Dr Flahive joined the Australian Department of Defence in 2007 as a scientist with the Defence Science and Technology Group in Canberra, Australia. His contributions included system-of-systems design, model-based systems engineering, defence systems integration, architectures and design. Since taking up a position as a team leader within the C4 Design Directorate in ADF Headquarters in 2017 Andrew has used his scientific and technical knowledge to help Defence to understand, design and guide senior Defence decision makers to optimise Joint Force Interoperability across the ADF. The advice provided is underpinned by quality data and advanced models of the Joint Force developed by a team of specialist Model-Based Systems Engineers and subject matter experts. Andrew has a doctorate in Computer Science as well as bachelor degrees in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

Mr Rick Ballard is a Systems Engineer and former member of the ADF with extensive operational experience in the Maritime, Aerospace and Intelligence Domains. Rick is a subject matter expert for ADF Headquarters and provides expertise in Mission Engineering for Integrated Air and Missile Defence, Multi-Domain Strike and Undersea Warfare. Rick holds a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering and Diplomas in Project Management, Airborne Intelligence Analysis and Business. Rick has significant experience in Integration and Interoperability of Defence capabilities.