Justin Freeman is a director and seasoned technology leader with 11 years in applied research and over two decades in high-performance computing, data services and visualization, grounded in a PhD in Mathematics and Geophysics from Monash University. He has led multidisciplinary teams delivering cloud, HPC, machine learning and data science solutions at the Bureau of Meteorology and as Head of Software and Innovation at CARETEQ, and now runs flowershift. Justin’s background blends deep scientific research (postdoc experience) with pragmatic engineering—translating geophysical models and large-scale compute into operational systems. He is comfortable bridging research and production, steering innovation while retaining hands-on expertise in HPC and data infrastructure. Based in Melbourne, he brings a rare combination of domain science, numerical methods and engineering leadership that accelerates evidence-driven product development.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics and Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics and Mathematics at Curtin University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics and Geophysics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics and Geophysics at Monash University
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