Summary
Daniel Walton is a Product Owner and seasoned software architect with 13 years of experience delivering defence-grade command-and-control and combat system software, currently shaping HF Command and Control for JP9101 at Babcock ANZ. He progressed from hands-on software engineer to technical lead and architect roles at Lockheed Martin, coupling research-driven orchestration of large data processing with disciplined defence engineering and agile commercial delivery. Known for solving complex systems problems via best-practice design patterns and middleware architectures, he excels at extracting maximum velocity from teams while maintaining rigorous, auditable solutions. Daniel’s background uniquely spans experimental R&D (OTHR HMI) through deployed combat system frameworks and simulations, giving him a rare ability to bridge innovative research with production-ready defence systems. Based in Adelaide, he combines deep technical leadership with a knack for finding unconventional angles to untangle thorny engineering challenges.
12 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science, Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Adelaide