Our People
Of necessity, this is an industrious, multi-talented, resourceful group with a collective 'anything is possible' approach. All have proven themselves able to maintain their perspective and a sense of humour under the often demanding conditions of work at sea. While this is an assemblage of independent contractors they must and do function as the ROPOS team. Expertise is exchanged readily and cross-training is mandatory. Through their individual and combined efforts they have gained the respect of scientists, commercial customers and ships' crew alike.
Management and Administration
Have inquiries about using ROPOS or the services CSSF can provide? These are the people to contact first.
| Keith Shepherd | General Manager, Operations Manager (Offshore) |
| Keith began working with research submersibles in 1981. The offshore engineering and management company, Highland Technologies Inc. was founded by Keith in 1995 and has been retained by the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility to manage C.S.S.F. and direct ROPOS operations since that time. He can be reached at extension #101 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Keith Tamburri | Assistant Manager, Sr. ROV Supervisor (Offshore) |
| In addition to project management, Keith provides support for ROPOS' electronic and electrical systems, and the integration of new equipment. Keith has been providing engineering, management and operational support for numerous corporate, science and private submersibles since 1989. Beginning his work with the ROPOS ROV in 1992, he joined the CSSF team in 2002. Keith holds a Diploma of Technology in Robotics from BCIT. He can be reached at extension #102 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Ashley Thomson | Corporate Administrator |
| Ashley is responsible for all aspects of CSSF's operations and administration. Part of the CSSF team since 2010, Ashley holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads University. While she brings us her financial and management skills, Ashley also possesses a broad knowledge of IT systems that can often make her the office's technical support contact. She can be reached at extension #100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
The Team
| Rodger Adamson | Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems, ROV Pilot (Offshore) |
| Rodger provides maintenance services for ROPOS' Hydraulic and Mechanical systems as well as the manufacturing of specialized parts and components. A part of CSSF since 1997, Rodger began to maintain and manufacture manned and remotely operated submersibles in 1982. Working with pioneers in the industry he gained an invaluable wealth of knowledge and experience. He can be reached at extension #110 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Vincent Auger | I.T. & Navigation, ROV Supervisor & Sr. Navigator (Offshore) |
| Vincent provides I.T. systems, data-management and sub-sea navigation services. Part of the CSSF team since 2003, Vincent holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Victoria. Vincent is our east coast connection and works primarily from Dartmouth, N.S. He can be reached at extension #200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Andy Fines | Mechanical Systems |
| Andy helps with all things mechanical from system maintenance to complex builds. Andy has 15 years of mechanical experience, 11 of which were in the aerospace industry contributing to the development of two new Canadian light aircrafts. Andy can be reached at extension #112 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Jonathan Lee | Electrical Engineering, ROV Pilot (Offshore) |
| Jonathan provides electrical and electronic design and support for all of ROPOS' systems. Jonathan holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria and came to us with over 7 years of experience in data communication, VoIP, and monitoring and diagnostic systems. Jonathan can be reached at extension #105 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Peter Milne | Mechanical and Hydrauilc Systems Design |
| Peter is a trained computer automated systems technician. He has worked with ROVs since 2003 and has worked specifically with underwater logging machines from 2008 to 2012. He joined the CSSF’ mechanical team in 2012 and provides help with anything mechanical or hydraulic.He can be reached at extension #106 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Ray Morgan | Electronics and Imaging, Navigator (Offshore) |
| Ray provides vehicle electronics, information technologies, navigation and imaging design and support services for the ROPOS systems. He has a Diploma of Technology in Electronics and Trade Qualification as a Power Engineer 2nd Class. Ray is a photographer who has travelled extensively by boat on the North Coast of BC and Southeast Alaska. You can see his photographs online at http://bcmarina.com. Ray can be reached at extension #108 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Ian Murdock | Scientific Equipment Design and Integration, ROV Supervisor (Offshore) |
| Ian is responsible for a variety of scientific equipment associated with the ROV, some project management, video, standing in on Navigation, Health and Safety concerns, and some mechanical and hydraulic services. Ian has been with ROPOS since 1998 and has completed the Robotics and Automation program at BCIT as well as a wide variety of other courses at the University of Victoria and Camosun College.Ian can be reached at extension #103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Jason Williams, P.Eng | Mechanical Engineering |
| Jason provides mechanical and hydraulic engineering services for all ROPOS systems. Jason graduated from the University of Victoria in 1998 with a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, and has been a registered Professional Engineer since 2003. He brings 7 years of experience working with submersible vehicles, 5 years with heavy duty hydraulic equipment, and 2 years with underwater ocean observatories. Jason can be reached at extension #107 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Peter Lockhart | Mechanical Systems |
| Peter provides support for mechanical systems. Peter is a trained Mechanical Engineering Technologist and has been with CSSF since 2011. He has 2 years experience manufacturing and 2 years experience working with underwater logging machines. Peter can be reached at extension #109 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
| Kyle Wong | IT & Navigation |
| Kyle provides IT and Navigation support. A member of the ROPOS team since 2013, Kyle brings a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Victoria, and a mixture of experience and skills in electrical, computer, and mechanical systems. He can be reached at extension #111 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
