ABOUT US
What makes PLEXSYS an industry leader in modeling and simulation
ABOUT PLEXSYS AUSTRALIA
PLEXSYS Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of PLEXSYS Interface Products, with an office located at the Williamtown Aerospace Center, Newcastle, New South Wales.
The focus of PLEXSYS Australia is serving the needs of the Australian Defence Force as well as enhancing and enabling the best readiness for the Warfighter by making training better and by continuing to assist in inspiring future growth in Live, Virtual and Constructive Training technologies. Our core values; Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Agility, drive everything we do.
Robert "Rab" Miller
Director of PLEXSYS Australia
Born in Hamilton, Scotland, I embarked on a journey that resulted in me dedicating 25 years of my life to the Royal Air Force (RAF). I primarily served on the E-3D aircraft, where I honed my skills and contributed to the defence of my nation serving in Operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and IRAQ.
In 2008, I transitioned to a new chapter, relocating to Australia to be part of the Boeing Training Team, working on the cutting-edge Wedgetail project, ultimately becoming the Training Services Manager for the Wedgetail Team. In 2015 I joined PLEXSYS to set up the PLEXSYS Australia Business Unit, which has been successfully supporting the Australian Defence Force by providing the PLEXSYS Ecosystem of products as well as Training Services since the inception of the company.
In summary, my life has been a fusion of aviation expertise and international adventures.
Samuel "Triff" Triffitt
Programme Manager
With over 21 years of distinguished service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Sam "Triff" Triffitt brings a wealth of expertise and practical knowledge to PLEXSYS. A proud graduate of the Australian Weapons School, Triff has not only excelled in rigorous training but also imparted wisdom as a former instructor, shaping the minds and skills of upcoming professionals. His military career is marked by multiple operational combat tours, testament to his dedication and skill in the field.
During his tenure in the RAAF, Triff specialised in Combat Systems Integration, Data Links and Networking, as well as Tactical and Strategic Systems. This extensive experience now makes him an invaluable asset to PLEXSYS, particularly in the realms of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training, system design, and integration. His background uniquely positions him to lead and innovate in both operational and strategic training design planning and execution.
Triff's hands-on experience and strategic insight ensure that our solutions not only meet but exceed the complex demands of modern warfare simulation and training. He is committed to delivering excellence and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of professional services and simulation software.
Daniel "Ned" Kelly
Synthetic Environment and Training Manager
Daniel Kelly brings two decades of experience from his service in the Royal Australian Air Force, where he served as an Air Surveillance Operator.
Military service including deployments on OP Slipper and multiple OP OKRA missions, various roles in Over the Horizon and Microwave radar operational units. These roles included 10 years in workplace training and assessment in instructional and training development. His experience also extends to simulator pilot roles, where he spent 6 years, culminating in a Sim Mission Commander role.
In addition, Daniel served in Mission Planning and Support at 2SQN on the E-7A Wedgetail for 3 years. During this time supporting local and international exercises, operational testing and evaluation events and Operational deployments. Daniel remains dedicated to continuous improvement and learning, a philosophy he carries into his current role as a Synthetic Environment and Training Manager.
Daniel enjoys helping and supporting others acquire new skills and achieve proficiency in their roles. As a professional who has learned and benefited from the challenges of military service, Daniel enjoys supporting the war fighter wherever possible. The most valuable lesson he learnt during his service is the belief that there is always room for improvement and that mistakes are valuable learning opportunities.
Jake Miller
Project & Business Development Manager
Jake Miller is a Navy veteran who served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) submarine force for seven years. With multiple overseas deployments Jake has honed his expertise in electronic warfare with specific expertise in I&W and analysis. Furthermore, Jake demonstrated his commitment to knowledge sharing and skill development as a former instructor training new EW submariners through to devloping and instructing the advanced ELINT analysis course. Their extensive experience extends beyond military service, as they have contributed significantly to the RAN and government contractors through their invaluable assistance in the integration and testing of the newest ESM system into the entire RAN fleet.
Jakes hands-on and unique real world experience brings insight to the complex demands of modern warfare simulation and training.
Phil Lavender
Senior Synthetic Environment Specialist
Phillip Lavender (aka Lav) joined Plexsys in 2022 and brings almost 20years defence experience.
Lav served 14years in the RAAF as an Air Surveillance Operator, before discharging in 2018 to lead a SIM PILOT team with Boeing Defence Australia. Lav continues as an active RAAF reservist to this date.
Lav joined Plexsys with skillsets in Simulator Piloting, Scenario Generation on numerous Sim platforms, and knowledge in the Air Battle Management environment.