Michael Laurence CarsonSpecialist, Mobile Hydraulic and Controls Systems

Hello, I’m Michael.

I’m passionate about building, almost anything really! Relationships, teams, products, systems, and especially mutual benefit. I enjoy simplicity and cost effectiveness through innovations.

I've been privileged to travel and be exposed to countless high performing businesses around the world and in different cultures, and I have distilled my version of experience which I exploit for the continuous improvement of my ideas and work.

Key Skills & expertise

● Mobile Hydraulic Innovation● New Business/Relationship

Development.● Cross-Functional Team Leadership.● Mentoring.● Holistic engineering view to OEM

product solutions through identifying opportunities and problem solving.

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Industry Attributes

Business Management and Development

● Growth/Strategic Management● Innovative, Creative and Strategic thinker● High level business acumen● Knowledge of P&L Drivers● Focus on improvement of efficiencies and profit● Experienced in dynamic business management● Visionary – set/develop culture, objectives and direction for

sustainable competitive advantage● Encourage Initiative from others – stakeholder engagement

Hydraulics & Control Industry specific:● Extensive knowledge of the industry, the market and culture● Specific and extensive experience in the hydraulics and control

fields and related applications, especially relating to repeat business

● Ability to perform market analysis, identify breakthrough products, new markets and to develop marketing strategies

● Continuous Improvement programs - set-up, implement and monitor

● Sales and Marketing strategy, planning and implementation● Well-developed customer service skills to nurture and maintain

corporate clientele● Branch/Distributor support - new product introductions and related

training● Goal Orientated – lead by objectives, overcoming barriers to

change● Resources Management – build and nurture unique strengths of

staff through delegation, guidance, and mutual trust/respect● Staff Performance Management, conflict resolution and

recruitment● Demonstrate and value ethical behaviour● Mentoring Sales Engineers/reps - the promotion of systems

solutions● Customer Relationship Management - set-up, implement and

monitor● Hydraulic/Mechanical/Control System design – Solutions

Engineering● Technical review of 3rd party system solutions● Review of customer's Tender documents and identifying needs to

be allowed for or excluded from quotes

Industry Attributes Cont.

Product Management and Development

Specialisations● Proportional hydraulic valving. Introduced and established both

the Apitech and Nimco ranges to Australia. Proponent of efficiency and productivity through post compensated flow sharing.

● Cartridge Valves and Manifolds. With integration of electronic controls

● CAN controls system and radio control. Specialised in J1939. Best installed as full integrated CAN node valve/manifolds.

● Pumps and motors, in particular efficiency through variable control● Electronic control for hydraulics - mobile machines. Having being

key to establishing the teams that form electronic development and manufacturing for Southcott CSG and the Mechatronics at CFP

● Establishing close working ties with many international hydraulic manufactures and introducing them to the Australian market.

● High level of self-motivation● Mechanical Engineering Certificate/Associate Diploma (incomplete

3 years)● Qualified Fitter and Machinist - ● Hands on experience with installation, maintenance,

manufacturing and commissioning of hydraulic, control and related products

● Highly developed analytical skills● Out of the box thinking and problem solving● High computer skills● Long standing reputation within the hydraulics industry –

recognised expert in field● Always ask the “three whys”? Challenge the convention● Fit and healthy, enjoy Ultra Trail running, cycling, and recently “off

piste” or “backcountry” skiing. Completed Level one mountain and avalanche safety course. Utah.

● Enjoy travel, and exploring other cultures, especially the outdoors, food and wine.

Personal Attributes

Referee(Contact Details On Request)

● Dr Jacek Stecki - PHM Technology & Monash University.● Chris Howie - VP, Engineered Solutions at The Oilgear

Company. S.Korea● Cameron Gaylard - MD at DrillTechniques.● Vittorio Pecorari - President, SAI S.p.A Hydraulic Motors.

Italy● Stephen Gough - Opp. & Development Mgr. Digga Australia● Tony Verco - Engineering Consultant at Automation

Engineering Services● Vlad Babic - National Operations Manager. SKIDATA Aust.● Mike McGowan - Non Exec. Director Rawson Resources.● Lennart Hjord - President/CEO at High Country Tek. USA● Michael (Mick) Toohey - Director M2E Maint. & Fitting PTY● Alan Chapman - CEO at Connexa● Neil Martin - BDM at Custom Fluidpower.● Greg Davies - SUN product Mgr. at Custom Fluidpower● Murray Clair - MD at Nupress Group● Paul Charlton - Director at Scientia Potentia Est● Matteo Michelin - Sales Mgr. at SAI S.p.A Hydraulic Motors.

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Contact

Michael Laurence Carson64mikec@gmail.com+61409711148