As the National Manager Operational Science & Technology, Dr Simon Walsh leads a critical operational support portfolio that amalgamates the AFP’s forensic science, enterprise ICT and Cyber Security capabilities. Through this role, Simon’s focus is on maximising operational impact, building specialist policing capability and reducing organisational risk.
Simon represents across government and industry as the AFP’s chief science and technology including national and international leadership forums addressing national security, policing, technology, cyber security, science and innovation. Simon joined the AFP in 2006 prior to his current executive leadership responsibilities had built his career as a specialist in forensic science and criminal intelligence.