Meet our Team

Warwick Penrose is the owner and CEO of the EPE Group of companies. EPE is a wholly-Australian owned group with over 25 years operation focused on enabling and protecting Australians to operate in hazardous environments. It is a leader in extreme environment robotics and autonomous systems, developing novel capabilities and supplying and supporting over 430 robots and thousands of sensors to the Commonwealth, defence, national security and emergency services organisations. As a Prime contractor to the Australian Government including the Department of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, the EPE Group of Companies also supports government agencies across the US, Indo Pacific region and Europe and the Middle East. Warwick is an Australian Army veteran, and EPE is recognised by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Veteran Employer of Choice.

Prior to this (2003-2010) Warwick was employed by Allen-Vanguard, a global C-IED, C-CBRN and ECM technology company and undertook the role of Asia Pacific Manager assisting several countries develop their national C-IED and C-CBRN capability in this region.

Warwick’s gained his foundation C-IED, C-CBRN experience as a former Royal Australian Engineer Officer (Mine Warfare and High Risk Search Instructor, IEDD, EOD, CBRNE and Improvised Nuclear Device Disposal). Warwick assisted with the development of, and later commanded Australia’s first CBRNE Counter Terrorism Disposal Capability. This capability played an instrumental role in securing the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Building on this, in 2002, whilst on an operational tour with NATO in Bosnia Herzegovina, Warwick established the ‘SEARS Foundation’, an NGO created to reduce the high land mine threat from the waterways of that country. His service was recognised by a NATO Commander’s Commendation for re-structuring NATO’s incident management procedures for this theatre, as well as for the establishment of the ‘SEARS Foundation’.

Ian brings 30 years of commercial acumen to the EPE Group. Ian was the National Finance Manager of Ausco, a mining services company with annual revenues of $500m, before transitioning to the role of Commercial Manager at Australian Portable Buildings where Ian helped grow the business from $40-$100m over a three-year period. Ian is a CPA and is responsible for managing all financial and compliance-related activities across the various companies. Ian joined EPE in October 2015.

As the COO, Rob is responsible for maintaining business operations across the group of companies and for developing and implementing strategies to improve practices and increase efficiency. As the GM of EPE Oceania, he is responsible for ensuring the performance of the Australian business against its goals. Rob brings a mix of Military and Corporate experience having spent twenty years in the military, with the UK Royal Marines and three working on transformation projects within the financial sector. He has a master’s degree in project management and brings a collaborative approach that is focused on integrating and aligning ideas across business areas.

Jeremy Martin joined EPE in July 2021 with over 17 years’ experience in high-growth Aerospace and Defence technology companies.

He is an international business development professional and program manager with a demonstrated record of leadership and success.

He has spent the past 10+ years as a regional director, building channel partnerships and developing robust supply chains throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has deep technical expertise in CBRN protection systems for ground and naval platforms, and well as deployable infrastructure solutions.

Jeremy holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Masters in Business Administration, and a Masters in Information Systems. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. He lives with his family in SE Queensland.

Adam recently retired from the Army after 37 years as a Major General, his last posting being Special Operations Commander for Australia (2017-2020). Adam was appointed to enhance the links between EPE, the Department of Defence, Research Partners and Defence Industry, as well as key Indo Pacific and US government stakeholders.  He has a deep understanding of security issues, terrorism and the geo-political environment of the Indo-Pacific region.

Brigadier (Retired) Roderick (Rod) West served for 34 years in the Australian Regular Army, rising from a private soldier to a Brigadier. In his early career he commanded soldiers (Sappers mainly) at the troop, squadron and unit level. He specialised in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Land Mine Clearance, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare Defence (NBCD) and project management. Later he went on to command all of the Australian Army’s deployable military engineering capability as the Commander Land Command Engineers. Rod served in more than seven conflict zones throughout his career including in Cambodia, Kuwait, Bougainville, Iraq, Timor, PNG and Iraq.

Jason has spent more than 30 years in defence and government leadership roles. His professional focus has included counter-IED, counter-threat networks, counter-violent extremism, intelligence, force protection, strategic resilience, crisis management, and health and safety governance.

He served in the New Zealand Defence Force and the British Army, working in conventional, joint, and special operations environments with FVEY and NATO partners. Jason brings private sector experience and has also worked in the New Zealand public sector in emergency management.

He holds a Master of International Security (with merit) from Massey University, a BSc from the University of Edinburgh, and is a graduate of the Institute of Directors’ Company Directors Course.

