project, Engineering Team leader that implemented the recommendations from the Sea King Board of Inquiry, and Commanding Officer of the C17 Logistics Management Unit. His final posting in uniform was as the Director of Air Mobility within Airforce Headquarters.David is now a consultant with AeroPM providing “Above the Line” engineering services to defence, primarily within procurement projects, including Special Operations Rotary Wing; Apache; and Black Hawk. He is now working in fixed wing procurement.David is married to the lovely Sophie and has two beautiful children, Isabella aged 16 and Daniel aged 12. He enjoys travelling the roads less travelled with his family and, in the limited time left, is the Secretary of the Sports Aircraft Association of Australia while also building and flying experimental sport and antique aircraft.

Mark CooperMark has 40 years of experience in the research, specifying, design, development, integration, testing, and support of crewed and uncrewed flight vehicles. Throughout his career, he has held various engineering project, program delivery, and governance positions.Mark graduated from RMIT as an Aeronautical Engineer and began his career at the then Aerodynamics Division of the Aeronautical Research Laboratories at Fishermens Bend Victoria. He then joined BAE Systems as a Systems Engineer, where he worked on several guided weapons and decoy projects.At BAE Systems, Mark held Engineering Management and Governance delegations and served as a Senior Design Engineer for a BAE Systems Authorised Engineering Organisation, an appointment endorsed by the Director General of Technical Airworthiness - RAAF. He managed engineering capabilities, coordinating multiple Project Engineering Managers across various projects and sites, including Systems Engineers embedded within customer organizations.Mark concluded his career at BAE Systems as the Head of Engineering Management. Currently semi-retired, he continues to contribute to BAE Systems projects on a part-time basis. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer, an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), and a CSEP Certification Application Reviewer.

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