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A keen eye for detail and meticulous organisational skills led to Loren honing her events expertise in the growing defence industry. Loren is proof that you don’t need to be an engineer or join the Defence Force to find your place in South Australia’s defence industry.

Throughout his colourful career, Veteran Dave Saunders has worn many hats, sharpening his skill set in roles across Defence, public service, research and most recently, space.

Jeremy’s 19-year career, spanning both defence and civilian workforces, has always had one mission: supporting the security and prosperity of our nation.

Dhiren’s passion for long-term projects led him to a career in South Australia’s defence industry, where he now manages commercial and supply chain operations for some of the state’s largest defence projects.

Bez’s passion for innovation led him to South Australia’s defence and space industries, where he helps accelerate cutting-edge projects through collaboration and international engagement.

Imelda’s unconventional career path, spanning Biomedical Science, retail banking, and consulting at PwC, has led her to a thriving role in the defence and space industries. Now with Fleet Space Technologies, she drives space exploration while applying her skills to defence and mining projects.

Claudia’s passion for computer science has taken her from Romania to South Australia, where she leads the Complex Systems research group at the University of Adelaide. Her work in complex systems, cybersecurity, and AI is helping shape the future of SA's defence technology.

Defence life has taken Amanda Tarrant across the world, from Malaysia to multiple Australian cities, before settling in Adelaide. Now a Project Officer at Veterans SA, she is dedicated to supporting veterans, serving members and their families.

Hugh, a business management graduate from the University of South Australia, transitioned from marketing to project management within Redarc's defence team. His role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and experts, fueling his long-term career aspirations in the defence industry.

Karen Hughes, Senior BD Manager at QinetiQ Australia, leads aerospace surveillance projects and champions diversity in STEM. With a background in Computer Science, she transitioned from academia to defence, driving innovation and value for government clients.

Dr Jordan Plotnek’s career soared from Flight Lieutenant in the RAAF to space cyber security expert. Now a Senior Lecturer at UniSA, he helps build cyber resilience in critical infrastructure while shaping the future of space security.

Dr. Gretel Png, an electrical engineer with global experience, joined DSTG in 2018. Passionate about space and nuclear-powered submarines, Gretel aims to influence defence’s STEM initiatives while continuing to learn and contribute to South Australia’s tech landscape.

Reinaldo, a Senior Procurement and Subcontracts Officer at BAE Systems Australia, supports defence projects with supply and logistics. Originally from Venezuela, he moved to Australia eight years ago, building a career in the defence industry in both Sydney and Adelaide.

Wanting to be part of an industry fuelled by innovation and some of the country’s brightest minds, South Australian project manager Ben Adams knew it was time for a change when he took one giant leap into a new career in the space sector.

Charting a new course in his career journey, Kosta was eager to make his mark in an industry set for strong growth and filled with meaningful work. This led him to a new career in the defence industry.

Rozanne's work as an accountant didn't really pique much interest from people until she started working in the defence industry. Now, her day-to-day involves working with a vast range of people on financing long-term defence projects, such as manufacturing batteries for submarines.