With a strong focus on client relationship management, Andy is known for identifying new business opportunities and building lasting relationships that will help drive future business in the new UK & Europe business units for EPE. Andy gained extensive experience in international business development working across various defence sectors to deliver tailored solutions for clients. His proactive approach, combined with excellent communication skills has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and leader in his field. With a background in the British Army, Andy brings valuable business operational experience to this role. Andy relishes this opportunity to lead the newly established EPE business units in UK & Europe.

Chris Panteli joined EPE after 18 years of service as a Royal Australian Engineer (EOD Tech). Chris joins the team with extensive knowledge in training and a substantial amount of operational experiences including three tours to Afghanistan. Two of these were with Special Operations Command, as an EOD Technician/Manager and as the Squadron Sergeant Major.

Chris has successfully designed, developed and delivered training in all areas of EOD, EOR, CIED, ECM (manager), Search (advisor), CBRND (advisor), and Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI). Chris has also had the opportunity to employ all of these specialist skills whilst on operations. Chris has dedicated over ten years to ensure that all EOD, EOR and Search members are professionally trained and prepared for operations. He has instructed at the School of Military Engineering in Combat Engineering and EOD. His last appointment within the Army was as the lead Observer/Trainer (OT) for 6 ESR, 20 EOD SQN.

Chris will continue to dedicate his time, knowledge and experience to understand requirements of our EPE clients and provide capability to meet these requirements.

Waddie is a highly experienced and motivated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and CBRN specialist, having proudly served in the British Army for over 31 years. Throughout his career, he has deployed on numerous operational tours in the UK and overseas, often in high-threat and complex environments. One of the greatest honours of his service was being awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for actions in Iraq.

At the heart of his career has always been a commitment to protecting people and developing teams. He has spent many years supporting Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA), working alongside multiple agencies in counter-terrorism and CBRNE response. He has had the privilege to command specialist EOD and CBRN units, building high-performing capabilities while investing in the growth, confidence, and success of the individuals within them.

His service has also included working closely with UK Special Forces, supporting advanced CBRN operations and collaborating with coalition partners around the world to counter evolving global threats. These experiences have strengthened his belief in the importance of loyalty, teamwork, and leading with trust and integrity.

Outside of work, he thrives on challenges and adventure. Waddie has completed several endurance events for charitable causes, including the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the Marathon des Sables, and multiple marathons. Waddie is currently in training to ski to the South Pole. Raising funds and awareness through these challenges has been incredibly rewarding, and he was humbled to receive an MBE in recognition of these efforts.

Robbie Wild is a Mechatronics Engineer who has spent the past eight years driving innovation at EPE. He studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics at QUT and has progressed through the company to become Head of Engineering and Innovation. In this role, Robbie is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all EPE engineering projects and leading the technical direction of the team. For the Roo-ver Mission, he leads the engineering team and manages both internal and external technical relationships to ensure mission success.

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Stephen John joined EPE in 2022 and has over twenty-five years Program and Project Management, Operations, Training and Integrated Logistics Support experience gained within the Finance and Defence industries.

Stephen has many year’s experience in ASDEFCON programs encompassing AIR, LAND, SEA and JOINT programs covering both Acquisition and Sustainment. Stephen has obtained a number of tertiary qualifications and accreditations, including a Master of Project Management and a Master of Business Administration. He also holds an Australian Institute of Project Management Level 5 – Registered Project Manager Certification Level: Certified Practising Senior Project Manager.

Stephen has also served as a Defence member in the Australian Army Reserve for over twenty-five years.

Stephen is an adept and proficient Program Director and mentor, who can perceive the fine details while realising the organisation’s goals.

Adam served in the Armed Forces over a total period of 32 years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He started with an extensive EOD career with the British Army, subsequently in 2007 he was requested to be part of a project to develop Domestic, Expeditionary, and Special Forces CBRNe, IEDD and EOD capabilities for the New Zealand Defence Force.

Adam Commanded E Squadron 1st New Zealand SAS Regt for over five years, during his 13 year career in the Defence Force he represented New Zealand on FVEY and NATO steering groups, technical working groups and International forums. Adam also deployed overseas supporting Interpol and on Special Forces operations to Afghanistan. Adam took a two year sabbatical in 2009 / 2010 to work in support of the United States Government on Special Forces programs.

