Profile
Kevin Kelly
Founder | CEO | Product Manager | Lead Engineer | RPEQ 14266 | CPEng
KK RPEQ Electrical Engineering and Software Services Pty Ltd (AU)
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) — Electrical and Information, Telecommunications and Electronics
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Engineers Australia
National Engineering Register (NER)
Engineers Australia
Hazardous Area Design and Classification
Extend Training
Strategic Thinking
Australian Institute of Management
Site Vehicle Operation
Protector Alsafe
Working in Accordance with an Issued Permit — Gas Test Atmospheres
Protector Alsafe
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications)
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Queensland University of Technology
Career Summary and Trajectory
Founder and CEO of KK RPEQ Electrical Engineering and Software Services, a professional identity platform redefining how individuals present capability beyond traditional CVs and networking systems. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with nearly 20 years of experience across energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. Progressed through Senior and Lead E&I roles at UGL, Enscope, Fyfe, and CS Gas, delivering complex engineering outcomes across multi-disciplinary projects. RPEQ (14266) and CPEng accredited. Specialist in hazardous area engineering, control systems, and product development. Led smart metering and IoT initiatives at EDMI from concept through to deployment. Positioned for senior engineering, leadership, and strategic roles, as well as founder and board opportunities at the intersection of engineering, product, and venture.
Availability and Openness
Career
Career History
12 roles, 19 years
Location: Global - Head Office: Brisbane
Career Details: Founder and CEO of KK RPEQ Electrical Engineering and Software Services, the professional identity platform combining evidence-backed credentials, peer validation, and human depth. This lead role spans architecture, product design, full-stack engineering, AI-driven feature design, and the design and implementation of the LaACore Quality Governance System (LaACore-QGS) that governs both KK RPEQ Electrical Engineering and Software Services and the broader LaACore platform. Day-to-day responsibilities: technical architecture and schema design (Supabase, Next.js 16, RLS), UI and UX design across four verticals (Professional, Recruiter, Education Provider, Business), full-stack engineering (TypeScript, React 19, Tailwind), AI feature design (CV extraction, skill validation, AI-assisted workflow design), governance authoring (Charter, 16 canonical Rules, 24 Master files), task lifecycle and audit trail engineering, IP strategy and provisional filing, traction launch planning, and direct operator-to-user support.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer at CS Gas, holding technical authority across coal seam gas, biogas, and filtered gas plant projects including VPSA vacuum pressure swing adsorption systems. Lead and manage a team of engineers and electricians delivering detailed design, hazardous area classification, intrinsic safety calculations, and IECEx compliance to Australian standards. Responsibility spans tender estimating, vendor evaluation, manufacturing support, FAT and SAT, commissioning, HAZOP input, and RPEQ signoff of drawings, calculations, specifications, and datasheets. Interface directly with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and deliver project outcomes.
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Career Details: Founded and led LuxandArt, an Australian-incorporated venture developing luxury item protection and display technology with a US market entry plan. Owned product development, investor relations, and strategic planning. Authored the IP portfolio for the company's flagship products Vaulte and Vaulte Connect, including registered design rights, filed trademarks, pending patents, secured copyright, and protected trade secrets. Held RPEQ, CPEng, NER, and MIEAust credentials throughout.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Produced E&I work packs for product fuel terminals and defence fuel installation sites against a comprehensive set of Australian engineering standards. Authored single line diagrams, hazardous area registers, earthing and power schematics, equipment datasheets, and as-built drawing reviews. Travelled to terminal and DFI sites in Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide, and Brisbane. RPEQ signoff of equipment datasheets, documentation, and drawings.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Delivered E&I work packs for CSG extraction equipment and facilities. Produced single line diagrams, hazardous area registers, earthing schematics, equipment datasheets, and inspection sheets. Seconded internationally to Papua New Guinea for SAT and QA inspections and E&I team management. Authored CO2 pipeline protection system designs, commissioning and test procedures. RPEQ signoff across the package.
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Career Details: Owned product roadmaps and lifecycle for electricity, gas, and water meter firmware and hardware, the energy cloud SaaS head-end system, Android and iOS handheld units, and accessories. Managed the Australia and New Zealand feature backlog across multi-region deployments. Led international workshops, quarterly client presentations, cost forecasting, and OKR planning. Acted as the conduit between sales, clients, directors, and engineering teams. International travel (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore) for client training and rollouts. RPEQ signoff of reports, drawings, and documentation throughout.
