Our Team
Meet Our founders
Rob Silva
Industry experience: Manufacturing, Communications, Health and Community Care, Professional Services
Consulting specialities: Governance, Project Management, Program Management
Co-founder and Chairman of Adept Technology, Rob knows how to work with senior management. His background includes a diverse range of consulting, executive and advisory roles for largescale organisations including the Attorney General’s Department, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Codan and ElectraNet. He has also acted as interim General Manager at Direct Care Australia, and is a former Chairman of the Down Syndrome Society of South Australia.
Rob’s strength lies in his ability to rapidly assess a complex business environment to determine what changes are needed and how they can be achieved. He favours a strategic, results-oriented approach and maximises business performance through good judgement and quick decision making.
Meet Our founders
Nigel Hall
Industry experience: IT/ICT Engineering and Electronics, Telecommunications, Logistics and Transport
Roles: CEO, Business Development Executive, Board Chair, Business Coach, Mentor
Co-founder and former CEO of Adept Technology, Nigel is a board director and entrepreneur with an extensive background in engineering, software development, IT project management and technological innovation. Working with senior management teams, executives, owners and boards, Nigel has a high level of business expertise accompanied by a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to maximising business performance.
Co-creator of the Impact Awards and former chairman of the Technology Industry Association, Nigel has taken on roles that range from the management of large, multi-site engineering and development teams to successfully leading association mergers and board transformations.
Nigel’s trademark is his passionate commitment to continuous improvement, and he can be relied upon to bring a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to maximising business performance, always working with a focus on people and governance.
Jade Philippe
General Manager
As Adept’s General Manager, Jade has extensive experience leading operational and customer driven teams. An experienced consultant…
Industry experience: Defence, Government, Health, Finance, Technology, Professional Services and Media.
An experienced consultant in the Technology and Digital space, Jade has previously run his own business and is a published author on driving sales in the health industry. His previous engagements include providing professional services at Hudson, RDNS and News Corp.
Jade’s strengths lie in being an engaging, open and upfront consultant in technology driven projects. He has previously held overall responsibility for performance of over 600 staff, and has led project teams with 10 individual brands and resources. Responsible for marketing budgets on state and national campaigns. As General Manager, Jade works with Adept’s partners to ensure the successful implementation of technology initiatives, collaborating with organisations to define and achieve business goals.
Jade is energised by seeing partners and clients continue a path of sustainable, self-propelled success.
Ian Gray
Consultant
Ian is a leader who specialises in Project and Operations Management. His experience spans industries including defence…
Industry experience: Defence, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Agribusiness
Consulting specialties: Project and Operations Management, Vendor Management and Procurement, Systems Engineering and Transformation.
His experience spans industries including defence, finance, government and agribusiness, and he’s no stranger to taking the helm of multi-million dollar projects. His consulting expertise includes software development management, large systems engineering, product roadmaps, vendor management, R&D and safety critical systems.
Throughout his career Ian has demonstrated exceptional strategic planning resulting in successful project delivery outcomes for his clients. He understands the importance of applying the right technology and processes to a project, providing stability and maximising the likelihood of achieving business goals. His achievements include the successful management of a $1.8M Federal Government Grant application and resulting project, leading a 14 month Critical Design Review for a major Australian Defence contractor, and stepping in to take a major non-compliant project through breach of agreement and contractual closure to curtail further overruns and exposure.
Ian is an asset to any company reviewing their technology road map, business processes, undergoing rapid expansion or struggling with project delivery. Not afraid of speaking the hard truths, Ian excels in recovering projects in difficulty.
AGSVA security clearance
Martin Gregory
Consultant
Martin’s background lies in the management of technology development. He is experienced in both in-house and contract product development…
Industry experience: Telecommunication, Automotive, Aviation
Consulting specialties: Project Management, Product Management, Software Engineering
Martin’s background lies in the management of technology development. He is experienced in both in-house and contract product development, and has a proven ability to manage service delivery, development teams and the development process. Martin’s experience spans a wide range of technologies and methodologies in both hardware and software product development environments, including general Software Engineering, Mobile App Development, Full Stack Web Development, Telecoms Networking, Embedded Software Development, and Embedded Hardware Design and System on Chip (SOC) design.
Along with his extensive experience in Agile software development and software engineering, one of Martin’s key strengths lies in his ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical and business issues at all levels. The combination of communication skills, strong technical ability and management background have equipped Martin to add value to any business involved in product or technology development.
AGSVA security clearance
Dan Carapiet
Business Development Manager
Dan is a seasoned communicator with expertise in scaling businesses and using quantitative analysis to foster actionable improvements.
Industry Focus: Defence Aligned Organisations,
Commercial/ SME Software,
SA Government, AgTech,
Key Skillsets
Communication, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Account Management
Working nationally and abroad, a seasoned professional with management experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development.
Working alongside the S.A. Government, City of Adelaide, Council affiliate partners to deliver large scale community projects, statewide initiatives and technical support regarding market segmentation, development and delivery of desired outcomes.
Dan is passionate about finding creative solutions to difficult problems.
He prides himself on being able to understand problems and communicating value.
Luke Day
Consultant
As a broadly experienced systems engineering specialist and project manager, Luke has extensive expertise in software development, embedded electronics, Industrial IoT, control systems, mobile field robotics, wireless sensor networks, advanced manufacturing, systems safety engineering and delivery of complex hardware and software into mission critical applications.