In March 2020 Adam was seconded from the Defence Force to the New Zealand Ministry of Health to assist with the outbreak of COVID, during this time he deployed to the Pacific as the Mission Lead for the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team. This situation saw Adam retiring from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel, and consequently taking up the role as Director Emergency Management, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand charged with maintaining the capability and capacity to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from natural, and unnatural threats and crises.

During the span of his military career, Adam undertook a range of roles including Leadership, Command, Operational, Scientific Research & Development, Capability Development, and Capability Delivery roles. Adam has experience on a wide range of operational deploymemts that include: Humanitarian Aid & Disater Relief (HADR), De-mining, Biological Chemical Radiological Nuclear (BCMD), Trans-National Crime, Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Proliferation, and Intelligence.

Adam has served in many areas of conflict, danger and unrest, he has deployed on complex multi-national, multi-agency operations all over the world, as part of Special Forces, United Nations, OPCW, Interpol. FBI, FVEY & NATO Militaries and Military Intelligence roles. Adam’s operational tour experiences include: several multiple tours of Northern Ireland, multiple tours of Iraq, Hong Kong, Bosnia, Kosovo, Rwanda, Columbia, Nepal, Cambodia, and numerous tours of Afghanistan.

Honours and Awards – Adam was awarded the George Medal (GM) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 for his gallantry Bomb Disposal operations, and most recently he was recognised with the award of the Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD) on the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours. Adam was also recognised for his counter terrorist work globally with a U.S. Bronze Star, U.S. Army Commendation Medal (ACOM) and three FBI Commendations.

David Byrne comes to EPE with over 14 years of operational service with the Queensland Police Service, most of this time as a Bomb Technician with the Explosive Ordnance Response Team. David has joined the EPE Team with a wealth of experience in both training and operational environments.

David worked in a wide range of policing roles prior to qualifying as a Police Bomb Technician and was previously qualified as a Search and Rescue (Land) Coordinator as well as a Firearms & Conducted Energy Weapon Instructor.

David’s operational experiences were complimented by a wide range of training and advisory engagements, both managing and directing training in the areas of CBR Response, C-IED Operations, Search and Electronic Counter Measures.

David was an active member of several National Working Groups, directing capability and training under the Australia and New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC).

David has successfully designed, developed and delivered training in all areas of CIED, ECM (manager), Search, CBR and Person Bourne IED (PBIED) Response. Many of these roles involved developing strong partnerships with other key stakeholder groups such as Fire HAZMAT and Scientific Units, Police Forensic Teams, Tactical and Specialist Military units.

David has also had the opportunity to employ all of these specialist skills whilst responding to incidents within domestic Australia.

David is committed to using his knowledge and experience to understand requirements of our EPE clients and provide capability to meet these requirements.

Geoff Burchell joins EPE following 14 years of dedicated service in the Australian Army where he specialised in EOD/IEDD, Engineer High Risk Search and CBRND.

As an EOD technician, Geoff has experience across the spectrum of EOD operations including Conventional Munition Disposal, IED, Manual Access Render Safe and CBRN with operational experience across several theatres.

Geoff has a strong background in High Risk Search and threat assessment, skills which underpinned his later career as an EOD Tech. He gained this early experience over two deployments to Afghanistan as an Engineer High Risk Search Team Commander.

Geoff later used these skillsets as an Observer/Trainer (OT) and an instructor in the training and certification process for subsequent rotations of search operators deploying into theatre. He has also been involved in international engagements, providing specialist search advice and training to Australia’s regional neighbours.

Geoff has also contributed to the development of ADF’s EOD capability having undertaken a three-year posting at the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School as an instructor where he qualified EOD technicians through the provision of training design, development and delivery.

Geoff is dedicated to utilising his time and experience to understanding the client’s specific needs to provide contemporary solutions and capabilities.

Keith is an experienced Counter-IED, Conventional Munitions Disposal and Search specialist, former Army EOR Technician and Combat Engineer with operational experience. Keith holds a CASA RePL to fly multi rotors up to 25kg, and is an accredited NIST Aerial Test Methods Proctor.

As the Business Development and Capability Manager-Countermeasures at EPE Trusted to Protect, I scan the full spectrum of threat reduction and risk mitigation in military and non-military environments. Providing expertise, capabilities and training to detect, diagnose, mitigate, neutralise and exploit threats.

My strength is understanding the threat, the technology, employment environment, and developing a comprehensive strategy that I can convey to scientists or to layman alike.

Listening to those in harm’s way and assisting them in navigating the bureaucracy of procurement to achieve their  required intent  within scope, budget and time is my key skill.

