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US Systems expert to speak at D&I Conference

A senior US defence expert on systems and software engineering, Mr Gordon M Kranz, will present a global view on military systems integration at the Defence and Industry Conference in Adelaide on Thursday, 2 July 2009.

Mr Gordon M Kranz

Mr Kranz, the Director, Systems and Software Engineering with the Office of the US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, is the keynote speaker for the conference’s Science and Technology session.

Earlier this year the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) established the Defence Systems Integration Technology Advisory unit as a joint venture to overcome systems integration issues which can cause significant delays in major Australian defence acquisitions and platform upgrades.

The unit aims to enhance ways in which integration risks are identified, understood and managed.

After 26 years in the military acquisition field, Mr Kranz is well qualified to provide advice on improving risk management, manufacturing and production quality, software engineering and system assurance.

Mr Kranz is responsible for all systems engineering and developmental test and evaluation policy and guidance in support of the US Defense Department’s acquisition programs.

 

Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343

 

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.

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