Summary
Paul Basha is a Senior Principal Software Engineer based in Sydney with nine years of focused experience delivering mission-critical defence and aerospace systems. He has led architecture, design and real-time software development for complex training and live systems—blending simulation, GPS/LRF emulation, DDS middleware and HMI design—to support air, land and sea operations. His background spans systems engineering (UML/DoDAF), multi-threaded real-time architectures and integration/testing for both flight and weapons simulators, with a track record at Collins Aerospace, CAE and Thales. Paul’s work often bridges game-technology techniques with military-grade requirements, enabling immersive training systems like Close Air Support/Call For Fire simulators. Known for converting prototypes into operational systems, he pairs deep technical craft with clear engineering documentation and systems thinking.
9 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Sydney