Robert is a diversely qualified and experienced Engineering and Business analyst consultant. His qualifications include masters of engineering, bachelor of accounting and project management certification.

Robert’s experience includes exposure to every aspect of the capability lifecycle for major defence assets having worked in Major Projects in Canberra for CASG as well as providing in-service support to submarines and major surface ships in the private sector.

He provided a leading role in the 10+2 Usage Upkeep Cycle (UUC) maintenance reform for submarines which are now providing world beating availability. Robert also provided a leading role for the Rizzo Review in strengthening the ties between the different stages of the capability lifecycle for major defence assets.

Robert’s key strength is his ability to communicate complex strategies and tactics in a manner which aligns stakeholders enabling delivery of cohesive outputs for the client.

As one of the founding members of Bastion Defence Consulting, Robert believes an ethical company is not incongruous to a successful company.