David Fogg

Team Member

David Fogg

Principal Engineer, Engineering Management Consultant, Engineering Data Structures, Project director

+61 (0)424 464 420

david@drakkar.com.au

Career Summary

David Fogg is a highly experienced Naval Architect, Marine Engineer, and Engineering Manager with over 20 years’ experience across Defence, government, and commercial maritime sectors. He brings deep expertise across the full ship acquisition lifecycle, from concept design and tendering through to delivery, contract management, and operational support.

David has led engineering programs and bid development for projects exceeding AUD $2.5 billion, with responsibility for technical risk management, cost modelling, and ASDEFCON contract delivery. He has established and scaled engineering teams, implemented systems engineering processes, and achieved ISO 9001 accreditation for design and engineering functions.

His experience spans naval architecture, system design, and production engineering, supported by strong capability in stakeholder coordination across clients, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams. David is known for his collaborative, structured and solutions-focused approach, delivering technically sound outcomes that align engineering, commercial, and operational requirements.

Core Capabilities
  • Systems Engineering – Fully integrated Systems Engineering Management practices across the entire lifecycle, from Requirements management and Specification to Verification & Validation, ensuring System Safety, Integrated Logistics Support, and Support System design generally are able to deliver on Availability and Reliability Targets.
  • Engineering Management – Previously grew and managed engineering teams up to 17 direct reports, including holding Design Authority and leading design and verification teams for multiple ADF capabilities.
  • Business Improvement Planning and Execution – Proven ability to structure business data to build connectivity, traceability, and facilitate cross-discipline outcomes and performance monitoring for engineering and manufacturing based businesses. Experienced in successful accreditation for Design and Engineering under ISO9001 Quality systems.
  • Tendering – Since its founding in 2024, Drakkar has leveraged deep experience tendering with multiple organisations to enjoy an 85% win-rate for tenders across Design/Build, Acquisition, and Disposal tenders.
  • Contract negotiation and management – Successful outcomes with numerous state and federal government agencies, including contract departures, drafting, execution, variation management, and closure.
Qualifications
  • AMSA Accredited Surveyor – voluntarily suspended
  • AGSVA Baseline Security clearance – not active
  • White Card
  • Confined Space Entry
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering – Webb Institute 2002
Employment History
Director/Principal Consultant Drakkar Consulting 2024 – present Manager – Engineering and Design Birdon Pty Ltd 2016–2024 Principal Consultant DBF Designs Pty Ltd 2014-2017 Naval Architect / Yacht Designer Tripp Design, Pedrick Yacht Design, Murray Burns and Dovell Pty Ltd 2002-2014
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