Our People
Liam Shanahan
Director and General Manager
Liam holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mech) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Comp. Sci) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He has worked at APL since 2009 and has been the owner/director since 2019. He is the Vice President of the Metrology Society of Australasia and Technical Assessor for National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
Liam Shanahan - Director
Randall Anderson
Software Development and Calibration Engineer
Randall holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Melbourne University. Randall established APL in 1994 and is widely regarded as the pre-eminent pressure calibration expert in Australia. He is a founding member of the Metrology Society of Australasia and is an author in the National Measurement Institute's Monograph 7 (Pressure Measurement).
Randall Anderson - APL Founder
Rowan Anderson
Technical Manager
Rowan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Melbourne University. Rowan joined his brother, Randall, at APL in 1998. He has been a leader in pressure metrology in Australia for over 20 years and was central in the development of the MSA Test Methods, used throughout Australia for pressure calibration. He is a NATA Technical Assessor in pressure.
Rowan Anderson - Technical Manager
Jordy Anderson
Calibration Engineer
Jordy holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Swinburne University. He began working at APL in 2012, as young man in secondary school, which sparked his interest in science and technology, leading him to continue formal studies in engineering. Jordy is the lead engineer in our pressure section and has detailed knowledge in all aspects of pressure calibration including cross-floating of piston gauges.
Jordy Anderson - Calibration Engineer
Jordan Hough-Anderson
Metrologist and Calibration Technician
Jordan completed a Bachelor of Science at LaTrobe University and joined the APL team in 2015. He is the lead scientist in our electrical section but also has extensive experience in a wide range of pressure calibration, making him a multifunction calibrator specialist.
Jordan Hough-Anderson - Metrologist
Nick Mason
Quality Manager and Calibration Engineer
Nick holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Manuf. & Engineering Management) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Comp. Sci) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He has worked at APL since 2018. Nick previously worked for Toyota Motor Corp in Australia and Belgium. He brings a strong quality focus to APL.
Nick Mason - Quality Manager
Olivia Shanahan
Accounts Manager
Olivia holds a Bachelor of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic Sciences from LaTrobe University. Her excellent organisational skills ensure that APL business activities run smoothly and all accounts matters are addressed promptly. She partners her husband, Liam Shanahan, in the ownership and management of APL where she oversees financial planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. She plays a key role in managing client accounts, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to maintain APL’s reputation for reliability and quality.
Olivia Shanahan - Accounts Manager
Oliver Matthews
Calibration Technician
Oliver is currently studying Economics at the University of Melbourne with a particular interest in Actuarial Studies. Oliver has a natural aptitude in mathematics as well as hands-on skills following many years working as a bicycle technician, making him a great asset in the lab. He is working at APL part-time to assist with capacity.
Oliver Matthews - Calibration Technician