YELLOW FINCH

The founder and CEO of PhoenixZ Pty Ltd, leading the commercialization of advanced photonics and fiber-optic sensing technologies for mining safety, subsea monitoring, and industrial applications. A physicist by training, Dr. Brodzeli has extensive experience in research, engineering, and technology transfer, with a strong focus on turning innovative science into practical, real-world solutions. He drives PhoenixZ's strategic vision, product development, and industry partnerships, working closely with clients and collaborators to deliver robust, intrinsically safe sensing systems that enhance safety, security, and operational performance across critical infrastructure sectors.

Dr Adrian Carter is an internationally recognised expert in specialty optical fibre technology and the former founder and Chief Technology Officer of Coherent-Nufern. Over a career spanning research, technology development and commercialisation, he has made pioneering contributions to the design, fabrication and application of specialty optical fibres, including fibres for high-power laser and amplifier systems. He has published extensively and holds numerous U.S. patents covering various aspects of optical fibre technology.

Adrian is a Fellow of SPIE, Optica and the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP), reflecting his internationally recognised contribution to photonics and optical-fibre technology. At PhoenixZ, he brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, experience in taking advanced photonics technologies from research through to commercial products, and first-hand experience in building and growing a technology company. His expertise provides PhoenixZ with strategic guidance across optical and fibre technologies, product development and commercialisation.

Drives the mechanical development of our devices with a focus on precision and reliable design. Enjoys tackling the unique challenges of hardware built for extreme environments, turning complex technical needs into operational systems that perform across a variety of fields.

George Triantafillou is an Electronics Engineer specialising in electronic hardware design, PCB development, embedded systems and firmware engineering. He graduated with Honours in Electrical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney and has successfully developed multiple electronic products that have progressed into commercial production. His experience spans the agriculture, medical and mining sectors, providing him with a strong background in designing reliable, high-performance electronic systems for demanding industrial applications.

George has expertise in analogue and digital electronics, mixed-signal circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware development, hardware integration and system testing. He also has expertise in the design of Intrinsically Safe (IS) electronic hardware in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-11, enabling the development of equipment for hazardous industrial environments. His combination of technical expertise, practical engineering experience and commitment to innovation contributes to the development of advanced sensing and monitoring technologies for mining, defence and other industrial applications.

Brings our hardware to life by managing the electronic architecture and embedded systems. Dedicated to creating the smart logic and circuit designs that keep our systems connected and functioning perfectly, even in the most challenging settings.

Michael Raikhman is a highly skilled Electronics Engineering Consultant, specialising in system and component level electronics hardware design and development for R&D and manufacturing applications.

Michael is an expert in RF/Microwave, fibre optical and mixed signals schematics design and PCB layout, developing products for Telecommunications, Radio Communications, IoT, industrial and medical applications. He graduated from the Moscow Technical University of Telecommunications and Informatics with an Honours Degree in Broadcasting and Radio Communication Engineering.