CLCN Public Speaking Club #44: Connecting the Future: Lessons from Delivering an Award-Winning Starlink Project

SA Power Networks has led Australia’s first enterprise-scale rollout of Starlink satellite technology, providing Field Services Crews with reliable, high-speed internet across 180,000 square kilometres of South Australia. This ensures uninterrupted communication in remote areas or during severe weather, enabling crews to perform critical tasks efficiently and restore electricity to communities faster.

Why Attend?

• Discover Cutting-Edge Technology : Learn how Starlink is transforming connectivity and replacing outdated satellite systems.

• See Real-World Impact : Understand how reliable communications directly improve emergency response and community resilience.

• Gain Industry Insights : Hear firsthand from leaders implementing large-scale tech projects in the energy sector.

• Explore Career & Innovation Opportunities: Get inspired by how advanced technology creates roles and solutions in engineering, IT, and field services.

• This session will also give participants a chance to practice their public speaking skills.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ACDT

📍 Venue: Forum, Ground Floor, Jeffery Smart Building, City West Campus, UniSA

🎟 Admission: Free!

Time Table:

• 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking over refreshments

• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Public speaking games and activities

• 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Keynote speech by Adrian Jeremiah & Mir Asim followed by Q&A.

🗣️About the Speaker:

Adrian Jeremiah is an Enterprise Portfolio Manager at SA Power Networks, where he spearheads initiatives across both IT and business. He brings a global perspective to his role, forged through extensive international experience in over 25 countries and nearly a decade in Dubai, U.A.E. Adrian has been a resident of South Australia for the past 12 years.

Beyond his professional achievements, he is actively involved in the community, contributing to the Australian Institute of Project Management, the Adelaide Tamil Association (Vice President), and the SA Power Networks Inclusion and Diversity Committee (Stream Lead).

Mir Asim is a highly accomplished IT Project and Program Management professional with over 17 years of experience delivering transformative projects across diverse industries, including energy, fintech, software, oil & gas, automotive, and education. Currently serving as Senior IT Project Manager at SA Power Networks, Mir spearheads critical initiatives in infrastructure modernisation, cloud migration and automation. His portfolio includes leading large-scale projects such as data centre modernisation, statewide Starlink deployments, and cloud-based technology transformations.