Alexander Begg
+61 488 085 889
Passionate about the future of Australian farming, I am motivated to contribute to policies and initiatives that strengthen the sector’s long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience.
My experience lies in translating research into practical insights, supporting cross-disciplinary stakeholder collaboration, and applying systems thinking to achieve targeted change. Complemented by my background in social science, systems design and agricultural science, I offer a distinct set of skills and perspectives which I am driven to apply to the agricultural strategy and policy space.
MPavilion, Yona & Elyse (2021, 2024, 2024)
Led teams of multidisciplinary professionals. Architected project briefs and managed performance to achieve project outcomes. Balanced client and stakeholder needs with broader strategic, social and environmental goals.
Tasks undertaken
- Constructed project brief documents that aligned project objectives with broader organisational goals.
- Created project plans and managed team performance to deliver projects within budget and scope.
- Facilitated workshops and stakeholder consultations to ensure alignment across diverse groups.
Key learnings
- Developed experience in consultative and participatory processes.
- Strengthened ability to balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes that meet both stakeholder and community needs.
- Learned how to navigate different organisational environments, from not-for-profits to commercial sectors.
Freelance Contractor (2020 – 2024)
Developed brand strategy and product systems for clients. From organisations and startups to individual clients wishing to tactically expand offerings or enhance operations.
Tasks undertaken
- Conducted market and trend analysis to guide data driven strategic decision-making.
- Applied systems thinking to optimise processes and supply chains.
- Supported clients in long-term planning and strategy execution.
Key learnings
- Gained experience in market analysis and forecasting.
- Learned how to use systems design to address inefficiencies and align diverse processes with strategic goals.
- Strengthened capacity to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Honours Project, RMIT (2023)
Produced a framework for designers to understand AI tools and how they can engage with them as part of their design process. The framework focused on legal, social and technical dimensions of how AI technologies can shape industry.
Tasks undertaken:
- Conducted independent research into the governance of artificial intelligence and its broader societal implications.
- Engaged with experts across law, neuroscience, and design to develop evidence-based insights.
- Produced and presented findings to academic, industry, and public stakeholders.
Key learnings:
- Strengthened ability to translate complex technical research into strategic and future oriented recommendations.
- Learned how to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, tailoring communications to diverse interests.
- Gained experience in evidence-based analysis of energing technologies.
About
Master of Agricultural Science
University of Melbourne
(Eileen Mary Harris Scholarship 2025)
2025-2026
Bachelor of Industrial Design
RMIT University
(Honours - First Class)
2020-2023
Skills
Strategic Planning & Execution –
Developing and implementing long-term strategies
Systems Thinking & Process Optimization –
Applying holistic analysis to improve client systems.
Evidence-Based Decision Making –
Using analytics and KPIs to drive insights and improvements.
Stakeholder Management & Communication –
Aligning teams accross disciplines and communicating complex ideas clearly.
Innovation & Technology Integration –
Identifying and implementing technological solutions to enhance operations.
Tools
Analysis & Research Tools –
SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Balanced Scorecard, data analysis (Excel, Python, SQL).
Collaboration & Project Management –
Asana, Miro, Notion, Teams.
Communication & Presentation –
PowerPoint, Canva, InDesign, clear report writing and public presentations.