Dale Hopkins
About Dale Hopkins
Dale Hopkins is a Software Integration Manager at Saab, where he has worked since 2021, leading three teams focused on software integration. He has extensive experience in the software industry, having held various roles at companies such as Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Lockheed Martin, and Fujitsu.
Work at Saab
Dale Hopkins has been employed at Saab as a Software Integration Manager since 2021. In this role, he leads three teams of Software Integrators, focusing on both legacy systems and next-generation systems. He has contributed to the establishment of an Automated Test Strategy for maritime projects and has developed CDRL documentation to support the Enterprise CMS-System/Software Integration Plan. Additionally, he created a future vision roadmap for the Software Integration Team, guiding the strategic direction of software integration efforts.
Previous Experience
Before joining Saab, Dale Hopkins held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd as a Software Manager and Associate Functional Manager from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Product Owner and Software Team Lead at Lockheed Martin from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include Solution Designer and Technical Lead at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank from 2014 to 2017, and Lead Applications Specialist at Fujitsu from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at SMS Management & Technology from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Dale Hopkins studied at the University of South Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer and Information Science from 1996 to 2000. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering and integration. Over the years, he has developed skills in software architecture, solutions design, and team leadership, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Career Timeline
Dale Hopkins has a diverse career spanning over two decades in the software engineering field. He began his career as an Information Analyst at EDS from 2000 to 2004. He then progressed through various roles, including Senior Software Engineer at DSTO from 2009 to 2010, and Solutions Architect at Fujitsu from 2012 to 2014. His career includes significant positions at Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu, reflecting a strong trajectory in software development and integration.