My time in the Australian Defence Force culminated at the Joint Special Forces Operations Component as the technical advisor for intelligence lead Special Projects.

As a graduate of Army Technical Staff Officers Course, I was posted to the Counter IED Task Force and welcomed the introduction of a number of CIED products in support of Defence, Law Enforcement and  Other Government Agencies.

Service saw the Command of Army Electronic Warfare Squadrons, then subsequently the Program Manager and Technical Lead for Army’s Non-Conventional Electronic Warfare Capabilities – supporting the targeting cycle with niche equipment across the Radio Frequency and Cyber spectrum.

 Since joining the Army through Apprentice School and becoming a qualified Electronics Technician, I have continued to expand my technical mastery gaining Masters Degrees in Project Management and Science (Information Technology) as well as accreditation as a Digital Forensic expert.

My Defence career has been both rewarding and diverse with overseas deployments, work in Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Special Operations, Targeting, Space Command and even support to Army Aviation and Artillery.

Seamus O’Brien joined EPE in November 2010. Seamus brings with him a wealth of operational and training experience in the Counter IED arena. Prior to joining EPE Seamus was the Director of Training at Hazard Management Solutions (HMS) for six years where he designed, developed and often delivered Counter IED related training to military and police forces around the world.

Seamus was responsible for designing the first internationally recognised Weapons Intelligence Team training course that has been delivered to Armed Forces in over twenty countries including USA, Canada and Australia. Prior to working in the commercial sector, Seamus served as an Ammunition Technical Officer in the British Army for 28 years. He has seen operational service in Iraq, Northern Ireland and mainland UK. Seamus also served at the British Army’s IEDD training school, the Felix Centre, on three occasions including two years as the Senior Instructor.

Seamus will be using his wide knowledge of Counter IED operations and training to tailor the EPE consultancy, training and equipment solutions to best meet the needs of our customers.

Hayden Robinson grew up in Masterton, New Zealand. In 1998 he moved to the UK to join the British Army, serving with the 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry from 1998 to 2001. During this time, he deployed to Northern Ireland, Kosovo, and Sierra Leone. Upon leaving the Regular Army Hayden attended university in Manchester from 2002 to 2005 gaining a first-class honours degree in Contemporary International and Military History.

During this time Hayden joined the Territorial Army serving with the Intelligence Corps. In 2005 Hayden worked for the consulting branch of publishing company Jane’s Information Group, Jane’s Strategic Advisory Services (JSAS). He worked on several consulting projects for defence companies and government agencies which included stints working in the UAE, USA, and Europe.

In 2009 he returned to New Zealand taking up a Force Development role with Army General Staff. Hayden then took the role of Experimentation Manager (Army) in NZDF Capability Branch in 2011. His most recent focus areas in this role were UAS and Counter UAS capabilities. He remained in this role until joining EPE (NZ).

Keith joined EPE following careers in both the UK and Australian Army, specialising in EOD and Counter IED. Keith was commissioned into the British Army in 1983, and was trained as an Ammunition Technical Officer specialising in EOD. He served in numerous operational, training and command appointments within the UK’s EOD and IEDD community.

Working closely with United Kingdom Police Forces, he provided IEDD and other specialist support to major events including the Commonwealth Games and VVIP protection. He commanded the UK’s principal EOD unit (11 EOD Regiment RLC) from 2001-2003.

During his 25-year career in the British Army, Keith also worked at the Defence Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Centre, and as a Lecturer and member of the Directing Staff at the Royal Military College of Science. He led overseas training teams to Zimbabwe and Malaysia, and was Deputy Chief Inspector of an UNSCOM team in Iraq. His final appointment in the British Army was as a Deputy Director of Intelligence within the UK’s Defence Intelligence Staff (DIS).

In 2008, Keith transferred to the Australian Army, where he served as the Chief of Staff to the Australian Defence Force Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force (ADF CIEDTF). He contributed to all aspects of the ADF’s Counter IED development, including direct support to troops deployed on operations, and liaison with the Australian Bomb Data Centre.

Keith is a member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), and a Member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers.

Counter-IED & CBRN specialist with operational EOD, search and exploitation experience. Experienced trainer having trained, operationally certified and validated military and police EOD personnel across Southeast Asia, South Pacific and Middle east.

With operational experience in Afghanistan with the ADF as a Combat Engineer in the roles of a High-Risk Searcher and EOD Technician. Specialising in Counter-IED, CBRN, Conventional Munition Disposal and Search as both an operator and instructor. Dave provides relevant and up-to-date scenario-based training improving capability with up-skilling courses.

