Sebastien is the Business Development Manager for the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment at the University of South Australia (UniSA). He has a Science and Engineering background and more than 13 years of university/industry engagement across two universities. He is currently accountable for the identification and the development of external engagements leading to research, consultancy, research education and training opportunities. While he works across many sectors, he has a strong focus on Defence and Space in a wide range of disciplines including Engineering, Information Technology, Social sciences and Business.
His core strength is in his ability to develop trust and frameworks of engagement with a... Read more
About me
Sebastien is the Business Development Manager for the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment at the University of South Australia (UniSA). He has a Science and Engineering background and more than 13 years of university/industry engagement across two universities. He is currently accountable for the identification and the development of external engagements leading to research, consultancy, research education and training opportunities. While he works across many sectors, he has a strong focus on Defence and Space in a wide range of disciplines including Engineering, Information Technology, Social sciences and Business.
His core strength is in his ability to develop trust and frameworks of engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Prior to joining the university sector, he was working for 18 months in Africa as a consultant in agro-commercial projects (Burundi - feasibility study of the collect and transformation of avocados; Cameroon - production and export of flowers and foliages; - South Africa - use of indigenous medicinal plants for the local community). Finally, he was President of an Alliance Francaise for 4 years (NGO dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture) comprising 200 members, 190 students per year and 8 staff.