Gursimrat Bawa  is an aerospace engineer and strategist shaping the future of space and engineering leadership in Australia. He leads Operations at Space Machines Company, where he is driving the establishment of Australia’s largest satellite manufacturing facility, strengthening the nation’s sovereign space capability. Previously, as Head of Strategy at Engineers Australia, he influenced national policy and ensured the voices of young engineers were heard in critical industry debates. Beyond his professional career, Gursimrat has led partnerships, fundraising, and advocacy as an volunteer at the Young Sikh Professionals Network, earning the Young Community Achiever Award.