Arslan Kiyani

• Systems Engineer with 8+ years of experience across defence-aligned engineering, mission-critical infrastructure, and complex technical systems.
• Proven capability across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification & validation (V&V), acceptance, and operational support.
• Strong background bridging hardware, software, and operational environments, with experience supporting secure and regulated systems.
• Holds a PhD in Engineering, active AGSVA NV1 clearance, and extensive experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.

AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance Holder

• 9 Journal publications
• 27 Conference publications
• 1 Editorial published
• Google Scholar Profile - 151 Citations so far with H-index of 8

• NVIDIA - AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals Nov. 2024
• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualisation 2020 Feb. 2020
• VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations Nov. 2019
• Dell EMC, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0 Sep. 2018

• Received the prestigious International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Young Scientist Award during the joint AT-AP-RASC meeting in Gran Canaria, Spain, in June 2022
• Honored with the NSW Young Professional of the Year Award by the IEEE NSW Section, Sydney, Australia, in 2019, recognizing outstanding professional achievements
• Awarded the Semi-Grand Prize (Gold Medal & Special Trophy) by the Korean Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) for a research product at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) in South Korea, in November 2013
• Received a Gold Medal for a research product in the Telecommunications category at the 24th International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) held at KLCC, Malaysia, in May 2013
• Received a Gold Medal for a research product in the Electrical, Electronics, and Communications category at the Research and Innovation Festival (R&I) at UTHM, Malaysia, in November 2012

Secretary IEEE Australia Council (AC) Jan. 2025 – Current

• Manage Council governance, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accurate and timely recording of meetings, action items, and resolutions.
• Coordinate communication between Section Chairs, Committee Leads, and regional stakeholders to maintain alignment across Australia Council initiatives.
• Support the Chair and Executive Committee in agenda preparation, meeting planning, and strategic discussions.

Industry Mentor Practera Sep. 2023 – Current

• Providing mentorship to student teams participating in real-world industry projects, fostering their professional growth and industry understanding Guiding students in applying problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation to tackle practical challenges, enhancing their employability skills
• Delivering constructive feedback on project deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes and continuous learning
• Contributing to the development of future industry professionals by sharing expertise and offering career guidance

Development Coordinator IEEE Region 10 (R10) Young Professionals (YPs) Committee Jan. 2021 – Jan. 2022

• Initiated and organised professional development activities at the R10 level Conducted skill development activities targeting YP engineers to support their career advancement
• Contributed to strengthening the collaborations between R10 YP and the industry

• IEEE Member
• IEEE Young Professionals (YP)
• IEEE Antennas & Propagation Society (APS) Member
• Engineers Australia (EA) Member
• International Association of Engineers (IAE)