Career Details: Founded and led Prodengin, an engineering consultancy and product design company that delivered electrical, instrumentation, and product design services. Designed and produced the SEED (Solar-powered Expanding Eco Dwelling), with full responsibility for mechanical and electrical design, supporting business software, and the IP portfolio: trademarks, provisional patents, and protected design rights. Held end-to-end ownership across product engineering, IP strategy, and small-team coordination.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Senior E&I Engineer on resources and mining projects in Queensland. Produced E&I work packs for CSG extraction equipment: P&IDs, single line diagrams, hazardous area registers, earthing schematics, equipment datasheets, inspection sheets. Programmed DCS, PLC, and SCADA/HMI systems. Mentored junior engineers. RPEQ signoff of process and mechanical equipment documentation.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Systems design engineering across DCS, PLC, RTU, and SCADA/HMI. Configured and programmed automation systems using ArchestrA, Skelta Workflow, and other Invensys/Wonderware packages. Implemented Enablon greenhouse gas emissions software for blue-chip clients. Project administration and business process development.
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Career Details: Engineering support coordination, mentoring of junior engineers and technical staff, and support of enterprise smart metering systems and hardware. Coordinated projects, supported substation engineers, and tested communication accessories (ZigBee, GPRS modems). Authored application notes, project documentation, and release notes. International client training travel (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia). Volunteered as chief fire warden and fire safety advisor.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Designed and programmed hazardous area automation and SCADA systems for coal seam gas extraction. Configured RTUs and telemetry systems, completed mining inductions across QLD and NSW, and travelled nationally for installation and commissioning with major Australian mining clients. Designed complete electrical automation packages in AutoCAD to Australian standards. Managed internal and subcontractor engineers and electricians. Pioneered 3G router integration into automation systems.
Location: Queensland
Career Details: Vocational placement maintaining communication systems for shopping centres, casinos, and airports, including airport radio systems and repeaters. Multi-coupling training. Worked alongside senior sales engineers delivering radio systems to large Australian companies.
Credentials
Qualifications and Education
2 qualifications
University of Tasmania
2007
Queensland University of Technology
2017
Certifications and Licences
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) — Electrical and Information, Telecommunications and Electronics
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Engineers Australia
National Engineering Register (NER)
Engineers Australia
SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager / Scrum Master
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Pragmatic Marketing Certified — Levels I, II, III
Pragmatic Institute
Hazardous Area Design and Classification
Extend Training
Wonderware Certified Developer
AVEVA
Strategic Thinking
Australian Institute of Management
Site Vehicle Operation
Protector Alsafe
Oct 2013
Working in Accordance with an Issued Permit — Gas Test Atmospheres
Protector Alsafe
Oct 2012
Professional Memberships
Pragmatic Institute
Member
Engineers Australia
MIEAust
RPEQ
14266
Awards and Recognition
Academic Award -- Level 5 Technology Studies
Queensland TAFE
1999
Professional Skills
Professional Skills
171 skills across 10 disciplines
Engineering
65 skillsSoftware and Technology
60 skillsCross-Profession
12 skillsBusiness, Product and Strategy
9 skillsManagement
8 skillsFinance and Accounting
7 skillsLaw
4 skillsIndustries
3 skillsEnergy and Process
2 skillsCreative and Design
1 skillLanguages
Portfolio
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Personal
Passions
Your Values
- Discipline over chaos through structure and governance.
- Truth and ethics over comfort, with direct and honest communication.
- Execution over theory.
- Accountability. Decisions are owned, traceable, and ethically justified.
- Clarity. Ambiguity is removed, not managed.
At the core of this is a simple operating philosophy:
Stability · Clarity · Precision
Derived from:
Constantia · Sensus · Gravitas
This is not a literal translation, but a functional one. It translates language into behaviour, which is what matters in execution and decision-making.
Working Style
- I work best in environments with clear ownership, defined responsibilities, and strong systems rather than personality-driven decision making.
- My approach is concise, structured, and outcome-focused. I communicate directly, challenge weak assumptions when needed, and prioritise work that has real impact.
- I apply a strong ethical lens to decision making, ensuring that outcomes are not only effective but also responsible and aligned with long-term integrity.
- I prefer decisions to be made from clearly presented options with supporting rationale, allowing for fast and confident execution.
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding and surfing. Both require you to read the moment and commit. There is no faking it on a wave or a steep line.
- Long road trips. Music up, no fixed plan, the kind of headspace you cannot get any other way.
- Diving. Quiet, deliberate, and the best view of a world most people never see.
- The gym. Daily non-negotiable. Keeps the body and the head sharp.
- Investing. Equal parts research, patience, and conviction. I enjoy the long game.
- Meeting interesting people. The right conversation can change everything, so I show up looking for those.
- Building software platforms. I love designing systems that hold up under pressure: clean structure, governance baked in, no shortcuts.
Rare or Unusual Skills
- I design systems that operate effectively even in ambiguous or constrained environments.
- I translate complex problems into clear, executable structures.
- I build governance and control mechanisms that are actually followed.
- I identify signal versus noise quickly in both technical and organisational contexts.
- I connect hardware, software, and business systems into cohesive, scalable solutions.
Volunteering
EDMI Pty Ltd
Volunteer Chief Fire Warden and Fire Safety Advisor
June 2009 – Nov 2011
Volunteer Chief Fire Warden and Fire Safety Advisor during employment at EDMI Brisbane.