Simutech Solutions

Simutech Solutions is your go-to provider of support services for your high fidelity flight training systems. We offer a range of support including advanced technical support, technical training, regulatory support, recruitment, installations & relocations, device appraisal & pre-purchase inspections, and major upgrade support.

We are OEM agnostic, and support all device levels from Full Flight Simulators, to Flight Training Devices to Part Task Trainers and beyond.

Chief Executive Officer

AIC Connect

There is a great depth of talent, innovation and industrial capability in Australia. 

AIC Connect’s mission is to bring as many Australian SMEs into the Defence Industrial Base to support a more resilient and capable defence force.

Our nation requires an unprecedented build up of our industrial base to support our Defence capabilities, and we are helping the backbone of the Australian economy - small and medium businesses - build up their capability and capacity to support this high growth industry.

CEO & Managing Director

Share EV

As Corporate Sales Executive, I am responsible for overall strategic planning and execution of Share EV's corporate sales initiatives.

By positioning Share EV as the country's premiere 'turn key' EV fleet solution provider, I am accountable to the Managing Director to grow the company's market share within corporate fleets across Australia.

Corporate Sales Executive

DdV Coaching

DdV Coaching is my career coaching specialty business.

I coach and mentor the younger generation to navigate their career and earn more money.
Supporting clients from all over the world; I'm all about giving the next generation a leg-up in their careers!

Career Coach

Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association (GUPSA)

I was elected to the Board of the Griffith University Post Graduate Students Association (GUPSA) in late 2021 as Coursework Officer to represent my fellow post graduate students undertaking their study via coursework.

In late 2022 I was re-elected for a second term as Coursework Officer, and will continue to work hard to advocate for the needs of my peers completing their postgraduate studies via coursework.

The Coursework Officer role holds joint responsibility as co-chair of the board alongside the Research Officer and Online Officer roles. These three roles represent the entire postgraduate body of students within Griffith University.

Completing my MBA studies in October of 2023, I am no longer eligible to seek re-election to the Board, so as of November 2023 I am handing over the Coursework Officer role to the new candidate to take forward the initiatives and support Griffith postgraduate students on their educational journey.

Board Co-Chair & Coursework Officer

HeliMods

HeliMods is a unique capability within the Australian and global aviation, defence & aerospace market. HeliMods delights its customers with a well established, best of breed, industry 4.0 technology base that is used to design, manufacture and deliver highly innovative solutions in the aerospace domain.

As Head of Emerging Programs & AIC, I was responsible to leverage the existing and emerging HeliMods capabilities within the emerging customer domain of defence. I focused on establishing and nurturing relationships with defence and defence primes then clearly articulating the value proposition that HeliMods can bring to larger defence acquisition and sustainment programs. 

HeliMods punches significantly above its weight due to the substantial investments in people and technology that have been made over 20+ years.

Head of Emerging Programs & AIC

I led the APAC regional team to ensure our Defence and Security customers always receive the highest quality post sales service and product support to enable the highest level of training to be delivered.
I provided functional management of the APAC Maintenance organisation, including compliance and governance leadership.

I led the program to support training on the AW139 Full Flight Simulator at the ACE training centre in Bankstown, NSW in support of the New South Wales Ambulance Service.
I led the Australian contingent of the team supporting the MH-60R suite of training devices on site at HMAS Albatross in support of the Royal Australian Navy.

Manager, Customer Services, APAC

I led the customer service team in the delivery of post-sales product support and was responsible for maintenance regulatory compliance and governance across Australia and New Zealand within the Defence & Security business unit.

I led an initiative to completion in an overhaul of the Maintenance Management System (a subset of the Quality Management System) including policy, process, procedure, and standardisations thereof. The overhaul also included skills and training management of the maintainer cohort to ensure repeatable, high-quality outcomes.

