Name: David Pope Location: Australia Last login: 06/20/08 10:10 pm Member since: 03/19/07 Posts: 1 Member Connections: 5 Title: Program Manager Industry: Defense & Space View Gallery
Bio
I have been involved in various Defence programs and projects for more than 12 years. Programs include the design/construction and delivery of warships to the Royal Australian Navy (1.2 Billion AUD Project), the Development and Deployment of Electronic Weapons Systems for the Royal Australian Airforce for use on various aircraft ranging from Helicopters to FA18 Hornets. Currently managing the Support Program for the Combat Systems on the Collins class submarines.
Personal Information
Age: 41 years
Country: Australia
Gender: Male
City: Secret Harbour
State:
Expertise
Program Management. Specialising in Risk Management and Quantitative Analysis.
Employment Status
Company:
Raytheon Australia
Title:
Program Manager
Status:
Employment History
Varley Engineering
ADI Limited (now Thales Australia).
Birdon Group
BAE systems
Raytheon Australia
Current Focus
Combat Systems Support Program Collins Class Submarines.
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