Dave enlisted into the NZ Army as a Vehicle Technician and had a long and successful career before recently leaving and joining EPE to take up the position of ‘Support Services Manager’ for EPE (NZ). Dave will be responsible for managing all aspects of Through-Life Support (TLS) including the EPE (NZ) support contracts. Through our Service Agreement with UROVESA, Dave will be providing support to the NZDF UROVESA Utility Vehicle project acquisition and then support, which will include attending two months of in-depth training at the UROVESA manufacturing facility in Spain.

Dave brings with him operational service experience having served in the Sinai and Timor-Leste, providing vehicle support to the NZ Battalion. He has been employed in a wide range of roles in his military career including Senior Facilitator NZ Army Leadership centre, The Senior Warrant Officer Automotive Training School, Formation Workshop manager (ASM), and The Senior Automotive Technical advisor, NZ Army.

In the latter stages of his military career, Dave has been employed in numerous vehicle acquisition projects as the Senior Automotive Technician. He has extensive technical and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) experience and has been involved in multiple vehicle acquisition projects through definition to delivery phases, including MAN Trucks, Supacat, and Bushmaster vehicles. Dave’s most recent role was Senior Automotive Technician, within the Protected Mobility Capability Project (PMCP) supporting the contract to deliver the UROVESA VAMTAC light and medium range of vehicles into the NZ Defence Force, with a first tranche delivery planned for early 2027.

In the role of Support Services Manager, through the Service Agreement between EPE (NZ) and UROVESA, Dave will also provide support to UROVESA and their customers, both in the APAC region, and potentially worldwide.

Dave was awarded a Chief of Army commendation during his service in recognition of his efforts as the senior Automotive technician NZ Army. Dave brings with him a wealth of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and military vehicle knowledge, ranging from acquisition to maintenance and supply support. He is also well experienced in Supply chain Management, Quality management, and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Dave and his wife Cassandra live in Wellington and have two adult children. In his spare time Dave enjoys fishing and diving.

Please join me in welcoming Dave to EPE and we look forward to benefiting from the wealth of experience and knowledge that Dave brings to EPE.

Robert served 12 years in the ADF as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He has worked with multiple partner nations to deliver humanitarian coordination support, EOD operations, EOD training and evaluation, joint government agency operations, and high-threat search activities. Outside work, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, as well as sport shooting and hunting.

Ben Sorensen leads ELO2 as Consortium Director for EPE. His focus is leadership of industry-research collaborations to secure and grow prosperity for Australia, and he works closely with Defence and Space organisations and technical experts to develop and operationalise novel capabilities in cyber security, AI/ML, robotics & autonomous systems, and other critical technologies in the national interest.

Ben was a Board member and executive for the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre and was Commercial Director for CSIRO’s Data61. While at CSIRO he led Enterprise, Defence & National Security collaborations, led collaborations with Defence Primes, led the CSIRO-DARPA relationship, the CSIRO-DSTG collaboration, and held committee roles in Defence and National Security organisations. In 2021 Ben and his team were awarded a Eureka Prize for Safeguarding Australia. He has held board and committee roles for public and private companies, chairs a Board Committee for Netball Queensland and has been a judge for the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Business Awards since 2014.

Sam Webster is Deputy Director of the Roo-ver Mission, bringing more than 15 years of experience in rocket propulsion, mission assurance, and international space programs. He holds a doctorate in rocket combustion from RWTH Aachen University, with research conducted at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and a double Masters in Space Science and Technology through the prestigious Space Masters program. Prior to joining EPE, Sam played a key role in Australia’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer Program at the Australian Space Agency, and held several technical and leadership positions at ArianeGroup in Germany, contributing to the Ariane 6 launch vehicle. His career reflects a commitment to advancing Australia’s role in space through technical leadership, mission assurance and strategic delivery.

Sami Raines is a Senior Software Engineer on the Roo-ver Mission, Australia’s first lunar rover project, where she leads the development and integration of advanced camera systems for imaging the lunar surface. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a background that spans intelligent autonomy, control systems, payload integration, and space robotics, Sami brings deep engineering expertise to one of Australia’s most ambitious space endeavours. She plays a key role in selecting, testing, and building resilient imaging systems capable of withstanding the Moon’s harsh environment, while also providing critical software support to simulate rover operations. Her experience extends across land, sea, and space domains, developing autonomous technologies that blend hardware, software, and data science. Sami has also undergone astronaut training, including microgravity testing and space analogue missions, and is a certified PADI instructor. Raised in rural Queensland, she now stands at the forefront of Australia’s space innovation.

