Jay Patel is a Senior System Engineer at Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand since March 2023, focusing on defence capabilities and technical expertise for tendering processes. Prior to this role, Jay Patel served as a SATCOM Systems Engineer at Magna Systems & Engineering from May 2017 to March 2023, excelling in managing technical accounts and providing comprehensive engineering solutions. Other previous roles include Project Manager, Senior Telecommunications Engineer, Junior Telecommunications Engineer, Project Engineer, and Network and Configuration Engineer, showcasing experience across a broad spectrum of telecommunications services and projects in Australia and New Zealand. Jay Patel holds a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology.