Byron Hopkins

Byron Hopkins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, engineering, and automation across multiple sectors, including mining and construction. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager in Electrical and Automation at Rio Tinto, Byron oversees sustaining capital projects involving port upgrades and safety systems. Previous roles include Independent Consultant and Enterprise Solutions Architect at Engineering, Software and Management Services, Advisory Associate at Aurecon, and Interface Manager at Samsung C&T, where Byron managed complex engineering projects such as the AU$6 billion Roy Hill Iron Ore Project. Additional experience includes project management at WorleyParsons, senior engineering roles at Calibre, software and automation engineering at Ripple Systems, and communications engineering at Telstra. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Computer Science from The University of Western Australia, a Bachelor of Engineering from Curtin University, and an Associate Engineer diploma from South Fremantle TAFE College of Western Australia.