Brian Song is a Systems Engineer with expertise in software engineering and robotics. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Software and a Master of Philosophy in Robotics, Brian has previously contributed to projects at Invensys Rail (now Siemens), Boeing, and Epiroc. In his role on the Roo-ver Mission, Brian is responsible for developing requirements, design, integration, and test artifacts across the system lifecycle. He is particularly focused on ensuring seamless collaboration between different organisations to define external interfaces.

Jacob Oestreich is a Mechatronics Engineer passionate about pushing the boundaries of field robotics. Jacob’s contributions to the Roo-ver Mission include developing the autonomy perception system, supporting rigorous test and evaluation, and creating the human–machine interface that will enable Roo-ver to be operated from Australia while exploring the lunar surface. He studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics at Griffith University and began his career at CSIRO’s Data61, working with legged robots for industrial asset inspection. For the past four years Jacob has been part of EPE, where he delivers cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems to keep people safe in hazardous environments.

Sam Cleary is a Mechatronics Engineer on the Roo-ver Mission, contributing to Australia’s first lunar rover with a focus on autonomy and robotic vision systems. A graduate of Central Queensland University in robotics and autonomous systems, Sam brings nearly five years of experience in Defence robotics, specialising in technologies built for high-risk environments. His work includes selecting and refining stereoscopic cameras for autonomous navigation and developing interfaces that connect human operators with robotic systems. Raised in rural Queensland, Sam combines deep technical skill with a practical, mission-focused approach to engineering in extreme conditions.

Through this mission, the ELO2 Consortium is strengthening Australia’s space industry by developing and commercialising cutting-edge capabilities in cyber security, AI/ML, robotics, autonomous systems, and other critical national technologies.

I’m a Brisbane-based software developer and game developer with 20+ years of software development experience. I have extensive experience leading the development and support of web and desktop applications, frontend development and design, backend services and cloud-based infrastructure. The last six years has focused on real-time simulation, training, game development as well as supporting mission-critical systems including remote operations software for Optus and the competing Roo-ver design with AROSE. Last year I led the development of a first of its kind VR training program for the Australian government.

My most recent work at MAXART/Raytracer I worked on a remote operations analytics application for Optus’s Satellite and Space Systems. Previous to that project I co-developed a real-time simulation application in partnership with AROSE for their competing Roo-ver design, focusing on accurate rover movement and supporting visualization, terrain generation and delayed communication simulation. I’ve also developed and supported multiple video games and have provided development support for a Unity and ROS2 based robotics, imaging and autonomous operations project as well as an Unreal Engine based underwater VR simulation app for training astronauts under neutral buoyancy conditions.

I have an extensive background across front-end and backend software development in React, TypeScript and Node.JS across various web and training applications. Most recently I’ve led the architecture of a large first of its kind Commonwealth Government training program targeting increased training for domestic violence first responders. In terms of technology, I mostly specialize in React, Vue.js, Typescript, C#, .NET, Azure and AWS as well as Unity and Unreal Engine game engines. I’ve created, maintained CI/CD pipelines and AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure and my database experience spans from relational to NoSQL databases from MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MongoDB. I’ve spent considerable time on the design and development of modular, maintainable systems, including risk-assessment and R&D, optimization, unit and integration testing as well as mentoring and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. My consistent track record working within teams means that I’m comfortable on both the technical and the cross-functional sides of software development.

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineer with experience across perception systems, robotics, engineering automation, embedded software, and CAD within regulated engineering environments.

​Currently working as a Robotics Engineer at EPE, contributing to the Roo-ver Mission. My role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating perception hardware and software – incorporating LiDAR, cameras, and other sensors, supporting localisation capabilities, and integrating perception pipelines into ROS 2 and wider software architectures to enable autonomous navigation in challenging environments.

​My broader background includes developing internal applications and engineering automation tools within aerospace engineering, as well as machine vision algorithms, CANBUS/SPI communication systems, custom PCBs, and automated testing devices for heavy machinery platforms.

​I hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering with First Class Honours from the University of Southern Queensland. I genuinely enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, understanding how intricate systems operate, and delivering intuitive, practical solutions that solve real-world problems.

​Collaborative, adaptable, and hands-on, I thrive in multidisciplinary team environments while remaining equally comfortable diving deep into technical problem-solving independently.