With 20 years of experience in multidisciplinary systems engineering, project management, R&D, through to senior leadership, Luke has an extensive history of successfully delivering complex projects and objectives for clients. Luke has a proven track record of success across the Defence Sector, technology development, Advanced Manufacturing and heavy industry.
Luke spearheaded the launch and growth of a Defence consulting division at a major Australian engineering firm, achieving over $4.5M in project value through systems engineering and project management. He built and led a diverse team of PhD and Masters-level specialists for R&D and commercialisation of hardware, software, field robotics, and autonomous vehicle systems. Luke directed the development of an advanced Industrial IoT platform for real-time wireless sensor networks and critical industrial automation. He also managed and delivered complex control systems, process control, and detailed engineering projects for Waste, Mining, and Water Utilities sectors.
James Harris
Technical Consultant
James is an experienced Software engineering manager with a passion for embedded systems software development and collaborative team culture.
Technical Skills
- Software team management
- Software system design
- Configuration management
- Continuous Delivery Pipeline Tooling
- Product SDLC
- Manufacturing test software
- AGSVA security clearance
Charlie Burleigh
Consultant
Charlie has a proven track record as an energetic and agile Project Manager with extensive experience in the Defence sector spanning 18 years.
Her experience in the Defence and public sector includes complex multifaceted Project Management (PM) and Business Development (BD) opportunities. Charlie prides herself in Managing key strategic opportunities at all phases of the project lifecycle, be that from the inception of the “idea”, through capability statement/business case, go/no go, proposal development and delivery, Project Management delivery, Project close (HOTO), and Lessons learnt.
She is experienced in how to manage the security responsibilities of being a Defence Industry Services Partner (DISP). As such, can write tender responses for security responsibility and management and the running of day-to-day security company wide.
Her highly developed skills to interpret project and stakeholder needs has facilitated her to problem solve any issue that may arise, she is often given the “difficult projects” as she always finds a way to deliver successfully.
Charlie has proven experience in the tactical and strategic planning of activities to achieve timely outputs. This ensures she progresses projects smoothly, and with comprehensive risk mitigation strategies in place during all phases of the project lifecycle.
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Linda Field
Consultant
Linda is a distinguished Senior Business Analyst and ICT Project Manager with over 25 years of comprehensive experience spanning sectors such as Retail, Federal and State Governments, Logistics, Engineering, Health, and Commercial industries.
Certified as a Scrum Master, her deep-rooted expertise covers the full spectrum of the Software Development Life Cycle.
From ideation through to execution, Linda excels in defining and documenting business requirements and processes into IT systems applications. With over 15 years dedicated to intricate business analysis, she has demonstrated capability in fostering team growth and establishing a Centre of Excellence for Business Analysis.
- In her recent role at the Department for Education, Linda crafted the business architecture for a new team focused on Curriculum and Learning. She adeptly managed all aspects from scope definition and business motivation analysis to system options analysis and resource recommendations, paving the way for innovative curriculum research and development methodologies.
- Prior to this, Linda led as a Business Analyst at the Attorney General’s Department, where she streamlined project management and facilitated cross-functional workshops, enhancing the overall bonds management process. Her agile approach and proficiency in BPMN 2.0 have substantially boosted project efficiency and effectiveness.
- As a Co-Founder and Capability Lead at Bailey Abbott, Linda spearheaded multiple high-stakes client projects, delivering tailored solutions that span customer journey mapping, IT architecture roadmaps, and ERP implementations. Her strategic foresight and exceptional leadership in Agile practices have been instrumental in driving project success across various domains.
- At ASG Group, as a Principal Consultant, Linda led initiatives that spanned business analysis and process improvement, contributing significantly to organizational achievements and client satisfaction. Her leadership was crucial in winning the IIBA 2017 Award for ASG, highlighting her impact and effectiveness.
Saikumar Goud
Web Developer
As a Web Developer at Adept Technology, I specialize in leveraging WordPress for site development, focusing on layout and structure. With expertise in data form development and validation, I ensure integrity and functionality using CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, XML, and JavaScript. My proficiency extends to implementing Responsive Web Design (RWD) and collaborating effectively with UI designers and business analysts.
He is a motivated Software Engineer with nearly 2 years of experience in Commercial sector. Proficient in C/C++, Javascript, Networking Fundamentals. he excels in all phases of the software development lifecycle. His adaptability, and communication skills contribute to successful project delivery. Saikumar holds a Master’s of Technology in Software Engineering, complemented by extensive training in software engineering principles and programming languages.
Stuart Fotheringham
TECHNICAL Consultant
Technical Skills and expertise
- Software Design, Architecture
- Java, C++, Python
- C, Integration
- Embedded systems
- Systems Engineering
- SQL
- Agile Methodologies
ThanhTran
Consultant
Thanh is an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis and Business Process Improvement. His previous engagements include delivering transformation initiatives for the South Australian Police and IT solutions for Naval Group Australia, in addition to various Project and Program Management roles with the Department of Human Services, the Department for Child Protection and the Department Environment and Water. Thanh is also experienced in implementing and rolling out hardware solutions.
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- Business Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements gathering and analysis
- Business Process Improvement
AGSVA Security Clearance
Rose Martin
Consultant
Dedicated, well-organised Process Modeller / Business Process Specialist / Technical Writer with an extensive history in the Banking and Finance industries, as well as the Building Manufacturing industry. Capabilities include: processing modelling, professional writing skills, ability to write in plain English, facilitation skills with excellent attention to detail. Results orientated with well-developed communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve difficult situations under adverse conditions. Thrives in a fast paced, challenging environment.
