Summary
Matthew Franklin is an experienced engineering lead focused on delivering joint and combined military training and simulation systems, currently based in Canberra with over 12 years in defence-focused programme and project roles. He combines programme management with deep technical understanding of simulation architectures, networking, management and C2 systems, and brings a rare specialist background in Augmented Reality developed through UK–US defence research since 2004. At QinetiQ Australia he has translated complex operational requirements into deployable training solutions, while earlier roles as a Capability Group Leader honed his cross-disciplinary leadership. He also pursues hands-on development in his spare time, notably creating an Android port of NASA World Wind, reflecting a persistent interest in geospatial and visualization tooling. This mix of practical delivery experience, research-led AR expertise, and personal open-source work makes him well-suited to bridging the gap between defence innovation and operational capability.
11 years of coding experience
Computer Science, Computer Science at Imperial College