Megan Walske

Megan Walske is a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer currently working at Discovery Silver Corp. since April 2025. Prior to this position, Walske held similar roles at Newmont Corporation and AMC Consultants from April 2024 to April 2025 and March 2020 to March 2024, respectively. Walske began a career in academia as a Lecturer at Curtin University from August 2015 to March 2020 and has also served as a Research Associate at The University of Western Australia, where research focused on Mine Backfill Exposure Stability. Walske completed a Ph.D. at The University of Western Australia, with research emphasizing cementing paste backfill techniques. Earlier professional experience includes tenure as a Geotechnical Consultant at SRK Consulting and a Research Assistant at the Australian Centre for Geomechanics. Walske holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from The University of Western Australia.