Bart Fordham

Bart Fordham is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and engineering sectors. Currently serving as Director at Aurora Concepts Co and as Systems Engineer at TMT International Observatory, Bart contributes to cutting-edge projects such as the Thirty Meter Telescope, which aims to advance astronomical observation capabilities. Previous roles include Space Systems Engineer at UNSW Canberra, where Bart focused on enhancing Australia's sovereign space capabilities, and Project and Systems Engineer at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, contributing to the Giant Magellan Telescope project. Bart also founded a custom design and fabrication business, offering bespoke services, and managed vineyard operations at DRC Wines, emphasizing premium wine production. Bart holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Mechanical & Materials Engineering from The Australian National University, as well as an Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design from Canberra Institute of Technology.