Customer Service Manager & Senior Maintenance Manager

KC-30A Training Centre - Multi-Role Tanker Transport Simulators
Full Mission Simulator
Part Task Trainer (Air-to-air Refueling Station)
Integrated Procedures Trainer

Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Stores Management
Shift Supervision
Continuous Improvement Projects

Simulator Technician

Raytheon Australia

F/A-18E/F Australian Super Hornet Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (x2)
F/A-18E/F Australian Super Hornet Low Cost Trainer (x4)
F/A-18E/F Australian Super Hornet Integrated Virtual Environment Maintenance Trainer (x2)
F/A-18E/F Australian Super Hornet Computer Based Training System (x5 Classrooms)

Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Stores Management

Thales Australia

C-17A Globemaster Full Flight Mission Simulator
C-17A Globemaster Loadmaster Trainer

Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Stores Management

F111-C Mission Simulator

Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Stores Management

Boeing Training & Flight Services (Previously Alteon)

Boeing 717 Full Flight Simulator
2x Boeing 737 Full Flight Simulators
Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator
Alteon/Boeing/Virgin Training Centre, Brisbane Airport

Work conducted for Boeing as an employee of Thales Australia under a subcontract

Helping young professionals earn bigger salaries and the promotions they deserve 💪 | $100k salary at 27 | CEO of AIC Connect | 1st exec role at 36 | Career coach 💼

Young people struggle being promoted.

And it has nothing to do with them being lazy or arrogant!

(Regardless of what people say about Gen-Z🙄)

The problem is that they’re only taught the skill to do their job. No one shows them:

→ How to plan a career they’ll love
→ What’s needed to get a promotion (because it isn’t being good at your job!)
→ How to create a work/life balance

I was never shown either!

I had to work it out for myself and thankfully I did a good job of it. I got my 1st 6 figure salary at 27 and my 1st executive role at 36.

A lot of the people I’ve worked with are:

💪 Hardworking
🌟 Ambitious
👍 Generally good people

But they’re being wasted doing the same entry role that they started in.

If you want to earn more money and learn how to navigate your career, please message me and let’s chat!

Daniel de Vries

BMG Collective

Senior Consultant

Manager of Training Operations

Baseline Training (Part of Corporate Protection Australia Group)

Delivered and assessed Coal and CSG/LNG workplace requirements and specific trade requirements
across a broad spectrum of workers including upper management, supervisors and trades personnel.
 Reviewed and aligned existing training packages to up to date requirements and terminology.
 Mentored and coached colleagues on mining, drilling and surface extraction generic processes and
practices to better align the business with industry expectations.
 Mediated and provided specialist advice for Cert II and Cert III Drilling qualifications for Savannah –
Toowoomba based operations.

Senior Trainer and Assessor

Resource Skill Australia Pty Ltd

 Established, managed and maintained a small training business in accordance with ATO reporting, Industrial Relations and Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health legislative requirements.
 Designed, developed and delivered best practice Resource Infrastructure Industry (RII) competencies
including RRTO Surface Inductions, First Aid/CPR, Vehicle operations, Lifting/Load/Dogging operations
and Gas Testing to a variety of clients within the Bowen Basin including Anglo American, Arrow Energy
and numerous drilling and mine related contracting companies.
 Provided Field HSE Advisory support and conducted third party OHS investigations as requested
 Developed and delivered individual and team performance improvement programs.
 Consulted with clients and contractors regarding best practices training requirements and approaches
within the mining and explorations sector.

Director

Lucas

Supported the implementation of the Health Safety Environment and Training Division strategic plan and the alignment of operational training requirements and activities in accordance with company and
legislative requirements. Including the development of a field efficient and effect training matrix and
personalized training plans.
 Managed and coordinated HSE compliance training to support the EQ Business Unit personal training
plans.
 Conducted, monitored and supported the activities of Field HSET Coordinators allocated within various areas of production and exploration operations.
 Lead by example and foster/promote the ‘zero harm’ culture across the entire drilling/mining industry.
 Provided technical training and competency expertise support to Field HSET Coordinators and Business Unit Managers
 Monitored competency compliance through the development and implementation of an effective skill
matrix.
 Developed, delivered, assessed and monitored individual training plans.
 Monitored and developed targeted training improvement programs.
 Identify, support and deliver training to senior and middle level Business Unit managers within the area of operation.
 Monitored, maintained and reported all training and compliance activities on a weekly and monthly basis.
 Assisted with building client relationships and developing efficient and effective induction processes and pathways.
 Provided continual training support for the Transport and Logistics Group and Plant and Equipment Group within AJ Lucas Coal Technologies.

Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Energy Skill Queensland

Managed the operations of Energy Skilling Solutions (ESS)
 Reviewed and refined the customer service standards and procedures to effectively operate ESS in
accordance with State and Federal government contract requirements.
 Developed an understanding of the ESS Management Systems and Competency Navigator systems and further developed effective operating procedures for the integration into the ESS operation.
 Worked closely with marketing and business development teams to implement effective promotional
campaigns.
 Liaised with partner RTOs, industry stakeholders and government representatives to gain commitment for delivery of the ESS service.
 Negotiated Service Level Agreements and MOUs with partner RTOs across Queensland to provide formal Recognition of Prior Learning and Gap training.
 Lead a diverse team of trade professionals to effectively deliver and promote ESS.

Manager - Skills Recognition

BP Australia

 Subordinate to L&D Superintendent for the overall establishment and management of a centralized,
refinery wide learning and development division.
 Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for site-wide Control of Work (CoW) Learning and Development.
 Conducted a review of existing training systems and designed policies and procedures to introduce a
Competency Based Training and Assessment system using a Systematic Approach to Training model to
improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Designed, developed and implemented a Manual of Training and Assessment for site-wide
standardisation.
 Designed, developed and implemented an Instructional Systems Design and Development Training
program.
 Trained the Trainer in standard and best practice Learning and Development processes.
 Reviewed and coordinated BP Bulwer Island Refinery Operator Induction program to improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Commenced redevelopment of operational training programs to comply with the latest Process
Manufacturing Australia (PMA) National standards and requirements.
 Conducted operational training and assessment programs to skill and enhance professional attributes and performance requirements within the operations and L&D environments.

Learning And Development Specialist

Connell Wagner

 Conducted a review of Stakeholder control processes and developed solutions to improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Developed operational procedures and training programs to comply with dynamic organisational and
legislative changes and requirements.
 Conducted classroom based training and assessment programs to skill and enhance professional
attributes and performance requirements within the organisation.
 Conducting Training Needs Analysis prior to design, development and delivery of operator based training for the implementation of the Military Integrated Logistics Information System – MILIS.

Training and Development Specialist

Boeing

 Provided specialist advice and coordinated training related activities from the Initial Request for Tender process through to the awarding of Contracts and subsequent delivery of training solutions on numerous Boeing projects with 100% success rate.
 Developed and maintained curricular in accordance with Defence Training Model standards and National Training Framework requirements for System/Operator/Console training platforms, Network Centric Operations and Simulation Support Systems.
 Designed and developed modules of training and assessment for Mission Crew Operations, Grounds
Support Segment and Mission Simulation Support for Boeing’s Airborne Early Warning & Control
(AEW&C) platforms for the Australian and Turkish Air Forces.
 Maintained training documentation in accordance with stringent Document Control & Configuration
Management procedures and AQTF/RTO requirement.
 Provided advice and guidance to other Instruction Design Analysts and Project Managers as required.

Royal Australian Air Force

Instructor/Facilitator/Director - Executive Leadership and Management - RAAF College, School of Post Graduate Studies
Training Advisor/Operations Specialist - Directorate Jindalee / JORN Project Requirements
Detection Tracking and Radar Supervisor (DTRS) - Over the Horizon Radar - 1RSU
SNCO - Software Development Unit
Air Defence Operator - 41WG, 3CRU Williamtown, 2CRU Darwin

Warrant Officer

I pride myself on being a professional manager, leader, mentor, adult educator and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) consultant. I have honed my skills with over 20 plus years experience in Human Resource Development (HRD), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Frontline Management (FLM), Learning and Development (L&D), Training and Assessment (TAA) and Business Management and Administration (BMA)

I am skilled and experienced in managing, leading, coordinating, developing and delivering all facets of BMA, L&D, HRD and OHS to comply with, align with, improve and enhance organisational change and best business practices regardless of the industry, employment field and/or role. 

I am competent in developing change management strategies, employment, training and assessment strategies, professional and personal development programs, soft-skill coaching and mentoring and providing specialised guidance to organisations, workforce teams and individuals.

I have been instrumental in establishing and coordinating all facets of training to ensure large organisations become and/or remain compliant with legislative OHS, licensing and operational requirements.

My formal qualifications are reinforced with years of experience working with organisations including CAE, the Australian Defence Forces, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Boeing Australia, RLM Systems Australia, BP Australia, Arrow Energy, Anglo American Coal, Energy Skills Queensland, AJ Lucas Coal Technologies, and the public sector.

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