Rylan has 13 years’ experience in environmental assessments, environmental management, and occupational hygiene, having worked for both local government and in the private industry as a consultant.

Rylan’s strengths are in successfully delivering environmental projects including managing waste and hazardous materials, implementing waste and litter education programs, and developing and managing environmental assessment and monitoring programs. Rylan has experience in managing contractors and consultants to successfully deliver environmental projects. Rylan has extensive experience in the classification, handling and storage of waste; particularly hazardous and special waste types.

Rylan has successfully implemented business strategies in environmental firms to help businesses grow through quality and efficiencies. Rylan, through his transformational leadership style, has successfully grown and supported high performing technical and non-technical teams on a national scale.

Rylan has a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Hons – First Class) specialising in Land Management. Rylan is also studying a Masters of Business Administration (UNSW), specialising in technology. Rylan is using this knowledge and skillset to become a leader in integrating technology into business operations, particularly in environmental management and assessments.

Rylan is also a CASA licensed UAV pilot and operates his own environmental and technology Consultancy, Opterra. Rylan is able to assist businesses in capturing aerial imagery and data that can be used for mapping, surveying and planning. This further emphasises Rylan’s passion for integrating business, environment and technology.