ABSTRACT
The ability to connect sensors, decision-makers and effectors within Domains, the Joint Force, and between allied nations is essential to Australian Defence’s ability to operate and achieve success in collaborative exercises or in conflict. The need for technology to enable secure data-driven interoperability within the FVEY’s, with our NATO partners and other allied nations, has never been greater. From the tactical edge to enterprise, access by personnel, applications and autonomous systems to the right information exactly when and where it is needed is the key to success. Please join us as we discuss the importance of data-driven interoperability between allied nations, and aligning to key initiatives such as FMN, JADC2 and SIE. You’ll also hear from global, NATO, and local representatives from Microsoft, Thales, and Dell Technologies during an interactive panel on the role of Industry and partnerships in transforming Defence capability in interoperable environments.

BIOGRAPHY
Ella Kell is the Chief Technology Officer for Defence & Intelligence at Dell Technologies Australia. Ella is driven by her belief that technology saves lives, particularly in Defence and National Security sectors. She works closely with partners in these areas to develop and realise strategies for edge compute through to cloud, secure data and infrastructure fabrics, AI and ML implementation, and cyber threats. Ella has held a range of engineering, enterprise software delivery, and business development positions across Research, Defence Industry, and National Security in Australia and Europe. Ella holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (1st class), specialising in mechatronics and systems, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University. She is passionate about encouraging participation in STEM from school students to young professionals, with an emphasis on Australia’s Defence and National Security domain.

BIOGRAPHY David Klemke is a Presales Solution Architect at Dell Technologies, responsible for the technology strategy and Dell Technologies solutions within Defence and Intelligence space. With over 15 years experience in numerous roles in Canberra's ICT sector David is an expert in working with Federal Government agencies. He has architected, delivered and supported leading edge solutions that have transformed the way government provides services to all Australians. He is a veteran of the infrastructure space having been involved in a wealth of large scale deployments of new infrastructure, including the development of automation and orchestration systems. This expertise has also extended to the cloud, having enabled many of his customers to leverage the benefits of all cloud platforms whether they be private, public or hybrid.

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Dr Sam McLaughlin is the Technical Director for Cyber and Information Systems within Thales Australia. With over 15 years’ experience designing and delivering deployed ICT solutions to defence forces around the world, he has developed a good understanding of the common interoperability challenges. During nearly 10 years working in Europe, he worked closely with NATO and its member nations on interoperability issues spanning from Transmission services right up to Community of Interest level services. In this context, the force multiplier of strong industry partnerships was laid bare. Upon his return to Australia, Sam has been the technical lead on the collaboration between Thales, Dell and Microsoft to develop the Nexium Defence Cloud solution which is targeted to support future ADF operations with coalition partners.

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Jonathon (Jono) Beesley is the global lead for intelligence business strategy within Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Defense and Intelligence Leadership Team. He is a veteran of 32-years in the Australian Defence Force. His military career is characterised by command and staff appointments within Special Operations Command, Army and Joint Headquarters. Throughout his career Jono led numerous multi-disciplinary organisations in complex national security environments. In his current role at Microsoft Jono is responsible for supporting and enabling Microsoft global subsidiaries and partners to digitally transform defense and intelligence organisations, so that they may improve operations and protect national security. Jono is a passionate advocate for veteran’s support and well-being, lives in Canberra and is married with three high school aged children. Hobbies include surfing, trail running, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits with his family.