Russell Thompson

Discover My Mission

My Mission

As Chief Engineer & Automation Lead at Leidos Australia, I'm at the forefront of delivering transformative IT services to the Australian Department of Defence. My core passion is to dramatically enhance productivity and efficiency through innovative technological solutions.

I believe in a future where intelligent automation and AI are not just tools, but integral partners in achieving unprecedented levels of operational excellence and human potential. My drive is to architect and implement these solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and forward-thinking.

Core Competencies

AI & Automation Strategy

Designing and deploying AI-driven automation to streamline complex workflows and boost operational output.

95%

DevSecOps & SRE

Integrating security and reliability into the entire development lifecycle for robust, resilient systems.

90%

Platform Engineering

Building scalable and efficient platforms that empower development teams and accelerate innovation.

85%

Agile & Disciplined Agile

Championing agile methodologies to foster adaptive, collaborative, and high-performing teams.

90%

ITSM & Service Delivery

Optimising IT service management processes for excellence in delivery and user satisfaction.

88%

Innovation Leadership

Driving technological advancement and fostering a culture of innovation within organisations.

92%

Experience Snapshot

Chief Engineer & Automation Lead

Leidos Australia (Serving Australian Department of Defence)

Spearheading strategic automation initiatives and providing engineering leadership to enhance IT service delivery for a critical national client. Driving adoption of AI and modern engineering practices to achieve significant productivity and efficiency gains.

Previous Roles (Summary)

Various Engineering & Leadership Positions

A progressive career marked by increasing responsibility in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, and technical leadership, consistently focused on leveraging technology for business improvement and operational excellence.

The AI Frontier & Beyond

We are at the cusp of a new technological epoch, powered by Artificial Intelligence. My vision is to be a key architect in this transformation, leading the charge within organisations to harness AI for practical, high-impact use cases. It's about more than just technology; it's about reshaping how we work, solve problems, and create value.

Beyond my corporate role, I am keenly exploring the entrepreneurial landscape, particularly how to make the most of the AI wave, much like the pioneers of the dot-com era. My goal is to build ventures that not only innovate and also create a lasting legacy.

"The future belongs to those who can see the potential of today's innovations and have the courage to build tomorrow's realities."

Let's Innovate Together

I'm always open to discussing new ideas, transformative projects, or opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking solutions. If you're passionate about AI, automation, and shaping the future of technology, let's connect.

Seeking to leverage expertise in AI and automation for strategic partnerships and entrepreneurial ventures.