Andrew L.
Professional with 40+ years in Marine conservation specializing in aquaculture consulting
Aquaculture Skills and Expertise Summary Management General Manager Hatchery Manager Farm Manager Educator Consultant Production Ponds Cages RAS Biosecurity Hatchery Nursery Growout Fish health Feed a...see more
- Agricultural Crops & Forestry
- C-Level & Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Product Management
€300
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Aquaculture Technician
Deakin University2 years
Feb 2020 - Mar 2022
Casual Professional at Deakin Aquaculture
Technical Officer
Southwest TAFE5 months
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.
Technical Director
Aquagrow International4 years
Current position
Jan 2019 - PresentCompany that focuses on sustainable aquaculture to increase farm profitability, contribute to global food security and protect the environment
Aquaculture Consultant
Self-employed5 years
Current position
Jul 2018 - PresentSelf-employed aquaculture consultant
Aquaculture Production Manager
Wannon Water5 years
Aug 2013 - Jul 2018
Production Manager (commercial goldfish production) for Wannon Water. Manage RAS hatchery, and outdoor nursery utilizing reclaimed water. Stocking goldfish for sludge reduction in prima...see more
Production Manager
PISCES ENTERPRISES PTY LTD2 years
Jan 2011 - Oct 2012
Production Manager Pisces Aquatics Brisbane, Queensland January 2011 – October 2012
Managed production of 70 varieties of freshwater ornamental fish, including goldfish
Supervised st...see more
General Manager
Coral Coast Barramundi3 years
Aug 2006 - Oct 2009
As General Manager at Good Fortune Bay Fisheries (now Coral Coast Barramundi), I was responsible for managing the AU$4 million company, with 5 managers and 25 staff. I reported directly...see more
Consultant
The World Bank23 years
Current position
Jan 2000 - PresentTilapia Cage Culture Project
Deliver US fish cages to Irrigation Reservoirs, arrange purchase of Tilapia nilotica from Greece, 6 month grow out, and design of overwintering faciliy
Production Manager Oceans, Reefs, and Aquariums (ORA)
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution8 years
Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
Start-up Project Manager, developing protocols and initiating commercial
production at the world’s largest marine ornamental fish farm
Broodstock care, live food production, spawning, ...see more
Production Manager
Central Florida ornamental fish farms9 years
Jan 1988 - Jan 1997
Production manager for four companies, spawning, grow out and sales of 100 varieties of freshwater ornamental fish
Project Director
Seminole Tribe of Florida4 years
Apr 1984 - Aug 1988
Managed 150-acre Channel Catfish/Tilapia farm and processing plant
Supervised and trained staff of 15 Native Americans
Directed sales of fish to South Florida wholesale, retail and rest...see more
Extension Agent
Bureau of Marine Resources5 months
Nov 1983 - Apr 1984
Technical assistance to aquaculture farms in 3 counties
Hatchery Manager
Con Agra Foods4 years
Mar 1980 - Sep 1983
Managed catfish hatchery, annual production of 10 million fingerlings
Directed the distribution of fingerlings to 3,000 acres of company ponds
Directed company fish feed sales and distr...see more
Farm manager
Local Producers1 year
Sep 1975 - Mar 1977
First commercial sex reversal commerical culture of O. Mossambica and grow out of O. nilotica in the Philippines. Polyculture with L. rohita, Clarius, Gourami, and mudfish
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Agricultural Crops & Forestry
Role experience
- C-Level & Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Product Management
Expertise
- Other Plants