me
I’m Daniel and I’m a technology innovator, entrepreneur, roboticist and creative critical thinker. I’m passionate about big world changing ideas. I am highly execution focused and thrive in ambiguous problem areas.
I have a proven record of de-risking new products ideas from both a technical and business perspective and I have built world class teams. I am highly experienced communicating complex ideas to mixed audiences and have presented at events across the globe.
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education
Bachelor of EngineeringElectronics & CommunicationsFirst Class HonoursCurtin University of Technology
2009
2005
Bachelor of SciencePhysicsFirst Class HonoursCurtin University of Technology
2009
2005
Bachelor of CommerceEntrepreneurship & MarketingCurtin University of Technology
2004
2002
top skills
Executive LeadershipStartupsPitchingTeam BuildingOperationsSales & Business Development
Entrepreneurial
Software Design & DevelopmentC++PythonDeployment Tools (Jenkins, git, Ansible)Web Stack (HTML/CSS/Javascript/three.js)
Software
Kinematics & Singularity AvoidancePerception & Path PlanningMachine Learning
Robotics
CAD3D Printing & PrototypingDesign for Mfg & Production ProcessesPCB Design & Manufacture
Hardware
2D Design (Illustrator/Photoshop)3D Design (Fusion 360, Blender)Video Production (Premiere Pro, After Effects)
Design
interests
Martial Arts Instructing.
Musical Composition.
Adventure Travel.
Chinese Culture.
Photography.
Languages.
Cycling.
experience
NOW
2014
Founder & PresidentModbotModbot pioneers modular robots providing industrial grade modular hardware and 3D interactive browser based software for building, programming, monitoring and ordering robots. I cofounded the company in 2013, raised 10MM+ USD, ran business development, product design, strategy and management and closed contracts with Siemens, Boeing, Denso, Magna and various Tier 1 manufacturing firms. I grew the team to 18 people and established the first 1MM USD in bookings. I guided product design & management as well as Robotics & AI R&D from conception to manufacture.
NOW
2016
Board MemberThe Inside AcademyThe Inside Academy provides inspiring coaching to people looking to navigate professional hurdles, take risks and manage stresses with an emphasis on mindfulness and encouragement of fearless female founders. I provide strategic guidance.
2014
2013
CEOD,LUXI led operations, product manufacture and financial management of a traditional Australian based clothing label alongside an Australian designer growing product sales in a highly competitive industry to 20 units per day.
2014
2013
Program ManagerBAE SystemsLed product design, prototype, build and integration on the Air Warfare Destroyer Class Ship as a private sector contractor. Developed electronics that integrated into the ship builds.
2013
2011
COO/CMOThe Gift MansionLed marketing, design and implementation and overhauled all external facing aspects of the company. First foray into startup world with significant learnings and personal growth.
2013
2012
Senior Software & Electronics EngineerRPDE (Rapid Prototyping, Development & Evaluation)RPDE is a specialist division of the Australian DoD servicing the highest risk projects with expert teams. I was invited to join the group to provide support for rapid product definition through to deployment using rapid prototyping techniques and agile metholodogy.
2012
2010
Electronics & Communications EngineerAustralian Department of Defence
I worked in various teams during my tenure providing expertise in requirements generation, contract negotiation, engineering design and prototyping, miltary spec compliance and deployment to service. My final role saw the leadership of a team in the design and build of an autonomous vehicle.