Managing Director & Partner

Rev Head

With 15+ years experience in the Rail industry, Raphael is our most senior Project Manager/Engineer with experience in manufacturing, light rail, rolling stock, tenders and planning. Raphael is leading our increasing involvement in asset monitoring.

raphael@strategicconnectionsgroup.com

Director & Partner

Motor Racing Enthusiast

35+ years experience in the Rail industry. Alan has held a number of senior and executive management roles, led large tenders and delivered complex long term projects in various industry sectors including Rail, construction, advanced manufacturing and heavy engineering.

alan@strategicconnectionsgroup.com

General Manager

Classic Car Enthusiast

Electrical Engineer with 20+ years management experience in various functions including business management, engineering, tendering, procurement, finance/commercial within rail and other service-related industries.

Business Development Manager

Passionate Traveller

20+ years experience in various functions including tendering, project management, stakeholder engagement and procurement within the rail, automotive and aviation sectors.

Engineering Manager

Adventurer

10+ years of project engineering/project management in light and heavy rolling stock projects and traffic systems. Currently leading SCG’s engineering cohort.

QHSE, Compliance Manager & Operations Specialist

Avid Reader

Rail professional with a strong focus on Quality & HSE management, with experience in vehicle maintenance, maintenance planning, repairs, modifications, manufacture, testing & commissioning and the introduction of new products into the Rail system.

Human Resources & Office Manager

Foodie

Office and HR Manager with 5+ year’s experience in Admin/Accounts and a Diploma in Human Resource Management. 10+ years experience in Logistics/Freight Forwarding industry.

Project Engineering & Asset Management Specialist

Supercars Championship

Over the past 17+ years, Steve has delivered a wide range of successful outcomes in both Heavy and Light Rail Rolling Stock Engineering, Projects, Design, Maintenance and Asset Management.

Rolling Stock Specialist

Snow Skier / Motorcyclist

A rail professional with 40+ years of experience in Rolling Stock: Maintenance; Maintenance management; Asset management – CPAM; Maintenance planning; Financial management; Supply Chain management - CMILT; and Project management who strives to ensure that all work is performed safely, efficiently and to a very high standard.

Lead Design & Project Engineer

Jack of All Trades

Design Engineer with 15+ years experience, across Rolling Stock, Research & Design, Product Testing, Fabrication & Manufacturing, Project Engineering and Technical Writing.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mountain Biker

Holding a combined 10+ years experience in rolling stock, drafting, design and requirements processes & QMS compliance. Expertise in Dassault 3DE, Catia and other design packages.

Project Inspector - Rolling Stock

Beach Lifestyle Lover

30+ years experience in the rail industry, working for global rolling stock manufacturers and rail operators around the world. Specialising in testing /commissioning, rail operations and fleet maintenance. Currently an independent inspector ensuring compliance in manufacturing standards, testing, product quality, and document submissions on an extension contract of twelve EMU’s being manufactured locally in Victoria.

Project Cost Manager

Fisherman

40+ years experience in heavy passenger rail with management roles in asset management, procurement, commercial, finance and tendering. Has had leadership role in every passenger rail tender in Australia since 2008 with an emphasis in maintenance estimating & modelling, maintenance planning, train maintainability and depot design.

Project Manager & Electrical Engineer

Explorer

15+ years experience in electrical engineering and compliance testing, calibration, scheduling, and project management.

Project & Electrical Engineer

Golfer

Electrical engineer with experience in rolling stock projects including test and commissioning of Traction systems and Train Control and Monitoring systems and designing modifications to rail standards.

Mark has strong skills in data analytics using python and excel and experience with the full project lifecycle including design, costing, procurement and delivery.

Project Engineer

Dancer

Engineer with 4+ years experience including product development, CAD design, project delivery, and manufacturing, with a background in the automotive industry.

Project & Mechanical Engineer

Football Fan & Player

Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years experience in project management and maintenance of rail infrastructure. An avid engineering software learner skilled in communication, technical writing, teamwork, and documentation.

Project & Electronics/Electrical Engineer

Sports and Languages

Electronics/Electrical engineer with 5+ years experience in software design, simulation and development for industrial interfaces and products. Highly adept at following maintenance procedures of propulsion, electrical and electronic systems. As a retired Colombian Navy officer, 5+ years experience in leadership and working in multicultural teams and projects.

Project and Engineering Support

Language Learning Enthusiast

4th year University student majoring in Mechanical Systems, Software & Computing Systems whilst completing a concurrent Diploma in Mandarin Chinese.

Project and Business Support

Self-Learner

Student seeking exciting opportunities to learn from the inspiring expertise of others, gain priceless experience and develop personal and professional skills while creating valuable connections with others along the way.

Marketing Support

Food Enthusiast

Currently undertaking a Masters in Marketing and Digital Communications, while working at SCG. Joanie is seeking to expand her transferable interdisciplinary skills and uncover meaningful connections.

Local Content and Procurement Specialist

Aviation and Motorsports Enthusiast

Local content and procurement specialist, specialising in transport, infrastructure, and defence. Adam integrates engineering, project management, and commercial disciplines for optimal results.

Facilities Specialist & Construction Manager

Bringing over 30 years of construction experience, Paul’s expertise spans aviation, rail, building and construction, along with local government/government sectors.

Paul enjoys crafting picturesque gardens. Paul spends his weekends experimenting with design and hands-on work, favouring Bunnings for inspiration.